What you should KNOW before buying a JEEP Grand Cherokee ZJ 

"Your kids aren't that tall, and if they are, they shouldn't be in your car right? They should be out of the house." Best line I've ever heard 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

My ZJ is a 96 Laredo. It has the 5.2 v8 I swapped out the 249 transfer case with a p231 transfer case with a slip yoke eliminator kit and a Novak conversion cable shift for the transfer case to replace the crappy stock shifter linkage. It has a Dana 30 with 4.56 gears and a ARB air locker In the front. The rear is a disc brake Dana 44A they were strong enough for corvettes so I figured it would work in my jeep with 4.56 gears and an ARB air locker. The suspension is a Rubicon express 4.5 lift short arm kit. Steering is covered by a one ton high steer kit. Steering box brace modified heavy duty track bar and stabilizer. It Rides on BFG all terrain 33 x 15 Ko2 (snow rated) Off road bumpers with a 10,000 lb. winch. It has ARB onboard air comp for lockers and tires and tools. I know there are much better jeeps than mine but it is really comfortable has air it runs great and is great on the highway not noisy and is great off-road. When off-roading with a buddy he jumped out of a f350 into my ZJ and the first thing he said was boy it rode smooth. So this is why I love my ZJ.

i just picked up a 1995 zj limited with a 4.0 in it for free. Its been sitting for 3 years and ran when it was parked. This video makes me feel better about my find

I have a 96 black Limited, Inline six for 12 years now, & I love it. 4 inch lift, 31X50's, black wheels, side rails ( cause I'm short 😃) brush guard, tail light guards, 2 sets of Piaa lights. Magnaflow muffler, tinted windows. Engine bay , & under carriage very clean, interior near perfect, no dents or scratches on body, paint is like mirror black, she purrs like a kitten, & I'll never get rid of my ZJ 🤍

Yes sir, my ZJ is like a time capsule, bought mine off the original owner and she had everything the jeep came with down to the original spare tire cover and the leather trunk rolling cover. Truly amazing vehicle's

Another interesting fact about the ZJ is that it was designed and specified by AMC back in 1983 - 10 years before it was actually marketed. They were remarkable for their time when they hit the sales floor and the place went nuts for them. They were the first vehicle completely designed by CAD, which revolutionised the car industry and all other industry as well. That's why when you find a nice one, you will note the very fine body panel and interior alignment and solidity throughout. Everything fits perfectly. The doors shut with the effort required on a Mercedes. No slamming. Although by now, the drivers door might have a worn hinge set. Low road noise, no wind buffeting at the windows or door joins, no squeaks when you try to push the dash panels like on the smaller Cherokee, which had an interior that reminded me of recycled milk jugs and wiggled and sqeaked every time I leaned on it even a little. As time goes on, natural attrition has reduced the number of ZJ's and they are now rising in value because the survivors are likely the better ones. Mine is a one owner creampuff, and except for a 2" puck lift and 30x9.50 KO2's, I'm keeping it street sweet. It has already proved to capable of 80% of anything a $40,000 Jeep can do. The last 20%, I don't care about. I do miss my XJ Cherokee, but I LOVE my 95 ZJ.

I own a 94 zj and it has been sitting under a pine tree for over 16 years. I hopped in it, cleared the cobwebs, and it started right up! No issues so far with mine. And I love it!

Good video! I had a 2000 XJ with the low oil pressure you mentioned. I put a lunch box locker in the rear, got a 1-inch ARB lift and rock rails. We drove that thing on many off-road adventures on 29s when the kids were small. Now the kids are adults. I recently bought a 98 ZJ with the 5.2. I'm going with the Spartan locker and rock rails again. Looking forward to some more adventures.

Normally, the Laredo with the 4L had the Dana 30 front, 35 rear. Not the strongest combo, but fine for moderate off road work. If you are running on off road 2-rut tracks with deep spots, high center, some minor pits and small logs across the track, you're fine. Steep stuff, rolling boulders under the wheels with snap stops, and plenty of it, you'll want to upgrade. Same goes for the transmission. Just take things nice and easy. Keep your tire choices light weight and narrow to avoid excess backslap in the drive train and axles. As far as I know, the only manuals were made in 1993, and in very small numbers so they are RARE (about 1500). Back then these were marketed to soccer mom's who didn't want to shift, so all later GC were autos. Corrections requested.

