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Hey nice jeep certainly we'll maintain. In joy your honesty and helpful advice Scotty . I own a 2007 Suzuki Jimny which i really like .A true little off roader , simple well made and their are example of one's around with 400,000 km on the clock and still running good. I feel that they are understated but 50 years old as car manufacturer and still going strong and growing in popularity .as as far as Road Manor goes for something short and light you do have to have your mind on the road, but some of it comes down to the conditions of the roads👍
@@Crystal-uj9wh usual problems with that era were random electrical (door lock actuators) and water leaking around windshield and getting into ECM. If you dont have any rust around glass, or frame, might be a good fixer upper..
Scotty, I really appreciate your honesty in giving a good car it’s due, no matter the manufacturer. That’s why you are probably the most trusted car mechanic around.
I've been following you for YEARS and you've saved me headaches and money pits . After a rough day I enjoy watching your videos on the way home ...I appreciate you and respect everything you've done for each one of us reading this ,Thank you.
I owned two Wranglers, a '93 and a '98. LOVED them both; great cars! Except for....gas mileage; you can actually watch the fuel gauge go down. Hey, when they have the aerodynamics of a shoebox. The places I discovered off-grid with those suckers was amazing. ps: the 2.5L is totally gutless; buy the 4L.
I didn't have any issue with the 2.5L and it gives better better MPG and reliable. My truck with a V6 gets worse MPG than the Jeep does. Only time I really wished for the 4L was if driving in sand, etc. or towing.
A Jeep owner doesn’t choose a Jeep for the fuel economy of a civic or Prius, it’s chosen for the fun of owning a Jeep. I have a 97 tj with the 2.5 it does the job for me, it’s reliable and drives fine, yes it’s not fast but again it’s not a race car. I still enjoy it.
Scotty the ONLY JEEP I ever owned was a 195O "Korea War Willys Jeep"...bought it from my Uncle in 1977 for($900.00) and had it until 2008...sold it for $10,000 cash.👍
That’s because the early jeeps are OK it’s the later jeeps that suck. My son bought a brand new four-door Jeep for his wife, the motor blew up at 80,000 miles
My 08 wrangler just turned 225,000 miles. We cleaned the underside thoroughly, painted it, then hit it with cosmoline. Looks like it came from the factory. These things are tanks. I love them.
I had a 2000 wrangler with one of them straight 6's and the 5 speed. That thing was a beast. I started driving it when I was 17 and I had it till I was 21 so that should say everything. I was a teenage boy and couldnt break it, they dont make em like that any more.
@@negativeslim I have a 06’ LJ myself... couldn’t agree more... 4.0 is bulletproof, mine has 166,000 on her... although the engine was rebuilt recently while doing body restoration last year... I’ve done lots of exterior upgrades/modern updates to the interior etc... this year alone 3 people have offered to buy it off me... it’s my daily driver, w/turbo kit, not much off roading anymore though after my back operation.. the extra length provides better room in the back and more stable ride on the highway... it’s simple to maintain, never left me anywhere and the TJ/LJ is a great old school Jeep for sure for daily use or off roading, and the LJ model especially a collectible in the future.
I'm a grandma, and I LOVE my Jeep. She's a rock climber with scrapes and scars just like me , love her the more for them. Keep your old sedans as long as I can still climb up in the seat(she has a lift) Im keeping her.
They just announced the 392 Hemi Wrangler is going into production so that might put it up a bit too, just not as much as a Scotty Approved ® review would.
@andrewmorgan5541 my 4.0 XJ compiled over 287,000 and never needed any big repairs! It was damn near bulletproof.. until I flipped it doing 75 in a 35 country road (I was young and dumb).
You happened to mention why vent fan wasn't working and what could be the problem. "Blower motor resistor" Well now I know what to fix on my Jeep. Thanks for all you're informative videos Scotty.👍
Thanks for posting this, Scotty - I *love* my '99 Wrangler 4.0! Just brought it back from Colorado where I spent the summer running the trails, and it was amazing amounts of fun. I can turn it around on a narrow trail, climb some amazing inclines, go over huge rocks, and still run it on the highway with reasonable comfort. I do carry a spare cam and crank sensor as well as a top radiator hose - but that's just good sense when you're 11000' up in the mountains. It's not as "slick" as some modern cars, but it's just perfect for being off-road, no matter how rough things get.
Scotty, you are absolutely right - bought one in Montreal Canada in Winter of 2000 4.0-5 Speed - 10 years later - The thing was brand new after 10 years 120 miles of hunting trips, skiing trips - off roads in the great North - Never had an issue even starting in bone-chilling -35... Maintenance only rustproofing, oil changes, and 1 set of tires never never never had any issues. I even had the original braked !! I do love my 2005 Xterra, more space, but still miss my red 2000 Wrangler ( was called TJ Sport up here )
Great video Scotty. I just picked up an 03 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 13,000 miles on a ATK remanufactured 4.0 inline 6. New radiator, new water pump, new clutch, new throttle body, all new belts/hoses for only $6,000.
Live near Cleveland never seen a wrangler that clean ever. Those 4.0 engines are long lasting seen them with 400,000 miles on the original engine thats why they stopped making them too reliable.
Thanks for the Jeep memories. I had a 1999 Wrangler like this one from 1999 to 2003, with the straight-6 and manual 5-speed. Loved that car. Unfortunately it was too narrow and I started having a lot of pain in my left arm because I could not bring my arm around to my side, and there was no arm rest even if I did squeeze it to my side. I would love to have a good condition one now as an extra vehicle. That 4.0 liter had great low-RPM torque which was great in stop-and-go traffic.
