Grand Cherokee
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Friend was interested in buying one. He wants 4 wheel drive and i knew nothing about them.
He wants 1 around 10 years old but we need the crash course. Many eng options, trim and transfer cases.
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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Re: Grand Cherokee
[Re: Geezer]
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01/10/15 06:27 AM
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Looked at a few pre 04's. My friend does not like the 4.0L. A bit underpowered and sounds like "old machinery".
This openned the door to 05's and up with a 5.7L in the gunsights for tomorrow.
What do you know about the next generation Grand Cherokee?
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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Re: Grand Cherokee
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01/10/15 07:08 AM
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Mines a '98. Yes, a little older than your preferences. But I chimed in to say the 4.0 straight six is a very reliable, long lasting engine (as long as you maintain it. Change oil regularly!). I've got 176,000 miles on mine. Things to watch out for: Rear end axle bearings, computer, heater/ A/C drain, and trans. Good luck.
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Re: Grand Cherokee
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01/10/15 09:32 AM
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Quote:
This openned the door to 05's and up with a 5.7L in the gunsights for tomorrow.
I like the looks, but there is NO WAY I'd consider one unless it happened to be from an older person. If it had regular use from someone under the age of say 35, that car will have been thrashed (most likely). Our Craigslist is FULL of Dodge/Jeep hemi powered vehicles with blown engines, crooked frames, etc.
Just be aware when you are looking to remember that the temptation to use the loud pedal is VERY hard to resist if there is a hemi badge on it...
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Re: Grand Cherokee
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01/18/15 07:12 AM
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He pulled the trigger on an 05 5.7L Limited. Originally 7900, 7300 and he offered 6300. Cert and e tested. He made them service the trans because he thought it had no 5th gear but it seems to need about 100km/hr to get top gear. Drove super tight. Power was good, not as strong as 09 Hemi's. Took it off road into the snow and it climbed snow covered hills like a mountain goat. The quadra trac II seems very impressive. Power adj pedals not working but everything else perfect. Seems like a low 15 sec machine 05 5.7L G Cherokee
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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