School me on Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee's

[GBC]

Read any JD Power customer satisfaction survey on ownership and Chrysler Jeep will consistently fill 7 of the bottom 10 places. You don't need to google any further. They only survey owners. If you are on a budget, initial purchase price is only part of the equation.
Their 2014 grand Cherokee review:
http://www.jdpower.com/cars/Jeep/Grand-Cherokee/2014

More data including recalls for the 2012.

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/jeep/grand-cherokee/2012/reliability

[terravista]

Well, there you go.......and from someone who owns one.....

Not a mate of my Mums hairdresser who knew somebody that bought one.

I think you will find five previous posts say they are owners or have been owners. No hairdressers or contract tampon changers. One full on happy owner and another somewhat happy. So 60% of the people who have had/still own Jeeps give warnings. Not a good look.

[Bird]

I think you will find five previous posts say they are owners or have been owners. No hairdressers or contract tampon changers. One full on happy owner and another somewhat happy. So 60% of the people who have had/still own Jeeps give warnings. Not a good look.

[silverfox1111]

Not sure how you came to "one happy owner & one somewhat". I can see three that are happy.

[Chris.]

I wanted to buy a 3dr Wrangler, I was really keen on one, but after doing some research I wisely decided against it. The Jeep brand is absolutely rooted to anyone with more than half a brain, I have no idea what the exact issues are but it seems most stem from unreliability, poor customer service & warranty issues from Jeep themselves.

[Mace]

Here's some relevant information on GC VM Diesels from those who actually own one.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147241

I'd never buy a new Jeep.  I will be buying another second hand one down the track.

Id want to know any vehicles exact history if purchasing second hand.

Life's too short to buy a boring vehicle.

[Jeepers Creepers]

The prize is a new Jeep. 

[Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback]

Thanks for all the advice. I pick up a 150 series Prado with a few little add ons tomorrow and I am rapt.

[McTavish]

Congrats - 150 series V6 ?   

I wonder whether you stuck to your price point?    We tried that but lost.   They are just such a good thing.   

The McT Summary:

Little boring (some might say a lot)
Very practical with room for most occasions and 7 seats
Average driving satisfaction
Beast for long distance driving
Towing the camper is a relaxing experience
Great turning circle makes for good daily drive
Braking is beyond my initial expectations for the size and weight
Dual Battery was easy as to fit to run the fridge, lights etc
Carries a quiver of 9ft6 surfboards no problem and with the swing away door no ducking under a lift up tailgate
Available accessories lists can be as long as a novel but you're keen you will need short pockets and long arms

Not trying to sell you one - now you have one !!   Just my opinion.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Thanks for all the advice. I pick up a 150 series Prado with a few little add ons tomorrow and I am rapt.

Hahahaha.
Now you will have to change your forum name, won't you.
Was it GG that said you better kick the door when you bring over the written request, in triplicate.
Might have been Bird though, he's like that, even if he's not a Moderator.
Good luck with the Prado, whatever you do.

[Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback]

Congrats - 150 series V6 ?   

I wonder whether you stuck to your price point?    We tried that but lost.   They are just such a good thing.   

The McT Summary:

Little boring (some might say a lot)
Very practical with room for most occasions and 7 seats
Average driving satisfaction
Beast for long distance driving
Towing the camper is a relaxing experience
Great turning circle makes for good daily drive
Braking is beyond my initial expectations for the size and weight
Dual Battery was easy as to fit to run the fridge, lights etc
Carries a quiver of 9ft6 surfboards no problem and with the swing away door no ducking under a lift up tailgate
Available accessories lists can be as long as a novel but you're keen you will need short pockets and long arms

Not trying to sell you one - now you have one !!   Just my opinion.

Yes stuck with 30k. No option to go higher. Came in just a little under that. Yes V6 petrol 2009 with 125k on the clock, ARB bullbar, driving lights, small lightbar and UHF. Paintwork is great condition and the interior is similar, although there is a few small marks around the centre console, however the dealer is going to have them touched up through one of their contacts.

[McTavish]

Good buying...

[terravista]

I understand the Jeep you were looking at was used, but if anyone was thinking of a new one, Chrysler are modifying the optional extras to better reflect the buying public's concerns.
For owners safety, Chrysler/Jeep are giving away a free Doberman with every 4x4, so the driver can walk home with a higher degree of safety when the car breaks down.

[Bird]

I understand the Jeep you were looking at was used, but if anyone was thinking of a new one, Chrysler are modifying the optional extras to better reflect the buying public's concerns.
For owners safety, Chrysler/Jeep are giving away a free Doberman with every 4x4, so the driver can walk home with a higher degree of safety when the car breaks down.