Way back when I was in high school a guy I knew had a Jeep with the straight six and a manual transmission. I think it was a 70 or 71 model. That thing was indestructible. It was built like a tank and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he still has it today.
I have owned 7 Jeeps now. Own an '18 3.6 Rubicon 2 door and a '20 2.0 Turbo 4, four door right now and out of 30 years of ownership I have only ever had problems with 1 Jeep, one time, and it was fixed under warranty. Yes, they are rolling bricks, but they are rolling bricks that will do anything. The 2.5's were absolutely crap, 100% agree, but never had a problem with any of the newer ones with reliability. I honestly think one reason there are problems with Jeeps is they are heavily abused. People drive the snot out of them and treat the like crap. That has a big impact on reliability. If maintained, they do great.
Just a few years ago, I rolled my 2003 into a ditch. Roll cage held up perfectly, I'm alive and didn't get hurt...walked away without a scratch and it still drives fine. These Jeeps are tough!
I have owned two vintage Jeeps with the "bullet proof" 4.0 liter engine and Scotty is right - they run forever. I currently have a 1994 Jeep YJ with a 4.0 and only 68k miles. Runs excellent, parts are inexpensive and also very easy to work on. I personally prefer the YJ over the TJ because I like old school analog gauges; I also have a 1987 Suzuki Samurai which is even more simple (manual steering :).
True believer in the straight 6. My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is about 190,000 miles. Only problem is some day replace the transmission. Yet the way I drive it, nope. 20 too 22mpg on the Highway. Love it.
I bought a 94 yj about 3 months ago and have already replaced studs, fuel pump assembly, and front leaf springs and bushings. And I still love it. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long while.
Just bought a 94 yj from a retired Vietnam veteran. It’s in great shape. I drive it to work and cruise in it. 3 speed straight 6. I look forward to driving it 3-4 days a week.
We just did an 8500 mile overlanding trip in our 99 XJ with a 4.0 on road, mostly offroad, up and down mountains, over the rocks, through the sand, 58 nights in the back country, the 4.0 never missed a beat....the 4.0 is bulletproof.
I've got a 2001 Wrangler with that 4.0. I've had very few troubles with it in the 15 years I've owned it. I had to replace the right front caliper, two batteries, brakes, fan belt and a radiator (went all aluminum). All were easy to fixes. As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate simple vehicles. Been a mechanical engineer for years and one thing I've learned, the more complex a system the more unreliable it becomes. This is why I won't buy any more high end cars....especially if they are European. Had a Mercedes once, worst car I ever owned for reliability.
The guy who sent that question made my day! I have that same problem with a 2007 Toyota RAV4 I just bought, thanks for the advice! I already spent a lot of money trying to getting rid of a lot of noises from the suspension system... I was watching this video because my dad loves his 99 Wrangler, his a 60 years grandpa... REGARDS!
They're great motors,but, as a former radiator shop guy, always pay close attention to your cooling system on any straight 6. If it overheats it'll warp the head almost everything. I'd put a new heavy duty radiator( Moline if you can get one) and change thermostat first thing when buying a used one.
@@johnchandler1687 OEM radiators cooled these just fine when new, so I recommend an OEM style replacement when the time comes. Bigger is not better, when the vehicle doesn't require it. I replaced the original radiator on my 2000 TJ that the top plastic tank cracked, but it never overheated, with a stock style, about 6 or 7 years ago, I can sit and idle all day long and stay somewhat under 210 degrees, even in the Phoenix AZ summer, and even with the AC on. That tells me, it doesn't need anything beyond what it came with. Other mods like a motor swap excluded.
@@89grand The thing is a radiator slowly gets stopped up inside over time. It's over engineered to prevent you motor from overheating ,but it will gradually run a little hotter. Won't hurt the engine, but even a small increase in avg running temp cuts the life of your transmission. That's why all the transmission shops in our town told customers that there Was no warranty unless they had the radiator rodded out. And also, if your buying a new one, why wouldn't you want extra capacity. If you spring a leak you've got that much more juice. It fits right in because it's an option with most cars anyway.
It is a nice change of pace to hear Scotty say something nice about jeeps. I have a 2016 wrangler jku and its amazing for what I use it for...no issues on or off road at 80k miles. Take care of it and know its limitations just like any vehicle. 3.6 pentastar has been great. Come at me lol
@@clwade10 My 1991 honda "works" - when I see a Jeep, a Wrangler specifically, a smile creeps up on my face because I think of the 97 Jeep TJ I own. A real mans jeep. Built for 1 person and a large dog. I see the 4 door wranglers and it's like :(((( but if it "works" for you!
Nice to see Scotty not busting on Jeeps. Had the 2000 version of this Jeep. Loved it. Still have my 2003 Liberty with 225k miles, and love my 2019 JGC Trailhawk. Jeeps are just getting better and better each year. Love'm.
For the first question , he's right but you can fix the valve/lifter clicking on start up by using a little bit of Lucas oil stabilizer and changing oil often. It only clicks and rattles for a few seconds because that's how long it takes for your engine to circulate oil to the top end and then its gone.
Have an 06 on an island. Took out the back seats and replaced with beanbags. Stock wheelbase slightly bigger wheels and tires. Absolutely obsessed with my TJ wrangler
Literally a bulletproof Jeep! A jeep was actually awarded a Purple Heart back in World War II after traversing 11,000 miles of jungle terrain in Guadalcanal. It was found later with bullet holes in its windshield. 💜
I have a 94 YJ with an in-line six cylinder 4.0 engine and it still runs great. The only issue I’ve ever had is with the 3rd gear synchronizer which is fairly common.
