Jeep Cherokee
Submitted: Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 22:31
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Damen
Hi,
I am thinking of buying a late 90s 96-99 Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee Larado.
I have seen many reviews of these two vehicles and they all seem to bag them terribly. There seem to be many of them on the road so people are buying them which makes me think they must not be too bad a vehicle.
Could anyone or everyone who owns a Grand Cherokee or a Cherokee please drop me a line with your
views of the cars abilities and value for money.
Many thanks in advance
Mark :)
Reply By: tex1972 - Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 22:34
Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 22:34
My old next door nieghbor near Texas Qld had one. it fell apart,litrally!
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Follow Up By: Damen - Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 22:39
Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 22:39
Thanks for your reply Tex :)
Yes.....These are the sort of things I have been hearing.
Mark :)
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Reply By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 08:24
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 08:24
If you want a full size 4by - Toyota or Patrol. Midsize - Pajero or Prado
Masocistic tendencys Rover or Jeep.
Cheers RobCairns Offroad Training & Tours
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Reply By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 09:45
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 09:45
For something around the same size as the Cherokee maybe a Kia Sportage, $18000+ wil get you a 2000 Longbody version. Lift kits available (2.5" spring, 1.6" body), can take up to 32-33" tyre, 35:1 low-low. Room for four adults or two + three children, with enough room for camping gear. Mazda based mechanicals.
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Pocket the change for a holiday
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Reply By: Member - Martyn (WA) - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 10:30
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 10:30
Jeeps aren't know for their fuel economy either, friend of
mine was on first name terms with the forecourt attendant. Go Nissan diesel.Keep the shiny side up
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 12:40
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 12:40
You yourself say that the magazines bag the hell out of them... why would you consider one after reading that? You dont think magazines tell fibs do you
Many on the road, yes.. None offroad... They are very much inline with the Toorak Tractor, or George St Farmers car..
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Reply By: Albyw - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 22:11
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 22:11
I have seen a few when I visit
Perth but would be wary about taking them out of the metro service area on a regular basis. A neighbour had one for a while but traded it in on a Rav after problems with oil leakes and the supply of parts (from the states). The dealer he bought it from was 700km away and not real keen on honoring warranty conditions. A valuable exercise is to drive through country towns out of tourist season observe what vehicles are parked in the street. Very few "fancy" vehicles can be seen. Toyota and Nissan rule in the bush, and for good reason. My neighbour wishes he got the Rav first up. I may cop a bagging from Jeep owners - oh
well.
Good luck with your decision
Cheers
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Follow Up By: tristjo - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 22:52
Monday, May 12, 2003 at 22:52
I have just returned from a week in western Qld, and must also say that there are very few makes other than Tojo's and Nissans out there. One thing I did notice though is that there seems to be a hell of alot of new Nissans goin around out in the sticks, and it appears that alot of Cruiser faithfulls have jumped ships, and slotted themselves into a mighty Nissan!!. Driving around you pass alot of other travellers and locals, and near to all of them where in Tojo's and Nissans, which I beleive speaks volumes for their reliabilty and durability, and therefore i would not recomend a Jeep to anyone, cause i have heard nothing but bad things about them, and to be honest, i did not see one of them more than 50ks outa the Brizzy city limits. Stick to what is proven, and you cannot go wrong. Tristjo
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Reply By: Bruce-cycadcenter - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 08:00
Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 08:00
I'm currently living in the USA, just remember when buying a US off road 4WD the definition of "off road" over here.
"Off road" is doing a three point turn getting the front wheels off the pavement and then the back wheels ~ never all at once.
Doubt if more than 1% of Jeeps over here have ever used 4WD except in the snow.
Bruce
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