My 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 s-6 100k miles on here and it’s my baby her name is Thelma she’s always done me right. 🇺🇸

Glad to know I’m not the only one who feels good when mpg hits 99 going down hill

Wow! Really good video. Thank you!

A forgotten gem with jeep... I own a 94 ZJ, I6 5 speed, Laredo. Special order from factory with all leather interior. Very few Zj i6 manuals made, this one is unique. 231 transfer case upgraded internals to Dakota HD chains and gearing. Engine replaced with rebuilt 96 XJ I6. 92 XJ D30 HP upfront with upgraded shafts, stock U-joints to keep that as failure point, swapped rear axle for '98 Explorer 8.8 with rear discs. (I carry spare shafts when 4x4ing). YJ e-brake conversion. 4.56s with aftermarket limited slip front and rear since I do a ton of snow I steered clear of lockers (just ride the e-brake to lock up the rear). Clayton's Long arm kit, front and rear with 5 inch lift and 35s (you would have to clearance the wheel wells), but going back to 33s as I'm not on the trails as often. Upgraded intake and exhaust. Port matched long runner header. 2000 XJ intake manifold and power steering pump. 180f thermostat. Taurus radiator fans. Steering box braced and cross braced. HD OTK steering. 4x6 sliders. Tom Woods drive shafts. Fuel pump upgraded. Steel gas tank skid with tow hitch tucked. Factory skids upgraded. Aftermarket bumpers and tire carrier. Vanco upgraded brakes and calipers with steel lines. Neon fuel injectors, custom ported 62mm TB, upgraded pressure regulator and gapped plugs. I run ZDDP oil additive with these engines on T6 oil and VW turbo diesel oil filters (higher pressure BP valve). 12k winch. One of a kind and I'll probably never sell it. Seldom driven but starts every time. Biggest issue is power window door wiring starting to deteriorate needs a new wiring harness at the door hinges and headliner needed regluing. Besides that, very few issues. Rear main seal is a problem in these with the I6 AX15s. A/C HP seals starting to go bad after all these years.

Great review! Missouri is killing it with content this year✌🏻. Fun fact, if you jump your lifted and death wobbling ZJ, the rear upper shock mounts will experience rapid unscheduled disassembly:)

just picked up my first 98 zj and instantly fell in love with it

thank you it really helped me when i bought my 1994 grand cherokee limited

I got one 97 5.2 runs great and 4x4 work great love it.

I love my 5.2 zj limited v8. Yeah not a big fan of the quadra-trac 4 wheel all time But it will be swapped out for the 241 or 242 tc. Eventually it will be a 5spd manual but after j source all the parts to do so. Also if you buy a zj behind the front wheel in the wheel well there is a plastic hidden door that WILL hold mud. So when you get of the mud make sure to get that compartment so you can keep your rockers safe. If they are like a hooker don't worry and be happy because the replacement is under 50 bucks. Also the zj had a recall because the fuel tank had some kind of issue so if you go to the nearest mopar or no car dealer then they hook you up with a towing package that gives the fuel tank that extra support. Did it mention it was a FREEEBIE!!!!!

Thanks for the video, useful information, greetings from Argentina!

Probably the best car review video I’ve ever seen. Honest expectations is what’s it’s about.

I picked up a 94 Limited recently. Low miles, V8 and of course 4WD. It has the full time 4WD. I love the extra power I get with the V8! Idk what direction I want to go with it as I am the 2nd owner and its still all original, but I'm thinking of a beefy overlander that can go pretty much anywhere except the wildest trails of Moab, after all I dont plan to go do that sorta stuff very often if at all and still wanna daily it if I wanted. Thanks for the review, it was helpful!

Nice video, got my 1996 Jeep grand Cherokee laredo a little over a month ago.....$500.00 with 115k original miles on it, 5.2 liter 318, got it from a friend's mother whose husband was a mechanic......so she is mechanically sound, needs some cosmetic work, little rust here and there. Got it for long drives on the highway to far away locations, use my 2016 Rubicon hard rock JKU for the back country. I'm enjoying the rehabilitation of her. Again great video giving some insight in to what to look for....thanks it will stay pretty much stock, just replacing bumpers with steel ones and new wheels and the largest AT tires I can stuff under her with out a lift and no rubbing.