Scotty, long time viewer, it looks like that frame has been redone, you can tell by the welds. These TJ’s are known to have the frames rust out. They sell frame repair kits, I just recently repaired my frame where the rear control areas bolt to the frame. Nonetheless, these Jeep’s are great. Thanks for the video
Especially from Ohio, there's no way that frame survived those winters there. They rust from the inside out. It took me three months to find a 4.0 I6 with a Dana 44 and 3.73's that didn't have a rotted frame. The original owner of my '05 Rocky Mtn did a good job undercoating, he had to, he lived in Ocracoke Island, NC, nothing but salt water and salt air. A lot of TJ and LJ owners I know have done a Line X undercoating and the results have been great. My '05 undercarriage is solid but I'm definitely getting the Line X undercoating since 90% my off roading is beach and dune wheelin'.
@@JeepTJWheelin I got super lucky when I bought mine up in Chicago of all places...previous owner moved there from Georgia, and NEVER drove the Jeep in the winter thank god, it was kept in a garage and he traveled a ton for work so he barely drove the thing ($1000/month for the parking spot if you can believe it!). When I bought it, it did not have a single spot of rust at all on the frame. First thing I did was rustproof the hell out of the outside and inside of the frame. That was 5 years ago, 4 years driving in the salt after that. Still barely has a spot of rust on the frame. My suspension on the other hand is rotted out and I am replacing the entire thing with a bigger lift...Moved to Florida and I am done with the salt for good!
Mine was the worst vehicle I've ever owned. At least one day in the shop per month from when I bought it to when the warranty expired, and something new was always breaking. My favorite was the number of times the entire instrument panel would shut off and all the gauges would read "0." Then the fact that every time it rained the passenger floorboard would turn into a lake, the five driveshaft replacements until I and Jeep gave up, when the horn would spontaneously go off on its own or, better yet, pressing the horn pad would do NOTHING. I still have the 2" thick stack of repair receipts in case I ever even THINK about buying a Jeep again.
You can drive them across country though, I just drove my 1994 jeep wrangler, 4.0 I6 with the 3 speed auto and 198k miles from WA to VA and it did great (minus the wind noise) and I also bought it from a grandpa 😂
I associated Jeep with Chrysler and couldn't imagine putting miles on one till my friend said he had 220k miles on his 2004 Liberty! Then I started noticing that was common with other models as well. Impressive.
I bought a 99 TJ put a 5.7 HEMI in with a 545 RFE Transmission, Currie axles (dana 60 in back 44 in front) Lifted it 6" long arm kit, heavy-duty steering linkage, on 35's, a Procharger blower, 3" intercooler and to top it off a wet Zex Nitrous. This thing has so much torque and is so much fun to drive I always have a smile when I drive it!
I bought the Italian engine Jeep. Couldn't be happier I've red lined mine countless times too and haven't had a single issue. Slapped on 35's no re gear and it still pulls great, oil changes annually. Did some looking around on google and forums to see how it's been for others. I haven't found anyone who has had problems with that motor either.
Yeah there's no way in hell that got driven on Ohio roads in the winter. I took my rust free car out there and after one winter in Cleveland it had a hole rotted straight through the trunk lid
@@robmalcolm8042 Its was a mid 80s Buick with fairly thick metal. I saw 4 and 5 year old cars out there then, this was 1993, 94, with holes the size of a silver dollar rotted straight through em. Northeast Ohio is rust bucket city.
Great video & review for this jeep! I have a 1997 jeep Cherokee sport with the same straight 6 inline engine & it still runs like a champ for me everyday.
Frame on this one has been repaired with Safety caps thats why it looks so clean As long as you keep up with the frames/coating it on these they run forever i have had 4 of them 210k on mine currently love it I hate the new wranglers they are trash.
I had an AMC Eagle (2/4 wheel drive) back in the day with that engine. They designed in additional main bearings for the crankshaft. The California Highway Patrol used the Eagles up in the mountains. I hated to see mine go but the underbody was badly rusted from the winter salt spread on the roads in Southeast Michigan.
We have a 2002 TJ with 134,000 miles. We use it to relax and ride around on the mountain roads and trails The wife and I are 51 grandpa and grandma, we're like Scotty, we like to get off road and have a little fun!
Got one of these Jeeps. The thing runs great. Manual is super fun to drive. Put it in 4 low and climb up any mountain. Super light weight, easy to work on and underneath. I do recommend the hard tops for this generation. The tops can be a problem to get on and off and usually the weather is counterproductive towards the shrinking of the material when you want to put the top on in the winter. Believe it or not I towed 7,000 pounds on a trailer and the jeep ran fine, I crawled at about 40 the whole time but the engine had no problem pulling it, but the rear springs and the steering were the question marks.
Got an '03 Jeep TJ with the *AMC 4.0L inline six* + the 5-speed manual that was gotten from the showroom floor in Oct. 2003. Still have it. Best investment ever for a vehicle here in Alaska as it'll get me to where I wanna be where a Toyota Corolla can't go off road + easy to work on / easy to find parts for.
Plus it has the dependable heavy duty solid front axle suspension instead of the very breakable independent front (cv joint) suspension. You should compare the new Ford Bronco to the new Jeep Wrangler
That Jeep more than likely was put away for the winters. The salted roads in Ohio would have destroyed it by now. Or perhaps it was a southern vehicle that was recently bought to Ohio
There's no doubt that something was done to prevent rust if the Jeep spent its entire life in Ohio. Our cars here in NE Ohio start the corrosion process after 1 winter on a brand new car. When I bought my 2016 car in 2018 the corrosion process was well under way on the front and rear frames. I just do what I can with Fluid Film. I pump trans fluid into the doors so they don't rust from the inside out at the lower seam.
Nope that frame was fixed. If a real jeep person spent 5 minutes under there they could pick it apart pretty easy. Any jeep that’s been fixed is hiding a disaster. This jeep is actually a hard pass if I were looking because that frame is all plates lmao.
