Jeep Cherokee Sport Should I get one.????

FORUMS.

Just a few:

ausjeepoffroad.com
greatlakesxj.com
naxja.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Cherokee_Sport

Plenty more besides that as well.

Old Mal,

Things have improved quite a bit since the days of their first arrival.

Dealer knowledge and service is still about the same ( in most cases ) but Australia aftermarket dealers probably offer more than what is available for the main name brands.

Fuel consumption is relative ... Have access to a stable of three of them and all are cheaper to run than a diesel 47 series troopy I had. Round town and a heavy foot .... fairly excessive figures and I dont check it ... 11 to 13 on hwy with tyre on roof. Figures vary dramatically with different owners variations / mods of the std vehicle.

Crank angle sensor ... normally goes at about that mileage ... on lots of brands ... Last one cost me $80 odd dollars and took 20min to fit myself. Easily diagnosed by lack of spark and no power to fuel pump ...

In addition to the usual toolbox full of bits .... I carry a $200 scanguage ( computer analyser ), laptop, digital parts manual and service manual which lets me .. and bush mechanics .. effect repairs easily. Also includes a list of component suppliers.

Agree on fit and finish ... but its all surprising solid.

Going by the couple in my neighbourhood ... buy an AWD commodore wagon and you'll need the fuel rebate ...

Hi Oz,

New one, the petrol version is cheaper than the Captiva, but the Jeep has cloth trim and the Captiva has Leather but no real 4wd.

That said i don't know if i ever will need a real 4wd.


It will be bought as a lease car through work, I get a car allowance.

Ahhhh .... whole different ball game then .... lolol

Havent had anything to do with the newies ... more than enough electronics in a dinosaur like the XJ. ( capability too, lol )

I know that the majority of KJ ( model before ) owners are happy with theirs. All reports are .... pajero/prado equivalent ... with american quirks instead of japanese.

Also ... dont worry about the U.S. XJ forums above but you should get some answers/info in you post a question in the 'General Jeep Chat' section of AusJeepOffRoad.Com ---- You may get some alternative answers from some " real 4x4ers " too ( LOL ) but dont let that deter you. They're a fun, mixed bag over there.

My personal opinion is that it doesnt matter what you buy new these days .... quality, back up service, reliability etc has all been thrown out the window in preference to greed in profit rather than just profit ... no matter the brand.

Regarding brands .... A new "Jeep" is a chrysler - something to bear in mind ( wink )

Thanks OZ

KJ, XJ... means nothing to me. I only thought of a jhep this morning as i saw one on the way to work and thought wnader how much they are and if they are a real 4wd.

I did notice the sport has got leather trim as per the Captiva. SO really the only real significant difference is the real 4wd part.

Might test drive one on the weekend and hopefully if i like it the wife likes the look of it, casue that is her biggest hurdle. :)

I have been reading some bad reports on fuel economy, do you have any idea how bad they really are.

New Chrysler Jeeps are as much a real 4wd as as 200 series toyota. Independant Front Suspension, luxury interior etc .... just like a Captiva. ( wink ) They also have a couple of wagon styles in different sizes ... might be more options for the missus to look at than you think.

Also Have a look at the JK wrangler while you're at a dealer ... Lots of people buying them for general use ... and touring.

The fuel economy fairy tales are in relation to the 4.0l line six cylinder petrols used in earlier models ... however its all relative ... read my comment above ... re the 47 series.

The later V6s and diesels are as good as any.

Bruce nSal

I meant Holden badged Daewoo.
Sorry

Cheers