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henryandlesley:
Hi what are your veiws on these jeeps I am watching some on ebay and cant decide to get a 2.5 deisel or the 4.0 petrol all comments welcome

tim_aka_tim:
Get the 4.0. It's thirsty, yes, but rarely goes wrong and runs sweet as a nut. The diesel is noisy, rattly and goes wrong too often. When it does, you'll be in for a serious shock in the wallet department. Spares for a diesel are also difficult to get a hold of.

Jim-Willy:
I had a 4.0 and loved it, it only did 12mpg but others tell me they get 20+ easily.  Only the 4.0 has permanent 4 wheel drive and most 4.0 are auto's.  Main drawbacks are lack of space in the rear seats, they are chronic the rear door are tiny!  Oh and they really really suffer from rot but i'm told the later ones are better rust wise........  Don't go near a Jeep dealer for parts either as they are beyond expensive!

My uncle had a diesel for about a month he hated it......  leaf sprung rear and rwd he reckoned the handling was rubbish on the back roads....

Bishops Finger:
Owned a diesel for 2 years.....The ONLY option on earlier XJ's is a 4l

2.5 petrols are nearly as expensive to run as a 4l

later diesels...maybe..but just go for the 4 litre you'll love it :wink:  :lol:

Jim-Willy:
Mine was M reg and had rot all across the rear of the body near the tailgate and down both gutters, also had holes in the floor so beware........

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