dan0
Adventurer
So the past couple of days I've been having some crisis thinking about my laid up WJ (awaiting replacement radiator) and the XJ at the house that belongs to my cousin (fixing up to sell.)
The thought came up should I buy the XJ and sell the WJ?
Thinking about the pros and cons of each.
XJ- smaller, lower tow rating, no console with info, sleeping inside more cramped. But with rain gutters easier to mount additional roof items, bumpers are real bumpers that can be replaced with heavier duty units much cheaper.
WJ- I'm cheap and $800+ bumpers I don't like, no rain gutters for heavier racks, either use the factory or spend $$$ for an aftermarket rail bolted to the roof. Coil suspension comfort. Bigger more comfortable seats.
Those are the general between the two. More specific to my scenario come down to condition of the vehicles.
WJ- broken leaning seat, radiator coming soon. Developed a shake at 40 so more work sooner than later. On the plus side just installed a hitch.
XJ- it's green which happens to me my favorite color so I'm a little vain in liking it more. Still pretty dirty inside although I've been working to change it. No hitch would have to buy one. Sagging leaf springs and slight manifold leak but otherwise mechanically solid. Remote start which would be nice come winter.
I may see about seeing what offers I could get on the WJ and then may swap to the XJ for a bit.
The thought came up should I buy the XJ and sell the WJ?
Thinking about the pros and cons of each.
XJ- smaller, lower tow rating, no console with info, sleeping inside more cramped. But with rain gutters easier to mount additional roof items, bumpers are real bumpers that can be replaced with heavier duty units much cheaper.
WJ- I'm cheap and $800+ bumpers I don't like, no rain gutters for heavier racks, either use the factory or spend $$$ for an aftermarket rail bolted to the roof. Coil suspension comfort. Bigger more comfortable seats.
Those are the general between the two. More specific to my scenario come down to condition of the vehicles.
WJ- broken leaning seat, radiator coming soon. Developed a shake at 40 so more work sooner than later. On the plus side just installed a hitch.
XJ- it's green which happens to me my favorite color so I'm a little vain in liking it more. Still pretty dirty inside although I've been working to change it. No hitch would have to buy one. Sagging leaf springs and slight manifold leak but otherwise mechanically solid. Remote start which would be nice come winter.
I may see about seeing what offers I could get on the WJ and then may swap to the XJ for a bit.