Jeep Grand Cherokee

Replying to: verdugo (Nov 14, 2007 3:13 pm)

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• verdugo (Nov 14, 2007 9:03 pm)

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• verdugo (Nov 14, 2007 9:05 pm)

Replying to: casolorz (Nov 14, 2007 3:24 pm)

That's exactly the car I factory ordered. I got invoice minus $3000 rebates and free MyGig. Several dealers were willing to match that price and there was no trade involved.
 
I've heard of several people in other forums (which shall not be mentioned here for $500 under invoice.

Replying to: 05rubisahara (Nov 14, 2007 5:13 pm)

Hello! I am a single lady who has always owned sedans, and is contemplating a switchover some time in the next year or two to an SUV for several reasons -- hauling capacity, bad weather driving and because I've gotten to like the feeling of sitting up higher while driving. Part of me has always secretly wanted a Jeep. However, I have had two radically different sets of experiences - not personal, just friends and family. My brother has a Jeep Wrangler he bought new in 1977 and still has to this day. The poor thing has almost 250,000 miles on it, and still putts along. On the other hand, I've had two cousins and a friend who have bought Jeeps (all Cherokees, I think ) and have sworn NEVER AGAIN because they've had nothing but problems. I have heard the same sorts of things in passing from many other people.
 
  It seems that people either have the Jeep that will run absolutely forever with no big issues, or they have a nightmare, and nothing in between. Am I exaggerating or not understanding the issue? I would LOVE to have a vehicle that if maintained well, I could just depend on for about the next 15 years.
 
What say you, Jeep Cherokee owners? Is it a matter of good maintenace, or is it a matter of luck what you end up with? Was there a run of a few bad years and the bugs are ironed out? Is it certain models?
 
Not looking at trading vehicles any time soon, just considering all my options. Info and opinions appreciated!
 
Many thanks!

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• verdugo (Aug 17, 2008 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: kmauss (Aug 17, 2008 10:57 am)

HI there. Reliability has improved quite a bit. The latest generation (WK) came out on 2005. buying a first year models are always a bad idea -- regardless of the car.
 
I have a 2008 and not only has it been very reliable, it's been a great pleasure to drive. They have lifetime powertrain warranty.
 
There's going to be a redesign in 2010. Not sure how different it will be from today's model because of gas prices, etc. If you like the current one, you might want to pull the trigger for a 2009 at the latest. Remember, don't buy a first year model
 
Best of luck. It is an awesome SUV. My only regret is not getting the Quadradrive II (I "just" have Quadratrack II).
 
Feel free to ask any questions. And don't rely on my opinion. Do your research. Oh, and as a bonus it's an awesome time to get a great price on one right now.

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Replying to: verdugo (Aug 17, 2008 3:28 pm)

Thank you Verdugo! I would probably be looking at next year at the earliest -- it wouldn't financially make sense right now no matter how good the deals are. I'm only a little over a year into a 3 year lease, so I'd be eating a good chunk of very low lease payments. I got caught by surprise last spring -- I had a car that was having major problems and I had to make a fast decision or spend a ton of money, so I didn't have much time to do any kind of research or even test driving. So having the luxury of a car under warranty and VERY low payments, I want to take full advantage of the time to look around and make sure when I trade again, I get exactly what I want.
 
By the way, that Lifetime Powertrain Warranty -- how good is it? How much does it cover? It sounds good in theory, but if it doesn't cover some major 'stuff' that can go wrong, what's it worth?
 
Anyway, thanks again and hope to hear from other owners. Much appreciated!
Karen

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