This is seriously one of the best automotive documentaries I’ve ever watched. Hope this gets a million views!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers man! Thanks for the encouragement.
@attnielthomas7856
Жыл бұрын
Yes and too bad Chrysler stopped making and them and ruined with "modernized Cherokees." I remember [fondly] seeing one in a Time magazine that was red, and set my heart out on getting a SUV...Jeep. I never got to a Cherokee, I've had eleven Jeeps over the years, ten Wranglers and currently (own) drive a JLRU modified (first Rubicon) to the tune of at least 45K. I love Jeeps and the XJ, There is only one. Jeep. Great video and thanks for preparing and sharing.
@christianobrien4465
Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@rogerpetersen3338
Жыл бұрын
We own a 2001 two door. It has almost 200k miles on it. Sure it's had a lot of work done to it, but it just won't die. It's amazing. We often joke that Jeep stopped making them because they last too long!
@the90sinfluence
Жыл бұрын
I have thought this too!
@DS_IndustrieZ
Жыл бұрын
Didn't know they made it to 01 especially the 2 door
@brianjeske481
Жыл бұрын
I have a 96 sport, 282,000 miles, in the rust belt and still rolling😀
@Fixxate
Жыл бұрын
You joke but you're right. They stopped making them so well so they can sell more new models.
@ElationProductions
Жыл бұрын
You joke about it, but that may be truer then you think.
@xmanguy94
Жыл бұрын
This makes me miss my XJ. Had a 97 4 door SE, which I sold for a 99 2 door Sport. Both were manual,4.0, 4WD. That 2 door was exactly what I was looking for for years, just for my girlfriend at the time to roll and total. I still miss that 2 door. And no, we didn’t break up because of the accident, she cheated on me years after that. What a mistake. 😢
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Live and learn! There's always another XJ out there to be saved. And, well, plenty of fish in the sea! Haha, cheers!
@hokayuuu777
Жыл бұрын
get another XJ pal
@DanielJopQ
Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing! I am so proud of owning a Cherokee. Congratulations to the creator!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bobcatracer
Жыл бұрын
I own an 88 Comanche, and it had a pretty hard life before I got it. And yet it's never let me down. Fantastic video.
@johnpearson492
Жыл бұрын
I've got a 90 Comanche, it's quite possibly the best truck to have ever been built.
@xmo552
Жыл бұрын
88 Comanche owner ✊😁
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! I have an '89 Comanche with 208,500 miles currently, they were built to last. :)
@johnpearson492
Жыл бұрын
@@xjhigg Nice! I have 262k on mine. It's a little beast of a truck. Happy to tow way more than rated and always super smooth. I plan to keep mine forever. What is your MJ's configuration? Mine is an Eliminator with an AX15, 4x4, 4.0L, and a D44 rear with LSD. Someone speced it nice when new.
@JS-yj7ow
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to find a Comanche. It would compliment my XJ nicely!
@WickedGypsyCustomz
Жыл бұрын
This made my pride in daily driving my XJ even better.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm so happy to hear that. Cheers my friend!
@youtubecarspottersguide1
Жыл бұрын
inline I-6 one the best engines I put 215k on mine
@danieljohnson9406
Жыл бұрын
I bought my 97 in 2012, and its been my daily ever since. Its made 4x trips across the country, i brought my daughter home in it, brought both of my dogs home in it. 215,000+ miles and still going. Get compliments all the time, and everyone has a story about an xj. Literally my dream car. Fun fact, my second dr3am car was designed by the designer of the xj, the ford gt40
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Yep! You can see Lunn working on it in the photo at the 6:28 mark. Thanks for watching!
