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#12 of 21 Purchasing '04 Grand Cherokee vs. '03 Cherokee (first-time purchase) by jayd123 Jul 31, 2007 (2:38 pm)
I am graduating and buying my first car would appreciate some advice:     I am considering purchasing an '03 or '04 model (max. purchase price is 20K) of the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Pathfinder, or 4Runner (also thinking Volvo XC90). If my primary concerns are reliability in regards to repairs (since the models are 3-4 years old) and mileage because I am moving to Los Angeles, what do you advise me on?     Also, how important would it be to buy from a dealer versus private party and should I spend the extra money to get a lower mileage vehicle still under manufacturer warranty?     Any advice would be much appreciated. Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 31, 2007 10:08 pm) wlbrown9 (Aug 02, 2007 10:21 am)
#13 of 21 Re: Purchasing '04 Grand Cherokee vs. '03 Cherokee (first-time purchase) [jayd123] by tidester HOST Jul 31, 2007 (10:08 pm)
Replying to: jayd123 (Jul 31, 2007 2:38 pm) While you're waiting for a reply here you should have a look at Selecting and Buying My First Car.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#14 of 21 Re: Purchasing '04 Grand Cherokee vs. '03 Cherokee (first-time purchase) [jayd123] by wlbrown9 Aug 02, 2007 (10:21 am)
Replying to: jayd123 (Jul 31, 2007 2:38 pm) I had experience with Grand Cherokee, '99 & '00 Laredo. These were early versions of the WJ Jeep that ran from '99 through '04. Gas mileage was okay for a SUV, probably 19 MPG in average driving (with the 4.0L Inline 6 cyl). Repairs were much worse than I would have expected. Multiple power window regulators, rear end, ignition key switch, water pump, fuel pump gasket and BRAKES, BRAKES, BRAKES. Dumped the second one before my extended warranty ran out at 4 years, 75,000 miles.   I don't have that much experience with recent Pathfinders or 4Runners, but if either of these need repairs, it might not be inexpensive.   Depending on the trim level you will accept, you could get a GMC Envoy (Isuzu Ascender is the same), Ford Edge or even a Ford Freestyle NEW for probably starting in the $22-23K range. NEW basic trim level SUV's would have full factory warranty and depending on your credit history, financing a new vehicle would probably carry a lower interest rate that a 3-4 year old used vehicle.
#16 of 21 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo by jaguar0027 May 12, 2008 (3:28 pm)
Hi folks,   I have a friend who is interested in purchasing a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It has about 17,000 miles on it, and it looks pretty clean.   I have to go to the dealership to check it out, but so far it "sounds" good. Does anyone here have this particular year and if so, can you let me know if there are any problems you have had that I can be on the lookout for?   Also, can anyone run me a Carfax on it by chance?   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 12, 2008 7:27 pm) smithed (May 13, 2008 5:55 am)
#17 of 21 Re: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo [jaguar0027] by steve_ HOST May 12, 2008 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: jaguar0027 (May 12, 2008 3:28 pm) The dealers pretty much all subscribe to CarFax so ask them for one.
#18 of 21 Re: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo [jaguar0027] by smithed May 13, 2008 (5:55 am)
Replying to: jaguar0027 (May 12, 2008 3:28 pm) I bought a 2005 (same model as the 2006) used with 8600 miles on it last year from a private seller (they didn't need it any longer) I now have 16,000 miles. I have the 3.7 Liter V6. There is a V8 (4.7 liter) available. I really like this vehicle. The only problem was a leaking 13 pin plug that is in the 5 speed automatic transmission (it is a Mercedes design) The dealer fixed it in 15 minutes under warranty. This is a known issue with that tranny, the same thing happened with our 300C, which has the same transmission. I paid $18000 for it: leather, sunroof, power seats. I have done my own maintenance: oil and filter are easy on this one. There are no grease fittings to service on these.   If the car fax is clean (the dealer will likely do that for you) then negotiate the best price using the info here at Edmunds.
#20 of 21 Thinking of purchasing a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee..help. by stephshe Sep 08, 2008 (6:47 am)
Hi I'm new to this site and I was trying to get some advice on purchasing a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6cylinder. I recently fell in love with a fully loaded one(sunroof, leather) and I found this site and read some mixed reviews about this vehicle. The dealer has it at the transmission shop now fixing the coil(?) and says it should be back this week. The vehicle has 124,000 miles on it and they gave me a carfax report(I did my own on it too) and it has had 3 previous owners all in texas(where I also live). I plan on doing a preowned vehicle check(costing $100) this week but I wanted advice on if this is a good vehicle. The dealer is asking $4925+ ttl. What do you think? Replies to this message: naatz1 (Sep 10, 2008 5:30 pm)

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