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Hey nice jeep certainly we'll maintain. In joy your honesty and helpful advice Scotty . I own a 2007 Suzuki Jimny which i really like .A true little off roader , simple well made and their are example of one's around with 400,000 km on the clock and still running good. I feel that they are understated but 50 years old as car manufacturer and still going strong and growing in popularity .as as far as Road Manor goes for something short and light you do have to have your mind on the road, but some of it comes down to the conditions of the roads👍
Im cruising a 1988 Cherokee 155xxx miles on it
What do you think about 2001 Jeep Cherokee SE ? I am wanting to fix my up, I see a lot of them on the road.
@@bane7328 and if you continue to service it, may get another 100,000! The were built a LOT better back then.
@@Crystal-uj9wh usual problems with that era were random electrical (door lock actuators) and water leaking around windshield and getting into ECM. If you dont have any rust around glass, or frame, might be a good fixer upper..
Probably the most reliable Jeeps out there. Those 4.0 inline 6 motors are basically indestructible
Dale Gribble you got that right.
@Dale Gribble. Yes, that's what Scotty said in the video. And you remembered! Congratulations!
Yes, they were. And the smaller variant, the 2.5L 4 cyl was also an excellent motor.
I'd imagine one would be safe buying an '06 Wrangler. After that they went full Chrysler, you never go full Chrysler.
Until everything else falls apart except it
Scotty, I really appreciate your honesty in giving a good car it’s due, no matter the manufacturer. That’s why you are probably the most trusted car mechanic around.
I like most of his videos but he made fun of Porsche
@Trenbologna Sandwich dude a car that will make you smile is trash
I have an 02 TJ with 294,000 miles on it. Still runs STRONG. that 4.0 inline 6 is amazing
My grandma is giving me a 02 tj with 200k miles :) glad to see you close to 300k
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I owned two Wranglers, a '93 and a '98. LOVED them both; great cars! Except for....gas mileage; you can actually watch the fuel gauge go down. Hey, when they have the aerodynamics of a shoebox. The places I discovered off-grid with those suckers was amazing. ps: the 2.5L is totally gutless; buy the 4L.
I kinda of notice that in my 2017 Jeep Patriot, but I still need to drive it a little more (got it used) I feel the gas eats a up a little faster
I bought my 2.5 4cyl 97 automatic TJ for $3,000. Rust free frame. Yes it’s not fast but who chooses to buy a Jeep for the speed of a race car?
I didn't have any issue with the 2.5L and it gives better better MPG and reliable. My truck with a V6 gets worse MPG than the Jeep does. Only time I really wished for the 4L was if driving in sand, etc. or towing.
A Jeep owner doesn’t choose a Jeep for the fuel economy of a civic or Prius, it’s chosen for the fun of owning a Jeep. I have a 97 tj with the 2.5 it does the job for me, it’s reliable and drives fine, yes it’s not fast but again it’s not a race car. I still enjoy it.
@@charlesmagno28 My V6 Tacoma gets the same mpg as my Patriot got. Not kidding
Love when Scotty knocks on the cars to show how solid they are
But he's also demonstrating the satisfying lack of plastic parts 🤛🏼
Scotty the ONLY JEEP I ever owned was a 195O "Korea War Willys Jeep"...bought it from my Uncle in 1977 for($900.00) and had it until 2008...sold it for $10,000 cash.👍
They are works of art and icons.
M38, right?
Sold it? Fine line between genius and insanity 😭😅
Scotty not bashing Jeeps? Never thought I'd see the day!
That’s because the early jeeps are OK it’s the later jeeps that suck. My son bought a brand new four-door Jeep for his wife, the motor blew up at 80,000 miles
@@jeffzekas It made it 80,000 miles? Well, that is damn good for a Jeep! But I still love them!
This Jeep was produced nearly two decades before Fiat bought Chrysler.
@@jeffzekas Carwizard on YT had a newer Jeep.Said he put it up on the hoist and the chassis started bending into a banana shape.
🤣
My 08 wrangler just turned 225,000 miles. We cleaned the underside thoroughly, painted it, then hit it with cosmoline. Looks like it came from the factory. These things are tanks. I love them.
Unsafe at any speed....
@@Bigsky1991only if u don't know what they can do and NOT do.
I had a 2000 wrangler with one of them straight 6's and the 5 speed. That thing was a beast. I started driving it when I was 17 and I had it till I was 21 so that should say everything. I was a teenage boy and couldnt break it, they dont make em like that any more.
The ONLY Jeep you should ever buy is a 1994 Toyota Celica.
fackts
Or a wife's Lexus
Smart man.
My dad used to have a celica but he raced it so much he blew up the motor😂
If ya 16 maybe lol I love my Jeep! And get a muscle car!
Grampa had a heart attack when he saw Scotty Floor it.
Scotty is spot on with this one. The TJ's with the 4.0 are one of the best wranglers.
Yes sir
04-06 LJs are the best 4.0 jeep you can get imo
@@negativeslim your opinion
@@negativeslim i prefer my short body
@@negativeslim I have a 06’ LJ myself... couldn’t agree more... 4.0 is bulletproof, mine has 166,000 on her... although the engine was rebuilt recently while doing body restoration last year... I’ve done lots of exterior upgrades/modern updates to the interior etc... this year alone 3 people have offered to buy it off me... it’s my daily driver, w/turbo kit, not much off roading anymore though after my back operation.. the extra length provides better room in the back and more stable ride on the highway... it’s simple to maintain, never left me anywhere and the TJ/LJ is a great old school Jeep for sure for daily use or off roading, and the LJ model especially a collectible in the future.
