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The Fixer · 07-10-2011, 05:38 PM

I had an '01 XJ for 6 years as a daily driver. It was a great truck and never left me stranded (except when the stupid Optima Redtop died). They're easy to work on, cheap to maintain, and basically bulletproof if you buy one with the right options. Make sure you get one without ABS since that will have the stronger 8.25 rear, and also has the AW4 auto trans and 4.0 inline 6. Honestly, I would buy one UN-lifted and then lift it yourself when you are ready - buying a previously lifted and wheeled Jeep can be asking for trouble (IMO).

07-10-2011, 05:38 PM	#11
The Fixer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,047 iTrader: (5)	I had an '01 XJ for 6 years as a daily driver. It was a great truck and never left me stranded (except when the stupid Optima Redtop died). They're easy to work on, cheap to maintain, and basically bulletproof if you buy one with the right options. Make sure you get one without ABS since that will have the stronger 8.25 rear, and also has the AW4 auto trans and 4.0 inline 6. Honestly, I would buy one UN-lifted and then lift it yourself when you are ready - buying a previously lifted and wheeled Jeep can be asking for trouble (IMO). __________________ Seeya, Steve R. in North Jersey '16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car! Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...