




89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
I’m looking at two 4x4s:
- 1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ: ~$4,500 USD
- 2nd-gen Toyota 4Runner with a 5.3L V8 swap: ~$7,500 USD
Both would be weekend vehicles for some off-roading, not daily drivers.
I’m also pretty new to cars and want to start learning how to work on them myself.
is that a terrible idea for someone with little mechanical experience?