All the issues you were describing are literally happening to mine right now. Every single one. Same color and everything too 😂 got mine for 350

I bought my 96 for 300 bucks with 315k on it and it runs like a charm. The few things I have learned is to keep a spare ignition coil and a crank sensor. I’ve owned it for 4 years now and it’s now on 8 inches of lift with 33’s and lockers front and back that thing will keep up with them 60k jeeps

i have a 94, and it's had it's share of issues over the years. went through one transmission, the rear shocks were totally seized up, crankshaft sensor would intermittently fail, and now the ac won't hold a charge. luckily, parts are relativity cheap, and it's not really hard to work on. other than the transmission, it might have $200 worth of parts thrown at it over the last 10 years, and it runs like a champ. easily the most fun i've ever had in the snowy weather. it's amazing what that thing can do, even with stock wheels with all season tires on it. that thing pulled a ~25 degree slope in 10 inches of drift snow with almost no effort. definitely a vehicle i want to keep running

Great video, Thanks

96 ZJ, these things are tanks. I found nine sitting out in the field with expired tags and the shocks look like peeled bananas and the calipers were rusted solid, wheel bearing seized. Found the owner a guy it for scrap value and I'm replacing stuff. It's actually running really good with how little I've replaced so far. If this was any other year I would not be putting so much effort into it. 2w aw 4hi 4low, full spectrum drivetrain. Thanks for the heads up on the lift kit. That was definitely needed information.

I bought a '97 just like the one in the video (same exterior color, too) in 2005, with 119K on the ticker. It's been on and off road up and down between my home in southern Florida and Appalachia (NC and TN.) With 265K on it now, I've been forced to retire it due to severe rust having made it no longer safe as a daily driver. Still, the 4.0 engine has yet to leak a drop of anything. What a beast. I would have logged many more miles on it, but I've always had at least one other vehicle as well.

Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed watching and hearing you crack jokes!

Multiple XJ owner here. Ive been looking for a ZJ but Im opting for a v8. I figure I already have had multiple 4.0s, I might as well get something different to learn on. Plus the v8s sound so damn sweet, and surprisingly fast.

I have 3 zj's all IRO'd out , I've had years and years of great riding, great steering. Although I keep two eyes on my track bars and change them out at slightest movements and usually all of them together.

The 5.9 was only available in 98 and if I remember right only about 12,000-14,000 were produced compared to about a quarter million XJ's and ZJ's. I love my 95 ZJ. $500 make you holla. Had the death wobble but I took care of that the second I noticed it. Also stuck in 3rd unless you shift through the gears. I changed the solenoids but apparently there is a snap ring in the overdrive assembly that goes bad, and OD goes bye bye. For some reason people love towing with overdrive.

I miss my 98 5.9 Limited. Had a few thing done to it and she was a dig monster.. that 360 with some mods is no joke for an older SUV.

Just got a 98 ZJ she only got 79,000 miles😎, put on a 2" lift and got some 31x10.5 BFG A/T, new headliner, black leather is flawless

Yeah the transfer case for 4x4 control on my 97 ZJ ; was a little loose making sound but I’d back at it off the end position a bit and it’d be smooth after that

I have a 1997 ZJ in great shape 4.0l. Picked it up about 10 years a go from a guy that had it garage kept. very little rust and under the truck is spotless . It has almost 110,000 on it. i get offers for it all the time but will never sell it. Those things are a beast in the snow.

Got my 95 ZJ with only 47,000 miles on it For $100 dollars was sitting under a maple tree up in Martha's Vineyard needed a new battery and alternator to get her running. I have done many upgrades since and still upgrading.

ah the ZJ, the XJ's little brother that went to a state college on a football scholarship. love my 96 4.0.... dana 30 front, 35 rear...same color too.

Anotjher post to talk about the noise that is so common to the 4.0L. They basically have two distinct noise signatures: 1) the valve train, which can be worn lifters and other components. It's hard to tell what kind of maintainance schedule any previous owner kept. Infrequent oil changes can definitely cause valve train noise, and this can cause loss of power. 2) Low end noise which sounds like rod knock. Only - it isn't. If there is any part of the 4.0 that is bombproof, it's the low end: crank, rods, pistons, bearings, all have fantastic oil lubrication inherent in these and most other US designed straight six motors. I think America made the best straight six engines ever built. Pick your brand. The clacking noise is piston slap, and for debatable reasons, is caused by one or more pistons wiggling as it slides up and down inside the cylinder. There is no record of catastrophic loss of an engine because of this, just a little early wear on the guilty piston skirts. Occasionally, an egine may be rebuilt, and there may be a piece of a skirt lying in the pan, but the motor never knew it. In the 4.0, the low end clacking goes away as soon as there is any throttle applied. Its just a "resting" noise. Unlike a knock, which does not go away, but gets louder as throttle is applied. They're just very noisy engines. So are Toyota 22r's and later variants, but they are world class engines. The Mercedes straight six was noisy as well, but most people are too young to remember that. My mother's 68 280sl sounded like a diesel, but it wasn't. Even my new 78 Datsun 280Z had lots of valve train noise but ran like a sewing machine.

