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10-21-2007, 08:19 PM
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1996 ZJ
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Life of the 5.2 Engine???
So I am looking at different ZJs to buy and I just wanted to know how long the 5.2L V8 engine lasts, mileage wise??
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10-21-2007, 08:48 PM
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1995 ZJ
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one guy has a picture with 300K miles im not sure if its the v8 but i put 180K on my first one and sold it -- no problems -- the 318 engine is a really good one....if its taken care of you could have it around for years to come....
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10-21-2007, 08:53 PM
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1996 ZJ
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I am looking at a 1997 Limited with 144k on the engine, so that is why I asked
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10-21-2007, 08:56 PM
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My 5.2 has 180K on it with no knocks, or other sketchy noises, or issues.
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10-21-2007, 09:02 PM
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1998 ZJ
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i have a '95 5.2... i will be turning 190k soon... runs soo smooth, still lots of power, the freeze plugs need to be replaced and the rear main leaks, but other than that, you cant tell it has that many miles on it
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10-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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1993 ZJ
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93 here with 160000 miles. Runs great!
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10-21-2007, 11:16 PM
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1996 ZJ
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so it would be fine to buy a ZJ (1997 Limited) with 144k?? Everything else on the car is perfect.
By the way they are asking $4800 for the car. |
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10-21-2007, 11:23 PM
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4800 is a bit steep! I have a 97 with similar mileage and options....I'll be lucky to get 4 for it. Is it a dealer?
Talk em down. Price is very high.
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10-21-2007, 11:26 PM
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1996 ZJ
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I think that is what I am going to do. I hope that I can get them down a bit so I can have some money left over in my Jeep fund.  |
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10-22-2007, 01:05 AM
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Cold starts are where most engine wear occurs.
4800 is steep, careful shoping might find a a 99 around here.
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10-22-2007, 08:08 AM
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1993 XJ Cherokee
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my 5.2 just hit 120k and feels new. No oil consumption, no leaks. No noises, and is surprisingly quiet at idle. The 5.2 is a solid motor, just make sure the one your looking at has been maintained etc.
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10-22-2007, 08:29 AM
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I agree with everyone, the asking price is really high. I bought my '93 over the weekend, but prior to that I had been watching Craigslist, and my local paper for V8 ZJ's... I found that they seem to go for between $2000 - $2500 in the '93-'97 range depending on options and condition.
I picked up my '93 5.2, needing a windshield and a radiator for $1200 with 170K on the clock, and other than the issues mentioned above, running great. Keep looking, you'll find a great deal!
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10-22-2007, 10:09 AM
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1987 XJ Cherokee
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my 94 limited has 207,087 on it and i drive it everyweekend to pa and back to ny and put about 1000k everyweekend but runs great and looks good the only problem i have is my sunroof leaks in water havent had time to fix the problem (drain is clogged) but other than that drives good paid $360 for it and $1000 to get the tranny fixed so all together 1300 still not bad
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10-22-2007, 10:12 AM
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1987 XJ Cherokee
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try to post a pic of it
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10-22-2007, 05:04 PM
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1998 ZJ
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211,119 here
94 Grand Cherokee Limited |
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