Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Sport 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
5 door, excellent towcar, great in snow. Full size SUV properties, without river barge proportions.
Costs
3rd Cherokee, no costs other than basic servicing. Solid, with any failures immediately attended to by dealer under warranty, replacement vehicle provided, no hassles - bliss!
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On the road
Driving
Don't believe everything you read in car oriented magazines.
Performance
Excellent at what it's designed to do. Not a sports car, but not a tortoise, especially when cruising. I would always recommend the auto thogh - tows up to 3300kg, faster and stress free driving.
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Living with it
Reliability
As above, had 3 Cherokee's, one wrangler, and about to buy my 4th Cherokee. Only 'problems' via factory recalls, otherwise absolutely trouble free.
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Seems to be a 'prestige' 4x4 badge - like Land Rover. Unlike Land Rover, with some justification. Owned one Discovery - never again!
Comfort
Best mix of car and 4x4 outside of 'soft roaders'. Live up several miles of very poor roads, so am bemused at the descriptions of its 'rough ride'.
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Security and Service
Service
Cannot be beaten, although recent dealership changes mean a 300 mile round trip for me, as no Aberdeen based dealers any more.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None (ever).
Other
Recall on new model on two occasions regarding brakes and steering. Courtesy vehicle plus pick-up and delivery, so no problem.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes