Your comments + and - on Jeep Grand Cherokee - Laredo 3.6lt Deisel
Submitted: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 08:53
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Keith H7
I am considering purchasing a new Jeep Grand Cherokee - Laredo 3.6lt Diesel- Automatic. Would like to hear some goods and bad comments from anyone that owns one. Please only comment if your vehicle is say within 3 years old. Viz 2011 - 2013 models and is diesel. Thank you
Reply By: 08crd - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 08:57
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 08:57
The Jeep diesel is 3.0lt, the 3.6lt is a petrol motor.
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Follow Up By: Keith H7 - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 09:10
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 09:10
Your right.... sorry . I am look at the 3.0 Deisel.
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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 10:35
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 10:35
hi
as they say ' don't hold back' !!!!
couldn't resist
plus + i would buy one if I could afford it
cheers
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 15:19
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 15:19
Keith visit
JEEP for a very comprehensive review and discussion regarding modifications etc.
I know the owner of this vehicle and he did very extensive research and comparrisons.
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Follow Up By: Keith H7 - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:27
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:27
Link does not work for me
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 20:00
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 20:00
Hi Keith the link works fine for me but try cutting and pasting the long link below.
http://
forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?/topic/26898-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-crd/
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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 20:13
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 20:13
Only works if you are a registered member.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:14
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:14
Thought that may be the case. In that case just go to australia4wd.com and follow the links to the
forum.
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Follow Up By: Member - Minty (SA) - Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 20:01
Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 20:01
I did the SA/Vic
border track with person who owns the Jeep in link mentioned by Dunc. I was very impressed. And yes he is what you might call obsessional about his research when purchasing a vehicle or van etc. Great chap who will let you know the pros and cons straight up.
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Reply By: Skulldug - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 17:43
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 17:43
I owned a V8 petrol Grand Cherokee for around 7 years and loved it. The diesel would be awesome. I never had a problem but replaced some gas struts on the back door which I imported from the US for a fraction of the price of the local dealer.
They are very capable off road and in my experience, reliable.
I have heard the new traction system doesn't like sand and that they can self combust. Baah!
Skull
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Follow Up By: Keith H7 - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:30
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:30
I have heard on the grapevine about the "sand Issue" but have no written evidence or stories.
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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:53
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 19:53
There are plenty of instances of the sand issue on ausjeepoffroad.com. There is a software update that supposedly fixes it but you have to ask it seems. I drive an earlier Grand diesel and would buy another one. I do NOT like the position of the
parking brake on the new model. It hits my shin during normal operation.
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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:40
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:40
hi
for an insight into the jeep sand driving problems
read previous threads 98034 /98446/99990 a software fix was introduced following 4x4 aus editor delving into it via jeep Australia
but i'm of the belief that you have to bring it to the jeep dealers attention where you buy your jeep from to get it installed
cheers
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Reply By: Batt's - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 21:59
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 21:59
A fellow I work with bought a diesel earlier this yr and said it's terrific he raves about the ride from the air bag
suspension incredible amount of power from a diesel and the fuel economy is fantastic he has owned a few 4WD's over the yrs Toyota's ,Nissan's and said this is the best one by far.
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Reply By: Member - nrb1748 (VIC) - Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:47
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 22:47
Hello Keith,
Are you aware of the updated model due mid year. It has an 8-speed auto.
Regards
nrb1748
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