Jeep buyers guide?
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nigel99 said:
thinking of buying a 1989 jeep 2.5 petrol,what should i look out for and should i go fro a 4.0l
What kind of Jeep?Cherokee or Wrangler?
In short the 4.0 litre is the better engine. It sounds better, is more powerful, more torque and will drive better. Smoother, more refined and more pleasant.
That said, the 2.5 will be slightly more economical, although there is probably less in it than you'd like.
It's also worth noting that while the 2.5 is down on HP compared to the 4.0, it still makes good HP when compared to a Land Rover 2.5 diesel or petrol. It's torque figure is lower, so it'll need you to drive it harder than a turbo diesel Discovery, but I suspect overall performance is rather similar if not better due to the Jeeps weighing less.
For more info have a look over on www.jeepforum.com
Loads of old threads about XJ Cherokees on the forum.
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The 4.0l is cheap, capable, fun to drive and will cost a fraction of a comparable Land Rover.
Mine had problems with ABS, rumbly diff, heater, saggy rear springs, front UJs and water pump.
Having said that, it only cost £1200 for a 60,000 miler with FSH.
Avoid the diesel.
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The 4.0l is cheap, capable, fun to drive and will cost a fraction of a comparable Land Rover.
Mine had problems with ABS, rumbly diff, heater, saggy rear springs, front UJs and water pump.
Having said that, it only cost £1200 for a 60,000 miler with FSH.
Avoid the diesel.
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