Looks like the possibility of the XJ turning into a collectible?
https://jalopnik.com/collectible-90s-suvs-are-right-around-the-corner-1830211957
https://jalopnik.com/collectible-90s-suvs-are-right-around-the-corner-1830211957
The fact is, no one builds vehicles like the old XJ anymore. Or for that matter the old Blazers, Explorers, ect ect that used to run around. Nothing is a nice useable SUV anymore it's all swoopy crossovers anymore. And those of us that grew up in the 80s/90s and in some cases early 00s are to the point that they're looking for those older SUVs they grew up in that have a soul that nothing today can compare to.
Then there is this also a fun read
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cu...4671511/jeep-cherokee-vintage-price-for-sale/
I don't see the trend around here. I bought two cleanish (rust free) but almost 200,000 miles XJ's each with minor fixable issues for under $750 each in the last couple years... and see lots of college kids driving nice ones around as cheap daily drivers here in Montana.