Jeep Grand Cherokee as daily driver?

ASAP · 08-28-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rad doc

No opinion on the jeep but I do find it hilarious when someone on a bmw forum complains about amount of stuff that goes wrong with other manufacturers!

Seeing as how this friend had an M235i that he beat on daily for a number of years and it ran perfect and yet got a JGC with a fking door handle falling off straight out of the factory, I would say his complaints are very fair.

tec333 · 08-28-2016, 09:06 PM

I leased a 14 trailhawk, dumped it after 18 mos. I actually miss driving it as I think it drove nice. 4x4 with lots of power from that hemi v8. Window trim came loose after a week and needed two trips to fix. Also had water pump go bad after 18k miles. That's when I decided to get rid of it.

BayMoWe335 · 08-28-2016, 10:48 PM

Just, no. Jeep is almost the least reliable shit made, maybe just ahead of Land Rover.

stimpy · 08-28-2016, 10:56 PM

Absolutely love my '15 GC. It's comfortable to drive, lots of bells and whistles, looks great, etc.

If you're worried about it, negotiate a 100k warranty for cheap.

KingOfJericho · 08-29-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

The older ones aren't to bad(not a Lexus though), but the new model has the stupid shift dial. Like an I drive but for shifting. Pretty sure that's what killed the star trek Chekhov actor. Dumbest idea in a long time. So counterintuitive. No feel at all, you must look down at it and see where the light is. Awful.... Just Awful.

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Originally Posted by shoei

I do dislike the turn by dial shifter as well though that Chrysler is utilizing though...

Not sure what you guys are talking about. We have a 2014 Overland Hemi and the shifter looks like this. That ain't no dial!

KingOfJericho · 08-29-2016, 08:58 AM

We have a 2014 GC Overland Hemi and it's been a great car. We're 36 months into a 39 mo lease. The car punches well above its weight class in terms of features. It's extremely comfortable and gets 25mpg on road trips. It rarely needs to exceed 2k RPM to get you around. It is a little strange being in 8th gear going 40mph but if you pop it into sport mode the thing really hauls ass.

In our three years we've had to have a fan motor in the passengers footwell replaced (it was chirping) and we just had the rotors resurfaced due to squeaking. All under warranty.

I have to laugh at any BMW owner shitting on these cars for their reliability. I had my 135i for three years and it's the only car that ever left me stranded when it died on my birthday (HPFP, 6k miles on the car). It also had a recall for seatbelts that would ignite when you got into an accident, had brakes that squeaked like crazy, and had to be walnut blasted for carbon buildup twice in only 28k miles.

David1 · 08-29-2016, 09:00 AM

I had a 2014 GC Overland. It was POS and lived at the dealer.

jtodd_fl · 08-29-2016, 09:05 AM

I had a 2014 GC Overland and it was JUUUUUUUST right.

(Not really, but I hate to see a good set go incomplete.)

KingOfJericho · 08-29-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I had a 2014 GC Overland and it was JUUUUUUUST right.

(Not really, but I hate to see a good set go incomplete.)

rad doc · 08-29-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

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Originally Posted by rad doc

No opinion on the jeep but I do find it hilarious when someone on a bmw forum complains about amount of stuff that goes wrong with other manufacturers!

Seeing as how this friend had an M235i that he beat on daily for a number of years and it ran perfect and yet got a JGC with a fking door handle falling off straight out of the factory, I would say his complaints are very fair.

Yeah because a sample of one is reliable.

jimj911 · 08-29-2016, 09:57 AM

I agree with Absecu, we got a Treg TDI after ALOT of research and cross shopping the Cherokee. Google moose test and the JGC and you will think twice.

Fundguy1 · 08-29-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jimj911

I agree with Absecu, we got a Treg TDI after ALOT of research and cross shopping the Cherokee. Google moose test and the JGC and you will think twice.

The moose test was shown to be fake. Sad.

OutlawX3M · 08-29-2016, 10:53 AM

Here's a good source of information on the JGC.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...Cherokee/2012/

For some odd reason the 2013 and 2015 score well higher than the 2012 and 2014.

I've owned 4 in my lifetime (2001, 2004, 2007 HEMI and an 09 SRT8). Only reliability issue I had was a blown motor in the SRT8 (supplier issue with valve springs) that was replaced under warranty. They didn't recall the motors but replaced them as they blew... go figure. No other issues of reliability with over 200k miles (and 2 kids) between them all.

Towing is great but if you go SRT, you'll want a 2013 (WK2) or newer as the previous WK1 had center tail pipes and wasn't easy to fit a hitch (if at all).

As for modding, you can do ALOT with the HEMI version from tunes to headers, cams/heads, exhaust -- you can have a field day --> http://www.shophemi.com/

I'd also look into the total cost of ownership -- Jeep's are fairly practical to maintain.

