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The XJ Cherokee was the best Jeep ever made
Wanted to throw my hat in the ring and make my own XJ video as requested by a viewer.
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Відео

Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Did it first
Переглядів 4,1 тис.21 день тому
A video of my favorite Jeep model ever made.
Useless Wrangler JK History
Переглядів 2,3 тис.28 днів тому
Had to go into detail on the mall Jeep of America.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Wolf4wdadventures.576
    @Wolf4wdadventures.576 17 годин тому

    I have owned 4 XJ's... 2 x 97 1 x 2000 1 x 96 which is my current one and a keeper. It's in great condition with original paint and interior all in vgc. I have changed all the brakes/ calipers/ front axles/ hoses/ etc, even a new PCM. It's not my daily so it's sits quietly in the garage waiting for the weekend... It's got a 2 inch lift with 31 inch mud terrains. Yep they are an iconic vehicle.😊😊

  • @miguelfernandes6817
    @miguelfernandes6817 3 дні тому

    Waiting for the wj

  • @j1a2c3k4kidd
    @j1a2c3k4kidd 3 дні тому

    Dope music with the old footage 👌

  • @Ryaan80
    @Ryaan80 5 днів тому

    At my college someone has a MW3 edition, super mint and cool to see in person.

  • @Mauser1965
    @Mauser1965 7 днів тому

    Imagine if Stellantis read comments and realize that people would buy them if they brought it back, even as a limited production. But that'd mean they'd have to pay attention. Meanwhile every other vehicle looks the same, from Mercedes to Mazda.

  • @Desert_Spec
    @Desert_Spec 7 днів тому

    The JK is the best compromise between street driveability and ease of use. There isnt a lot you can't work on it with JScan and some basic tools and there is even fewer things that could leave you stranded.

  • @johnpearson492
    @johnpearson492 7 днів тому

    XJ Cherokees are awesome. Though I haven't had one, I have an MJ and had a second MJ. Parents had a ZJ. Just awesome chassis with great drive trains.

  • @nathanieladams7624
    @nathanieladams7624 7 днів тому

    XJ is not only the best overall Jeep, but the best overall vehicle ever made in my opinion. It does everything well. It can be a street car, it can be a rock climber, it can haul a lot of people or be a like a Comanche and be a truck. Great reliable long lasting engine and 4wd system. Not too much electronic BS like new cars. It’s the perfect vehicle. Ands that coming from a CJ7 guy. XJ is number one and CJ7 is number 2 in my book.

  • @ponikgarage
    @ponikgarage 8 днів тому

    i love my xj. I wish i was born in a time where I could buy one new.

  • @KLAYCO47
    @KLAYCO47 9 днів тому

    Ive had 2 XJ's. 97 AND 99. The XJ was hands down the best Vehicle I've ever owned. Daily, Off road, Camping, Groceries, Road trip, you name it. I did it all for years. They never gave me issues. Both were unstoppable off-road even on very challenging obstacles. Ive always thought it was such a shame they stopped production in 01. It could have gone another 5 years at least.

  • @markc6207
    @markc6207 10 днів тому

    I have a 2000 XJ Has a Rusty,s 4 in lift Billstein shocks. 31in Mickey thompson baja legend EXP tires. Titan High Output 4.0L Spartan locker in the 8,25 rear. Front axle assembly Dana 30 Hi pinion from a 97 XJ. 3 core all aluminum radiator. Smittybuilt front winch bumper. XBULL 10000lb winch. Jeep has 270000 miles.

  • @LabradorRichy
    @LabradorRichy 11 днів тому

    The AW4 alone on XJ makes it better Jeep than ZJ/WJ can ever be

    • @brynjaminjones
      @brynjaminjones 10 днів тому

      Except the early ZJs, that also had the AW4!

  • @BrianVonClick
    @BrianVonClick 11 днів тому

    Ugh. I am a diehard XJ/ZJ fan, but my experience with my 1991 Briarwood with the tow package, has been an absolute nightmare. I knew it needed an overhaul, and subsequently, an engine replacement, but no one can fix its ongoing electrical and cooling issues. Several ASE Certified shops, and custom fab offroad builders just keeping throwing in the towel; or I give up on waiting on them for months at a time. It’s a delightful thing to look at, but it’s a true Widow Maker. Almost 5 years in, and it’s still not dialed in.