I'm a grandma, and I LOVE my Jeep.
She's a rock climber with scrapes and scars just like me , love her the more for them. Keep your old sedans as long as I can still climb up in the seat(she has a lift) Im keeping her.
In line 6 cylinder design is perfect. 7 main bearings. Just keep oil and coolant in them and your set.
Be right back guys, I’m going to see if Jeep stock just rose.
They just announced the 392 Hemi Wrangler is going into production so that might put it up a bit too, just not as much as a Scotty Approved ® review would.
as if there not already overpriced
@@gord7025 Can’t wait to not afford that one!
Yea these are already overpriced. People want 8k+ for these with 200k miles
It’s already too high.
The scenery has certainly improved with the move to TN.
@@miltonrichardson786 good question. Moving there soon.
My 98 Cherokee had 647k on it. Sold it to a friend and it’s still going. Engine was never opened for anything other than a rear main seal.
You never had a single head gasket failure?
1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo. 425,000 miles. Still daily driver.....
@andrewmorgan5541 my 4.0 XJ compiled over 287,000 and never needed any big repairs! It was damn near bulletproof.. until I flipped it doing 75 in a 35 country road (I was young and dumb).
You happened to mention why vent fan wasn't working and what could be the problem. "Blower motor resistor"
Well now I know what to fix on my Jeep. Thanks for all you're informative videos Scotty.👍
Jon Lennon didn’t die... he got older and became a great mechanic! Love , aka Scotty.
Ok...stop with the LSD trips, anytime now.
Thanks for posting this, Scotty - I *love* my '99 Wrangler 4.0! Just brought it back from Colorado where I spent the summer running the trails, and it was amazing amounts of fun. I can turn it around on a narrow trail, climb some amazing inclines, go over huge rocks, and still run it on the highway with reasonable comfort. I do carry a spare cam and crank sensor as well as a top radiator hose - but that's just good sense when you're 11000' up in the mountains. It's not as "slick" as some modern cars, but it's just perfect for being off-road, no matter how rough things get.
Scotty, you are absolutely right - bought one in Montreal Canada in Winter of 2000 4.0-5 Speed - 10 years later - The thing was brand new after 10 years 120 miles of hunting trips, skiing trips - off roads in the great North - Never had an issue even starting in bone-chilling -35... Maintenance only rustproofing, oil changes, and 1 set of tires never never never had any issues. I even had the original braked !! I do love my 2005 Xterra, more space, but still miss my red 2000 Wrangler ( was called TJ Sport up here )
Great video Scotty. I just picked up an 03 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 13,000 miles on a ATK remanufactured 4.0 inline 6. New radiator, new water pump, new clutch, new throttle body, all new belts/hoses for only $6,000.
Recently bought a ‘96 TJ here in NZ. Glad to hear your approval on this vehicle. Lots of great memories of 4 wheeling when I was a teenager.
Love my old 96 XJ. 401,000k on the original 6 cyl and trans and still going strong.
My ‘99 TJ has 340k miles and I’ll never sell her...her name is Pokey
I have a 2000 TJ with 389k. Still chugging along. I bought it new and it's the best car I ever owned.
Mine is "Lil' Silver"!
Good a true jeeper, mines a 91 and it's the dutchman
Haha my 06 Rubicon is named Betsy. Too funny. I had a 1990 Cherokee and I sold it with 234k miles on her, still was running strong.
LOL YEA RIGHT NO CHRYSLER CAN MAKE 100K MILES LET ALONE 340K
Live near Cleveland never seen a wrangler that clean ever. Those 4.0 engines are long lasting seen them with 400,000 miles on the original engine thats why they stopped making them too reliable.
Same. I'm in Ashtabula. Every Wrangler in this year range I see is either shot or has been repaired.
The 4.0L I6 was replaced with that pos 💩 3.8l mini van engine. A prime example of obsolescence.
Except for the coolant leaks, cracked exhaust manifolds, cracked valve covers, cracked cylinder heads…
I had a Jeep dealer mechanic tell me that! Said they made no money fixing them cuz they never broke!
@@johnsmith-em2wp He didn't make money because they were all dying under warranty.
That Tennessee air finally got to him. Whewww
I've come to appreciate my 98 Jeep Wrangler TJ from my late uncle. It was with my dad. And now he gave it to me.
Thanks for the Jeep memories. I had a 1999 Wrangler like this one from 1999 to 2003, with the straight-6 and manual 5-speed. Loved that car. Unfortunately it was too narrow and I started having a lot of pain in my left arm because I could not bring my arm around to my side, and there was no arm rest even if I did squeeze it to my side. I would love to have a good condition one now as an extra vehicle. That 4.0 liter had great low-RPM torque which was great in stop-and-go traffic.
"The front differential...That Big ol' lump." **(inset picture)** lol
The pictures get me everytime.
Now that was a bootiful booty! 👍😎
"Nice ride, comfortable"... Scotty ;}
Way back when I was in high school a guy I knew had a Jeep with the straight six and a manual transmission. I think it was a 70 or 71 model. That thing was indestructible. It was built like a tank and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he still has it today.
I have owned 7 Jeeps now. Own an '18 3.6 Rubicon 2 door and a '20 2.0 Turbo 4, four door right now and out of 30 years of ownership I have only ever had problems with 1 Jeep, one time, and it was fixed under warranty. Yes, they are rolling bricks, but they are rolling bricks that will do anything. The 2.5's were absolutely crap, 100% agree, but never had a problem with any of the newer ones with reliability. I honestly think one reason there are problems with Jeeps is they are heavily abused. People drive the snot out of them and treat the like crap. That has a big impact on reliability. If maintained, they do great.