The 4.0 has a particular tendency for being noisy at idle. It goes away when the motor is under load. In addition to the valve train noise, it is also known for a knocking sound down low, which many people take for bearing noise/rod knock. Usually, it isn't that at all and the noise also goes away under load. It's piston slap, due to the piston skirts being a tad too short, allowing the piston to wobble on it's path up and down in the cylinder. With normal regular oil changes, it does not seem to lessen the life of the engine, although it will eventually wear the piston skirt flanges which in turn increases the knocking sound. The cylinder wall will also eventually become scored as well. Still, these remarkable AMC-based engines just keep on running. I have yet to find anyone who can verify my suspicions that Chrysler, while modifying the AMC engines for HO, may have trimmed the pistons to reduce the mass, thus assisting in the HP gain over the original 258 AMC. To my knowledge, the AMC motors in earlier Jeeps did not have piston slap noise. A bit of valve train noise, but not more than any other American straight six - which were mostly all excellent engines for decades.

I agree 100% with everything that you said the only reason I prefer the XJ is because of the engine versus the size and the amount of aftermarket parts that xjs have is insane but as you stated the price of them has skyrocketed tremendously you used to be able to go pick a $500 one up and drive it forever. Now you can't find a running one for less than 2k and if you do it's gone within the hour.

I just bought a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 4x4 but it is missing the front drive shaft but everything else is nice.. runs great has power and a/c works heater works. My oil pressure dropped at idle but I changed the oil and sending unit Ccv and Pcv Valve.. I got all new fuel injectors and spark plugs and wires and dis. Cap.. new Sony stereo and speaker set up. It dose drip oil from rear main but motor doesn’t make odd noises or taps or knocks.. it’s all black and I bought all new light assembly front and back.. I replaced all window regulators.. and the struts for lift gate. I love my Jeep I just need to fix the 4x4 drive shaft possibly transfer case.. I bought the Jeep for 1800. So amazing Jeep 🤘🏼 oohh and my oil pressure stays in the middle at idle and highway. I drive it 80 mph with no wobble.. it’s an automatic with a new exhaust flowmaster super 10..

When I went looking for a ZJ, i looked specifically for one with the upcountry package and was lucky enough to find an Orvis Edition one with the 5.2

Ive got a 94 4.0 with the 4 speed auto.. its on its 2nd rebuilt tranny and its got the EXACT problem you described lol.. mine leaks oil like a sum gun but no coolant leak and mine loves high oil pressure idles at around 40psi and holds! no headliner of course and has typical rust and horrible death wobble when you hit rough bridges...

I’m going to be buying a black 95 zj Laredo with the 5.2 and leather interior in a couple of months for only $500. Problem is that it sat in the woods for the last 10 years, has a little rat damage in the engine compartment, and has a blown head gasket at 238,000 miles. Luckily I’m mechanically inclined, there’s very little rust on it since it’s a Northern California vehicle, and the windows were rolled up for all those years so the interior is in good shape. The owner also told me that she installed a new water pump and radiator right before she parked it, so I think that’s a bonus. Once I rebuild the engine, I know that I have to change the oil and the coolant, but should I also change the power steering fluid and the transmission fluid? Edit: I’m also thinking about putting a Flowmaster exhaust on it to make it sound better.