  • @rileyv6707
    @rileyv6707 11 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @hailtothe_rooster1572
    @hailtothe_rooster1572 11 днів тому

    You can still find a mint interior XJ on one with 100k miles. If I had the space I’d get one but I’ve got a thing for land yachts. Ain’t ready to let them go just yet

  • @Amarillobymorning777
    @Amarillobymorning777 12 днів тому

    WJ WAY BETTER 😊🎉

  • @chrisherrmann9627
    @chrisherrmann9627 12 днів тому

    The Cherokee was perfect

  • @Corpsecrank
    @Corpsecrank 12 днів тому

    These were like some of the last decent jeeps made actually. Almost everything made in the early years was amazing and it wasn't until around these models that it started to decline actually. It was when they moved away from the squared off look that everything got questionable.

  • @CharlesSmith-gw7gp
    @CharlesSmith-gw7gp 12 днів тому

    Wish they made them with a full frame, the 84 to 2001 models anyways.

  • @connoransberry6335
    @connoransberry6335 12 днів тому

    "Last true Wrangler." Dude, the JL is the same Jeep. A little more capable, a little nicer on the inside, and a better automatic. Same standard engine, you get a few other powertrain options though

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 12 днів тому

      @@connoransberry6335 Yeah I don’t want disconnecting front axle shafts made of glass and worse build quality lmao. I’ll stick with my already garbage built JK thank you very much.

    • @connoransberry6335
      @connoransberry6335 12 днів тому

      @newcarbad I've had both. My JL is built better, and the FAD went away in 22

    • @nathanieladams7624
      @nathanieladams7624 7 днів тому

      @@connoransberry6335My CJ7 is 40 this year. Daily driven. Original axles, difs, engine. AMC 4.2L 258 I6. I would say it’s built better than a JK or a JL.

    • @connoransberry6335
      @connoransberry6335 7 днів тому

      @nathanieladams7624 haven't had 40 years to know

  • @arringtontim07
    @arringtontim07 12 днів тому

    A plastic valve cover was an engineering low point. I've repaired multitudes of them with PVC cement.

  • @kevin-haggerty
    @kevin-haggerty 12 днів тому

    After owning four Xj's, a 95 grand cherokee, a liberty, and a JK wrangler, I had the most fun with all of my XJ's. this is the one that still grans at my heart :). And I am looking for another :)

  • @Aqwanermuk
    @Aqwanermuk 12 днів тому

    You make great vids! Keep em coming.

  • @DanielRedgrave
    @DanielRedgrave 14 днів тому

    fun fact, south american versions had a dana44 front and back with the tow package!

  • @michaelb2226
    @michaelb2226 14 днів тому

    Zj better

  • @evilbrian66
    @evilbrian66 14 днів тому

    i got a 97 cherokee sport about 6 months ago. put a 6 1/2 lift running 33's but about to go with 35's, slip yoke eliminator, double cardan rear driveshaft and days away from new pistons and main bearings

  • @andrettransformer
    @andrettransformer 14 днів тому

    I bought an XJ originally as a beater and daily, now it's my favorite car. Unassuming, simple, reliable, capable and fun to drive.

  • @Tpbmods
    @Tpbmods 14 днів тому

    I daily a lifted zj, I have 6 XJ's all in different states of lifts and disrepair, a flatdecked MJ, and a 68 FSJ. Just a wee obsessed with them, nothing like DeXJ though

    • @evilbrian66
      @evilbrian66 14 днів тому

      nothin else drives like a jeep

  • @MrSnowford
    @MrSnowford 15 днів тому

    Great video, very well done, but you missed one of the coolest trims/packages. The 91/92 Briarwood. It was the most expensive XJ to ever roll off the line and many of them sat unsold on dealers lots. I have one, and a 99 Sport. Love both and will likely never part with them as they both simply work without drama. Unstoppable in bad weather, dirt cheap to fix and fun/easy to work on.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 15 днів тому

      Thank you! I didn’t even know about that. Reading up on them now, they look luxurious as all get out. Has to be the one of the rarest trim levels to find I’m assuming?

