The Jeep Cherokee XJ is an ICON

Today I'm in this 1995 Jeep Cherokee. Let's see what it's like.

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[IainMercer]

This video epitomises the appeal of this channel, and specifically Matt's presentation skills. I looked at the thumbnail and hesitated because it's a car I have no interest in, and a low opinion of. (Full disclosure: that's all based on prejudice, and absolutely no experience.)

But, because it's Matt, I clicked. And was thoroughly entertained. I just love how he captures how illogical our desires can be. For a moment, he even made me feel tempted...

[SeattleForge]

When I was a lad my friend’s dad bought one of the early 80s models new and took us for a camping trip through the Canadian Rockies. Every seat had a brilliant view. The 4x4 made everything passable. They called them 4x4s, not SUVs back then.

[crunchtoto]

From Beijing here.My dad used to have one of these as a company car. It was a stick made by Beijing Jeep Corp from 90s. We called it the "大da(grand) 切qie(che(rokee))" It later changed name to QiShi骑士 (pronounced "Chi shi" meaning cavalry). It broke down a lot thanks to the manufacture quality. Never liked it as a child, had no power window, AC wouldn't work properly( Winter in Beijing can get kind of harsh, I hated when my dad had to pick me up from school with this car), always smelled like burning oil which I did not understand at that time, the stick change was so rough it made noises like changing railroad switch lever. It was later scrapped with half a deck of my yu gi oh still left in it. Thought about getting one these days for nostalgic reasons, decided not to. I was too afraid to touch those childhood memories.

[pablor]

The Goonies made me want one way back then, and even all those years later I still want one.

[mikefoley]

Double denim. Matts off road recovery banana now probably the most famous XJ.

[antoniusp]

I grew up here in the USA with my Dad owning a couple of these in my younger years. And now I'm proud to own one in excellent mechanical condition, of course I have some mismatched paint and a rusty rocker, but MAN do I love them. Simple, reliable, workhorse machines. Easy to learn, fix, and modify. It's always a true trip down memory lane, and mine is going to be my last project with my father.

If you can find a good one, at a decent price, grab it.

[alexhollowood]

My dad had a brand new 4.0 in a forest green in 1993 from a dealers in Lancs somewhere. Big hella headlights on the front that eventually got nicked.
It was the talk of the village as no one had ever seen one before. He loved it. Was fast too

[paulkane]

I had the 4L Sport for 10yrs. Loved it. Really dependable and never broke down. The XJ series was improved over such a long production run that they became bullet proof. Got rid of it due to economy and always regretted doing so. Now looking

[matauboy]

I owned one while teaching in a remote NZ school. We never got stuck once. Went into 4WD tracks, towed caravans and duel wheel trailers, and several 12 hour journeys. I think the engine dates back to the second world war but I loved it's honesty and comfort.

[shiTthebed]

PJ and Duncan called... they want thier Jacket back.

[Simple-dad]

So glad you have one of these absolute classics . I’ve had 2 both disasters .

[DoubleDeckerAnton]

I love the Cherokee 4.0 Limited, straight six. An absolute classic.

[timcollins]

Hey Matt, thanks so much for the video. I first owned one of these in 1993 when they were first imported into the UK. I was driving 20k miles per year because I lived on the coast in Norfolk and drove the length and breadth of England for work. I ran my Cherokee Limited in full time 4wd and in 1993, it was a fast, sure footed in any weather, totally reliable and comfortable SUV. I would rate it as one of the best cars I ever owned and it was only sold when I moved here to Perth, Australia.

[ninooooo]

My mum used to have one of these. Such a great car and watching this brings back so many memories of it. I’ve currently got a 2003 and a 2015 Cherokee but definitely need to get an XJ to go with them

[markhinkle]

I had a 1990 Cherokee. Sold it with 256, 000 miles on it. That 4.0 Still ran so smoothly. That car is the one I miss the most.

[timgray]

totally agree with your comments about the steering so tiring to keep them going straight. I ran one for about 4 years to tow with it was brilliant but did have a drink problem.

[lonestar]

Back when all 4x4s were boxey and brilliant.. None of the soft roaders we get nowadays. Always loved those jeeps

[leebrown]

I was very close to buying the exact model 4.0 petrol your driving, test drove it loved it and was almost parting with my princely sun of £1000 til my insurance at the time burst my bubble 🤦🏻‍♂️ love these and everything about them. Well done matt you’ve made me smile with this one

[neiltaylor]

Remember buying my wife a black 'M' plate High Output for my wife. It was a couple of years old and she loved it!

[megapangolin]

Totally get where you are coming from, Matt, it is not only about power, speed, handling, flash and dash, it is about character, individual styling, memories, simplicity and joy. Modern cars struggle with most of these, whilst giving a lot of the former. Love how you celebrate real cars, not cars that everyone else likes. Kudos to you for supporting Uktraine, very impressed.