Why like the DOHC? it was only made for 3 years so I would bet the engineers decided it just wasn't worth the problems. Mine seems to be a headache...but I don't really know how big the performance gains actually are over the SOHC.

I might avoid the DOHC but the other SR options are great. My 95 3.5 has head problems all the time but the power is only ok, a 3.0 would be a little dull but more importantly the locker, adjustable shocks, interlock, and power over-ride (not sure what it should be called, it bumps the shift point up about another 1000 rpms into the red line). My headlight sprayers don't work but it sounds cool and the giant sunroof, well, it has it's purposes. The other little thing I know is the transmission I happen to have is a toyota tranny, "much better than what is on other models", or so some tranny shop told me. I also like the tansfer case (not sure if all are this way), there is a 4H that is slip all around and a 4H that locks the front so you can also lock the rear, 4L is locked. good luck and enjoy.

The DOHC is a great engine and super reliable *but you have to take care of it which is a problem for most people. If you do your maintenance on time you'll never have a problem and if you keep up on it it's inexpensive. Unfortunatly most people who own vehicles don't take care of them so when you buy a DOHC truck it has been neglected for 150K miles and it needs to be cought up and that is costly. I love my DOHC by the way <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

exactly.


im partial to the DOHC....see sig. i have huge amounts of spare DOHC parts....including an engine SR engine.

granted driving my V6/auto SWB today.....it has decent power for what it is. nowhere near as strong as my 95 SR was though.

Sorry about your loss ::takes off hat and holds it over heart:: <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Can I have your rear coil springs? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

MI-Mitsu

I've seen two 99's at the local pick-n-pull with no locker and cloth seats.

I have never seen a 98 without the blister fenders except on the internet in other countries.

The 97 was an odd year with all kinds of options. I think they were mostly bought by Englishmen in this country. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

So I guess it where you come from as to what you see.

Oh by the way, most all 98/99/00's have lockers here in California. A requirement for the Soccer Moms. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That rig is in limbo, if I get my 91 V6 Mighty Max up and going I'm debating about tranfering everything over suspension wise. Havent decided if I'm gonna link the back tho in accordance.

After having three genI's (two shorties and a limo), I converted to genII's and have never looked back. Compared to the genIII, they're still almost boxy, but handling and comfort is... well... drive one and see. The biggest single improvement IMHO was the multi mode transfer case, but that depends on your road conditions, I guess...

I've got a GEN1 and a GEN2. I still can't decide which one I want to keep longterm. The GEN2 runs better and is more comfortable, but there is just something special about the GEN1...I don't know exactly what it is. EVERYONE who rides with me loves the GEN2 over the GEN1 hands down and thinks I'm crazy for keeping both.

I know what you mean, there IS something about the Gen I's that's just plain cool.