@tylersettlemire5364
Жыл бұрын
Great content!! Nothing better than an XJ.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@19ThreeLions97
Жыл бұрын
Theres definitely better SUVs than XJ but idk if any are so universal, easy to fix, realiable, eco, no bullshit and minimalistically cool at the same time
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
So in other words, nothing better. ;)@@19ThreeLions97
@19ThreeLions97
Жыл бұрын
@@xjhigg im definitely XJ fan but we gotta give Land Cruiser due credit haha
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! I love Toyotas. Currently have a GX470 and have owned 2 4Runners and a Land Cruiser. They're great!@@19ThreeLions97
@coolstuffandhowtoswithanth783
Жыл бұрын
This was the documentary that the XJ deserved!!! I love my ‘98 Sport! So much fun and reliability! Helps that it still looks amazing too! Thanks for the video!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
@kesando84
Жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget about the way ahead of its time AMC Eagle/Concord. It shared some running gear with the Jeeps and was a precursor to the modern day crossover
@30AndHatingIt
Жыл бұрын
12:59 I was waiting with excitement for the video to get to the legendary 4.0… but seeing that footage, as if the engine is descending from God… man that put a huge grin on my face. Absolutely appropriate imagery. I hope you don’t mind me using that in my upcoming Jeep project video.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Totally my friend, so glad you enjoyed and appreciated that moment. Thanks for watching.
@angryasianfab
Жыл бұрын
My first vehicle was a 1992 Cherokee Laredo. Currently have a 1998 Cherokee Sport (4.0L, AX-15, 6" lift with 33s and 4.56 gearing, Rubicon t-case) just passed 20 years of ownership and 200k miles. 3 treks across the US coast to coast, wheeled up and down the east coast, Moab and the PNW, and still drive it everyday. One of the best vehicles ever built.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear. Cheers!
@ProjectXJ
Жыл бұрын
I have had mine 11 years and i will never sell it. I am always on the lookout to find another XJ to buy. I really want an MJ. They make a great pair.
@angryasianfab
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectXJ I picked up one of those too 6 years ago, an 1989 MJ longbed 4x4 4.0l, AW4 column shift, D44 towing package. It's set up similar to my XJ although it's more work truck than wheeler. You can see my rigs on my channel in some of my vids.
@carloscastellanos1345
Жыл бұрын
2000 jeep Xj owner here! Just surpassed 200,000. Waiting for many more miles to come
@jasonglisson1690
Жыл бұрын
I've had 3. Awesome vehicle.
@Mr.EricMBlack
Жыл бұрын
Daily driver is a 2001 black limited, stock unmodified original with 274k miles. Just completed a 1200 mile overlanding trek in the northwoods. It did the trip without complaint. XJ's just keep going and going. Everything still works, and works well. Odd thing about mine is its a Diamler (MercedesBenz). THE reason the XJ was killed off. I've owned three. One highly modified and one kinda mid modified. The ride and handling on an unlifted XJ is just fine. Plus, on my most recent trip, the 4.0 was getting closer to 22mpg fully loaded carrying a kayak and bike. Looking for the elusive 2door manual trans that everyone wants. I enjoyed your video, great content!!!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! Wishing you many more successful roadtrips. One of my first XJs was a 1990 2door, 5 speed manual. Loved it! :)
@rafterwhomestead
Жыл бұрын
I love my 2004 WJ with that iconic 4.0 and selectrack. It all started with the XJ!
@timkincade9763
10 ай бұрын
Actually its Wagoner 1963 , then Cherokee Chief in 1974 our ancestors, Cherokee 1983 , Grand cherokee 1993 . I love them all only in a jeep ✌
@hansyang1697
Жыл бұрын
XJ became an iconic collector piece! I still remember before Covid you can buy a decent shaped XJ for less than 5K, and now any XJ you found online could cost you over 9K.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
You said it. Thanks for watching!
@NormanconEVE
Жыл бұрын
I'm thankful. I got mine a few months ago for decently cheap but needed some real TLC to get into decent shape. Still dealing with a rust spot or two but almost all the issues are dealt with. Its got 340k km on it and hoping to get it well past that!
@gamefather9105
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much all cars doubled. Shit the price of everything has almost doubled in the last 2 years
@smartfreak7105
11 ай бұрын
Mine just hit the 140k mark on the odometer. I bet for the right seller it's probably hitting that $9k mark lol
@hansyang1697
11 ай бұрын
@@smartfreak7105 Damn!
@340jd
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Love the XJ's, have owned a 93 near on 24 years.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. Congrats on the 93! One of the best years :)
@BurntTransGarage
9 ай бұрын
I just bought my first XJ, a wrecked 2000 with only 155kmi. Got all the damage repaired and now driving it daily. I couldn't be happier. I started my Jeep collection with a JK on 38s, and I'm so happy this XJ is my second.
