What to look for and what to avoid

[rwhitbeck]

My wife and I will be looking soon to buy an XJ. Because I totaled her vehicle in November, I have to buy something that is more family friendly and more fuel efficient than what I would normally buy. Keeping in mind that we will be buying used and definitely not new, what should I look for in an XJ? I have heard that there are a few years of XJ's that I should avoid...what years? I would prefer a 4 wheel drive still, but if I have to I will go to a 2 wheel drive. I would also prefer a four door and automatic. I am a huge fan of Jeeps, but I am only familiar with the J series trucks, the CJ's and the YJ's, so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Ron

[ROKBITR]

This should help....
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516054

[cdhowell]

Stay with the 4.0 motor, stay away from the d35 rear axle. 8.25 will be 27 spline till 97 then they are 29 spline.

[rwhitbeck]

This should help....
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516054

It did help...thanks!!

[DREDnot]

'98-'01, 4.0L, are the best. Period.

[arczech]

Contact Jason at Airpark and he should be very helpful in your search

[lostoffroad]

check the frame around the track bar mount to see if it is cracked at all. ive seen a lot crack because of the lack of frame.