Why You NEED To Buy a Jeep YJ in 2021
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Matt shows off his newly bought Jeep YJ and discusses why right now might be the best time to buy a Jeep YJ in 2021.
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I was on Craigslist last year and bought a 94 YJ for $5,000. I don't know much about jeeps, but it had new tires, chrome wheels, new purple paint, great Bluetooth stereo with soundbar, original seats in great condition, it was so clean. I love it, I knew I would never be able to afford a new one. I've been offered double what I paid for it.
Thanks for a great video, you let me know that I made a wise purchase!!
My grandpa bought a 94 yj se 4.0 5spd brand new in 93 and for the last 6 years I’ve had it. Best damn jeep ever and I’ll never get rid of it!!
Darn right!yj last real jeep!
I bought one of these new in 89 and after driving a CJ7 for years couldn't believe how domesticated is was. The YJ drove so nice and the heater worked lol. Seeing the values I wish I still had it.
Bet you wish you had your CJ7 even more so. Those things have gone through the roof $$
I’ve used my 91’ 4.0 as a daily for about 4 years. Other than needing the fuel system cleaned and new fuel pump and filters, it’s been great to drive honestly.
I drove my uncle’s jeep the other day, manual 4.0 on 37’s and now I’m looking on Facebook for one. It’s so damn fun to drive
The 4.0L is fuel injected ?
Yes the 4.0 is fuel injected. Earlier 4.2 liter is carbureted
‘93 Sahara 4.0 was my first car when I was sixteen in 2004. Still have it and get compliments on it nearly every time we take it out. Always liked the square headlights because it reminded me of an XJ.
My first Jeep was a 91 Jeep Wrangler. I still have it and it’s gonna stay. I just bought a 2006 rubicon LJ. I sense a expensive hobby coming my way.
@@ohyeah5014 It’s definitely worth the upgrade! But never get rid of the YJ. Maybe even try and find a TJ unlimited if you can.
@@ohyeah5014 Well I got stationed overseas and when I came back they put me in Washington. I was looking for either a rubicon TJ or just a regular LJ. But that’s when I found my LJ rubicon for $13,000 on marketplace and it was through a used car section at a Jeep dealer. It did have 203,000 miles on it which is why the price was so low. They transmission blew up on me 3 months into ownership. So it technically cost me $18000. I personally love the extra space in the back. But there’s nothing wrong with just a regular TJ.
@@ohyeah5014 I currently serve in the army. I chose an automatic because I didn’t wanna have to bother with a clutch out on the trail.
Yj jeeps are very reliable. We used them at the farm since I was a child and it's still alive today..
Just bought back my old 93 Renegade yesterday!
One month in--whats the latest? Still happy with the purchase? Hopefully picking up a 94 Renegade this week
Loving my 93 renegade since 2014.
@@ctcourtking I loved the fact that the 94 & 95 have easier access to the Clutch assembly! Mine is a 93.
Love to se the yj getting love after getting mine 5 years ago
That is a nice jeep! Looks brand new!
Thanks! It really is clean!
Great first jeep for youngster, also great for off road new comer, either as stock or as something to modify. Tremendous aftermarket support.
Couldn't agree more!
I love to see this. I got my 2.5l 5 speed ‘89 YJ a few months ago for my first vehicle. The frame and mounts do need some work, along with the bottom of the tub and brackets, etc. You sure don’t see these roaming the streets much today!
My first vehicle was a ‘93 white YJ 2.5L. Really enjoyed it.
Is it worthy for off roading?
Martys High, I don't know about the 2.5, but I have a 93yj 4.0, and have driven it through brush, deep ruts, mud, and over piles of snow, and have yet to get stuck.
I’ve still got a black 92 4.0 that Mom bought new . It has 155k on the odometer and aside from a new head unite is completely stock and in very nice shape. I love it!
Bought a 91 YJ a few years ago and fixed it up with my son. It’s his daily driver to and from school every day, he loves it!
