Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Bazza

I will be very frank with you.

Firstly, I have an 05 KJ CRD JEEP and therefore can speak with a chit load of authority on this subject, unlike 98% of the others that bless this forum with their presence.

Secondly, take no notice what so ever of the 'pink Nissan mafia' aka Roachy (ringleader) BONZ (minister for anything and everything) Truckster (MInister for propagander) and Brew (Minister for support of the other three)

Now down to business.

From your post it would seem you wish to take your JEEP off road and by that I mean outside the watchful range of automotive support services such as communications, recovery/towing and or repairs.

If so, this is the major pitfalls with the warranty if you can contact JEEP service warranty people that is.

Check for yourself re JEEP recovering from areas off of designated roads.

If you manage to self recover to civilisation the vehicle fault can only be diagnosed by a JEEP dealer with the 'special' electronic analysis gear.

Then any parts etc have to be genuine and the replaced part has to be intact and returned to Chrysler for the warranty to apply.

The current JEEPS usually have between 3-5 electronic management systems (Computers) in them which all have to be in absolute synchronisation with each other. I know this because the ones in my KJ had a 'bitch session' and wouldn't talk to each other. They did this on a number of occassions when 'growing up' within the warranty period and now seem to get on excellently.

There have been a number of dud part issues such as EGR valve, Torque Converter, Glow plug. Also a globallrecall for front ball joints which the dealer swore black and blue were ok but they hade to be replaced under the global order.

Funny how they don't clank and bang any more .

The dealership/s I have used have been excellent to deal with and service 100% plus. Cannot fault them on that issue.

Modifying.

You are correct re lack of hard mod accessories available in Aust. USA has a heap of stuff that you just have to hunt for on the Internet.

You can get after market Suspension kits, underneath body armour and second battery kits readily in Aust, however Aux fuel tanks are different matter. The reason being that there isn't all that much room available under a JEEP for a second tank.

Now having said all that, I do take my KJ half off road. (shut up Roachie) By that I mean I will take it into the high country of Victoria, beach (sand) areas etc etc but only where I know I can get the sucker recovered if the electronics chit themselves.

Elsewhere , Lucy the Troopy takes me and her wherever it may be.

Check out this site for a starter, which may give you a bunch of 'leads' where elese to obtain info.

www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/index.php

Regards

Ken Robinson

Please whatever you do buy a diesel, the fuel economy is very poor on petrol, and the diesel has more than enough power and torque.

You do not say where you are from, but an email to oposite lock in Bunbery WA, will reveal many options for your car. They are situated right along side the JEEP dealer here.

Regards

Col

Hi barry, I have a late 06 Grand cherokee 65th crd (love the diesel) there a great unit. I have had zero problems with it to.
I have changed the springs for king springs which are a 25mm lift and are stiffer than the yanks super super soft set up which makes it alot better car.
There is more and more parts for them coming onto the market and there is a long range tank which requires the moving of the spare wheel to a rear wheel carrier which is not available yet but should be soon. A few more bullbars are coming onto the market to.

I didn`t think the extra 10k for the limited was worth it over the Laredo for leather seats and not much else(but thats your call)

Mine is for sale as I am losing my company car and now need a dual cab ute for work, if your interested.

Cheers
Stu

The accompanying site might give you some additional information (re problems) as reported by owners. JEEP PROBLEMS

Barry

Why would you consider buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Spoke to a mechanic in NT recently who had one in his workshop. He was extremely negative about the vehicle.

He was probably negative because of his lack of knowledge about the vehicle. But you are not always going to be in a city near a Jeep dealer when you need assistance.

Regards

Tjilpi

I went through this about 2 months ago.. Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee/Commander or Diesel Pajero. Ended up with up Discovery 3. Anyhow... buy what you want. There is 4WD life beyond Toyota/Nissan.

It's your money.. whatever blows your hair back is right for you.

I like the Disco because it rides very gently just like my mates Roller.

Whatever you end up with... enjoy!!

Cheers

MArk T

Yes... I come from a time when there were only Land Rovers, Nissans (3 speed) and Toyota SWB (also 3 speed).

So things change and new 4WDs come along.

Enjoy.

MT