My parents bought one of these brand new when I was a baby back in 1995... fast forward 21 years later and I really miss it... want one again some day. :)
i have this same 96 249j transfer cased 5.2 liter engine monster i just rebuilt the transmission that had 280k miles on it. i still drive this same engine and body around today with the same engine all original pistons and rods all that except the timing chain and all the engine gaskets ive done my self. i wouldnt have nothing other than this vehical.
I bought a 1997 4wd model identical to this one save for a charcoal-colored interior, in 2005. It had 119K on the odometer, and now has about 264K. I didn't start having any problems until right at 200K, and they've been mostly normal things (alternator, water pump, AC compressor, etc.) Now, it appears rust is going to be its demise, as these vehicles do not have frames that can be welded back together. Mine has rust eating away near the control arms, and the bracket holding the rear brake line bend has already broken free (the stiffness of the brake lines keeps them in place.) Best vehicle I've owned, though, and would buy another if I found one appropriately-priced and in the same condition mine was.
I'm about to buy one exactly like this one. I had a ZJ but the one I'm going to buy is closer to the one I remember my parents having when I was a kid, right down to the year. The only difference between this one and the one I'm buying is that mine will have an Agate (black) interior as opposed to this one's Camel (tan) interior.
i have one with 349,000 miles and still going strong. a v8 that is good on gas and i got it for 100 dollars only thing that was wrong with it was one wire to the transmission was not making contact in the connecter
WAY TO GO DERECK SMART MOVE!THESE SO ARE SO DARN TUFF YOU CANNOT TEAR THEM UP,THE 4.0 IS A BEAST! PERIOD,IT HAS 7 MAIN BEARINGS TO HOLD THAT HUGE CRANK STEADY.THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 75 YEARS HISTORY IN ORDER ,,,HUDSON,AMC,CHRYSLER,JEEP!!
Excellent job. Thank you for doing this. Around 1999 I test drove a 96 almost exactly like this and loved it. Except I think it had the gray cloth interior. I actually ended up getting a 96 Explorer from another dealer which was great truck as well. So I never got to get one of these in new condition however I do have a 2004 Laredo WJ currently and I've had it for 10 years. So in a way I still finally got my Jeep😁. Mine is gray. The ZJ definitely had a great interior I love the camel color in this one and I love the wood accents too. My 2004 doesn't have that but still looks cool. I also kind of wish that the WJ had the overhead area where you can put your sunglasses like the ZJ. Sorry to ramble. Excellent video👍
+100 Rental Cars it's scary sometimes. I usually have a lot of content pre-recorded and when I get the time, put it all together and do the voice-overs. I have pretty good relations with dealers across my area that are more than amazing at letting me film.
Neighborhood Car Reviews I'm the same. Recording is easy, it's finding the time to edit and add voice that's hard for me. Typically, it takes me 2.5 hours per video...more for minivans. You've been doing this a while, I bet you're much quicker.
Well, I have a system that I follow for pretty much every car I film. It makes it easy in the end. I have 5 waiting for rendering then uploading. Putting two up tonight. One is a 2016 VW Beetle 1.8 Turbo and the other is a 2005 Chevrolet SSR, which is an oddball. Cool, but weird.
we got ours new, up until last week when someone hit me in it :( that jeep was my baby, and was going strong for 25 years, 250k miles on it. If I wasn't in that jeep, might not have walked out of it in the accident.
I had an odd dream last night, that this model car, down the street, did a brief burnout, then a donut, then sped down our street, and pulled up to me. A Mexican guy, and passenger, and a young black girl was on her phone texting, or playing a game in the back seat. Then he pulls off, and speeds off so quickly!
i have a 1998 zj 4.0 engine is known for longevity and has been very reliable and i have had to put money into it.....go for it just keep in mind its a 20 year old vehicle ...
My parents bought one of these back in 1996. Now it’s my car. Still running till this day.
i'm about to get a black one.
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Me too😂😭
My parents bought one of these brand new when I was a baby back in 1995... fast forward 21 years later and I really miss it... want one again some day. :)
+Vincent D I want an Orvis Edition. That's my goal.
@@NeighborhoodCarReviews I’m buying a ‘95 Orvis this weekend!
@@danielpeterson2758 I have to say my that I’m jealous. The Orvis has always been my favorite Grand Cherokee trim. Love the seats.
I used to think these cars were trash but this video made me change my thoughts!
i have this same 96 249j transfer cased 5.2 liter engine monster i just rebuilt the transmission that had 280k miles on it. i still drive this same engine and body around today with the same engine all original pistons and rods all that except the timing chain and all the engine gaskets ive done my self. i wouldnt have nothing other than this vehical.
Es una gran maquina, tengo una igual en paraguay, a recorrido mucho en sur america y no da problemas, es confiable, poderosa y sobre todo segura
I bought a 1997 4wd model identical to this one save for a charcoal-colored interior, in 2005. It had 119K on the odometer, and now has about 264K. I didn't start having any problems until right at 200K, and they've been mostly normal things (alternator, water pump, AC compressor, etc.) Now, it appears rust is going to be its demise, as these vehicles do not have frames that can be welded back together. Mine has rust eating away near the control arms, and the bracket holding the rear brake line bend has already broken free (the stiffness of the brake lines keeps them in place.)
