Badgerbadgerbadgerbadger.....Jeep, it's a Jeeeeeep!

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Well recently our drive has been turning into something resembling an assault course replete with hefty potholes, rubble strewn semi-solid surfaces and a few mud canyons thrown in for fun.

I've also always quite fancied having a 4x4, just to see what it's like and to have a bit of a muck around with as I'm on my holidays at the moment so I'm quite enjoying trying different things out. - but the relative crudeness of a Landie (well, I'd love a mint S1) or a tatty Rangie didn't appeal...

Aslo, I decided that (logically) I needed something for smashing up and down in, hauling gear, engines and parts about in so on the whole, the things the Corvette just isn't really suited to (takes about 5 mins to weave the 'Vette down it, which is a tad irritating if I'm just popping out for milk, especially if the weather's cruddy).

So, spent a while trawling around till I found this fairly locally in North Laandan. Headed down there yesterday in, ironically, another Jeep to pick it up and blasted home in it!

It's the newest (egads) car I've owned, being a 1995 and has a relatively fresh 86,500 miles on it with 3 previous owners - a Jeep Cherokee!

I didn't actually think it'd be that fast but it's no slouch. It's a 4.0 Limited, so has the 176BHP straight six, which trawls out 300NM (220ft.lb) via an automatic 'box with switchable mode transfer case (like 2WD, part-time 4WD, full time, low). Does 60 in 9.2 and weighs just a shade over 1600kg.

Voila!

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The (undamaged) interior - needs a thorough deep clean though:

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Usual driver's bolster wear is not apparent on this one, it's lasted well!

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Yay!

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It's a bit of a riot........Being the Limited (and with an few mods) it's the top spec, so it's got (breathes) - aircon, electric windows, remote central locking, full closure, motion & tilt alarms, power steering, "high end" stereo, flip faced security HU, trip computer, external temp readout, vanity lights for passenger and driver, 4 map lights for front and rear, electric seats, overmats, dog cage, dog tray, tow bar (just need to refit the new ball)............All the toys!

I've got a few things planned for it - it's missing a bit of trim off the roof edge, so will refit that and order a set of new plates & an indicator lens as the rear one is broken.

It smells a bit inside as well (ex-dog carrier) so will be giving it a thorough valet and deep clean, get it all sparkling, and t-cut/wax the outside to bring it back to life as well.

I think I'll service it too, just to clear up any uncertainties but it certainly sounds sweet and pulls well.

Makes quite a good tank-like noise as well so pleased on that front and I have to say, it's remarkably quite and docile inside - feels extremely upmarket and high end.

Soooo tempted to take it through the woods next to us though...... Don't tell!
 
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Yea, it's up for sale because, despite me loving it to bits, I'm not commuting any more so it's only being used around town which is frankly a) a bit crippling and b) a bit sad - so I'd rather it went to someone who could use it as I don't like stuff sitting around unloved.

Had my fun with it as well, done over a thousand miles in it, learnt a few new things, techniques and had a great experience :)

Plus it proper hacks me off taking it up and down the drive and I suspect in the long run it'd be very unhealthy for it! :mad: Unfortunately can't do anything about the drive at the moment either..

Want to start another project too, so need the funds! :D
 
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Oh I had a viewing for the Corvette yesterday as well - transpired to be a bubbly, very pretty twentysomething Canadian girl. Didn't mind going on an extended testdrive :D

Funny thing was, drove down one road and I saw one of my neighbours, who promptly waved and gave it the thumbs up as I roared down the hill. Went around a few sweeping bends and some of my other neighbours were out walking their dog with their kids - who all turned around and waved as I swung down the S bend, going down the gears.

The lass viewing the car started laughing and went "this is awesome, everybody loves it!" - I just bit my tongue and tried not to laugh (or crash!) :D :p
 
Such a shame the Vette is going. If I had the money I'd buy it in a second :(

Unless you want to take *counts pennies*... £4.86 for it?
 
Me god, holy thread resurrection.....

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Fantastic to drive........Handles brilliantly!

Keylow, if you ever get the chance, it's worth owning one. They're really quite something else!
 
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Nice Jeep;)

We have 2, a 96 and a 2001, why they changed the speedo in the later models to 0 instead of 5 is beyond me because most of the speed limits over here end in 5:o

I thought the Cherokee "only" weighed 1386kg? according to wikipedia and in the handbook.

Do you find in 2wd mode and in the wet it likes to spin the back wheels up real easy from a standstill?
 
Orsum skillz0rs.

PPC rated the big six when they did a 6-pot roundup a few months back.

My neighbour has a new one; it likes to roar.

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I reckon the Jeep probably scrapes together 20mpg on average. It's not too bad really.

It does light up the tyres, although I haven't really ragged it around much, I'm still using the Corvette more than the Jeep at the moment :)

I can see why PPC rated the big six, it is a nice engine and seems ripe for some work but it is a big 'ol lump, to say the least!

It's quite nice to drive as well really, for a tank!

I have always, always wanted my own Corvette
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Start saving, they're sometimes less than you'd think! (Well, for a C4 at least. The other generations carry a heftier pricetag!)
 
Nice looking Jeep, I drove my mates M reg a few weeks ago, went OK but seemed a bit unsure in the corners. Plenty of legs till it broke down and I had to tow it home!
 
Yay! Welcome to the jeep club. I have the same as your's in dark metallic blue. It's sitting on my drive at the moment, was waiting till i sold the corsa before i made it my daily.

They're a lot of fun eh? Where about's in SE are ya? I've got some parts laying about usually so shout if you need anything. We have 2 project Cherokee's now, a 95 and 98 so that leaves us plenty of bits :P
 
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