[hi_c]

Ok, here's the deal on the call letters:
CJ - there's several models of CJ's, but to generalize, the CJ represents the short wheel base Jeep prior to 1987; characterized mostly by round headlight and round parking lights under the headlights
YJ - 1987-1995 SWB Jeep; characterized by square headlights, still a leaf spring suspension
TJ - 1997-present SWB Jeep; characterized by round headlights and square parking lights located on the front fenders; first SWB Jeep to have all-around coil suspension from the factory.

What you get depends on your price range. If you plan on dropping about $15k, then I'd get a 2000 TJ 4.0 with less than 50K miles for about $12k and then drop $3k in lift/lockers/tires. If you're working with about $10k, I'd look for a 95 YJ 4.0 for about $7k and put $3k into the same upgrades. Any model I chose, I would look for the manual tranny.

But it all depends on your preference and what you like. Don't even waste your money on the 4-cylinder... as I did. The 6 cyl (4.0) is plenty of power for the Wrangler. Good luck in your search.

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