It depends on what you want to do with it
The tj(97) is coil sprung and is a lot more expensive to lift then the yj(93).
The 4cylinder is well underpowered “for offroad use” for the most part but the manual makes up for it.
But, the 3 speed auto really KILLS your gas mileage. If you are looking for a daily driver then the 4cly with the stick will be a huge improvement. Just know that you will loose the passing speed on the highway.
I would have to see both Jeeps before I would “trade” one for the other but sell one to buy the other. If I wanted easier maintenance(the 4cyl’s are strong) and less headaches then yea.
Like I said it depends on what your planing on doing with the Jeep.
Note: Go to Jeepforum.com there are lots of info on tj/yj’s there.
I wouldn’t. The 4 ltr 6 is one of the best engines on the road today. That 93 with the 4 in it isn’t much better on fuel than the 6 and really lacks power in comparison. Mostly tho, the value of your 97 is much greater than the value of the 93. Unless that 93 is cherry, your throwing money away.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:21 am
I prefer manual but also the older the car is the more maintenance it requires so I would just stick with the 97 wrangler.
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:14 am
It depends on what you want to do with it
The tj(97) is coil sprung and is a lot more expensive to lift then the yj(93).
The 4cylinder is well underpowered “for offroad use” for the most part but the manual makes up for it.
But, the 3 speed auto really KILLS your gas mileage. If you are looking for a daily driver then the 4cly with the stick will be a huge improvement. Just know that you will loose the passing speed on the highway.
I would have to see both Jeeps before I would “trade” one for the other but sell one to buy the other. If I wanted easier maintenance(the 4cyl’s are strong) and less headaches then yea.
Like I said it depends on what your planing on doing with the Jeep.
Note: Go to Jeepforum.com there are lots of info on tj/yj’s there.
Goodluck
April 5th, 2010 at 4:57 am
No, I don’t care for the 4 cylinder, Depends if the 93 had modifications I wanted and if it was in good shape.
April 5th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I wouldn’t. The 4 ltr 6 is one of the best engines on the road today. That 93 with the 4 in it isn’t much better on fuel than the 6 and really lacks power in comparison. Mostly tho, the value of your 97 is much greater than the value of the 93. Unless that 93 is cherry, your throwing money away.