@gregmontalvo2737
Жыл бұрын
Nice work! Wish they would bring that design back. I had two of them. I switched over the the Liberty after my 97 Cherokee was damaged beyond repair. I really loved the inline 6 engine. That thing was bomb proof.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Wolf4wdadventures.576
Жыл бұрын
I just bought my fouth XJ... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM... An icon thats part of automotive history. Its now a true legend.
@WAEMIDIV
Жыл бұрын
Just checking in, remember me when you get famous.
@WAEMIDIV
Жыл бұрын
There's a couple slightly incorrect facts here and there, and the audio fluctuates a bit, things are a bit choppy and the pacing could use improvement. But very impressive production value for a first video! The story of the XJ is one I've always wanted to tell, and you've done it well. I commend you
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks man. I love you videos, keep it up. Cheers!
@Danny-sp9yu
Жыл бұрын
This is a really great mini doc. Been having small issues with my xj lately but this video makes me remember why i love it
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sometimes we all need a reminder of why we love our vehicles.
@Pitstopcomponents
Жыл бұрын
Every car this Old has Problems, but remember that the original Idea of the Cherokee came from 1983. It was so good they produced them for 18 years! Tell me another car that has been Produced this long. I doubt we will see a Tesla from 2020 in the year 2050, they'll be sraped and repurposed long before.
@endofyourlive
Жыл бұрын
Dad buys a 87 pioneer 4.0 liter 4 door light blue one in 2007, costed like $2k... Everybody sayed, thats a mistake! you will never get parts for it. And they were right... for a moment... But our blue XJ continued rolling and rolling... Then XJs gained popularity over the years and WE can get, not only OEM parts, nowadays theres a LOT of stuff. Then everybody wants one... Now everybody who sayed "hey thats a mistake" back in 2007, wanted to buy our blue XJ for more of $10k. Dad is so proud of his car and he says, "till i stop breathing that thing is mine" Grettings from Costa Rica, Pura Vida! 🇨🇷
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great story. Congratulations to you and your father. To many more miles and enjoyment in Costa Rica! Hello from New York :)
@highspeed1865
Жыл бұрын
I first must say you did a masterful job on this mini documentary of Jeep, your hard work didn't go unnoticed. I didn't know a lot about jeep after purchasing a 96 one owner Cherokee last month. I was lucky to buy after original owner passed away and his family didn't care. Was garaged it's whole life with 90,000 miles. I gave 4,000 for it and so far run awesome. Didn't know if i paid to much or not, but your brilliant doc makes me feel a little more proud.😊
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you got a great deal. Thank you for watching, cheers!
@lbgarage4719
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best, most comprehensive videos on the history of Jeep and specifically the XJ I have seen. My family has had several xjs since the early 90’s. Our current 01 XJ just crossed the 200k mark and is running strong! I hope the creator of this video continues going over the history of other cars like the Porsche 924/944 and how the car saved Porsche from bankruptcy.
@SLSfan25
9 ай бұрын
I have a 98 Cherokee I rescued from service lot purgatory. I fixed it up and have spent the last 2 years modding and restoring it. I prolly spend way too much money and time on it but its taken me from the tops of mountains to work and everything in between. Has 170k on it and hasn't let me down despite my addiction for beating the hell of it. Long live the XJ🙌
@jimyoung2587
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely the best documentary video I've seen. They never should have stopped producing it. The new Cherokee is a disgrace to the legendary Jeep Cherokee name!!!!
@motorcitywestauto4674
Жыл бұрын
Ive had 3 XJs. Currently have a '99. My first was a 98. I had it for years, and my ex wife got it in the divorce. I bought it from her yesrs later with 301,000 miles on it and very rusty. But still ran like the day i bought it. The second was an 01, i bought it and drove for a year then gave it to my son when he turned 16. He drove it through college, getting into 2 front end collisions along the way. When he moved to New Mexico, he left it with me. I replaced the grille, bumper, fender, lights, did aome rust repair, and repainted the damaged areas. Sold it for $500 more than i oaid for it 8 years earlier. I kept the $890 i put into it and sent my son the rest. The 4.0 is one of the most reliable/bulletproof engines ive ever dealt with. Very easy to work on, very reliable. All 3 were 4 wheel drive, and my only complaint if i had to complain about something is the front half shafts. They seem to eat U-jounts every 30-40,000 miles. Not great on gas, but excellent vehicles. The one i have now is just a 3rd car, sits a lot, but its perfect for all the 2 tracks and rough terrain here in AZ.