Nkc · 08-29-2016, 11:04 AM

So the new GC SRT won't have any issues towing a roughly 5500lb boat/trailer or a ~3300lb track car with an open trailer for 4 hour long road trips?

Anyone here tow with it?

Now I'm itching for a hellcat but i don't think I can wait that long.

RJ_ · 08-29-2016, 01:18 PM

If the chassis code doesn't end in a "J", it's not a real Jeep.

Fundguy1 · 08-31-2016, 04:28 PM

Hellcat jeep. Droooools

08-28-2016, 09:06 PM	#24
tec333 Private First Class 89 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I leased a 14 trailhawk, dumped it after 18 mos. I actually miss driving it as I think it drove nice. 4x4 with lots of power from that hemi v8. Window trim came loose after a week and needed two trips to fix. Also had water pump go bad after 18k miles. That's when I decided to get rid of it.
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08-28-2016, 10:48 PM	#25
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Just, no. Jeep is almost the least reliable shit made, maybe just ahead of Land Rover.
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08-28-2016, 10:56 PM	#26
stimpy Colonel 167 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Absolutely love my '15 GC. It's comfortable to drive, lots of bells and whistles, looks great, etc. If you're worried about it, negotiate a 100k warranty for cheap.
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08-29-2016, 08:58 AM	#28
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	We have a 2014 GC Overland Hemi and it's been a great car. We're 36 months into a 39 mo lease. The car punches well above its weight class in terms of features. It's extremely comfortable and gets 25mpg on road trips. It rarely needs to exceed 2k RPM to get you around. It is a little strange being in 8th gear going 40mph but if you pop it into sport mode the thing really hauls ass. In our three years we've had to have a fan motor in the passengers footwell replaced (it was chirping) and we just had the rotors resurfaced due to squeaking. All under warranty. I have to laugh at any BMW owner shitting on these cars for their reliability. I had my 135i for three years and it's the only car that ever left me stranded when it died on my birthday (HPFP, 6k miles on the car). It also had a recall for seatbelts that would ignite when you got into an accident, had brakes that squeaked like crazy, and had to be walnut blasted for carbon buildup twice in only 28k miles. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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08-29-2016, 09:00 AM	#29
David1 Brigadier General 814 Rep 3,953 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	I had a 2014 GC Overland. It was POS and lived at the dealer. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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jtodd_fl 2nd Asst to Dept Undersecretary 6704 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: People crazy Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F82 M4 [9.00] 2016 F87 M2 [0.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00]	I had a 2014 GC Overland and it was JUUUUUUUST right. (Not really, but I hate to see a good set go incomplete.) __________________ This space for rent.
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08-29-2016, 09:57 AM	#33
jimj911 When the F#$% did we get ice cream? 147 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i (E92) Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Kintnersville, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 535d Msport [0.00] 2014 Dodge 3500 dually [10.00] 2008 BMW 335i E92 [10.00] 1999 Jeep Wrangler [0.00]	I agree with Absecu, we got a Treg TDI after ALOT of research and cross shopping the Cherokee. Google moose test and the JGC and you will think twice. __________________ '08 BMW 335i, Dinan Stage 2 '14 BMW 535d Xdrive Msport, Stage 2 '14 Dodge 3500 Cummins Longhorn dually '15 BMW X5M
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08-29-2016, 10:53 AM	#35
OutlawX3M First Lieutenant 298 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 ZCP. 2020 BMW X3M Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Here's a good source of information on the JGC. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...Cherokee/2012/ For some odd reason the 2013 and 2015 score well higher than the 2012 and 2014. I've owned 4 in my lifetime (2001, 2004, 2007 HEMI and an 09 SRT8). Only reliability issue I had was a blown motor in the SRT8 (supplier issue with valve springs) that was replaced under warranty. They didn't recall the motors but replaced them as they blew... go figure. No other issues of reliability with over 200k miles (and 2 kids) between them all. Towing is great but if you go SRT, you'll want a 2013 (WK2) or newer as the previous WK1 had center tail pipes and wasn't easy to fit a hitch (if at all). As for modding, you can do ALOT with the HEMI version from tunes to headers, cams/heads, exhaust -- you can have a field day --> http://www.shophemi.com/ I'd also look into the total cost of ownership -- Jeep's are fairly practical to maintain.
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08-29-2016, 11:04 AM	#36
Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	So the new GC SRT won't have any issues towing a roughly 5500lb boat/trailer or a ~3300lb track car with an open trailer for 4 hour long road trips? Anyone here tow with it? Now I'm itching for a hellcat but i don't think I can wait that long.
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08-29-2016, 01:18 PM	#37
RJ_ Baby-faced Assassin 1203 Rep 152 Posts Drives: when car isn't broke. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Department of the Posterior iTrader: (0)	If the chassis code doesn't end in a "J", it's not a real Jeep.
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08-31-2016, 04:28 PM	#38
Fundguy1 Major General 2032 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Hellcat jeep. Droooools
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