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Yodwinder
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Why do you guys prefer the XJ over the CJ's, YJ's, or TJ's? And for those of you that drive the MJ's, why do you like them?

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Because non of the above have a bed in the back. biggrin

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I prefer the XJ just because it is a lot more usable.  Plus they look sweet when they are built.

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Chris99XJ
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Looks
More room for family
Can haul gear out of elements
Looks
Looks
And Looks

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1. it actually looks like a Jeep, unlike the cheek-pinchably cute liberty
2. more room in general than Liberty, and more passenger room than Comanche (ever ride three wide? It's a tight fit!)
3.stuff stays dry unlike Comanche (no mean to bash the MJ guys)
4. More capable than the car-based garbage (compass and the boxy compass, same platform) Jeep currently makes

edit: an early CJ or a flatfender would be pretty awesome, or a FSJ pickup with a biodiesel fueled Cummins swap.  But they weren't options... I took CJ as the later ones from the emissions garbage era (which hasn't ended).

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MJ, MJ, MJ

Jeep+Truck=Awesome

Not as common as say a XJ or TJ.

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I like the XJ, but prefer it to be built a bit. I can appreciate a really clean stocker, but prefer something a little beefier.

Why?
-room for groceries :)
-nice square look (not into the futuristic bubbles made today)
-plenty of options for build up
-Oh, did I mention, EXTREMELY trail capable? Impressive!!!
-I could go on...

That said, I like the MJ too, but prefer my XJ. A nice built MJ is sweet though.

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Yeah I can agree with the space to haul gear and whatnot. But it seems 3rd parties usually have a lot more Wrangler parts and whatnot compared to the XJ. I know the Quadratec XJ book is like a pamphlet compared to the CJ/Wrangler book. And a lot of people say that the Wranglers are just generally better offroad.

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i think they are better because parts are readily available for them. i still would rather drive my 'Manche though

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Wouldn't mind getting an MJ myself. However, they're kinda hard to come by around where I live.

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I have always liked the XJ's looks, especially built. In the past I've onwed a YJ, 1500 dodge,
and a couple of broncos. My XJ seems to be able to do everything they could and still load up the kids and wife.

on the other hand I do like the new Wrangler Unlimited ala Rubicon but my XJ only cost me $4500.00 not 32,000.00wink

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X2 here, I still would like to have a nice MJ for Daily Driver to work and back, And plus use the bed to haul stuff for yard work and building supplys, But you know i would have to lift it a little. And a nice MJ is hard to find around here in michigan

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I like the looks, motors,2dr,4dr,interior,or course built or stock,handling most important,towing,room to put something,which I could use more,inclose area,out of sight,can do just about anything with it, used parts, price of vehicle. And in cast of accident I want to be in my xj. But that comes from being a bodyman, Take my word on that. And you know I like XJ OWNERS----THEY ARE COOL--- And my xjs are alot like my HDS. The harder I run her the more she will mark her territory. The more I work on her the better I get to no her. My past xjs are LIKE EXWIFES never miss them till they are gone!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!
THEY ARE JUST THE BEST RIG FOR WHAT MY LIFE STILE IS.

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I started out with an XJ simply because I wanted another Jeep (had a FSJ prior) and wanted the room as I had a young daughter. Knew that the Jeeps were safe, and it was easy to get a car seat in and out of with the 4 doors. I was driving 2 door BMW's at the time and it got old trying to get her in and out of it.

I always liked the look of lifted XJ's, so I decided to get one and lift it etc. For the $$ I have in my XJ it's hard to even buy a stock wrangler. Don't get me wrong, every summer I want to cut the roof off the XJ, but come winter I'm glad I have a full body on it.

As for the MJ, whats not to love about them?

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Chris99XJ
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I agree, Last 2 summers i wanted to try and take the doors off of the XJ, Never got the you know what to try it.

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