by "Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
Published 12/10/2017 at 23:01
by "Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
Published 12/10/2017 at 23:01
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STARS: 5
I don’t know why, but I love them...they are so regular looking, but so elegant too....
I think these cars are really elegant, classically elegant I believe... Plus, becoming cheap in Mexico...
Here, one with only 80,000 km , I think the Powertech v8, and 4x4...
Here, one with rear wheel drive. Its more expensive though...
I’d love to see this car have the ICON treatment like this Caprice.
I really, really want one with a nice HEMI v8, a better transmission, and beefy ass brakes.
My parents had a black WJ when I was a child... I guess it just reminds me of my childhood; my family is really into jeeps and we’ve owned all the way from the Grand Wagoneer up to the WK.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
12/10/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
Zj >>>>>>
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 2
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Oh god.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:09, STARS: 1
Its too old for me... I like this sort of odd relation between square and roundy styling.
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
12/10/2017 at 23:09, STARS: 0
They are quite sharp looking.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 0
Oh yes...
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/10/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0
Rented one of these back in ‘01 - nice simple vehicle. No shitty design.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
I remember asking my mum about the transfer case lever, she obviously never knew about it, she never took our WJ off road, it was more of a lifestyle thing... yes.. we were one of those people...
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
12/10/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
I like the styling a lot too, and they are a bargain on the used market compared to a 3rd gen 4Runner or something like that. I just like the v8s available in the Zj more than the 4.7 and 4.7ho. A wj with a Hemi would be awesome though!
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 1
Yes, I just want to be able to get one and fix it up
"Shift24" (the-nope)
12/10/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 0
Other than the first gen, I think it’s been one of or the best looking US SUV. Another unpopular opinion, I have never liked anything to come out of ICON, especially that caprice. I’d take a beaten up cop version over that.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/10/2017 at 23:45, STARS: 0
I get it, they tend to be very dramatic.
I only want a huge engine with powerful brakes and suspension from this era in that package. I also absolutely adore the first gen Range Rover!
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
12/11/2017 at 00:10, STARS: 1
Still, it’s all good.
"Tristan" (casselts)
12/11/2017 at 00:49, STARS: 0
A thousand times, yes.
If my ‘02 Overland would have had a bit more interior space, I’d have kept it forever. I loved everything about it, but I found it to be just a bit too cramped.
"greenagain" (greenagain)
12/11/2017 at 00:53, STARS: 0
I know there are people that will swear by them I remember back when they were current the dealership I sold at bought 15 previous rentals, all of them a year or two old, and I’ll tell ya every one felt different, steered different, made different vibes, and sounds. Not a good sign.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
12/11/2017 at 01:04, STARS: 1
I can’t imagine otherwise, after all, its still chrysler...
"arl" (arl1968)
12/11/2017 at 06:16, STARS: 0
The question is, which will drain your wallet first; the horrific gas mileage, or the repairs? The nice thing about broken Jeeps is that you’re not at the gas pump. Cool looking though, in a old SUV kind of way.
"3 Jeeps and a Mazda wants a Fiata" (bopy311)
12/11/2017 at 08:01, STARS: 2
I’ve owned two of these now, current one is an 02 overland with the 4.7 H.O. and it’s perfect with a 2" lift and nice tires. The transmission backing the 4.7 is the 545rfe and its a damn good transmission. My 99 was a 4.0/42re combo and I let that go because of that with 392,000 miles on it and it still had its original trans.
"StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8" (stndibnz1)
12/11/2017 at 08:28, STARS: 0
When these first came out I hated them, then they grew on me. Now, I really love that body style. They look great lifted as well, ride nice, have a pretty nice interior, plus 4.0.
"Dru" (therealkennyd)
12/11/2017 at 08:42, STARS: 0
I’ve owned one for nigh on 7 years now. I’ve been a licensed driver for almost 13. It’s been my favorite SUV I’ve ever driven.
I would like to see one get the Davis Auto Sports treatment.
"BIGBLOCK472 - wide and bizarre" (bigblock472)
12/11/2017 at 09:00, STARS: 0
My mom had an ‘87 XJ, ‘95 ZJ, and her last Jeep was an ‘04 WJ... all of them were Laredo trims, 4x4, 4.0L. They were great. I especially loved the WJ.
My favorite year for the WJ was 2001, when the Limited was available with big chunky five spoke wheels. For some reason that wheel never was common in my area.
"Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks" (actualrootwyrm)
04/11/2019 at 21:27, STARS: 0
There is no such thing as a good PowerTrash. Period.
These things ate 4.7's by the dozen . In warranty . Any electrical problem, car was done, period. Brakes... existed. They started cutting big corners mid-run (like the wood interior trim, and the leather on the steering wheel.) The only one worth owning is one with a 4.0, and those are Laredos, which means the interior isn’t . And consistency... uh... no. Just.. no.
Which SUCKS. Because it does look good.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
04/11/2019 at 21:39, STARS: 0
It is a really pretty car... Which is why I’m very much in favor of an Icon version.
"Tristan" (casselts)
04/12/2019 at 01:39, STARS: 1
I’ve owned a couple. The issues with the 4.7 are vastly overstated. If you overheat it, you’ll blow the head gaskets. If you don’t keep the oil clean, it’ll sludge up. The uncontrollable failure point is the possibility of a dropped valve seat, but the early Gen 3 Hemis shared this problem, too. The 4.0 also had issues with shattering piston skirts and cracking heads. The V8 models got a vastly better transmission. The electronics weren’t any worse than any other car o f this vintage other than the wiring between the doors and body having a tendency to break as the years went on. The brakes are a popular upgrade for TJs and XJs. The HVAC is plagued with flimsy blend doors, but there are all-steel replacements available.
I quite like them.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
04/12/2019 at 06:44, STARS: 0
The Overland is peak WJ. The 4.7 is a decent motor provided it was always taken care of, and that is hard to find nowadays.
"adamftw" (adamftw)
04/12/2019 at 06:45, STARS: 1
The 4.0s of this era were pretty hit or miss. Camshaft wear issues and coil pack issues also were problems to add to blowing up pistons.
"i86hotdogs" (i86hotdogs)
04/12/2019 at 07:22, STARS: 1
Sister had a bright red ‘95. It’s what I learned to work on cars with. H er boyfriend and I did a full service on that thing: engine , trans, diff fluid changes, plugs and wires (i forget if it was COP yet or not), coolant flush, new water pump, brakes all around. I liked that boyfriend, until he got arrested for grand theft.....
"Kanaric" (Kanaric1)
04/12/2019 at 17:04, STARS: 2
My mom traded in an eagle talon tsi awd for one of these. Car was supposed to be handed down to me, she lied to me.
Before she met my dad she traded in a ‘69 Camaro SS w/396 and 4 speed for a Vega.
She makes bad car choices after making a good one all the time.
"Longtime Lurker" (longtimelurker26)
04/13/2019 at 01:36, STARS: 0
When I was a kid I thought
these looked so good. Now I know about the reliability issues, and even though all the local examples for sale are both overpriced and completely roached 3 times over, I still kinda want one.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
04/13/2019 at 02:15, STARS: 0
Some call it “the affordable overland machine”
I think it’s true considering that the base engine, the 4.0 i6, was made basically everywhere in the world, and it’s still a jeep.
I keep thinking about the couple that overland across Latin America in a Toyota... getting spares for that is gonna be tough, a WJ though? Super easy: widely sold and available vehicle.