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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:10:02 PM EDT
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I bought a 1990 4Runner with 48000 miles and a blown engine for $600 last fall. Manual transmission, every option except ABS, nice shape. Pit a used engine, tires, shocks, brakes, everything, built bumpers, and drive everyday. I currently have $2500 in it. They are an excellent choice.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:16:53 PM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:19:02 PM EDT
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The default answer to this used to be a jeep Cherokee
But of late prices have really started to skyrocket Suzuki sidekicks/ chevy trackers are pretty good and still beater cheap. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 1:35:58 AM EDT
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S-10 Blazer with the 4.3.
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Posted: 2/12/2015 10:50:48 AM EDT
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S-10 Blazer with the 4.3. NO I love beaters and cheap 4x4's but this is one vehicle that I will NEVER own again. There is no potential repair on these that is an easy job Bi annual ball joint replacements oh what fun |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:24:39 AM EDT
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J60, J80 Land Cruiser
N120/N130, N180 4Runner XJ Cherokee ZJ, WJ Grand Cherokee |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:39:44 AM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:40:51 AM EDT
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Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. XJ all the way. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:41:35 AM EDT
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Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. This. There's plenty of: 1) Documentation 2) Aftermarket parts 3) Other examples available for parts, running or in junk yards 4) 4.0 is one of those motors that you just want to have. Torquey at low RPM, reliable. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:48:20 AM EDT
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This. There's plenty of: 1) Documentation 2) Aftermarket parts 3) Other examples available for parts, running or in junk yards 4) 4.0 is one of those motors that you just want to have. Torquey at low RPM, reliable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. This. There's plenty of: 1) Documentation 2) Aftermarket parts 3) Other examples available for parts, running or in junk yards 4) 4.0 is one of those motors that you just want to have. Torquey at low RPM, reliable. The older land cruisers / 4Runners are in the same boat in my book. Personally though, I have two 4.0L Jeeps. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:55:25 AM EDT
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I'm in with the Cherokees, I've had many of them over the years. I miss having one now in fact.
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:03:48 PM EDT
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I'm in with the Cherokees, I've had many of them over the years. I miss having one now in fact. Just buy another 
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:08:23 PM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L this is what I did. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 4:09:18 PM EDT
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The older land cruisers / 4Runners are in the same boat in my book. Personally though, I have two 4.0L Jeeps. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. This. There's plenty of: 1) Documentation 2) Aftermarket parts 3) Other examples available for parts, running or in junk yards 4) 4.0 is one of those motors that you just want to have. Torquey at low RPM, reliable. The older land cruisers / 4Runners are in the same boat in my book. Personally though, I have two 4.0L Jeeps. I would agree with that. However old land cruisers command a premium and examples that aren't rusted/dented/worked over (at least around here) make them too expensive, especially after you get it rounded out for 4x4, for me to say they are competitive with the jeep. This also makes available options much more limited, so you can't "just look at another" as much as you can with old jeeps (which around here are a dime a dozen, most all are stock). 4 runners.....probably about equal with the jeep, but I like the 4.0 better than toyota's offering for those years. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 11:57:52 PM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L This. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 1:26:20 AM EDT
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ehh don't let the repairs destroy you. Things break on them here and there. Its the cheapest people who play the most, at least 70% of the time
Had a friend buy a beater Toyota 4runner. Looked good from outside, new tires, everything but unfortunately he was deceived. Everything broke left n right, he basically had to replace alternator, starter, windshield wipers fan...I was there helping him since he couldn't hold the part in 1 hand and screw with the other, had to have someone hold it for him. The thing is, he was mechanically smart. If you are, then go ahead Thankfully the motor/tranny were in good condition |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 9:19:21 AM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. XJ all the way. Always good advise. A ZJ Grand Cherokee with the same drive-train is a good candidate (4.0L/Auto) also. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 9:21:28 AM EDT
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I'm in with the Cherokees, I've had many of them over the years. I miss having one now in fact. Just buy another
http://photos-b.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10958358_625421240936505_395635861_n.jpg Looking at the lift & Duratracs... I'm really starting to miss our XJ's... I may need to get back on CL & start hunting. |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 9:55:20 AM EDT
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As the title says, I want to buy an old beater 4x4 truck or suv. Must be 4-door. What should I consider? why not just take a wad of Franklins to the strip club; it'll be cheaper and more enjoyable in the end. 