@collectivismkills
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful homage. Getting ready to turn over 270,000 miles, and she is still my daily driver.
@geoffroberts4267
Жыл бұрын
I have owned three XJ's That 4 in line is unbreakable
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
No kidding! Thanks for watching.
@Gaddman100
Жыл бұрын
I love my black 97 county, it’s still very reliable and I’ve brought both of my kids home in it.
@GabrielNeriFaim
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@anthonygray333
Жыл бұрын
Tremendously good video. I’ve never owned a Cherokee but I have owned 2 CJ-5’s and two Grand Cherokees. These models are truly iconic and have two buddies that still swear by them.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. There's a reason they're still around, at least I think so!
@utistudent099
Жыл бұрын
I own a 2001 Cherokee Sport. 226,762 miles today. Here is the repair service history since I bought it new Christmas Eve 2000. 3 Water Pumps. Always replace with Mopar The following gaskets are once except valve cover twice ; Intake manifold , exhaust manifold , valve cover Two alternators One AC Compressor 7 Batteries 4 windshields 1 Power Steering pump 4 sets front brakes- 2 sets rear brakes 1 set Motor mounts That is all I have had to do to my amazing Jeep XJ. It was paid in full in 2005 and has saved me tens of thousands. I will drive it forever
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear it, thanks for watching!
@bryanshoemaker6120
Жыл бұрын
Xj and zj. I recently found a 96 ZJ and I'm rebuilding it. I could have easily bought a running newer Jeep but Jeeps went downhill shortly after the 90s. My recent experience with newer vehicles has me hating them so badly. That I am willing to spend a lot of money and time rebuilding this ZJ.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
There's a reason why they made more than 4 million of them altogether, in my opinion at least. An XJ brought me and all my stuff to college more than 500 miles away with almost 200,000 miles and did not skip a beat. Thanks for watching, and hope the rebuild goes well! :)
@Yelhsalol
10 ай бұрын
Great Job on this video! Now I'm going to go and hug my XJ!
@ronaldharris9169
Жыл бұрын
A relative gave a 2000 XJ to my family a year ago. The 4.0 had a cracked cylinder head, but a replacement was inexpensive, and now the little beast has proven capable and indispensable. Legendary for a reason!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
One thing to look out for is the head castings on the 2000 and 2001 models, unfortunately it sounds like you found out the bad way. Here's to many more trouble-free miles for you and your XJ, cheers and thanks for watching!
@matthewpixley4941
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Still have my 98 XJ! I remember being so disappointed when Jeep relaunched the new Cherokee into a crossover vs a remake of the XJ. I think it was a missed opportunity!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
It certainly was. Cheers!
@30AndHatingIt
Жыл бұрын
The WJ was the child of the XJ and the last TRUE Cherokee. I have an ‘03 and it’s the greatest vehicle I’ve ever owned. Now they’re mom grocery getters, bubble cars identical to everything else on the road. Damn shame.
@PreparedOverlander
Жыл бұрын
Now that compact unibody trucks are coming out to the market, you should do a video on the Jeep Comanche, the first compact pickup with a unibody construction. Jeep led the way for that as well.
@machintelligence
Жыл бұрын
The most significant improvement to the XJ was the 4.0 L paired with the Aisin-Warner 4 speed automatic. With my son due to be born in 1987 we test drove the 1986 Cherokee and although it had 4 doors it was so slow with the 2.6 L and an automatic that you wanted to get out and push to get better acceleration. We bought one of the first 1987 Cherokees (it had an immediate recall for sticking throttle body butterfly) and a seal leak in the transfer case, but after those teething problems it proved to be a reliable daily driver for over 20 years. Both of our children learned to drive in that vehicle. In 2009 I traded it in with 228K miles during the "cash for clunkers" program and got $4500 for it. I have since purchased a 1989 Cherokee (I found I really missed the Jeep.)