Just a few years ago, I rolled my 2003 into a ditch. Roll cage held up perfectly, I'm alive and didn't get hurt...walked away without a scratch and it still drives fine. These Jeeps are tough!
Finally Scotty's given Jeep some of the credit they deserve. Thank you 😊
This is 2021, he's showing a 99....wonder why
If someone gave me a jeep made since then, I would thank them and immediately sell it
Wrangler at least the last good grand Cherokee was the wj as long as you avoid the v8. the zjs had the good v8s 318 and 360
The price of '99 Wranglers just went up
Anything with the 4.0 i6 prices are going up and have
@@Crawpapi just bought one yesterday thats the only reason i clikced lol
All the tj's are going up, have been for a while now. Even the 4 bangers from what I've seen.
@@cgustafson240 FCA DESTROYED Jeep
@@BPatches701 They didn't do them any favors, shy of keeping the name alive.
I have owned two vintage Jeeps with the "bullet proof" 4.0 liter engine and Scotty is right - they run forever. I currently have a 1994 Jeep YJ with a 4.0 and only 68k miles. Runs excellent, parts are inexpensive and also very easy to work on. I personally prefer the YJ over the TJ because I like old school analog gauges; I also have a 1987 Suzuki Samurai which is even more simple (manual steering :).
The Suzuki samurai is my All time favorite vehicle ! I have had 3 over the year's, currently have a 91 fuel injection. They can literally go anywhere
Just because of gauges? From design to engineering the TJ is way better then the YJ ... The TJ is peak jeep.
True believer in the straight 6. My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is about 190,000 miles. Only problem is some day replace the transmission. Yet the way I drive it, nope. 20 too 22mpg on the Highway. Love it.
I bought a 94 yj about 3 months ago and have already replaced studs, fuel pump assembly, and front leaf springs and bushings. And I still love it. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long while.
Just bought a 94 yj from a retired Vietnam veteran. It’s in great shape. I drive it to work and cruise in it. 3 speed straight 6. I look forward to driving it 3-4 days a week.
I’d love to have a good TJ/LJ, but owners value them like gold
Scott Cameron there's a reason for that...
Very true, I doubt I would ever sell mine.
Yes we do
76,000 miles on my 02. It would take probably triple or quadruple the value to convince me to sell it
CJ = Citizens Jeep
YJ = Yuppie Jeep
TJ = Tough Jeep
LJ = Longer Jeep
JK = Just Kidding
Alright I lost it at the Italian steering wheel
I was a fire chief and my favorite command vehicle of all was a 1998 Cherokee. It was unstoppable.
My grandpa got me my '03 TJ in 2006. Still driving that baby, still runs like a charm. Take care of your jeep!
We just did an 8500 mile overlanding trip in our 99 XJ with a 4.0 on road, mostly offroad, up and down mountains, over the rocks, through the sand, 58 nights in the back country, the 4.0 never missed a beat....the 4.0 is bulletproof.
I've got a 2001 Wrangler with that 4.0. I've had very few troubles with it in the 15 years I've owned it. I had to replace the right front caliper, two batteries, brakes, fan belt and a radiator (went all aluminum). All were easy to fixes. As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate simple vehicles. Been a mechanical engineer for years and one thing I've learned, the more complex a system the more unreliable it becomes. This is why I won't buy any more high end cars....especially if they are European. Had a Mercedes once, worst car I ever owned for reliability.
Have a 1997 TJ that is used daily. Got a 5.3l in it now. Had to put in a new transmission around 397,000.
Drop off Jeep for quick fix...comes back and says “how did it get 3,200 miles on it”😂
Ferris Beuller
The guy who sent that question made my day! I have that same problem with a 2007 Toyota RAV4 I just bought, thanks for the advice! I already spent a lot of money trying to getting rid of a lot of noises from the suspension system...
I was watching this video because my dad loves his 99 Wrangler, his a 60 years grandpa... REGARDS!
I love my 01' TJ sport she's never left me on the side of the road. That 4.0 straight six is unkillable.
What do you think about an 09 for 148k miles? It’s a V6 4 automatic
@@limellama1490 nothing compared to the 4.0 of old, an 09 is probably running the 3.6 or 3.8, which are known for being unreliable
They're great motors,but, as a former radiator shop guy, always pay close attention to your cooling system on any straight 6. If it overheats it'll warp the head almost everything. I'd put a new heavy duty radiator( Moline if you can get one) and change thermostat first thing when buying a used one.
@@johnchandler1687 OEM radiators cooled these just fine when new, so I recommend an OEM style replacement when the time comes. Bigger is not better, when the vehicle doesn't require it. I replaced the original radiator on my 2000 TJ that the top plastic tank cracked, but it never overheated, with a stock style, about 6 or 7 years ago, I can sit and idle all day long and stay somewhat under 210 degrees, even in the Phoenix AZ summer, and even with the AC on. That tells me, it doesn't need anything beyond what it came with. Other mods like a motor swap excluded.
@@89grand The thing is a radiator slowly gets stopped up inside over time. It's over engineered to prevent you motor from overheating ,but it will gradually run a little hotter. Won't hurt the engine, but even a small increase in avg running temp cuts the life of your transmission. That's why all the transmission shops in our town told customers that there
Was no warranty unless they had the radiator rodded out. And also, if your buying a new one, why wouldn't you want extra capacity. If you spring a leak you've got that much more juice. It fits right in because it's an option with most cars anyway.
