Meet the new Jeep not quite the same as the old Jeep

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Meet the new Jeep not quite the same as the old Jeep

Post by CHR15E » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:50 pm

Ever since I sold the last Jeep I've been thinking of getting another 4x4. I was originally thinking of getting a Subaru Legacy.

Then all of a sudden I spotted this Grand Cherokee on a website called Ebay, you mighy have heard of it? :lol:

Being in Sheffield (30 miles away) and at about the right price on a classified ad with best offer for £850 I made an offer on it for £700. The guy accepted and here we are.

It has MOT till mid Feb and tax till the end of November.

It's not a minter but it's pretty tidy overall. Couple of small bits of rust and a rear wing has been painted in the past. I'm happy with it as it's going to be a winter car mostly. So I'm hoping we get some serious snow this year. Which we won't of course now I've bought a 4x4. :lol:

Anyway, here's some pics. Most important to me is the black leather. :lol:

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Post by Richard Moss » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:57 pm

That looks in good nick - a bit of a bargain. I wish they were that cheap and that good over here..............but they've mostly had a hard life and the sellers still expect 3 times the UK price (or more). Is it the V6 version (3.7L?).

As for black leather, well that's your business..............
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Post by 47p2 » Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:03 pm

Looks like a bargain Chris, I have to agree Chrysler black leather is so much nicer than Rover 800 grey leather, in fact any leather is better than Rover 800 grey leather
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Post by CHR15E » Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:08 pm

Richard Moss wrote:That looks in good nick - a bit of a bargain. I wish they were that cheap and that good over here..............but they've mostly had a hard life and the sellers still expect 3 times the UK price (or more). Is it the V6 version (3.7L?).

As for black leather, well that's your business..............
So far it seems good value. Usually a little but not a lot dearer. About a grand gets one with few faults.

4L straight six this is, same as the older Cherokee I had.
47p2 wrote:Looks like a bargain Chris, I have to agree Chrysler black leather is so much nicer than Rover 800 grey leather, in fact any leather is better than Rover 800 grey leather
Wash your mouth out. :lol: :wink:

Grey or black interiors are my preference. I was thinking that it's not beige/tan/cream which quite a few Jeeps are.
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Post by Alex SBY » Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:32 pm

That looks a cracking buy!

Here's hoping that all the snow in the UK this winter restricts itself to Notts.... :P
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Post by CHR15E » Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:49 pm

It won't snow this year now, fact. :roll: :lol:
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Post by The Flying Dutchman » Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:47 pm

Well...not this week. :lol:

Nice one Chris. Lots better than the old one.
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Post by CHR15E » Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:07 pm

It's a much nicer looking car but I didn't dislike the old one.

I've added a mega hitch to it now for towing and had my trailer on it. Didn't even know it was there.

I've altered the ball after so the trailer now sits level.

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Post by VROEM » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:54 pm

Nice one! Ch15e!

I consider buying a 5 ltr V8 version.

BTW I understand the low price!
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Post by CHR15E » Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:38 pm

The fuel economy is slightly better for the 4.7 V8 according to a book I bought the other day.

Maybe I bought the wrong one? :lol:
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Post by Richard Moss » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:32 pm

I'm just in the process of buying one of these myself - same age, but only a "Laredo" rather than a "Limited" so I'll have to make do without the leather and wood (for now). It's also VERY red.

I'll post pictures and more details when I get the deal completed in the next few days.
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Post by CHR15E » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:36 pm

Small world. I take it you've driven it?

They're not very car like but I like mine. I would say you're probably better off without the leather in the heat over there?

Finding I'm using it more and more. Though I'd rather be paying what you do for petrol. :lol:

I've done about 1100 miles in mine in the last month or so.
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Post by Russell820i » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:51 pm

Chris i ADORE this mate, guy up the street a bit had an identical one and it sounds AWESOME the V8 rumbling away every time it passes, esp when its cold!!! :-) I can hear it starting in my bedroom in the mornings - makes you glad to be alive lol

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Post by Richard Moss » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:32 pm

I drives a hell of a lot better than the Wrangler I tried last week andquite honestly is probably better than the Alfa 166 (shagged out springs and shocks on that!). It's quite high mileage but has been well looked after by British expats - the seller is actually someone who works with Phillippa.

It's just under £1500 but that's good for here. I'll save a few quid on fuel, compared to you!
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Post by CHR15E » Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:00 am

Mine's not a V8 unfortunately Russell. Just a lowly 4 litre straight 6. :lol:

Never been in a Wrangler Rich. So would accept your opinion there.

What's your reasons behind wanting one then? Can't be much chance of snow over there at winter? :lol:
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