Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Limited SE 5d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Thirsty beast: 8-10mpg in Town and 15-17mpg on the moterway (70mph). In the UK insurance is fully comp only and pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Slides badly in the wet if fixed in std rear wheel drive. Keep it in 4-wheel drive permanently - the grip becomes excellent in the wet, mud and snow. Very comfy ride (not bouncy).
Performance
Had 15 steel SCUBA tanks, 200kg lead weights, bags and 2 people on the running boards going up a 25% gradient on a coast road in Clovelly - never went above 3000 revs and accelerated effortlessly - it's powerful.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent. Never had a problem starting it in any conditions. AS a SCUBA instructor I regulalry filled it up with bottles, gear and weights - excellent car except its expense with its thirty petrol consumption.
Image
Conservative looks makes it in my opinion safe from theives - it's just not that flashy…
Comfort
Really comfy with the leather seats. Excellent stereo (rear speakers in the roof mean they don't get knocked about).
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Security and Service
Security
Std immobiliser seemed quite good, although I would have preferred computer chipped keys... no compaints.
Service
Exception and professional servicing (a little condescending becuase they don't expect Jeep owners to care about the details) - very 'expensive' for std servcies, but you are paying for the best trained mechanics.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sound and no issues.
Other
Seriously need cup holders in the front! Sounds daft but would have been really useful on long motorway trips.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes