Hi All,

Still looking for my first jeep. Have found a couple older ones with the V8, one with the 3 speed trans, another with a 4spd.

From what I have read here, folks really like the in-line 6, but I don't hear so much about the old V8's.

How does the V8 perform? Any opinions on the reliability of the V8? Is it going to use so much gas I won't want to use it as a daily driver?

Am I going to have to tow the 3 spd everywhere because of lack of highway gearing?

I am not have to have the older jeep, but I want a "J" type, or wrangler, and the prices seem to go up fast when I look at anything beyond a 1990 or so.

Thanks for any advice.