These jeeps rock 🤘 you got a Lotta stuff right on em,but you can lift these, although to do it right cost more than we buy them for usually

I have a 1996 Zj with 300,000 miles still runs good and I got it for 300. Planing of putting a lift on it and tires it’ll be my first car any suggestions on what I should look for

Hi mate love them got one myself

Nice, the ZJ in this video is almost identical to the one I bought back in the fall - Laredo, 4.0, Selec-Trac, forest green, canyon wheels, cloth interior (but gray instead of tan). Completely unmolested & spent its whole life in GA and eastern VA, so almost no rust top to bottom. After owning a couple of XJs I wanted another 4.0 Jeep, but one more comfortable and less rust-prone than the XJ. Can confirm mine came with trashed headliner and blown-out hatch struts, which I replaced immediately since that hatch is way heavier than you'd think without the struts to assist. Something to note about the oil pressure @ 5:20, the senders are notoriously unreliable on these. Mine seemed to work great at first, bouncing between 20psi and 60psi depending on usage, but lately shows around 30psi in all situations which I know cannot be correct. It's on my "fix this eventually" list 😆

318 is the way to go in ZJ. It costs more to hot rod than a Chevy but they have potential. Get OBD2 for tuning. The V8 comes with the better rear end. The transfer case for a V8 will have to be rebuilt or swapped. 4.0 is only worth it if you are keeping it stockish and want the best mpg.

My old 88 XJ 4.0 also had a death wobble but it was probably a worn drag link/steering stabilizer.

Just picked up my first Jeep, a 98 Laredo with the 4.0 and it’s is super clean! Not a single scratch or dent on it & best part it was only $1,000 bucks

what about zj with 2.5 inline 4 turbo diesel with manual transmission? are they good?

I now own my first 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo I6 4.0. Where in the heck is the MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR at? Looked between the airbox and throttle body and nowhere to be found. Do I have one or not? Anyone that knows their stuff please respond. Thx so much.

I love my GrandC. i have the limited with all time 4xlow/hi shifter. its a stright 6 also. I Had a 2x4x4 transfer and it got better gas milage. no leaks at 30 years and 200000miles. i thinks its a good one. i paid 1800 and have put probably about 2000 in new parts in it. but its a daily driver and its cool with some Mikey Thompson Mud Slingers

Thanks man 👍

i got a 97 zj orvis with the factory 5.2. Only 998 of my jeep came to america, im just trying to keep mine road worthy.lol i got it after it sat for 9 years and paid 200$ from my old boss. He paid 38k in 97 for it, its got 138k on the dash. She has some rough edges but the 318s running strong! i need to make some vids. Thanks for sharing man. you got my sub

You rock bud. I just bought the ZJ heirloom from my parents. 300k, but new motor and trans at 156k. No real problems with them but it was mom. Wanted her to have a new car but not get rid of her baby. My dad bought it new in 94. Well lift and 33s on 410s. True tracks front and rear it is. It took me 10 years to get her to sell it to me. AWSOME up in the mountains and trails in the San Juan's in Colorado. With the lift. Black bear trail it is

Lol I took the headliner out of mine too. Looks cooler that way.

I have a ZJ and I like it

just got one for $600 thanks for the helpful video!

305,000 miles on mine and still going strong. Just got it lifted today.

How do these things go in extremwly soft sand

I had my 98ZJ in a bad storm and drove into some fallen trees. Ripped up the control arm mounts, axles, and bushings. New vehicles are too heavy and too expensive. Bought a welder and fixed the unibody and brackets myself. dropped $1000 on a lift kit, $1000 on 33" KO2s, and wheeled that until my front drive shaft broke, solved death wobble by buying front upper adjustable control arms and adjusting the caster angle. Pulled a high pinion D30 from a junk yard and will rebuild that with 4.10s and have to buy a new front drive shaft. With all the work, shipping, and taxes, it's probably $4000 in and it's far more capable now than it ever was, also it's cheap enough to smash up and not cry over it.

For the death wobble, check the nut behind the trackbar. Mine was loose from a previous owner incorrectly installing a lift. I believe only the v8 models had the 44a. You are correct on the tcase sucking. 231 from certain xj’s is a direct swap in.

Your old ladie can do it to!! Awesomeness

I bought a 96 zj. Inline 6 4.0 with the selcettrac. Stock. This thing goes better than my 97 4 runner stock.

Beautiful ZJ! Have had about 8 XJs and 2 ZJs. Currently 312k on my 96XJ. I find these to be a "higher trim" of an XJ lol they're almost identical as a 4.0 besides the tranny. I do WISH these had the insane amount of aftermarket gear like the XJ does but hopefully it gets there. My girl's ZJ is currently going through some weird shutting off gremlins I've never experienced with mine

Where can you find the fiberglass molding for the interior roof? Junkyard??

