How are the XJ Jeeps as far as reliability/mpg?

[dville_gt]

Thinking about getting my mother in one, her current car has too many small problems and these things seem to go for pretty cheap. I have seen some 2000+ 4.0 sports with around 100k for around $5k. Are these cars reliable, gas mileage, etc. Any info would be great.

Thanks.

[forbes]

Thinking about getting my mother in one, her current car has too many small problems and these things seem to go for pretty cheap. I have seen some 2000+ 4.0 sports with around 100k for around $5k. Are these cars reliable, gas mileage, etc. Any info would be great.

Thanks.

on my 97 in 60k miles i replaced the front and rear diffs, tranny, transfer case and a shit load of tires. millage was around 12 mpg.
but it was the funniest vehicle i ever owned

[motoman]

With 33's and 4.56 gears my mileage wasn't great, but at 180K miles the only thing I had to replace was the typical stuff (battery, plugs, wires, etc), starter, and my radiator. Aside from an upgraded alternator the engine and tranny were stock. I wouldn't suggest one if you're looking for a vehicle that gets great mileage.

[Snatch Napkin]

Mileage on a stock one will be between 12 and 15mpg.

If you got her a 2wd version then you would probably see more as it would have road tires versus all terrain along with less weight.

[grove rat]

never owned one myself but from reading multiple threads about them they are usually pretty reliable but not good on gas

[Scott Mc]

I beat mine to a pulp and it would keep going. Problem areas are ac, window regulators, cooling issues and speed wobble if lifted. I miss mine and would own another.

[forbes]

it was very reliable for what all i did to mine....

[dsrtuckteezy]

i sold my 91 with 160k on it. only major part i replaced was an alternator due to taking it in too deep of water. 4x4 with a/ts and 17-18 mpg on the highway. 4.0 i6

[dville_gt]

this would be a 2wd that would live an easy life. the mpg does concern me though.

[Sean88gt]

on my 97 in 60k miles i replaced the front and rear diffs, tranny, transfer case and a shit load of tires. millage was around 12 mpg.
but it was the funniest vehicle i ever owned

What style of humor did your Jeep rely on?

[forbes]

What style of humor did your Jeep rely on?

grrrr i hate this damn phone.

[ThreeFingerPete]

5 speed, 2wd jeep = almost 30mpg on the highway.

auto, 4wd jeep = almost 15mpg on the highway.

[Stunter Bob]

I just picked up a minty 2000 model XJ thats bone stock. Gets about 22-23mpg all day long with the A/C blasting.

Cant wait for the lift and 35s!

[motoman]

I just picked up a minty 2000 model XJ thats bone stock. Gets about 22-23mpg all day long with the A/C blasting.

Cant wait for the lift and 35s!

What lift are you going with?

[Stunter Bob]

What lift are you going with?

Rough Country 6.5 Long Arm Kit

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