Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Orvis 5d Auto (97) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money when compared with the Range Rover of the same cost.
Costs
High fuel costs. 18mpg min on petrol. 15mpg on LPG.
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On the road
Driving
Very stable on road. Excellent long cruise vehicle. Unrivaled off road. Towed a Range Rover out of the rough stuff when it got stuck on an off-road course. Left the Rangey owner with a red face.
Performance
Vehicle uprated to a 4.4 ltr using oversize pistons and long throw crankshaft plus other mods. 284bhp with an abundance of tourque results in rapid movement when provoked.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable now the engine problem solved.
Image
Black 4x4, privacy glass. Gangster, drug dealer, pimp image set by the jealous types. As a personal image, black stealth looking vehicle, it's incredible.
Comfort
Very comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Its secure, but certainly worth investing in a Tracker device and CAT 1 alarm system.
Service
When asked Jeep/Chrysler for engine info and possible mods, they offered no help whatsoever, but quoted me for a new engine, no problem!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Holed piston at 53,000 miles.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes