2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Best Vehicle I've Ever Driven
04/07/12
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I purchased my 2004 JGC here on eBay 3.5 years ago with 106,000 miles on him. Last month I turned 204,000 miles. The owner before me maintained it religiously, and what I have come to find out is that the sooner you switch to synthetics, the longer your Jeep will run. This Jeep runs as strong and comfortable at 200K miles as it did when I purchased it.
I drive in extreme winter weather, and he handles like a dream. The ride is exquisit, much much much better than the Grand Cherokees that came in 05, 06, 07 & 08 (I have not even come close to a newer model, because of the ridiculous price tag. In fact, by my research the 2000-2004 models are amongst the most reliable Jeeps ever built. I have put less than $1500 (not including tires) in this Jeep since I've owned it...100K miles of trouble free driving....YES!
I highly recommend these vehicles. A couple of things you should know when looking:
1) Make sure the heater works on both sides of the car BEFORE you buy. Don't let a seller tell you it is an inexpensive fix, there is a plastic piece that breaks in the heating system that costs $3.00 to replace...with $900 of labor.
2) The 4.7 V8 is the choice of engine. The 6's last a long time too, but are underpowered. My V8 gets 20-22 HWY and 15-17 in town no matter how aggressive I drive.
3) Ask the seller if there is any fluctuation in RPMs when cruising down the freeway. If so, its a $25 easy fix, so don't let a Jeep dealer tell you its huge.
4) Make sure to check 4WD low and listen for any noise in the transmission. These systems are near flawless, but sometimes have issues in 4WD low if they are not used once in awhile, so when you get yours, use it once in awhile.
You can still get one of these here on eBay in good shape for less than $10K and you will NEVER duplicate the ride, styling, longevity with any other used vehicle.
Buy one.
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