I already had a 1995 YJ 2.5l auto. Love it. I have a little rust on the tub, paint clear coat is peeling, but it is stock. I have changed the front bumper, added a rear bumper with tow hitch, but I have all the original parts.
I love the Jeep, this style is my fav!! I have a 94 YJ but I made mine Jurassic Park!!
I've got a 1990 yj with no rust. I was thinking of doing the jurassic park theme also. I'll be posting videos on my channel.
I was 25 years old when the Jurassic Park movie came out. So it didn't make a huge impact on me. But people who were about 10 - 12...many say they want that livery on those Wranglers.
Travis Shatraw does yours have the green seat?
@@aidencruthirds5491 When I bought the jeep it did not have the green seats, I have the older sahara seats, I'm looking for the green seats!! A lot of the sahara parts on my Jeep I found on crag list to make it more like the sahara edition and the movie!!
I agree. Bought a 93 4.0 automatic dec26 2020. Finished rebuilding the motor and transmission. Running great. Next is paint. Great video
Love my 95, never any issues! Had it for many yrs, daily driver.
I'm personally a fan of staying close to stock looking. I'd run some 31/10.50r15 tires on those stock rims and then regear to 4.56 or 4.88 and add OX lockers. It's kind of a "sleeper" . . . not sleeper like fast but sleeper in that it has a great stock look. The oversized tires on stock steel wheels looks great (more of a man's jeep than a boy's jeep) and the regear and the lockers will give you performance that will surprise others on the trails. When you're doing the regear and lockers, I'd also upgrade to chromoly axels and and if it's available for the yj, maybe a rear disc brake conversion. Besides that, I'd leave it looking as stock as possible. It's a great looking Jeep!
I bought one last year as my first project. I bedlined the inside of the tub to make it a bit quieter. Added some new front and rear bumpers because it did not have them when i bought it. Did a brand nee paint job that looks like an orange sunset. 2.5 5 speed. Payed 1400 for it. Put about 2-3k in it.
My 94' YJ is the first jeep I ever bought and it is basically stock except for the 2.5" lift springs. The rest of the drive train is original equipment and it's still going pretty strong with 262,ooo + miles on it.
It's showing signs of it's age where the 4.o straight 6 is concerned though and am thinking of having the motor replaced or rebuild.
I don't want to "stroke" the motor out. Just rebuild it to stock because it is a strong, torquay power plant that does well on highway or trail with the stock axles and T.case with open Diffs.
It gets around 16 MPH to boot.
Thanks for this video. I enjoyed hearing more about my Jeep and how it's a good strong platform for someone looking for a fairly inexpensive place to start in the Jeep world. 👍
I have one a 1993 and I love it it's simple to work on and looks cool and it's the last of vehicles that were made good I will never trade it for anything
Great to hear!
thanks for the great info!! I looking to buy my first Jeep and this helped me a lot!
I just got mine , yesterday I LOVING IT!
Great post and comments. I bought a 1994 with 4.0 a few years ago and have been tastefully modifying to my liking while addressing known shortcomings like the Dana 35 and two piece front axle. I think they also look much better lifted and am building it for me, not for resale. Wouldn’t be opposed to buying a second one and keeping it stock though, would love a 94 or 95 Sahara.
The hardest thing I find is finding one with matching 'half doors'. Up here in Canada they usually come with 'full doors'. I really like the half door look. Half doors come up for sale periodically but by the time you buy them and get the painted to match... ouch. It's almost as much as buying another Jeep!
Great video, thank you. I've watched it a few times as I recently picked up a Flame Red 95' YJ. Same engine as yours (2.5L) with some mods from previous owners (Electric fan, carpet out, aftermarket radio, hood lock, etc.) Very near stock, not a rock climber or mud rig. I'm keeping it that way and will be restoring it. Also learning to drive stick with it. These cars are in a class by themselves.
Love mine even with the 2.5. Just upgraded axles to 4.88 for the 33s
“get one as close to stock as possible”
*me with a 350 swapped YJ
“Oops”
Same.
My vote is to keep it stock. It’s a survivor, when your done with it you will get your money back.
The stock ignition and Carb is complete garbage. I tore all the crap out of my 88 and fixing to go Holley fuel injection
@@fxrsniper1 smart move going to f.i. MSD makes simple ignition upgrade to give you hotter spark. Better more complete fuel burn.
@@fxrsniper1 that's fine that's a logical upgrade but not really modification. I think OP meant to preserve it as much as possible, because in a sea of modified jeeps( riced out or not, tasteful or gaudy) it's refreshing to sea one appreciated and kept factory Original. The irony now in cars with a strong modification culture is that it's much more fascinating to see a all original car then a modded.... Then theirs the morals of preservation, and history but that's a different rabbit hole...............
@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo It literally has nothing to do with that. Stock is trash and most parts you can't even get. Stock carb isn't really available It runs like like crap and isn't fuel efficient. Apparently you don't know much about jeeps.
Real owners are never done with their jeep.
Awesome Jeep and video!! Super excited to watch the build!
Thanks for watching!
Outlaw II's are must for an 80's build, lol I love the video. Thanks for your time and keep up the great work!
92 yj was my first Jeep, fun little thing out in the hills
I have a 92 now. It’s my first jeep and I absolutely love it
@@zachallard2737 right on🤙
I've had my yj for 5 years now, it's a 1988 with a 4.2 liter straight six. Drive it everyday! Love it!
I’ve got an ‘88 with the 4.2. I’ve had mine for 3 years. It only had 78,000 miles on it when I bought it.
@@trevormcclure6991 mine has 190,000 miles still runs great.
Hey, hello there ! I have a question, what would be a correct price to ask for a 1989 jeepr wrangler 6 cyl manual 4x4 stock in pristine condition and A/C working, also with a hard top and sun top? I hope I could get an answer :) thanks in advanced
I’m getting one in a couple weeks. Hopefully it goes smoothly
bu a TOYOTA FJ dont waste your kn time with american cars, worst part is that these jeeps are made by crysler
My first vehicle purchase was a 1979 CJ7 with a 304 V8 that my brother and I saved up the money for by working the rice farm when I was 16. When we were in college I sold him my half of the ownership and purchased my first solely owned vehicle. It was a 1988 YJ Wrangler with a 258 I6, hard top, and full doors in 2005 when I was 19 years old. An engine overhaul after about the first 7 years, a transmission rebuild after "an incident" with deep water, a completely rebuilt steering system, a transfer case rebuild because it was 30 years old and I figured it was about time, some lockers, a new lift kit, steering column, seats, soft top, half doors, a couple carburetors (the first one wore out), a little rhino lining, a half a dozen other small jobs, a few sets of 33x12.50s, and 16 years later and I still drive that beauty to work almost every day. Most of that work was done by my father and I, and it's built the foundation for the mechanical knowledge I have today, as well as many fond memories. I've cussed that old YJ more times than I can count, but damn I love that Jeep! My brother still has the 79 CJ7 too!
Love my 1995 YJ . The last real jeep .Totally unmolested . Just some stainless bling and some OME alloy rimes . It gets more attention then any 4x4 monster Jeep because there are too many of them . Thank you for seeing it my way . lol
why do you say the last real jeep? most people would say cj 86 was the last real jeep? but at the same time, all jeeps are just a continuation of the original willys..it keeps getting better off road and i have no problem with the ones they make today..though i do not need a laptop in my dashboard
I picked up a 1991 Wrangler with a 5 speed stick and 4.0 liter engine back in 2016. I love this vehicle more than any other I have owned. It came with the hard top and full doors. I haven't done much to it except buy a soft top for summer and some half doors. I was considering a lift, but after spending thousands on lifting my Grand Wagoneer, it isn't worth it, at least right now. My favorite days are driving the wrangler with the bimini top on trails/roads in the mountains.
Yeah you got it right, I pick up a 90 yj. 5 years ago found it in Oklahoma and it's rust free. 6cly auto I love it
Great to hear!
@MrCloudseeker no first got jeep it had carb problems so I installed a Holley 500. And a hei distrib. Runs a lot better than stock
I have a 88 with a 4 inch lift and aftermarket steel bumpers with 33s no rust or rot its beautiful bought it 6 months ago for my first car
Hi... really good information on the video, well done. I do however disagree with keeping the Jeep stock. I just don't think a CJ or JY looks like a Jeep unless it has a 3" lift or higher and of course upgraded tires to go along with the lift. In my opinion the best thing about the JY's came along in 91 I believe with Mopar MPFI... total game changer over a carbureted engine. I do appreciate the video and I have subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing more from you!
I have a 1987 Jeep YJ. When we bought it it was almost a complete wreck. It now has a new top and on the engine and new paint. I will say with a lot of miles these jeans do you have a fair amount of problems. But from a mechanical standpoint they are pretty sound and fairly simple to repair.
YesSiRr!! Mate, I'm a bigg fan of this style JeeP.. Definately wouldn't mind one in the garage!!
Thanks for watching!
When I was looking at buying my jeep there was a YJ that I could've bought for around $7,000. Starting to regret not jumping on that. I bought a stock JK. Was also looking at a TJ that was a slightly modified for the same price as my JK
Love my 93 YJ. It's my daily driver
I have a 94 yj (2.4 L) and the frame has no rust, and it is my first car. It has over 200,000 miles and runs like a dream.
Awesome!
I have the exact same one! Hahah everything stock! Same color same year
I just picked up a clean, slightly modified 1987 YJ with the 4.2L 5 speed with factory air last month!!!!
Awesome! Have fun with it!
Yours doesnt have the plastic "Jeep" bit right in front of the grill and behind the front bumper.
The base or S model did not come with this Jeep molded piece of plastic.
Had a completely stock 90' Sahara. HATED the 4.2, Ill never go back to carb. Now I have an LJ. Bought it new in 06 and could not be happier. 15yrs later and still daily driving it cause I LOVE Jeeps!
I have 2 1995s ! love them both! one is stock one is lifted both are in great shape! and both are exact same color inside & out...my twin jeeps!
What is the difference between tj an yj ?
Just bought an all stock rio grande. Love it. Only modification I’ve done is better headlights so I can see.
Right on!
Just my 2 cents from motorcycles and cars I have owned. NOTHING beats replacing the bulbs/ (use a stock or brand named) housing (if needed) with real HID with the high voltage ballast lights. Cheap C***ese housings and front glass suck. Get the good ones. All the $50.00 fancy halogens, LEDs etc are no match for them. Be sure to get the mechanical type Hi-Lo bulbs and relay if your running a standard single bulb headlight application.
I just bought a 1988 wrangler. It's stock but has a 2 in lift. I bought it because I live in the mountains of Oregon and wanted a tough 4x4. Turns out it's also a good investment . :) who would have guessed
I daily drive a 89 yj 2.5 with 35” tires and it goes about 55 mph max but its torque is crazy
I have a 1994 yj and love it. I enjoy watching your video
I own a 2 owner one-family-owned 1987 Jeep wrangler hardtop with a 4.2 and I absolutely love it.
Have a 94 4.0, love it. Just sold my 91 sahara hard top. It was still bone stock. Hated to sell but had to get rid of one of them...wish I could've keep both and I'll probably be kicking myself harder as time passes:)
Going out to work on my 95s indicator problems today!
nice
I’ve been looking at the YJ’s past couple years I had one back in 93 and plan on getting one again soon and selling my ‘13’ JK.
I recently bought a 1988 5 speed YJ 2.5, already lifted. Great weekend warrior! Picked it up for $5k!!! No rust.