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
It sure was! Hopefully I put enough emphasis on that in the video, as the 2.5L and 2.8L left something to be desired on 1987!
@johnmohanmusic
Жыл бұрын
Yes! My Cherokee now has more than 240,000 miles on it and both engine and transmission are as tight as ever.
@utistudent099
Жыл бұрын
During Cash for clunkers , a guy made a video uploaded to KZitem destroying his 4.0 L engine to qualify. He poured silica sand into the oil and took the throttle to wide open. The engine took a frustrating long time to die. He was getting angry. The comments on that video were epic. He got flamed hard. In the end that video proved the 4.0 L is one of the best engines ever designed. It took him multiple takes to accomplish his goal. That 4.0 L just kept saying "we aren't done yet ! "
@machintelligence
Жыл бұрын
@@utistudent099 Around here the salvage yard that got the old jeep would pour sodium silicate solution into the spark plug holed to seize the engine. The other parts could be sold.
@pablobaez642
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video and passion, release another one soon please! Great work. My dad just to have a 1999 red brand new I really miss it. I cry a little bit with some imagine in this documentary. Great work
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you enjoyed it my friend. Stay tuned for another video tomorrow. Cheers!
@JS-yj7ow
Жыл бұрын
‘87 2 door 4.0 XJ here. Still runs like new…. It’s gotten a lot of lowlife attention though. Stolen once, and no less than 6 attempts since. I intend to keep it cause new Jeeps aren’t Jeeps. Had a 2019 compass that spent more time in the shop than the XJ ever did.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
It’s unfortunate they’re not made like they used to be, but happy to hear yours is still purring. Cheers!
@deejayimm
Жыл бұрын
I don't care that they're not as safe, economical, or full of electronic gadgets as new vehicles. I just wish vehicles were still affordable, light, simple and rugged like this.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I've driven plenty of newer cars, Stellantis products as well, and all the above mentioned is great. But, it doesn't give you the true old-school experience the XJ offers. And I guess that's what keeps us coming back. Thanks for watching!
@deejayimm
Жыл бұрын
@@xjhigg I'm not even super brand loyal. The Suzuki jimny/samurai, Toyota pickups, hot hatchbacks. They were all half the size and weight they are now. Yes, they're safer and get better mpg, but they were tough as hell, and easy to work on. The government should have never been allowed to start controlling markets. It's how they have ruined everything while making themselves rich.
@yourdad3327
Жыл бұрын
My granddad owns a 92 Comanche and I have an 01’ Cherokee that my mom purchased new, and gave to me a couple years ago
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Safe to say it’s a family affair!
@Yelladog78
Жыл бұрын
We had these for patrol vehicles when I worked for an Indian police department, excellent excellent vehicles
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
They were everywhere, and in some places still are!
@Varsityathelete61
Жыл бұрын
6:57 Those Paris-Dakar XJ's are badass!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Right! Not many know that story. Had to dig through quite a few books and forgotten articles :)
@michaelwoodward5787
Жыл бұрын
Had 2 of them ! They were great.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching!
@joshhuffine4522
Жыл бұрын
I cried, went outside and hugged my XJ. 😊
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear this. Thanks for watching!
@dennisschell5543
Жыл бұрын
My '92 was still running good when I sold it with 350K miles. Love those 4.0 XJs... 😍
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
They sure were built to last. Cheers!
@jm_lamp6998
10 ай бұрын
300k 34 years factory internals all six of my connecting rods spun the bearings. My first vehicle have had it for 7 years Bought it and it had been wrecked today not a single dent and im replacing the motor. Been the best vehicle ive ever owned Tons of adventures and stories in that thing. Heres to another 34 years of life out of the ol boy.
@JSSQuelloAutentico
Жыл бұрын
Proud owner of an '89 XJ here!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Cheers my friend!
@jorgbunge6188
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Germany, 1989 2door limited , own it since 24 years. Great car.😎
@stevezahn8056
Жыл бұрын
I got a 96 XJ with 267,590 miles it don’t smoke or leak. Runs like a Swiss watch. If they only would have made them out of aluminum I think they would last a lifetime.
