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Like I said the parkade is more than likely higher than 6' but signs around here regularly underestimate the height of garages. I don't know why, but they do.
Part-time 4X4 locks the front and rear axles and sends power to each end 50/50.
Full-time employs a center differential and sends power to the front when slippage occurs in the rear. Happens very quickly, but the part-time can be better for certain situations. If your not off-roading or in very severe situations, full-time is more than capable. Driving in either full-time reduces your fuel mileage though, so it's up to you if you just want to leave it in full-time or switch on when needed.
Thanks alot.
You veterans...advise me please.....
While I find the Cherokee to be above average for SUVs of its time in maneuverability, the steering is slow compared to modern car-based SUVs, so I am not sure "sharp" would be the correct adjective.
If you want to avoid repair costs with a Cherokee, find one with as few electrical options as possible. Mechanically, they will last forever, but they (and other AMC/Chrysler vehicles of the era) tend to have an above average number of gadget problems.
If you plan to tow, look for a Cherokee with the towing package (heavy duty radiator, transmission oil cooler, etc), although it wasn't available every year on the 5-speeds. If you can't find one, you can add most of the components individually. In the later model years, the 5-speed only had a 2000 pound towing capacity. This was due to the strength (or weakness) of the transmission.
What all have you had go bad?
Power Steering Pump (10,000 miles)
Brake Rotors (twice - kept warping badly)
Stereo Head unit (would no longer play CDs)
Turn Signal switch
Window regulator (twice)
Master window controls
Fog Light switch (I eventually removed the fog lights and got IPF H4 headlight upgrades. The fog lights are prone to getting cracked and broken which allows water to short them out)
Not horrible, but not great either. I love my Cherokee, and refuse to give it up before its time, but owning one can be costly. An extended warranty might be a good idea with the number of options you have.
PS- I wouldn't expect Cadilacs and Lincolns to be any more reliable than a Jeep. Quite the opposite. You definitely made a good choice when you chose the Cherokee.
Sorry if I am asking too many questions.....I am really trying to make up my mind here. Thanks for your replies.
Please continue to ask those questions. I myself have made some poor decisions when it comes to buying my wife cars because we didn't investigate what would be the correct car for her well enough.
1. Convenience. I will access the tailgate area much more often than the spare tire. Having to swing the tire mounted on any of the various arm-style carriers every time I need to access the tailgate would have been a royal pain for me. It will be more of a hassle to get it off of the roof if I ever need it, but hopefully that will be rare.
2. Ease of installation: The roof mounted carrier required no modification to the vehicle. It mounts directly on the factory roof rack. All it required was tightening 4 screws and 3 lug nuts.
3. Price: The rear mounted carriers were all considerably more expensive than the roof carrier.
4. Safety: While putting the tire on the roof will raise the center of gravity, it improves visibility by getting the tire out of my line of sight. Mounting it on the rear would simply move it to a different place in my line of sight. Also, if I back into something at low speeds, I am less likely to damage the tailgate if the tire isn't mounted on the rear. As the IIHS low speed tests show with the Liberty and Wrangler, the tire will get pushed into the tailgate upon impact if it is rear mounted.
BTW: Mounting the tire directly on the tailgate would require an upgrade to the struts which support the tailgate. Also, Jeep no longer makes the roof tire carriers, so if anyone wants one, there is a dealer in VA who has some in stock. There number is 276-629-3366.
window regulator (warranty)
rear taillight
front headlight
thermostat
New tires and front brakes @ 32K, battery @ 36 mos. Just developed a small crack in the driver seat trim, estimate $150 to fix. No big deal.
So, I've been very happy with my Cherokee and plan to keep it for quite awhile! It's holding up well, has been very dependable. Using RXP fuel additive to keep the thing peppy and passing TX emissions tests, gained a little fuel efficiency as well. Can't complain at all about this vehicle!
My wife (5'2") actually likes the back seat on long trips. She can just curl up and go to sleep.
I left at 5:00 this morning and drove 80 miles of mainly two-lane roads with 6"-8". Took about (2.5 hours) 45 minutes longer than usual but had no problems. Several very steep hills both up and down with ease. Needless to say the roads weren't toched by the plows until about the last 1/2 hour of my trip. Cars were at the bottom of the big hills waiting on the plow. First time to try out my new Michelins in more than a dusting. Michelin LTX-AT's are a HUGE improvement over the stock goodyears. The test for me is pulling out of my driveway in 2wd. The goodyears wouldn't go up the slight incline even in the lightest snow. The Michelins spun a bit but had no problem finding traction. Out on the road they brake much better in the slippery stuff and have yet to hydroplane in the rain.
