# 97 Explorer - VS - 97 Jimmy **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 7, 2005, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123 "2005-09-07T10:32:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/1 "2005-09-07T10:32:59Z")
OK, so the SUVs I’m currently looking at are - 97 Explorer 96k black, tan leather Exterior 8/10 Interior 8/10 Needs an alignment (shop will do) 5.0 motor. AWD (part time) PW/PL w/ keyless entry 97 GMC Jimmy 70k Green w/ dark cloth Exterior 9/10 Interior 10/10 - fucking mint for a 97 w/ 70k Doesn’t appear to need any work Vortec V6 Pushbutton 4x4 (I’m pretty sure) PW/PL no keyless ☹ Which is worth more? What are they worth? (I can’t KBB @ work) Which will have a higher re-sale in the future? Any potential problems? The other contender @ different dealership was a 97 Grand Cherokee w/ I6. 132k, fully loaded, 6500 bux. I don’t think I want it after looking at these things. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/2 "2005-09-07T10:36:20Z")
Exploders blow Jimmys are worse than exploders Save yourself - and buy a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L Limited The 5.9L runs a low 15 stock, sounds aggressive stock, looks awesome stock. Not to mention it will hold its value a lot better than any of those. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/3 "2005-09-07T10:37:34Z")
the jeep. get the jeep. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/4 "2005-09-07T10:37:55Z")
I will look for a ZJ for you ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/5 "2005-09-07T10:39:02Z")
> [@Sleepy](#): > > Exploders blow > > Jimmys are worse than exploders > > Save yourself - and buy a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9MPG Limited > > The 5.9L runs a low 15 stock, sounds aggressive stock, looks awesome stock. > > Not to mention it will hold its value a lot better than any of those. fixed :mamoru: ---
**Author:** ![RedrRocket](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrrocket/32/7193_2.png) [@RedrRocket](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedrRocket)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/6 "2005-09-07T10:41:27Z")
+1 for the Jeep. its a jeep thing… my mother has had numerous Fiords, including two mountaineers. Ujoing problems, rear brake problems, Swaybar endlinks that fell off twice, my subaru is much better in the snow IMO… look for a forester $.02 man i like gas prices. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/7 "2005-09-07T10:47:31Z")
:word: MPG isn’t a major concern… but don’t let it blow right out the window. I’m not looking for something thats going to get me in trouble… I was just in the shitter, thinking about all the sweet stuff I could do to the Explorer… being a 5.0… and then I figured… go slow, save $$. Factory quickness is :pimp: though… Grand Cherokees are hot though, always thought so. BTW - It has to be black and under 10k ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/8 "2005-09-07T10:48:36Z")
I doubt if either one would be worth a whole lot in another 50k miles. Domestic SUV’s don’t seem to hold their value too well do they? Gas mileage is gonna suck in both so I wouldn’t worry about that (probably average mid-high teens). [autos.msn.com](http://autos.msn.com) lists the Explorer’s blue book at 5600-7450 [autos.msn.com](http://autos.msn.com) lists the Jimmy’s blue book at 5000-6600 The Ford is listed as being a bit more reliable (4/5 bars vs 3/5 bars for the Jimmy). I \<3 leather so I’d probably opt for the explorer even though it’s higher mileage. Plus you’ll get to listen to your buddies tell you every FORD acronym they can think of! ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/9 "2005-09-07T10:50:47Z")
I would get a jeep. My bro’s girl has a 97 jimmy, I hate the thing. My uncle has an explorier, its ok but I personaly dont like it either. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/10 "2005-09-07T10:53:13Z")
Actually everyone calling the VR4 a DSM is more entertaining… so I will have the best of both worlds. Thanks for the prices BTW… very helpful. Both are marked around 5600 bucks. I want the Explorer, the wife wants the Jimmy… Take this into account - I forgot to mention it earlier I plan on lifting whatever it is, bigger tires… and off-roading on occasion (once a month or so) so it has to have a decent drivetrain. ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/11 "2005-09-07T10:54:49Z")
[http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671303](http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671303) [http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671233](http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=671233) 5.9L =\> [http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670556](http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670556) BUY THIS ONE Stupid Cheap =\> Best seats ever [http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663832](http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663832) EDIT: here’s another [http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666953](http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666953) ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/12 "2005-09-07T10:56:29Z")
If you are off roading at all, buy a ZJ ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/13 "2005-09-07T11:20:41Z")
I have a 2000 GMC Jimmy, Black, Black cloth interior. 4x4, 62,500 miles, sunroof, power windows, heated mirrors, keyless entry etc that i’m selling very soon. Has a 1 month old transmission. Looking to get right around $10k for it. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/14 "2005-09-07T11:22:05Z")
> [@Sleepy](#): > > If you are off roading at all, buy a ZJ Jeep deffenitly for off roading. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/15 "2005-09-07T11:48:22Z")
parts are cheap and plentiful for 5.0 explorers. you can sneeze at a 302 and it makes forty extra horse. if it’s a DD or just for light offroading, may want to consider that. that said, grand cherokees are pimplistic. ---
**Author:** ![StrokedZ28](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/strokedz28/32/7592_2.png) [@StrokedZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StrokedZ28)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/16 "2005-09-07T11:57:48Z")
I guess I’ll be the first and say don’t buy either an explorer, jimmy or Jeep and keep the VR4. You’ll shoot yourself when you go from twin turbo AWD to dirt slow gas eating 4wd. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/17 "2005-09-07T12:27:35Z")
I don’t think I will miss the insurance, 16mpg, and fear factor of driving a TT ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/18 "2005-09-07T14:14:06Z")
Platinum 5.9L Limited ![http://www.howiesee.com/pics/Platinum%201.jpg](http://www.howiesee.com/pics/Platinum%201.jpg) BONE STOCK it comes with the louvers, those tight rims, and a great exhaust. ---
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/19 "2005-09-07T14:40:45Z")
yeah honestly jack, buy yourself a jeep. a couple years ago i was in the same dillema, i drove a 99 explorer, a 98 blazer, and a 98 grand cherokee. the jeep was so much further ahead of the two in terms of style, features, and reliability. there’s such a huge aftermarket following for all models of jeeps too, it’s crazy. find yourself a 98 limited for around 8-9k and you’ll get around 15-16mpg out of a 5.9l, which isn’t good, but not terrible either. ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2005, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123/20 "2005-09-07T14:59:37Z")
buy a rav4 and put in a 3sgte 😛 i’ve always thought that would be kinda cool…but anyways back on topic… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/97-explorer-vs-97-jimmy/2123.md?page=2)