# Basic Rigs

> Simple, repairable cars and trucks you can drive every day


## Posts

- [Jeep Cherokee XJ Buyer's Guide: The 4.0 Years Worth Buying](https://basicrigs.com/jeep-cherokee-xj-buyers-guide/): Which Jeep Cherokee XJ years to buy, which to skip, what fails on the 4.0 inline six, how to check for rust, and what one costs as of October 2026.
- [What Makes a Basic Rig: The Simplicity Test](https://basicrigs.com/what-makes-a-basic-rig/): Five tests a car or truck has to pass to count as a basic rig: diagnose it yourself, fix it with hand tools, find parts, skip the screen, and drive it every day.

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