Crossroads with my 100

[Davidsel47]

I'm getting my 3rd timing belt put in here soon and I've been thinking about trading for a jeep Cherokee. Has anyone came over from the Jeep side? The older ones seem to be pretty bulletproof like the land cruiser. I'm about to roll on 300,000 miles on my 100, I love it and it still works great but I think I might be ready for change. Also own a gx470 and a 200 series. Am I crazy for wanting to give a Cherokee a shot?

 

[Super77]

What kind of a change do you think you might be ready for? What's your use scenario? You own 3 Toyota rigs - obviously you don't need convincing about their value.

 

[97 AZ LC]

Jeep Cherokees range from great to pure crap. Need more detail.

 

[Davidsel47]

Jeep Cherokees range from great to pure crap. Need more detail.

Bone stock 4 door 2000, 170,000 miles 4x4, 4.0 motor

 

[Davidsel47]

What kind of a change do you think you might be ready for? What's your use scenario? You own 3 Toyota rigs - obviously you don't need convincing about their value.

It seems like the jeep platform has a ton of dyi stuff that's relatively affordable than LC aftermarket parts. It just seems like the older Cherokee is getting a little more rare, at least here in Texas.

 

[97 AZ LC]

Bone stock 4 door 2000, 170,000 miles 4x4, 4.0 motor

Nice vehicle, good future. If that's what you'd like to do there's no reason not to.

 

[cl100]

Driving a cherokee is about like driving a tractor compared to a 100 series. Driving a 100 series is still relatively refined even by modern standards. When you drive a cherokee you're driving a vehicle that was designed in the 80's and was changed very little it's entire run. I'm speaking as an owner by the way. They're loud, cramped, have little back seat room, and they don't ride as well. The only reason I keep mine is because it belonged to a relative that passed away and it was pretty much given to me. I rarely drive it though. Don't get me wrong, they're fine as basic transportation when they're being judged on their own. But when you compare them to a 100 series there is no comparison. I wouldn't want to be stuck in one for more than an hour. Mine is a 99. If you do this I believe you'll regret it the first time you drive more than thirty miles.

 

[Manhattan]

There are very few Jeeps that come close to a 100's reliability and longevity... a 4.0L 2000 Cherokee is one of them... maybe the only one. That 4.0 is Jeep's equivalent of Toyota's 22R or 4.7. It is bulletproof! Even when it was called the 258.

But, even that XJ has some flaws - those Dana 30s. Some 2000s got the 8.25", some got the 30. I think it depended on the ABS option. But the rest - transmissions, t-cases... solid

@cl100 nailed it though. With simplicity comes a rough, loud, cheap-feeling box on wheels. I do love them though.

Full disclosure: I've had 10-12 Jeeps, but not an XJ.

 

[uHu]

...the land cruiser. I'm about to roll on 300,000 miles on my 100, ...

So, in about 150 to 200 k miles your up for a rebuild, and ready to roll on towards a million. You're lucky not being in the rust belt.

 

[Super77]

It seems like the jeep platform has a ton of dyi stuff that's relatively affordable than LC aftermarket parts. It just seems like the older Cherokee is getting a little more rare, at least here in Texas.

I'm not gonna get into the whole Jeep vs. Toyota question . Anyway, given your fleet, this sounds like an 'and' proposal, not an 'or.'

If you like 4x4s, there's a case to be made for Cherokees. They're dirt-simple, affordable, and have a huge following. I like Suzukis for the same reason and maybe I'll eventually get a Jimny (but in addition to a LC, not instead of )

But don't write off your LC. With some care, it will go another 300K if it's rust-free and hasn't been abused.

 

[MissTake]

Life is too short. Dive in! You still see em on the road, at least around these parts. And if the aftermarket is healthier more affordable, thats a win too! Might be a bit more project friendly too, with all the tariffs and shipping costs as well. I imagine domestically there are a lot of options.

 

[MongooseGA]

Bone stock 4 door 2000, 170,000 miles 4x4, 4.0 motor

If there's any Jeep worth ditching a 100 for, it would be this (or an LJ with the 4.0). These engines are excellent, other than getting to spark plug #6.

 

[Davidsel47]

So, in about 150 to 200 k miles your up for a rebuild, and ready to roll on towards a million. You're lucky not being in the rust belt.

I got lucky when I found her, she was a mall cruiser from South Texas.. same with my GX and 200.