I have a 98 grand cherokee limited 5.2. It started spraying a toxic smelling mist out the defrost that will fill the inside of the cab in a few min. & doesnt defrost the windows. The heater core does not leak & both hoses in & out are equally warm. The AC has never worked I replaced the blower resister after I purchased the rig. Any suggestions or input would be appreciated cuz I cant drive because of this issue

He said but if it’s leaking you got it 😂😂😂😂

I daily my 98 5.9 230k miles. Lots of body work. Looks perfect except for the carpet.

Oil temp sensor gets hot due to location. As it gets hot it loses resistance thus, low oil pressure display.

Mine was parked for a year and a half when my computer died, new computer new battery and was on the road again have 320k+ miles on it now

The 5.9 liter was only available in 1998 and a limited package

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Just traded my old truck for this year and model,,it's only issue is the park setting won't engage, so I use E brake,,shifts into all gears great though. Do not know if parking paw position is common problem or not?

Nice video

Use a high zinc oil such as diesel oil to quite the lifters.

Xj had the aw4 for most of the run. That is the good and reliable trans but the zj only came witj it first part of 93 with 4.0, after that was 42re which was much worse

Do you know aeuwhy my 98 would make a loud humming noise when driving? When put in neutral on a roll it goes away. Wheel bearings fine. Slams when going from Park to reverse. No trans slippage Transfer case? I think drivetrain related

I'm buying a 98 Laredo tomorrow actually 4.0 with 210,000 miles transmission was replaced idk if that is a issue but I hope I get a good vehicle

I bought a 95' Jeep Laredo for 2.5k a few months ago off FB Marketplace. Had the death wobble going over 75mph until I replaced all the wheels. There's still a number of other things that needs to be replaced: - Drag Links - Tie Rods - Control Arm (Lower) - Track Bar - Stabilizer Bar End Link Overall, I still am in love with my job. The only thing that's really bothering me is how hard it is to find a new Front Bumper!!

I'm thinking about getting one to do some light to mid off routing but also long distance traveling Can the Jeep do that Reliably?

Most of the time the Dana 44a is fine. The pinion bearings go bad and the carrier side bearings wear out and get pitted. Just change the bearings and it'll probably be fine.

i bought my 93 zj for 250 but i had to replace a brake line motor mount frost plugs and tires

sorry guys, don't want to hate on the 4.0 (super solid engine), but i'd get the v8 every single day. mine was a 5.2 and i now swapped a 5.9. vids in my channel.

loved my ZJs only advantage the XJ has over the ZJ is better transmissions the 42RE in the 4.0s is a weak trans especially when dealing with the added stress of a lift/tires

watching this before working on my brothers old jeep, transmission rotted to hell and back

They are noisy engines but runs great. Had mine for 22 years.

You get a like from me for the comment about taking the top off.

98 Zj 5.2 283,000 miles running strong

I prefer my 4.0 powered '87 Pioneer over my Magnum powered '97 ZJ LTD that had all the bells and whistle's. Only thing that the ZJ had over this XJ is the seats. My girlfriend had a '97 ZJ LTD as well, and prefers her stock XJ. We don't ORV or rock crawl, but are set up to boondock/overland. Mine unfortunately came with a RE 3.5" lift, thus I guess I've got newer suspension parts.

I checked on my marketplace and somehow the models with 5.2 engine are slightly cheaper in my country. I wonder why

The more I look in to the these the more nervous I am to own one it’s my first car it’s already built a bit it’s the last car my grandpa drove and I’m gonna drive it but I’ve heard a lot of things about these we have 2 xj’s that are built and are solid but we’ve never had a zj

i had 4.0 zj it left me in the middle of nowher twice for cps sensor beside that i think the 4.0 doesn t have enough torque for towing aand im sure gets worse mpg then v 8

i got the 4w all time and has no issue with it, 170 miles and still working as good as neew... u got to replace the oil on them and thats all its sad u got the 4.0L one, couse the v8 is way better all around, has less temp and more power 27hp more makes a dif in any case

Looks like a fine purchase overall which includes its 'LOOKS' I could write a book on how not to buy cars. So, with that said, It is a pleasure to see you here given some advice that just didn't exist 20 years ago. Good on ya, feller.

THANKYOU I`MFROM ROSARIO ARGENTINA I LOVE MY ZJ 97 5.2

Just bought a 96 limited for 4k and saw this