Truck or SUV for 2500 dollars or less.

[10Toes]

Range Rover

[HiTheNameIsBJ]

Jeep Cherokee.

I had a 94 Jeep Cherokee, beat the shit out of it, with 160k on the clock. I had to replace the front u-joint that was it. Got it for $1200

I'd look for a V6 5 speed S-10. Or if you want a little more pep, look for a V8 Dodge Dakota.

I had a really hard time finding my V6 4x4 5 speed s10, registered as a s15. Awsome truck. Rode like shit, super loud, got through anything I wanted it to. The 4.3 vortec was torquey and reliable. Got it lifted with mudders, 143k, needed a slave cylinder ($40) $1300

a s10 is more realiable than the ford ranger unless you get the 2.3...which is gutless. i would suggest a cherokee 4.0 for suv, and a 4.3 s10 for a truck.

4 cyl s10's are garbage, less torque than a powerwheel.

[aintnothang]

Xj's are amazing for the price and how rugged they are. Had a little lift on mine and it did its job for a long time.

[Bishop]

Jesus I wish I could find a Cherokee around here for the prices you guys mention...

[Danny]

Plenty of Cherokees around here for that price. I think that's probably gonna be my choice.

[aintnothang]

They're ridiculously abundant in the sierras.

[HiTheNameIsBJ]

If you get an older chevy, gmc, oldsmobile. Maket sure its a 94 or older. The EGR valves like to go in 95+'s, which set off CEL's making it difficult to get an inspection. EGR valves are expensive ($250+ even used)/

[expressfish]

Plenty of Cherokees around here for that price. I think that's probably gonna be my choice.

you really cant go wrong with an XJ. We had three down at the deer lease for several years, you cant hurt'em. Easy to mod and super reliable engines, its a "straight six" thing.

[Axxe]

So XJ's are badass and bulletproof? Will they withstand going in and out of construction sites and 10k + miles a month? Any problem areas to look for?

[trackjunkie21]

XJ or Toyota Tacoma is your best bet, My uncle just picked up a 2005 Dodge ram 2500 for 5 grand, but your not looking for a full size anyway.

[Need4Speed1299]

From "Back To the Future"

[XvillainousX]

For a little bit more money you can have
1996 Chevy Tahoe 2 door

Roomier than jeep and more powa.. Enough power to tow an e30 inside an enclosed trailer.



This isn't mind but I had a lifted one. 9 inch lift with 35s. Probably buy another one again later down the line.

[expressfish]

So XJ's are badass and bulletproof? Will they withstand going in and out of construction sites and 10k + miles a month? Any problem areas to look for?

yeah, the early model abs systems sucked really bad, but they have a lifetime warranty recall on them. But like all other things it can be upgraded from a newer model. Mine was a 1989, took it straight to the dealer and they replaced the master cylinder for free. construction sites shouldn't be problem, but be warned they have a bumpy ride in dry rutted up areas. The deer lease I was on was very sloppy during the wet/ winter months and we seemed to crawl thru just about anything with ease. 10k miles a month, you'll hate your fuel bill.

[Danny]

How are the v8s in the XJs? The 5.2 I think?

[trackjunkie21]

How are the v8s in the XJs? The 5.2 I think?

That is the ZJ, the grand cherokee, those have electrical gremlins iirc