Mine has been in my family since 2 days after I was born and I've been driving it for almost 20 years now. It spent most of its life on road and stock though the paint is fading and it's had its fair share of dings over the years. It's not the prettiest specimen I've seen but it's more mechanically sound than many Jeeps that are years and decades younger than it. I'm so blessed to have the 4.0L in there. Such a dependable engine with plenty of power and it's so much fun to drive. And the square headlights make me love yj's so much more. All the hate they got when I was a kid had me embarrassed by them for a while. People claiming they're not real Jeeps. But it's exactly that hate that makes them so endearing to me now. I'm not stoked about their rising popularity though. At first I was excited to have a sought after vehicle as it's flattering for people to ask to buy it when I'm not even selling but now I'm wishing their popularity would go down again as someone tried to steal mine a few weeks ago for the first time in our 29 years together. So on that note, yj's suck they're the worst vehicle ever and nobody should want one.
I got a rusty one today ... it's going to be a long way to make it look clean again , but 4.0 swapped automatic from a Cherokee donor , rust bucket but still a jeep ❤️🤷🏾♂️ I have 1998 wrangler also 2.5 slow 😢 but fun !
I agree on looking for one as close to stock as possible, however I found a diamond in the ruff in 2016. 1995 4.0 lifted suspension and body, tummy tuck, SY elim / new rear drive shaft, ford 8.8 rear, 35's, hardly any rust and to top it all off 82k miles. Like you I responded immediately with 6500 cash and the dude took it although he was asking 7500. I'm never selling it and it gets the garage over my Gladiator. Gotta preserve it!
The YJ is my favorite Jeep! I’m actually saving money to get one. My best friend has his still. It was his first car and I have lots of memories in it as well as it’s the first vehicle I learned to drive a manual transmission.
He actually tried to get rid of it several years ago and I convinced him to keep it. He thanks for that all the time.
The only thing that I wish was different about the YJ was, I wish it had a factory V8 option.
the 80s idea sounds really cool!
Im actually looking at one today...Got my checklist and friend who knows Jeeps...fingers crossed.
ooooo man hope you get it.
Just bought my dads 92 2.5L with 84k miles. Over the years we modified it to be an offroad beast. Lift, 33's, winch, lots of personality. It's the one vehicle I own that is guaranteed to start everytime i crank the key. Only thing I've had to replace in 5 years is the battery.
I have a 91 wrangler Sahara. It’s awesome. Rusty but great. Planning to fix it up
nice good luck with the build .
I have a grey 2.5 liter 1995 mostly everything is on stock and will never get rid of it love it
I have good memories of a few YJs I had the privilege to drive around in back in the day, but give me a TJ and no way I’m driving this more than my JK!
Love my 90 YJ, did a 4.0 conversion , stroked it to a 4.6 .
Currently own 2 stock Yjs, one modified. And one woods beater Yj. Love them all
I got an 1987 exactly like the one in the video. It is very rusty but completely stock and runs and drives. Now that I have seen the video, I think I will restore it. The good thing about the Jeeps is all the nice after market replacement panels available.
Had a 93 that was a stock manual with the 2.5l. Only thing I liked was the dash guage layout/placement.
Paid 5k for it in 2007 and traded it in when I got a used 05 sahara LJ automatic. Got tboned otherwise I'd still have today.
My ‘92 YJ is approaching 80,000 miles. We’re going off-roading tomorrow. Though it’s a 4-cylinder, manual, and old, this puppy takes the ruts better than any of the new toys I ride alongside. I try to keep it all stock, but I sold my hard-top to someone on another island, since driving with it on felt like sitting in a coffin. It’s all Bestop covers for me. Also had to replace door mirrors with replicas that look great… originals couldn’t stay put. Love my YJ on Kauai, Hawaii. 🌴
I bought a 95 yesterday it’s got rust but it’s loved. Making plans
Love my YJ's! But I'm running out of parking places. LOL 😂
There’s a solution to that, and I don’t mean “get rid of them” ;)
Your videos are the best
I have a spot
No matter what, install an ax15, with an external slave!!!
