Forrest Gump 9 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Is the 2.5l inline 4 engine any good? Looking at a mint Jeep Cherokee, only drawback is the 2.5l engine. Should I wait for the 4.0? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 define "good", in perfect stock trim it's 120hp and 140ft/lbs gross (not net), so it's slow. like glaciers give it a run for it's money slow, esp in something as heavy as an XJ cherokee. The only advice I can give you is to drive it to make sure you can live with how slow it is. If it is an a/c equipped XJ, you'll lose 20hp every time the compressor comes on because of the old WWII tank compressor Chryco used in that era. That said, it's a nearly un-killable engine. AMC/Chrysler put it in everything from AMC Eagles and CJ7s to dodge dakotas. Don't expect it to get good mileage, I don't think that is what it was designed for and you really have to flog it anyway. Mopar paired 4.11 gears with the 2.5L so it will crawl up the side of a wall if you need it to, it's shockingly capable offroad provided your offroad is crawling and not desert running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 You can find 4.0s but not mint Cherokees. Swaps are easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Should have bought mine....it was indeed mint. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-jeep-cherokee-26/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Should have bought mine....it was indeed mint. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-jeep-cherokee-26/ Kid end up not liking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Kid end up not liking it? correct........kids today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 correct........kids today..... I told you man, it's because it was autotragic and not stick. No manual car is boring, but an autoXJ is like a rolling lullaby. Speaking of XJ's BTW, I saw a unicorn of one the Meijer parking lot over the weekend: a 2 door, 4.0L, 4x4, 5 speed rescue green metallic, pre-facelift Cherokee sport. I only remember ever seeing one in brochures when new, never one in real life before. It was bone stock too - no lift rolling on stock jeep alloys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Should have bought mine....it was indeed mint. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-jeep-cherokee-26/ Wow. Nice score! :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 blthlthlrthlth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 If you get the 2.5L Cherokee, I wouldn't plan on a huge resale value, even if it's mint. I'm fine with base-model engines (like my 4-cyl BMW) but the couple of 4-cyl Jeep Wrangler's I've driven are borderline hazardous, especially on the highway. correct........kids today..... I call bullshit. You got that bish for a great price, fixed it up and knew you'd get top-dollar on that highly-desirable model. Don't pin this on your kid. I'm sure you'd say "if he liked it I'd keep it", but c'mon Tim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I call bullshit. You got that bish for a great price, fixed it up and knew you'd get top-dollar on that highly-desirable model. Don't pin this on your kid. I'm sure you'd say "if he liked it I'd keep it", but c'mon Tim... Haha! I actually would have kept it if I had a 3rd bay in the garage. To let it sit outside for him fine, it would have been a teens ride, but given it would have been mine at that point, it would needed to live inside. I am bummed but I won't lie, it's offset by the profit made yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 So to completely derail the thread, whats next for the young'n? More of a sports car guy? .....a...er....Civic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 So to completely derail the thread, whats next for the young'n? More of a sports car guy? .....a...er....Civic? Yep. Prolly more like an Elantra give the pricing and warranty and slowness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Well we know itll be the cleanest Elantra in central ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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