Jeep Cherokee (2001 - 2007) 2.5 CRD Limited 5d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

We are fairly straightforward and this is what the car should be.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They liked it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I have already submitted a review when we first bought this. This review is now four years later. It is such a shame because we really loved this car, but the overall package did not live up to expectations. After about 80000 miles things started to just unravel one thing at a time. When one thing got sorted something else would fail a few months later, this pattern went on for about two years. Such is the rugged nature of this car you would expect things to be well put together and reliable. It is, 'the car that gets you up the mountain', as the sales guy put it.We drove this car very sensibly and did not take it off road or abuse it in anyway. Having owned a discovery with over 150k on the clock this Jeep fell well short of expectations.

What are you likely to buy next?

Already have. A Ford focus.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,995

When did you buy the car?

June 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Paid the asking price, got full tank of fuel and taxed for a year. Lot of car for a good price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Expanding family warranted a bigger car. Have always liked the presence of a 4wd.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly.

What's it like to drive?

The car is a nice firm drive that does involve you. 30mpg around town upto 38mpg on a run.

What's it like to park?

Once used to the 'bigger' vehicle, it is straightforward to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Things were fine for first couple of years. Steering rack needed replacing at service, £1500. Alternator then went, £450. Later that year the rear diff needed replacing, £1600. Into this year we then had the alternator pulley go, £150. Then we had a manifold sensor fail which caused the engine to cut out intermittently, £300.

What's most practical about your car?

In the snow we had it was absolutely awesome, the whole package is well thought through and everything is in the right place for all your needs.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

All of it was a lot of car for a good price.