Best vehicle I've owned, though, and would buy another if I found one appropriately-priced and in the same condition mine was.
Transfer case is a np242 case a very sought after case. The nv249 you referenced in the video is for the awd models that featured Quadra -trac
The zj of that year did have qaudro track tho
249 is a superior awd but pricey to fix.
I'm about to buy one exactly like this one. I had a ZJ but the one I'm going to buy is closer to the one I remember my parents having when I was a kid, right down to the year. The only difference between this one and the one I'm buying is that mine will have an Agate (black) interior as opposed to this one's Camel (tan) interior.
i have one with 349,000 miles and still going strong. a v8 that is good on gas and i got it for 100 dollars only thing that was wrong with it was one wire to the transmission was not making contact in the connecter
WAY TO GO DERECK SMART MOVE!THESE SO ARE SO DARN TUFF YOU CANNOT TEAR THEM UP,THE 4.0 IS A BEAST! PERIOD,IT HAS 7 MAIN BEARINGS TO HOLD THAT HUGE CRANK STEADY.THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 75 YEARS HISTORY IN ORDER ,,,HUDSON,AMC,CHRYSLER,JEEP!!
Love the tan interior. Goes well with the green
Excellent job. Thank you for doing this. Around 1999 I test drove a 96 almost exactly like this and loved it. Except I think it had the gray cloth interior. I actually ended up getting a 96 Explorer from another dealer which was great truck as well. So I never got to get one of these in new condition however I do have a 2004 Laredo WJ currently and I've had it for 10 years. So in a way I still finally got my Jeep😁. Mine is gray. The ZJ definitely had a great interior I love the camel color in this one and I love the wood accents too. My 2004 doesn't have that but still looks cool. I also kind of wish that the WJ had the overhead area where you can put your sunglasses like the ZJ. Sorry to ramble. Excellent video👍
The pace at which you post videos is insane. I don't know how you do it. But keep it up!
+100 Rental Cars it's scary sometimes. I usually have a lot of content pre-recorded and when I get the time, put it all together and do the voice-overs. I have pretty good relations with dealers across my area that are more than amazing at letting me film.
Neighborhood Car Reviews I'm the same. Recording is easy, it's finding the time to edit and add voice that's hard for me. Typically, it takes me 2.5 hours per video...more for minivans. You've been doing this a while, I bet you're much quicker.
Well, I have a system that I follow for pretty much every car I film. It makes it easy in the end. I have 5 waiting for rendering then uploading. Putting two up tonight. One is a 2016 VW Beetle 1.8 Turbo and the other is a 2005 Chevrolet SSR, which is an oddball. Cool, but weird.
Carro MARAVILHOSO
Did this year have wiring problems?
Nice review!
at 1:12 looks like it has a transmission cooler leak coming from the bottom there lol. :)-
Condensation from the AC. I though the same thing, but before I filmed, I looked underneath.
Z J THE DADDY OF 4*4 OFF ROAD,THE 4.0 IS AMC ENGINE 65 YEARS OLD!!
Looks like a storm's brewin'
Oh yeah. I didn’t have a huge window of time!
How u get it out of 4 wheel drive
we got ours new, up until last week when someone hit me in it :( that jeep was my baby, and was going strong for 25 years, 250k miles on it. If I wasn't in that jeep, might not have walked out of it in the accident.
Oh man! That sounds terrible! I'm sorry for the Jeep, but glad you're ok!
Just bought this vehicle in northern bc. Rod knock, $300, no rust..
I had an odd dream last night, that this model car, down the street, did a brief burnout, then a donut, then sped down our street, and pulled up to me. A Mexican guy, and passenger, and a young black girl was on her phone texting, or playing a game in the back seat. Then he pulls off, and speeds off so quickly!
would this be good for a first car?
i have a 1998 zj 4.0 engine is known for longevity and has been very reliable and i have had to put money into it.....go for it just keep in mind its a 20 year old vehicle ...
Twitch 13 i might get one as my fisrt
Twitch 13 if you like working on your truck sure , and dont waste all your money on lifts and all the fun stuff until you give it the love it needs.
Im 16 and I just bought my first car ever. Is a 1996 Grand Cherokee ZJ 4L and I love it. If u want a SUV go for it.
Great review though!
Carro legal e bom
macam mana nak buat?
Carro LINDO
0:35 Sounds I Like My Car Chime
Tuve unp exelente por 12 años.
Cómo van conectados los colores de cables de caja de fusibles dela gran Cherokee 96
How is the gas mileage
Not great! 14MPG City, 18MPG Highway, 15MPG Combined. Consumes approximately 6.7 Gallons per 100 Miles Driven.
I want one
How do I put it in 4 wheel drive yo
push the brake and push the lever into 4 high or 4 low
Gotta get that 5.2
What about a 5.9?
Ah!! I know this comment is 4 months old, but I was finally able to review a 5.9 Limited!
I got this exact jeep except my interior gray not tan
I have on of these
1996 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4 won't start
Carro show
Alguien más noto que la presión de aceite está demasiado baja??