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#5 of 2529 Got the 2001 Jeep, not the XTerra - MISTAKE! by rasinfo Jan 03, 2001 (12:59 pm)
Sure I saved $2000, but I forgot my rule: Don't buy American cars (o., maybe a Saturn) My father and his friends are all auto workers, so I have a long list of reasons why. But with a Cherokee, I assumed to be "proven". Here's what I got.   $24000 for a bad transmission.   84 miles, yes eighty-four. - Gear shift rattles in Neutral unless the clutch is pushed in. - Strong lurch into 2, 3, and 4th. - "Chunk" is the sound of gears catching   The dealer has the shop Norman come take a test drive with me. <'Kunk' he shifts> "I don't hear anything wrong <'Kunk' he shifts again and we lurch>. Back in the shop he shows me the computer saying there are no factory warnings about this model. "Then why don't you look up 2001, instead of 2000 or 1999?" I ask. "They're the same." the dealer shop guy replied, "This is the way Jeeps drive, this is their standard."   JEEP, your standard sucks.   Next time my money goes for better engineering, diligent workers, and repairman who are of Asian decent.
#6 of 2529 Got the 2001 Jeep, not the XTerra by davidb72 Jan 03, 2001 (5:19 pm)
OK, but how do you really feel? How is the size and comfort? I was leaning toward the Xterra or maybe take the leap for a 4Runner, but the lower price of the Cherokee has me intrigued. I want a rugged 4x4 with a true ladder frame (I know, the Cherokee isn't a ladder frame, but it does have 2 solid axles). 2 solid axles, and V8 or V6 power. I really like the Inline 6 that Jeep uses, Inline motors are real truck motors, but I don't think I could deal with such poor quality. Looks like I'm gonna have to go search the internet for First Generation Broncos and IH Scouts again!
#7 of 2529 davidb72 by sebring95 Jan 03, 2001 (7:39 pm)
01 Sport 4X4   4 weeks, 3000 miles I like mine really well. No problems to mention, kinda thristy, drives like a truck. Exactly what I was looking for. The price and utility makes the Cherokee perfect in my book. In-laws have a Grand Ltd. and it's nice, but feels more like a luxo car than a utility vehicle. If someone wants a urban SUV, take your pick there's plenty to choose from. Not many useful SUV's out there. I don't think the quality issues would be anything a scout or bronco wouldn't have. Anymore when people complain about quality it seems to be rattles, fit & finish, and cupholders in the wrong spots:)   The I6 is very truckish. Good torque, good pickup. I haven't done much off-roading yet, but what I've done the Jeep pretty much laughed it off.   I paid $20,600 plus tax for mine:4X4, 4-door, auto, alloys, tow pkg, fogs, tint. Can't beat that IMHO. I'm normally a toyota guy, but for that price I'd be looking at a 4 year old 4runner with 50K miles.
#8 of 2529 I6 motor and stuff by sasquatch_2000 Jan 04, 2001 (8:00 am)
The one thing I like about the Jeep Cherokee is the styling and the motor. Too bad my knees hit the steering wheel! My Honda Civic has more head, knee, leg (need seat short of all the way back), and shoulder room. I am leaning towards the Blazer because of this.
#9 of 2529 sebring95 by davidb72 Jan 04, 2001 (2:30 pm)
Thanks for the info, I'm trying to decide between a Cherokee or a Wrangler. Every old Bronco or Scout that I find is either perfect and way too expensive, or it is really rough and I don't have time to fix it right. One thing that makes me lean toward the Wrangler is the ability to get the 5 speed. Around here 5 speed Cherokees are really rare. Thanks again.
#10 of 2529 davidb75 by sebring95 Jan 04, 2001 (6:10 pm)
Hell yeah on the wrangler if you can live with that. I do alot of highway travel carrying stuff and sometimes people so I have to keep my "utility" needs under control. I'm thining about a wrangler as well though as a fun vehicle. Had a CJ years ago and that was a blast, but lots of work! Seems like the new wranglers are just as expensive as the Cherokees, but I doubt you'll find a 5-speed XJ anywhere. I heard from someone that tried to order one, and didn't have any luck.
#11 of 2529 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport by pattinh69 Jan 06, 2001 (1:30 pm)
I just wanted to say that I LOVE my jeep Cherokee, I leased a 99 sport 2 door, 5 spd...and today, I bought it at the end of my lease! The lease end price could not be beat, and I knew it was taken care of-versus buying anything else used! The only thing I dislike is the 2 door part of it all, but I can "live" with it! Yes, Jeeps tend to ride rougher than other SUV's, but my jeep has been nothing but trouble free... no klunking, shifting noises, etc... and I tow trailers with sleds on them just about every weekend.. just my two cents! Patti
#12 of 2529 FYI by bobcatbob Jan 06, 2001 (8:41 pm)
Daimler Chrysler announced yesterday that it was ceasing production of the Cherokee this year and transfering all the workers to the new plant that will build the Liberty.   For a link to the article, check out the Liberty messgae board.
#13 of 2529 Hey, I need some help! by fbi5220 Jan 07, 2001 (8:53 pm)
I am planning on buying a 93 Jeep Cherokee Sport with 141,000 miles one it, what do you recommend, This is my first car ever. I just got my licence, and I need a good car/SUV that wont let me down. It might get batten a little, I am not planing on beatting on it to hard because I am paying for it my self. Please, help and tell me if I should buy it, or forget about it. Thanks Mark Replies to this message: lindsaydx (Feb 27, 2006 8:10 pm) imijjimi (Jun 06, 2007 8:46 am)
#14 of 2529 cherokee quality by jimmy19g Jan 08, 2001 (11:14 am)
i purchased a fully loaded cherokee limited and took delivery march oo. all yes all of the screws were missing in both drivers side doors, the paint stripe was missing under the door handle. i figured it would be easyier to install them myself, but oh no they don't even have part numbers for screws, ended up taking it back to the dealer who installed all the wrong type screw and missed some too. besides the exhsast rattly and some drivetrain whinning, it been okay. the only reason i purchased it is because ther are tons of these for sale, 8 years old 180,000 miles, and they still sell fot $5000. not bad i thought, but in my opinion chrysler treats it's custmers like crap!!! last one of their products i'll ever buy.

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