Jeep Cherokee

Year / Model Reviewed:
pre 1997 sport

Summary:
(pre 1997 Model) - nice vehicle wouldn't buy anything else..tops for reliability.

Strengths:
all terrian capability enduring styling

Weaknesses:
rough ride gas guzzle

Price Paid:  $26000.00 from Doan Jeep Rochester

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Jeep Liberty

Summary:
Very nice SUV outstanding fit and finish and good powertrain. I''ve owned several 4-wheel drive vehicles and still own a chev extended cab 4x4. The jeep is first class, I bought the limited loaded with tow package, select-trac, and off road package. It pulls my 3000lb boat nicely (but not like my v8 truck. The interior is well laid out and the power seats are very comfortable. I am kind of a car nut (I own five), so before I buy anything I research and drive everything. There is no other mid size SUV comes close, I drove the Escape, Xterra, Hyundai and rav four. The Jeep is in a class of it''s own. I liked the Xterra except you set on the floor with no power seat option, and with 170hp the engine is too weak for towing even though Nissan claims a 5000lb tow capacity. Good job D/B!

Strengths:
Power, comfort and Jeep strenght

Weaknesses:
Gas mileage, after 2500 miles only 17.5 per gallon average

Similar Products Used:
Escape, Xterra, Hyundai and rav4.

Price Paid:  $20530.00 from vally auto mall

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 chevy tracker 4d 4x4,base

Summary:
my first 4by 4,made in canada,and i have to admit the canadians did a fine job.mine is silver metallic,with no running boards[ thank god!] saw one with running boards but wayyyyy to low to ground..both my wife,and i needed new cars ,both of ours being 14-16 yrs old,wanted to buy american.went to chrysler,looked @jeep liberty and pt cruiser,but and i mean but,if any of you are carsalesman,pleaseeeeeeeeee,leave the customer alone!!1hounded like were osamam bin ladin!!!,went to kia,not impressed with quality and not many on lot..finally just as we were getting ready to leave,went over to chevy,[stopped by toyota,but they were the opposite,completely ignored us!!1guess they think black folks do not buy cars!1[laughing]..anyway wife at chevy fell in love with 99 silverado,and i literally stumbled[er tripped ]over tracker..

Strengths:
solidly built,nice streo ,i play guitars so i know of what i speak,beautiful gray interior,nice delayed lighting for ingnition @nite,finish bright as hell in nevada sun..

Weaknesses:
engine could be just a tad stronger,but it is coming to life after 400miles,no center console[ugh] stereo should be on top of a/c not reverse,square cuphodlers????doh!!!!!!!tires too narrow/[i will find out when i goupto mt charleston in the winter too look@snow,13,000ft elevtion,and yes we do have snow in las vegas,on the mts..

Similar Products Used:
first suv

Price Paid:  $20000.00 from Gene Messer, Amarill

Summary:
If you enjoy the sound of rushing wind and the roar of a good engine on the open highway, (with the windows up) this car's for you! We bought the Cherokee Sport 4X4 and other than being very noisy in the cabin, I can't complain. Hey, its a JEEP, not a luxury car. You just have to know that. This is the last of the Cherokees and the only year model that Consumer Reports likes. Mine has been trouble free for 27,000 miles except for a faulty sensor in the fuel tank that was repaired.

Strengths:
High clearance, big 6 cyl 4.0 engine, unique looks, 50+ years experience in building 4X4's, price.

Weaknesses:
Lots of road, wind and engine noise gets through. Limited [passenger and cargo room.

Similar Products Used:
Izuzu Trooper, 1999

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.25 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $11000.00 from eldrid motors

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo

Summary:
my jeep has just recently had tranny issues. once i reach 30 mph the engine will rev and rpm's will build but mph's will not rise. i called the dealership with the codes but they will not tell me what the codes translate to. basically they want me to bring it in so they can charge me 65 dollars per hr to tell me what it means. any how if anyone has any info on this problem please let me know what it is. i was curious if maybe it is the clutches or valve body.

Strengths:
i love it except for this problem