@JR_SupportOurHeroes
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 4 door Olympic Anniversary Edition with 4.0 liter inline straight 6 cylinder
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I love the Olympic editions, what a cool package.
@SledSaint
Жыл бұрын
The greatest vehicle ever devised.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Bold words and I like it! Thanks for watching.
@autotek7930
Жыл бұрын
I knew I loved my xj as soon as I was finally able to drive it lol. I bought it not drivable so....... I put 2k miles on it after the first round of upgrades then broke a piston skirt. I'm about to receive my 4.7l stroker engine and on top of that another round of upgrades will be installed. It's been sitting for 8 months now and I still love it. I go give it a hug sometimes and tell it I'm not mad, I understand, I get tired too, my 3 year old cried the day I didn't take him to his grandmother's in the morning the day the engine died. Xj=freedom, if they made a current version they would sell em all
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
No doubt. Cheers my friend!
@boblister665
Жыл бұрын
We owned 4 XJ's over the years great cars Jeep started the SUV market in 1946 with the Willy's wagon.
@travisross6773
Жыл бұрын
I've owned, salvaged and Frankensteined many of them. Great work bud, ya even gave me goosebumps a couple times Thanks
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Keep up the great work saving them from the crusher. Thanks for watching! :)
@erichimes3062
Жыл бұрын
My ‘96 stone white ex-fleet SE has 320,000 miles -original engine & transmission. My daily driver and it’s been my steed to prudhoe bay, Alaska, 16 years in Seattle, pulling a camper trailer across the country several times and back to Indiana now. It’s nearly rust-free, due to liberally applying FluidFilm every fall to the underside before the northern Indiana winter salt party begins.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Wishing you many more trouble-free miles. Thanks for watching.
@ExecuteInStyle
Жыл бұрын
I love my XJ it’s a true beast
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ProjectXJ
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with all of this. The XJ really did shape cars around the world. Its simple and great looking and useful. Everyone should own a Jeep cherokee, and not the new not cherokee. I wish Jeep would bring back the XJ, but that will never happen. I am just happy to own one of the best vehicles ever made!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Everyone needs one. The recent appreciation of them definitely demonstrates their desirability.
@jeremy-bx8fu
Жыл бұрын
I had a red 88 2 door 2wd 4L ho 5 speed ;) tweed interior too. I was amazed at its 0-60 pretty quick for a jeep
@BobCummins
Жыл бұрын
284 million built. I owned three of them. I loved them.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I think my tally is at 19, oops ;)
@BobCummins
Жыл бұрын
@@xjhigg, oh plus 2 CJ7s in the past , currently a WJ and a WK.
@Jgriffin0808081
18 күн бұрын
That was so damn fun to watch, thank you so much!
@unclemikeb
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 1993 Cherokee new so my wife could drive to work for four hours then on to school to finish her nursing degree. It was our newest vehicle so it got used whenever we went somewhere together. With good tires it could push through snowdrifts up to the headlights. I had to take her out and convince her to mash the throttle instead of hitting the brakes. LOL. In four years, the 93 had 150,000 trouble free miles. She was getting nervous about the miles, I wasn't, but to give her peace of mind we traded in for a 1998. But this one we upgraded. Cruise control, ABS, power windows. It drove and felt just like the other one. One year in March Wisconsin got some wet snow mixed with freezing rain. She was determined to drive home in that. She drove I-90 from Madison to Beloit at 9:00PM. There were cars sitting on the interstate crooked in the lanes and could not move. They were stuck in the mix of crusty snow and frozen rain, could not move. She said she was only going about 5-10 miles an hour and weaved back and forth around those stuck cars. I joked with her next day, I bet 200 people hit dealers that week trying to buy a Jeep Cherokee. We should have kept it.Several years later it had about 170,000 miles and she wanted to trade again. They had stopped producing the Cherokee so we test drove a Liberty. I liked the extra foot room and head room but I missed the torque of the 4.0 engine. But then I learned there was a diesel option with almost 300 pounds of torque so we ordered one of those. It has been good to us. It is now 17 years old and has 280,000 miles on it. Looking back, the Cherokee was just the right vehicle at the right time. This ad makes me wish I could find a rust free one from out west and add it to our Jeep family.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
There's nothing like an XJ in the snow! Well, maybe a ZJ Grand Cherokee, but still! Thanks for sharing your story, and for watching. Cheers! :)
@autochatter
Жыл бұрын
OMG. You really hit a homerun out of the box! I do vids like this too and man I am impressed! Love the Joe Isuzu clips!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. Cheers!
