Don't believe the hype from people dissing the 4cyl. I've owned 3 2.5s and as long as you're happy with the power you get... you'll never have any probs with that engine. The only prob I've EVER had was with an intake mani coming loose and that was on a new TJ (97). They covered it (warranty) even with swampers on it!! (damn well knowing it was vibrated loose). I've also owned XJs with 4.0s and although the power was nice, I had a few probs with mine (crank pos sensor, constant exhaust mani trouble, ecu needed to be reset a few times). Not bashin the 4.0 cause it's definately the key choice for wheelin, but like I said before... the 4 banger is bulletproof.

BTW, you'll get NO love from the magazines. The 1st thing they'll do on a buildup is yank out the 'anemic' 2.5 in favor of a cummins diesel. Just remember you live in the real world