  • @marcintabak
    @marcintabak 15 днів тому

    Great video! I made my teen dreams come true and got myself '97 Grand Cherokee, ZG in Europe as for EU market it was assambled in Graz, Austria in a little different Spec than US versions. And still, after 5 years of having it I really enjoy it the same as the first day 😊

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 15 днів тому

      @@marcintabak Thank you! I’ve always been fascinated with the ZG’s and know very little. What kind of changes/options differed?

    • @marcintabak
      @marcintabak 15 днів тому

      The biggest differences are in lighting. In Europe, the front lamps must shine asymmetrically, in the USA the lamps shine symmetrically. The most important technical differences in European versions are much more stiff suspension, front and rear towing eyelets as standard, gearbox oil cooler as standard (in the USA it is part of the towing package) and heavy duty power steering (assist force inversely proportional to driving speed).

  • @chrismiller1691
    @chrismiller1691 15 днів тому

    Sweet video! Recently got a project xj, traded an old mazda for an xj with a bad transmission. Never done a swap before and taught my self how to do it in my driveway. These things are the best vehicle to learn mechanics on. 310k miles and still going strong. Just don't make a crawler xj your daily and expect it to have the best road manners

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 15 днів тому

      That’s an awesome deal. No better feeling than learning how to pull a transmission for the first time. I was so overwhelmed for a sec my first time. Once it was out I was like what did I just do lol. Yeahhh the daily driver aspect definitely suffers and it becomes the fun vehicle haha.

  • @classic.cherokee
    @classic.cherokee 15 днів тому

    I love my 91!

  • @gunyoda2356
    @gunyoda2356 15 днів тому

    I love my 89 xj with 3 inch lift and 31s

  • @tycollins-cl3ir
    @tycollins-cl3ir 16 днів тому

    The 5 speed cherokee is on another level, or for people that have driven their entire life.

  • @WatchGeek
    @WatchGeek 16 днів тому

    Still driving a 1992 XJ in 2025 😂: ua-cam.com/video/pwxwl0Jfwmg/v-deo.html

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 16 днів тому

      @@WatchGeek Heck yeah. The classics do it better.

    • @markc6207
      @markc6207 10 днів тому

      Rock on buddy! I hate all new vehicles.

  • @unwrangler11
    @unwrangler11 17 днів тому

    I love my ‘11 JKU Sahara. It’s everything you described in the video. Thanks for the awesome JK tribute of information.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 16 днів тому

      @@unwrangler11 Mine is an 11 also! Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Bongo4611
    @Bongo4611 17 днів тому

    Ive just bought a 2001 XJ. The fuel bill in the UK makes it an expensive daily driver.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 17 днів тому

      @@Bongo4611 Yeah that is the downside. When I got mine I became very familiar with the low fuel indicator. Baffled me sometimes how fast it would go.

    • @brynjaminjones
      @brynjaminjones 10 днів тому

      I'm also in the UK, with a 1998 XJ 4.0. Fuel is expensive, but this thing has needed so few expensive repairs that I'll happily forgive it!

  • @1966oldsguy
    @1966oldsguy 18 днів тому

    Went with dad the day he bought a new 1988 XJ with the Laredo package. He bought it for my mom since she had been driving a Pontiac from the mid 70s. he let me pick one out from the lot I thought was best, so I choose the red exterior, grey interior 4.0 and 5 speed. He’s still driving it around to this day, completely stock. 300,000 miles, but it’s seen a lot of family camping trips, many winters and hot summers, so it’s definitely showing its age.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 18 днів тому

      @@1966oldsguy That’s amazing you guys still have it what a trooper. That’s super cool all those years later still stock and happily living. What a good combo with the stick and 4.0

  • @josephjoestar3275
    @josephjoestar3275 20 днів тому

    I have a 5.9 Limited, 3rd owner. Love it to bits, but maaan my pocket hurts everytime I drive it. 91 ocrane minimum ;_;

  • @berg722
    @berg722 20 днів тому

    I had a ZJ in high school and my friend had an XJ, I was always jealous of his XJ for all the aftermarket support and videos on them but I still think the ZJ is extremely underrated. Loved your videos on both of these cars! Brought back some really good memories and has been watching facebook marketplace for a clean one at a good price haha!