@shaggy4206988
Жыл бұрын
98 Xj Sport with 322k on it. Original engine and transmission and i beat on it every day. I've owned it for the last 10 years and will never sell it. if the 4.0 ever dies it will be rebuilt. Great documentary for a great vehicle.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. Cheers!
@alexaguisanc8267
11 ай бұрын
I own a 1996 xj... I had 3 of them in the past and i knew some facts about the history of this, in my opinion legendary car. But this is the best documentary about a classic that rounds the origins and european touch of it's design. I congratulate you for doing this beautiful documentary about a beloved piece of engineering. Thanks.
@nikolasturco4626
Жыл бұрын
great vid, my mom had two xj from the 80s up until the early 2000s, i always loved that car, keep up the content i’m definitely subscribing
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. New video coming this friday. Cheers!
@MaritimeFox
9 ай бұрын
I just bought a 1998 Limited in the UK 2 days ago for £1800. It's in mint condition but has a coolant leak. The previous owner took delivery of a new Land Rover Defender and doesn't have the space on his drive. I've wanted one of these for years and now It's reality 😊
@estebandelasmontanas4879
6 ай бұрын
I still miss my 1989 2,1 Diesel with MT 😢.
@thomasdearment3214
Жыл бұрын
had a 92, loved that little guy, so much so I just bought a 01 to replace my 98 Grand Cherokee that was wreaked. I went to look at another car at the used lot walked by the jeep and something just said halt look at that buy it, so I did. Its nicer and cup holders in the center console who'd of thunk, our 92 we had after-market folding ones on all the doors. driving it brings back memories. the box on wheel Cherokees never die.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. They never die!
@NormanconEVE
5 ай бұрын
Hah. I commented on another video when this video got privated. Watched it again when it came back and again now. This video will never leave me wanting for more. At the half way mark I'm already here wanting to work on mine regardless of the snow of on ground.
@4x4adventure_pl
Жыл бұрын
Hats off to the Cherokee XJ for proving that offroading is not just an activity; it's a way of life.
@stupid8911
Жыл бұрын
Very well done. Keep up the good work.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Cheers :)
@ZorroFox2001
Жыл бұрын
Amazing production value. Best of luck to you on KZitem!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Circa88
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful documentary. I love my 96 XJ 4 liter, its a great car.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Enjoy your's! :)
@timothelambert5147
Жыл бұрын
XJ was thee best jeep loved them.
@jeffb6786
Жыл бұрын
Really great video on the XJ. Hell, it tugged a little at the heart strings. Growing up in the 80's these things were everywhere. It's like it defined a generation. The Explorer outsold the XJ once it hit the scene, but the XJ was and is the blueprint for the modern SUV. The mid 80's CJ's will always be my favorite Jeeps, but there's no denying what the XJ represents.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the XJ was never a best-seller in its market, but it says a lot that you still see XJs around (at least I do) whereas first gen Explorers are pretty much all gone. Thanks for watching!
@briandjordjevic9969
Жыл бұрын
Them 4.0s were great
@TheNclandbroker
Жыл бұрын
I think it can be effectively argued that the XJ is the best all around 4x4 ever produced by Jeep. It's perhaps the brand's most groundbreaking and rugged design ever. For a brand so legendary Jeep has produced quite a few turds. The fact that they've always sold well is a testament more to the Jeep brand strength than the vehicles themselves in most cases.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I would agree. In the case of the XJ, I think the product adequately supported and even strengthened the Jeep image. "Only in a Jeep." Thanks for watching!
@19ThreeLions97
Жыл бұрын
Man, so cool. Dad recently brought a 94 one, that had just come from Switzerland so not much rust there. 2.5i manual, pretty rare eco spec. Such a cool box.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Sounds like you're in Europe? As I understand it, the diesels were more prevalent over there, so finding a 94 with the updated Chrysler 2.5 is quite rare, big picture! Is it 4WD?