It is a nice change of pace to hear Scotty say something nice about jeeps. I have a 2016 wrangler jku and its amazing for what I use it for...no issues on or off road at 80k miles. Take care of it and know its limitations just like any vehicle. 3.6 pentastar has been great. Come at me lol
4 door wrangler moment
lul
@@jm7079 lul if it works it works
@@clwade10 My 1991 honda "works" - when I see a Jeep, a Wrangler specifically, a smile creeps up on my face because I think of the 97 Jeep TJ I own. A real mans jeep. Built for 1 person and a large dog. I see the 4 door wranglers and it's like :(((( but if it "works" for you!
Imagine buying a 4 door wrangler lmfao
@@AdolfTrumpler easy there are millions of them.
What a Jeep should be. A lovely example of when they were solid made in the US.
I have a 2001 Sahara that i purchased 20 years ago last month, Scotty! Expect it will still be going for at least another 20!
Nice to see Scotty not busting on Jeeps. Had the 2000 version of this Jeep. Loved it. Still have my 2003 Liberty with 225k miles, and love my 2019 JGC Trailhawk. Jeeps are just getting better and better each year. Love'm.
I love my Jeep. I have 247,000 miles on mine and she runs great. I'm also rocking the 5 speed manual.
1:50 😂 I love the pics Scotty puts.
I've gotta 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo project Jeep with an inline-6 and love it!
For the first question , he's right but you can fix the valve/lifter clicking on start up by using a little bit of Lucas oil stabilizer and changing oil often. It only clicks and rattles for a few seconds because that's how long it takes for your engine to circulate oil to the top end and then its gone.
Have an 06 on an island. Took out the back seats and replaced with beanbags. Stock wheelbase slightly bigger wheels and tires. Absolutely obsessed with my TJ wrangler
My 2003 TJ has 218k miles and still running ok! Bought it new!
I just bought one with 210,000. The body and frame are in such good shape I won't hesitate to rebuild engine or trans when they fail
Literally a bulletproof Jeep! A jeep was actually awarded a Purple Heart back in World War II after traversing 11,000 miles of jungle terrain in Guadalcanal. It was found later with bullet holes in its windshield. 💜
I have a 94 YJ with an in-line six cylinder 4.0 engine and it still runs great. The only issue I’ve ever had is with the 3rd gear synchronizer which is fairly common.
"It's got an upgraded steering damper"
*shows Rough Country*
:-/
LUL
he said downgrade wrong
I have a 99 TJ 4.0L 5sp manual and love it. It's the 5th 4.0L Jeep I've owned and every one of them was strong.
Scotty, long time viewer, it looks like that frame has been redone, you can tell by the welds. These TJ’s are known to have the frames rust out. They sell frame repair kits, I just recently repaired my frame where the rear control areas bolt to the frame. Nonetheless, these Jeep’s are great. Thanks for the video
Especially from Ohio, there's no way that frame survived those winters there. They rust from the inside out. It took me three months to find a 4.0 I6 with a Dana 44 and 3.73's that didn't have a rotted frame. The original owner of my '05 Rocky Mtn did a good job undercoating, he had to, he lived in Ocracoke Island, NC, nothing but salt water and salt air. A lot of TJ and LJ owners I know have done a Line X undercoating and the results have been great. My '05 undercarriage is solid but I'm definitely getting the Line X undercoating since 90% my off roading is beach and dune wheelin'.
@@JeepTJWheelin I got super lucky when I bought mine up in Chicago of all places...previous owner moved there from Georgia, and NEVER drove the Jeep in the winter thank god, it was kept in a garage and he traveled a ton for work so he barely drove the thing ($1000/month for the parking spot if you can believe it!). When I bought it, it did not have a single spot of rust at all on the frame. First thing I did was rustproof the hell out of the outside and inside of the frame. That was 5 years ago, 4 years driving in the salt after that. Still barely has a spot of rust on the frame. My suspension on the other hand is rotted out and I am replacing the entire thing with a bigger lift...Moved to Florida and I am done with the salt for good!
Mine had 145,000 in Ohio and looked like that or better probably the WaxOyl 😀
I got a 97’ manual transmission TJ myself; they’re the best.
SAme I put 9k in just parts me doing the work. Jeep stands for just empty ever pocket they say and I can say so?! Lol
Mine was the worst vehicle I've ever owned. At least one day in the shop per month from when I bought it to when the warranty expired, and something new was always breaking. My favorite was the number of times the entire instrument panel would shut off and all the gauges would read "0."
Then the fact that every time it rained the passenger floorboard would turn into a lake, the five driveshaft replacements until I and Jeep gave up, when the horn would spontaneously go off on its own or, better yet, pressing the horn pad would do NOTHING.
I still have the 2" thick stack of repair receipts in case I ever even THINK about buying a Jeep again.
You can drive them across country though, I just drove my 1994 jeep wrangler, 4.0 I6 with the 3 speed auto and 198k miles from WA to VA and it did great (minus the wind noise) and I also bought it from a grandpa 😂
I associated Jeep with Chrysler and couldn't imagine putting miles on one till my friend said he had 220k miles on his 2004 Liberty! Then I started noticing that was common with other models as well. Impressive.
I bought a 99 TJ put a 5.7 HEMI in with a 545 RFE Transmission, Currie axles (dana 60 in back 44 in front) Lifted it 6" long arm kit, heavy-duty steering linkage, on 35's, a Procharger blower, 3" intercooler and to top it off a wet Zex Nitrous. This thing has so much torque and is so much fun to drive I always have a smile when I drive it!
Scotty "it's not a race car" Kilmer
Who needs a race car when you can buy a 94' Celica who will win the race of time with over 340,000 miles on it and drive it daily.
I love the Buckeye gear on the Jeep. My FJ has over 200K miles on it.
Have a 99 TJ Sport, same color, going on 200,000. Love my TJ.
I bought the Italian engine Jeep. Couldn't be happier I've red lined mine countless times too and haven't had a single issue. Slapped on 35's no re gear and it still pulls great, oil changes annually.
