Quote Originally Posted by 4JGtootsie View Post
Honestly, 4JA1 mounted on your XTRM is a good engine. Its 2.5L direct injection is much efficient than a 4JG2 3.1L indirect injection. Direct injection engines are more efficient, stronger but noisy. kung 4JB1 2.8L also direct injection with intercooler turbo ang nilagay nila sa crosswind maganda sana.

Mahirap humanap ng 99 trooper kasi kaunti lang nilabas because transition unit ito. Old engine new facade kasi siya. Owners keep them because its low maintenance, a true workhorse, four wheel drive on the fly and wala ng papalit na mas magandang model kasi stop production na.

Engine maintenance is about the same as your crosswind just for bigger filters and more oil. Suspension and drive train is what makes it expensive, bigger shocks, brake pads, disk, tires, balljoints, bushing and supports.

I am a satisfied owner, if you find a 99 trooper that is well maintained for less than 500 thousand get it.
I've seen one sa net selling for 530k, looks well maintiained too. If only I had the money now I think the extra costs on the parts would all be worth it since as you said it's a true workhorse and is low maintenance as well. My only concern now is the availability of parts, since stop production na? Thanks again!