@19ThreeLions97
Жыл бұрын
@@xjhigg @xjhigg aye, Europe and diesels are commonly cheap and unwanted. And yea, its 4wd.
@user-un1xi2xw9l
11 ай бұрын
Very cool history of a very cool car. Thanks for this vid. Look forward to seeing more from you in the future! I'll def susbscribe.
@teraanaphillips4334
6 ай бұрын
This actually makes me want to buy another XJ Cherokee! I miss my old Jeep and was actually one of the best cars I ever had Why did I sell 🤷
@xsonz2
Жыл бұрын
i look forward to driving mine to work today
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Safe travels my friend. Cheers!
@brkbtjunkie
Жыл бұрын
I had a 98 ZJ overland edition, it was a beast with the Chrysler 318 engine, permanent 4WD and a thirst that only a land cruiser match. 12-13 mpg average. Now I have an actual land cruiser 😂
@Pau_Pau9
Жыл бұрын
Our family almost bought Jeep XJ. But instead we bought isuzu Trooper. I wish we bought the former.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
There are still plenty out there to buy if you can. Cheers!
@edbohle
Жыл бұрын
I love my XJ
@piggy310
Жыл бұрын
Oh how i miss my 1999 xj sport.
@andregonsalvez9244
Жыл бұрын
Great show and documentary . Today's crossovers can Thank the Early 80s Jeep Cherokee XJ body for it's popularity and existence . 😊
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Right on, cheers!
@jamiesmith143
Жыл бұрын
I live in Wisconsin and when I had drivers ed in high school we used jeeps for the range part of our class. I always took the pick-up (I think it was called the Comanche). I really liked that truck! I found out later that you could buy the vehicle you drove in class at a discounted price. Man, I wish I did that instead of buying a used up old Buick.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool! Yup, the truck version is the Comanche. I have one, and it's great. Thanks for watching!
@henrycarlson7514
Жыл бұрын
So wise , Thank You . I Really like my Cherokee , I do miss my 4 door . As a point Mine has 235,000 Miles Rusty but Trusty
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and here's to many more trouble-free miles.
@gunyoda2356
Жыл бұрын
I love my 89!!
@nickgee7291
Жыл бұрын
that green and beige cherokee country wow! thats the one my dad had and the car I learned to drive in! my favorite suv and trim of all time!
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Yep. It belonged to a good friend and had only 70,000 miles on it. Green over tan never fails. Thanks for watching!
@leftoverporkchop9972
Жыл бұрын
Test drove a jeep cherokee classic in 2000. Needed something more "family" oriented than the 2 door saturn my wife was driving. While there are no regrets, we ended up buying a Jetta instead, primarily because the cherokee was so narrow inside. Today, i own a tj!
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
Жыл бұрын
Great video man! You should have just added Mama Fratelli and it would have been perfect! 😉 There's just something about XJs, and no matter how long I drive it, I like it more and more. ❤
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
Next time! Thanks for the view. Cheers!
@autochatter
Жыл бұрын
Goonies never die!!! LoL
@davidb.turknett4447
Жыл бұрын
I remember when I first heard the news that they were going to be phased out, I really wanted to buy a 2001. Just never pulled the trigger. At the time I was driving a '82 Scrambler.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
I can understand the hesitation. I mean, it's an '82 Scrambler. Cmon! Thanks for watching.
@andrewkessinger5966
Жыл бұрын
I do miss my XJ. 4.0 HO with a manual transmission. Before I put big tires on it, I saw 23 mpg even with 300,000 miles on the clock. I also appreciate the mention of the Mercedes 190 (W201) which I currently own and is a car that does not get the attention it should get.
@xjhigg
Жыл бұрын
When properly set up and with a Manual transmission, XJs got surprisingly decent gas mileage. I recall getting near 20+ MPG in my 1990 2 door 5 speed. And definitely! The W201s are amazing vehicles. Thanks for watching!
@thetechlibrarian
Жыл бұрын
I had a 1991 190e 2.6 black Pearl I bought for less than 5k it was absolutely perfect I miss that car.
@dawsonfradin9071
11 ай бұрын
Waiting for the day Jeep pulls a Land Cruiser 70 and brings these back in some capacity
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