Did some looking around on google and forums to see how it's been for others. I haven't found anyone who has had problems with that motor either.
My ‘98 XJ is still my primary vehicle. Works so well for the basics of driving in all weather conditions and low maintenance and expense.
When are we getting that Tennessee intro and outro Scotty?
They DEFINITELY put that away every winter. Every single one of those up here has rotted frames.
Look at 0:21, that frame has rotted out and been repaired. That weld going across the bottom of the frame isn't on my '03 TJ.
Or rinse the frame often.
Yeah there's no way in hell that got driven on Ohio roads in the winter. I took my rust free car out there and after one winter in Cleveland it had a hole rotted straight through the trunk lid
@@FixIt1975 it also depends on the car and brand. Some don't rust like others and are built stronger
@@robmalcolm8042 Its was a mid 80s Buick with fairly thick metal. I saw 4 and 5 year old cars out there then, this was 1993, 94, with holes the size of a silver dollar rotted straight through em. Northeast Ohio is rust bucket city.
Great video & review for this jeep! I have a 1997 jeep Cherokee sport with the same straight 6 inline engine & it still runs like a champ for me everyday.
Love my TJ. 1998 4.0 L manual Ive owned for nearly 20 years with almost 200,000 miles. Daily driven and still running strong to this day.
I have a 92 yj, a 2003 Hummer H2 and a 2017 JK unlimited sport and love them all.
I'm floored. Scotty actually praising a Chrysler product! :)
The engine isn’t Chrysler.
Frame on this one has been repaired with Safety caps thats why it looks so clean As long as you keep up with the frames/coating it on these they run forever i have had 4 of them 210k on mine currently love it I hate the new wranglers they are trash.
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whats wrong with the new ones?
@@MiloPerrotti he can't afford one
@@MiloPerrottitoo many electronics and very unfriendly to work on.
I had an AMC Eagle (2/4 wheel drive) back in the day with that engine. They designed in additional main bearings for the crankshaft. The California Highway Patrol used the Eagles up in the mountains. I hated to see mine go but the underbody was badly rusted from the winter salt spread on the roads in Southeast Michigan.
I have a 1999 Jeep Wrangler that I got back in July. And I love it. With a 5 speed manual. It’s great.
We have a 2002 TJ with 134,000 miles. We use it to relax and ride around on the mountain roads and trails The wife and I are 51 grandpa and grandma, we're like Scotty, we like to get off road and have a little fun!
I can tell you, the 99 Jeep TJ wrangler sahara with a 4.0 straight line 6 cylinder is a great vehicle.
Doubt I will ever sell mine.
I have a 97 same model and engine I love it!
Same here with my '05 TJ Rocky Mtn.
Compared to other jeeps.
I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a straight 6. Great engine.
My 1998 jeep cherokee xj has almost the exact same drive train. Love it!
TJ is a hell of a vehicle! I have a ‘97 TJ with 200k on a 2.5 4cyl. and it’s a great off roader too! I love driving that little beer can on wheels 😊
Got one of these Jeeps. The thing runs great. Manual is super fun to drive. Put it in 4 low and climb up any mountain. Super light weight, easy to work on and underneath. I do recommend the hard tops for this generation. The tops can be a problem to get on and off and usually the weather is counterproductive towards the shrinking of the material when you want to put the top on in the winter. Believe it or not I towed 7,000 pounds on a trailer and the jeep ran fine, I crawled at about 40 the whole time but the engine had no problem pulling it, but the rear springs and the steering were the question marks.
Cleveland Ohioan here!! Go Bucks!! O-H-I-O!!
Let’s be real though. Those frames will rust in a heart beat if you don’t go out of your way to protect them.
Not in TN.
Love my TJ. Best series ever made.
Got an '03 Jeep TJ with the *AMC 4.0L inline six* + the 5-speed manual that was gotten from the showroom floor in Oct. 2003. Still have it. Best investment ever for a vehicle here in Alaska as it'll get me to where I wanna be where a Toyota Corolla can't go off road + easy to work on / easy to find parts for.
It's an excellent generation jeep Wrangler. Affordable and easy to work on. They also hold their value for LONG time
I've always loved the 99 Jeeps!
Plus it has the dependable heavy duty solid front axle suspension instead of the very breakable independent front (cv joint) suspension. You should compare the new Ford Bronco to the new Jeep Wrangler
I have cv joint suspension with torsion bars in my Dakota and its 25 years old. I beat the crap out of it and plow with it. Works just fine.
That Jeep more than likely was put away for the winters. The salted roads in Ohio would have destroyed it by now. Or perhaps it was a southern vehicle that was recently bought to Ohio
Yep. I live in PA and just had to get rid of my 00 tj because the frame gave out
That frame was patched Scotty didnt catch it .Getting old Scotty.
There's no doubt that something was done to prevent rust if the Jeep spent its entire life in Ohio. Our cars here in NE Ohio start the corrosion process after 1 winter on a brand new car.
When I bought my 2016 car in 2018 the corrosion process was well under way on the front and rear frames. I just do what I can with Fluid Film. I pump trans fluid into the doors so they don't rust from the inside out at the lower seam.
Nope that frame was fixed. If a real jeep person spent 5 minutes under there they could pick it apart pretty easy. Any jeep that’s been fixed is hiding a disaster. This jeep is actually a hard pass if I were looking because that frame is all plates lmao.
Scotty spent too much time in TX, he properly gas never seen saf-t-caps before.
I went from Paris to Moscow with a Tj. Winter time. Best car ever
Spot on Scotty. I've had 3 CJ 5's, 1 TJ and 2 XJ's. All have between 110,000 and 356,000 miles. All still run.