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 20 днів тому

      Thank you so much! Yeah I guess the ZJ just wins me over with the coil springs and I’m partial to the interior I love it so much. Not to mention being able to get a V8.

    • @michaelb2226
      @michaelb2226 14 днів тому

      ​@newcarbad disk brakes too.

  • @qdzs1yt239
    @qdzs1yt239 20 днів тому

    Always a good day when you find a new channel that makes videos about 90s Jeeps

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 21 день тому

    I had WJ but ZJ is my favorite Grand Cherokee. Now I have XJ and I love it.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 20 днів тому

      @@V8AmericanMuscleCar all of them are just such great models.

    • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
      @V8AmericanMuscleCar 20 днів тому

      @newcarbad I agree. 👍

    • @Aqwanermuk
      @Aqwanermuk 12 днів тому

      @oldcargood have you watched V8AmericanMuscleCar’s videos on his channel? He’s got great videos.

  • @Mauser1965
    @Mauser1965 21 день тому

    Went from a '97 ZJ LTD but the blend door issue will more than likely be resolved by Eldest who has a 3d printer whom I gave it to, thus no longer having to deal with plastic headlights. But everything else was great. Currently enjoying my 4 liter powered '87 XJ Pioneer, though the "Renault" seats in my girlfriends '89 Pioneer are more comfortable than my power seats. Though she just got a 4 liter powered WJ that will replace her XH as it has 305,000 plus miles on it. Though she had a '97 ZJ as well prior to her XJ. Most do not realize that these all do very well as they are, though some thing just because it has "Jeep" that it has to be lifted with mud tires. Her XJ in a foot n half of snow here in the Cascades during winter, as I'd say, "Jeep don't care." 😁 Note that I miss my '89 Grand Wagoneer the most, as it was mint which was hit in the rear by a drunk driver. 😪

  • @foch3
    @foch3 21 день тому

    When the VIC is working it's amazing, It offers more information then 90% of the cars on the road.

    • @newcarbad
      @newcarbad 20 днів тому

      @@foch3 I went out of my way to fix mine and it was the best. Had no idea on what I was missing.

  • @TopHatGent
    @TopHatGent 22 дні тому

    When Jeep Was Jeep and not Fiat.

  • @4x4ManiacBadTimeGarage
    @4x4ManiacBadTimeGarage 22 дні тому

    i love my 5.9 zj

    • @alexpappas1573
      @alexpappas1573 21 день тому

      I always wanted a 5.9, still have my eye out for one.

  • @ArizonaJK
    @ArizonaJK 22 дні тому

    Very honest and unbiased review of the JK. My 2010 currently has 220,000 miles and shows no signs of quitting. But I do agree I do not like driving it past 4000 feet of elevation. It starves for air and it really shows how underpowered it is a simple Regear will fix it though.

  • @rustyintheoutdoors
    @rustyintheoutdoors 22 дні тому

    Great history! Love the unveiling of the ZJ.

  • @johnpearson492
    @johnpearson492 22 дні тому

    My parents purchased one new in 97 with the 4.0L. It was a phenomenal vehicle. They finally sold it in 2017 and replaced it with a new Grand Cherokee. All of us agree that we should have spent the $40k on frame off restoring the 97 Grand Cherokee. It was far more comfortable, easier to see out of, and really just felt like you were driving a solid vehicle. The newer one is impressive in its power and fuel economy, but otherwise is a far inferior product. Both Jeeps were Limited trim models.

  • @Renato-d9l
    @Renato-d9l 23 дні тому

    This jeep is best car in road end of road very combo car