best suv around $5000?
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best suv around $5000?
doing some wheeling and dealing and might be able to get out of my current xterra payments and into another car and just drop cash for something.
i would have around $5000 to spend for another car, need an suv, no cars, to many exploration trips for a car to handle, plus i like sitting up some. 4x4 and automatic trans also.
so just wondering about inputs from people on what would be a good buy?
i would have around $5000 to spend for another car, need an suv, no cars, to many exploration trips for a car to handle, plus i like sitting up some. 4x4 and automatic trans also.
so just wondering about inputs from people on what would be a good buy?
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mid size is fine, i drive an xterra so nothing smaller than that for sure.
i been thinking about those jeeps also, know anything about them? like what to look for and the best years/buys in that price range?
luckily for me this is sort of jeep cherokee land, lots around here available.
are they gas hogs? i know not to expect 30mpg but something over 10 mpg would be nice.
i been thinking about those jeeps also, know anything about them? like what to look for and the best years/buys in that price range?
luckily for me this is sort of jeep cherokee land, lots around here available.
are they gas hogs? i know not to expect 30mpg but something over 10 mpg would be nice.
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you may be able to find a 1996-1999 in good condition in your price range. and 96-99 are more desirable than the newer ones. From what I have heard/read the 2000/2001 models were prone to having head cracking issues. I have a 92,and it has been the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. as far as gas mileage goes,mine would get around 23 on the highway,and it is a 5 speed,but I have heard the auto tranny gets similar mileage. Mine no longer gets 23 as it is lifted and has bigger tires on it. also a few engine mods. might get close to 20 if i could keep my foot out of it!! 
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what about expeditions?
heres a couple for reference:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...QQcmdZViewItem
heres a couple for reference:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...QQcmdZViewItem
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xj cherokee, still in the 96-99 years?
i was thinking about expeditions also, if i ran across i would give it a look, but the cherokee has an appeal just out of familarity.
i expect all to have over 100k miles, what things should i expect with that? past the normal wear and tear of course. would i expect some tranny work or anything?
i was thinking about expeditions also, if i ran across i would give it a look, but the cherokee has an appeal just out of familarity.
i expect all to have over 100k miles, what things should i expect with that? past the normal wear and tear of course. would i expect some tranny work or anything?
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Originally Posted by bf250
xj cherokee, still in the 96-99 years?
i was thinking about expeditions also, if i ran across i would give it a look, but the cherokee has an appeal just out of familarity.
i expect all to have over 100k miles, what things should i expect with that? past the normal wear and tear of course. would i expect some tranny work or anything?
i was thinking about expeditions also, if i ran across i would give it a look, but the cherokee has an appeal just out of familarity.
i expect all to have over 100k miles, what things should i expect with that? past the normal wear and tear of course. would i expect some tranny work or anything?
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At 100,000 miles the jeep 4.0 is just getting broke in, as stated, 300,000 miles is not uncommon for these motors. Both the manual and auto are pretty decent. If you were to get an auto, I would change tranny fluid and filter. One of the best ways to get info, would be to lock on to a jeep forum and see what everyone else is saying about thier cherokee's, as for common high mileage problems and so fourth.
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Originally Posted by 50calmike
I would expect the jeep to need tranny work being a chrysler and all. 4.0 is a strong motor though.
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I would expect the jeep to need tranny work being a chrysler and all. 4.0 is a strong motor though.
Either an auto or stick an XJ will have a quality japanese made transmission if it's made after 1990 or so.