Question #1. On the previous generation XJ, were there any years that it was available with ABS? If this is true, how do I find out if my future Jeep has it?
Question #2. Is there anything to look out for? Problems? Recalls? Anything out of the ordinary?
Question #3. I live in Michigan (Snow Capital of the U.S.A. IMO). Most likely, my Jeep will be parked on the street. If I can not get out in 2HI, could I engage 4HI or 4LO while at a standstill to get out of the street?
Question #4. What are the 4WD systems available?
Question #5. What was the first year with an Airbag?
Question #6. With the tailgate opened, could something 30" wide fit inside?
Thanks in advance. Why does a teen need an SUV you ask? Cargo space. I could care less about the 4WD in the snow, I could learn to live without it. I like the Cherokee for it's bulletproof reliability, that Inline 6 runs forever, it seems. (I also like the looks of boxes on wheels.) Also, what are some good Jeep sites? I hope to keep this thing on the road as long as possible, through college, and beyond. I'll probably fall in love with it (I already have), and will cry when (If) I let it go.
I traced ABS back to 1993, but it was an option, and probably would be hard to find one with them.
#1 I am not sure about but looks like sandyboy helped you out there. #2, as far as problems I know of for 01's, I had a recall to install a shield over the #3 exhaust outlet because debris can get lodged in there and potentially cause fire. Other than that, it is a good sign when the majority of the service techs at my dealership drives XJ's. I asked the same questions to them and they said that Jeep had all these years to get it right, that it is now pretty much bullet proof. Its not fancy, but they have the fundamentals right. #3 If there is a chance of snow or threat of a need to have 4x4 engage, just do it when rolling up to park for the night. #4,5,6 your on your own.
Hope this helps.
Jason Columbus, Ohio
I'll be buying when it's time to go back to school for my senior year (Next year, 2003-2004). My counts show that I'll have about maybe $6000 to work with (Hopefully more), save some for insurance, and emergenct money, just in case something goes wrong, or that I need to pay an insurance deductible. I'll try (My hardest, as part of an oath) to stay out of accidents though.
I'm going back to Driver's Training tomorrow, for Segment Two, so I can drive in the car, by myself, without a licensed driver over 21.
Maybe I'll keep in touch with the topic in the future, especially when I recieve my Jeep? I'll probably be in Circuit City or Best Buy buying a CD Player, is that hard to find, or do they all fit?
6. A 30" tire should fit according to what I've heard. It may be a little tight on the rear seat and you might have to let a few lbs out of the tire but it should fit. I have my fingers crossed here because this summer I plan to do the same thing.
3. You can engage any 4x4 mode from a stop/slowly rolling (just remember to have the transmission in neutral) and you can get 4wd high/4wd Full-time up to 85 km/h "shift on the fly".
I'm NOT talking about tires...I'll do that later...when I start to have that itch for offroading...but you do that everyday on the streets of Detroit!
2. Although I like the interior, I'm just fine with the '84-'96 one. That interior is just fine, and in fact, I prefer it better. Much more "Jeep".
The only thing I really love about the newer Cherokee, is the smoothed out body. The rest, well, they really didn't do anything. I mean, think about it, the '96 and '97 BOTH have the exact same engine, with NO improvements!
Plus, I'm trying to keep as much money on the side as possible. I don't want to waste my whole savings on some newer model, and then have no money for an emergency. I also need money for my several bumper stickers like: "Have you hugged your Jeep today?" and "It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand." and others. I also like the look of Indiglo gauges. Now, I'm out about $70.00+$3.00+$3.00+$139.00= $215. I don't think I'll be able to afford much else.
(Indiglo Gauges, Bumper Stickers 1 & 2, and the CD Player is all I plan to do)
You could stick me in a K-Car, with a CD Player, and I would STILL be happy!
BUT: If I could get into the newer body style, at a reasonable price, I'd do it! Oh yeah, I need a Tach!
I do understand why you want me to do this: Your profile says that you used to be a car salesman. You were trained to make every single penny you could out of a car buyer! I forgive you. Actually, that wouldn't be so much of a bad job while I'm in college.
For my advice, you try to make a veiled insult to me?
By the way, I attended American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Temple University in Phila., Pa. I then got a B.A. in Business & Marketing and attended the Ford Motor Company school of sales & marketing from which I also graduated. I spent 27 years in both new & used car sales and in heavy truck sales and in fleet sales to the utilities companies. I did okay enough to retire at 50. I hope you do as well, as I did in this "Summer Job" ~ You're the expert, go buy what you want. Why bother asking anyone? If you are also as well versed & scholarly in accounting & law I have a question for you regarding a residential corporation.
Thanks.
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