The Jeep Cherokee's have proven to be reliable, easily modified, and fairly in-expensive. 
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Posted: 2/13/2015 11:20:58 AM EDT
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Always good advise. A ZJ Grand Cherokee with the same drive-train is a good candidate (4.0L/Auto) also. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Cherokee, 4.0L Yup. Can be had cheap. Those 4.0l run for fucking ever. Just watch for lots of rot....those things like to rust out. The floor pans especially. XJ all the way. Always good advise. A ZJ Grand Cherokee with the same drive-train is a good candidate (4.0L/Auto) also. The fly in the zj ointment is you don't get a toyota trans....you get a Chrysler one Other than that I'm a fan |
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Posted: 2/13/2015 6:33:39 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the advice! I am definitely leaning towards the Jeep Cherokee. That inline 6 sounds awesome.
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Posted: 2/13/2015 6:47:56 PM EDT
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stay away from Trailblazer, the CPU driven fan clutch and dash electrical problems have shown up in mine. It's my snow back-up truck so I just cross my fingers every time I get it inspected.
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Posted: 2/14/2015 1:17:50 PM EDT
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stay away from Trailblazer, the CPU driven fan clutch and dash electrical problems have shown up in mine. It's my snow back-up truck so I just cross my fingers every time I get it inspected. Hey buddy! Hope you're doing well. |
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Posted: 2/14/2015 2:07:16 PM EDT
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Cherokee, 4.0L This damn near unbreakable i use a grand cherokee as an off road rig on 35" super swamper tires and it has held up with lockers front and rear its been in mud, rocks and just normal old trail riding these are some wicked reliable machines oh and did i mention mine has over 300000 miles on it! 
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Posted: 2/14/2015 9:44:18 PM EDT
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WJ Jeep with V8
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Posted: 2/15/2015 7:42:54 PM EDT
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I say go all the way, don't play around, easy to fix, parts everywhere, I present..........................
The Chevy Suburban.................... 
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Posted: 2/15/2015 7:56:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I say go all the way, don't play around, easy to fix, parts everywhere, I present.......................... The Chevy Suburban.................... http://imageshack.com/a/img845/7188/0cpm.jpg Agreed.  |
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Posted: 2/15/2015 8:20:01 PM EDT
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Not a 4x4 but otherwise in 100% agreement
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Posted: 2/16/2015 1:35:39 PM EDT
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WJ Jeep with V8 http://<a href=http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj370/svt03_photos/Jeeps/jeep038.jpg</a>" /> I came... 
As for the 'Burbs... Too big for the off-roading I do. Other than that - great basis for a hauler. |
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Posted: 2/17/2015 5:35:09 PM EDT
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Beater 4Runner:
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Posted: 2/19/2015 11:13:17 AM EDT
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4Runner or XJ Cherokee......I've owned both.....either will do you well. The 4Runner is built better and tougher, but more expensive as well. Just check the door hinges if it's a Cherokee.
OH, and if you're not from the southwest, stay away from the 'Burbs.....they disolve in the rain everywhere else |
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Posted: 2/20/2015 2:38:01 AM EDT
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If you didnt have to have four doors i'd sell you a 93 bronco.
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Posted: 2/23/2015 10:19:50 PM EDT
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4Runner or XJ Cherokee......I've owned both.....either will do you well. The 4Runner is built better and tougher, but more expensive as well. Just check the door hinges if it's a Cherokee. OH, and if you're not from the southwest, stay away from the 'Burbs.....they disolve in the rain everywhere else Related thought... What about an FJ80 / FZJ80 Land Cruiser? I went checking CL on a whim - I found a few deals on 90's Cruisers (sub 3K.) They had all been sold by the time I called (ads were all a couple weeks old.) I also saw some that were ridiculously expensive, including one just a few miles from my house. If one isn't adverse to some wrenching, Toyota built body-on-frame, solid axle equipped I6 propelled full-time 4x4, 4 door SUV could be found for a reasonable price (factory lockers always seem to be up there in price...) Damn it... Now I'm thinking about it... XJ? 4.0L ZJ? WJ? FJ80? Should I fo? |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 5:00:41 PM EDT
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I Fent...
I've seen a few of these for sale recently, ranging from the 2500 - 3k range, all the way up to 16K+ for really well-built/minty ones. |
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