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V8MoneyPit:
I am no expert, but I suspect if you want real reliability, you may have to go Japanese. But I do get the impression that when something does break the parts are generally expensive. I'm sure someone will 'expand' in my comments!

But there is something to be said for Land Rover. The parts are cheap and easily available. And if you find a local tame independant specialist, the labour costs won't be huge either.

Bishops Finger:
Avoid pre 97 facelift diesel Cherrys the VM diesel engine has a bad reputation...post face lifts are better, engine was redsigned?

If you can afford the fuel bills go for a 4 litre 93/94 decent ones can be picked up for £1200! but for @£5k you should get a decent one If fuel consumption (probably 20-22mpg) would be an issue think about LPG conversion with an underfloor tank to save loosing space in the back - If you take this route though budget for say a 2" lift to make up for the sagging at the back caused by the weight of the lpg install

Have a mooch on ebay for Jeep Cherokees to get an idea of real world prices

They're pretty reliable and parts availability isn't as bad as you'd think

Starter motor replacement is a nightmare in a diesel and check any for sagging rear springs (Another excuse for a lift kit :wink:  :D)


Hope the information is of use

dazzawhipple:

--- Quote from: roscoe ---£4k in 4 weeks, what happened?quote]


ECUs Engine, ABS ECU, Fuel Pump, New Head

Never again!!!!

All after a LPG conversion took place, Vauxhall blamed the converter the converter blamed Vauxhall.

Darren
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roscoe:
Thanks for the help guys, so I should be looking for post 97 Cherokee or keep searching, take my time and find that Disco. I must be honest and say I'm still interested in the Forntera as well. Suppose it will all fall into place for me at some point.

One thing I do need to consider is that I hate buying/selling privately, so I will be looking to trade the Jimny in. I suppose this makes the search a bit harder?

muddyjames:
you will get alot better deal money wise going private. I would never go through a garage myself.

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