I helped a buddy install a new internal slave, and it’s a job!!! The slave failed after a month, so we yanked it all again and converted to an external slave. A few weeks later the ax5 gave up. Advance adapters came through with everything we needed
My 93 drives like a dream. Really, really fun vehicle.
I agree with you don't hack it up. I have a '89 also that I have done some stuff to (bumpers, small lift, CB, rear locker in the stock D35, wheels but Istill have all 5 of the factory aluminum ones) but it can all be unbolted and put back to stock easily. It stays in my garage all winter and comes out for the season in May get enjoyed untill September. The best part is it is rust free! I love it and my family has really enjoyed it.
Are there going to be any additional videos for this jeep? Just got a 93 YJ 2.5 and looking for videos about keeping it alive.
im 13 and an 87 back in october. Im fixing it up with a bit of help
I just sold my 94 yj 4.0 with 165,000 miles this past weekend. Owned it for 26 years. I just bought a 2020 4 door JL Jeep.
Currently fixing my 91’ YJ
How much did you pay for yours? And any idea the differences On the YJ trims besides the decals in them? Like which ones have the chrome grill, and more rounded roll bars etc.
Have a 92 yj. New England weather kills these beauties. Has rust, but not giving rid of it. It'll be in my garage until I fix it. Thanks or the video, because I was going to junk it... not anymore though, thanks to you!!
Good video, I own 1988 which I have modified during the last 21 years that is has been with me, to include a brand new 350 Chevy V8. It’s been garage kept for the last 18 years when I had it repainted. One thing I did not know is that they have gone up in value I thought they YJs nobody wanted them anymore. Good to know though. Thanks for the info. That one on the video looks pretty sweet.
Had my 91 for about 22 years. Bought it from a guy in my Jeep Club, the original owner, as it was better setup than my '89 (plus efi vs carter carb!). This was in California, 6 months later we moved back to the UK so i sold the 89 and shipped the 91 here. It's been wheeled in the US, Mexico, England and Wales. Not many can claim that. On it's third engine as the original block cracked during shipping, the XJ engine replacement wore out it's cylinders (went oval shaped) and it's currently using a TJ engine.
I sometimes think about selling it on, but just can't bring myself to do it. Guess i'll be keeping it for a long time yet!
I love the chuckle when you said "2.5 l four cylinder with the throttle body injector" 😂😂 me too bud, me too..
😁
Got mine on the 1st of February, working on repairing it
I daily drive a YJ and love it. Paid for and runs like a top. I even took it on a 7 hour road trip last summer, granted I only went 65 haha.
YJs are cheap and easy to find...I found my CJ7 and can't wait to film it... what mic are you using? Audio is amazing...subscribed too
Thanks for watching!
The floor pans are also known to rot out very badly as well as the gas tank skid plate and cross members which hold the transmission and transfer case. And watch out for brake lines as well. I just recently welded in new floor pans. And installed a gas tank skid plate and re vamped the entire brake system from lines, hoses, calipers and rear drum cylinders. on my 95 Rio Grande.
Plus I also live in the north east so everything rusts out here lol.
Bought my '93...2.5, brand new when I was 20 yrs old. I'm 49 now and have more memories than I could shake a stick at in that thing!!!
Think I'll back it out of the garage today for a snow drive with the kids!
I'll never get rid of it. It's been one of the most durable and dependable vehicles I've ever owned!
And quite honestly....aside from the square headlights, the lines on the YJ are closer to the CJ-7 than the TJ.
I love the looks of the YJ.
Great advice, looking for one now
Wow!! What a score!!! An '80s theme build for sure!!
I bought my Jeep Wrangler YJ brand new. Only had 9 miles on it when I bought it. I drive mine to work and back.
Love my 89 YJ pretty much stock may put a small body lift. My wife hates it because every day something needs adjusted or tweeked 😆.
Your Jeep looks amazing🔥🔥
Same way I’ll keep mine trictly 80s/90s💪
YJ still the BEST forever.
True
Tell me about the protective strips on the upper edge of the half doors, please.
Were they original equipment, or an add on, and who makes them?