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Title: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:09

A change of plans..... ::) ::) ::)

It is my intention to buy an 05 one in the morning, anything I should be looking for...... :question

Info gathered today, fits with advice on another thread that LandRover diesels are very slow, the above is a car I had not considered till today, it has everything on it.....swmbo has given me the OK.... :D :D :y :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by tunnie on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:10

i've spotted these on autotrader going cheap too, thing is heard they are totally shite!

Shame, they are cheap, but guess thats for a reason!

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Darth Loo-knee on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:11

You change your mind like the weather ;D

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:12

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:09:

bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:24

Darth Loo-knee wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:11:

You change your mind like the weather ;D

I know, I called in at a local specialist sports car and 4x4 dealer for a look and was taken by the Jeep they have for sale, more solid inside than some of the Jap stuff and everything is more refined than the disco.

Means spending about twice what I had thought about and the Mig will have to go, but hey ho, Migs a cheap.... :D :D :D

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:26

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:24:

Darth Loo-knee wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:11:

You change your mind like the weather ;D

any known probs with these jeeps mate?

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:26

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:12:

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:09:

bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y

I spent months looking for a nice Mig and still managed to buy a bag of sh*te...... :-[ :-[ :-[ Spent a fortune on it, no more..... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:28

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:26:

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:12:

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:09:

bit of a quick decision then mate? :-/ maybe researching everything bit further??? well i would anyway :y

I spent months looking for a nice Mig and still managed to buy a bag of sh*te...... :-[ :-[ :-[ Spent a fortune on it, no more..... ::) ::) ::)

very good point!!! :y still best to do a bit of research mate ;D

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:29

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:26:

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:24:

Darth Loo-knee wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:11:

You change your mind like the weather ;D

any known probs with these jeeps mate?

That's why I am asking, I no of none and the dealer is well respected and established, oh and I have just joined the JeepClub see if I can pick up any info... :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:32

have you got a pic or link to the one you want mate?

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 21:39

http://www.mmccars.com/listing-JEEP+GRAND+CHEROKEE+2.7+CRD+LIMITED-881.html

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:20

now that is bloody nice!!!!!! i dont know but about these things but that does seem a tad expensive :-/

however i hope you have bought a load of chequered brushed cotton shirts, a chicago bears hat and a years' supply of chewing tobacco??? ;D ;D ;D ;D

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:33

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:20:

Exactly..... :y :y everything 4x4 is holding it's price up here, dearer than I had planned, but will become my everyday car and they were quite complementary about my Mig as px.....still some negotiation required though.... :) :)

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:37

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:33:

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:20:

fair play mate. good luck with ze purchase. look forward to some of your own pics and a ''new purchasde report'' :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:45

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:37:

Vamps wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:33:

Webby the Bear wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:20:

fair play mate. good luck with ze purchase. look forward to some of your own pics and a ''new purchasde report'' :y

Cheers, it will be mine, unless it is sold by 9.00am.....

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:49

whats the jeep club like? bet it aint like OOF :P :P :P ;D

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by henryd on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:59

I had a Grand cherokee 2.5 turbo D before I got the Omega,mine was the older version(98) and was a bit crude on road but epic off it,I believe the one that is mentioned here has a mercedes engine from the old E class

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 20. Sep 2011 at 23:15

henryd wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 22:59:

That is my understanding, from what I have read tonight.... :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by twiglet on 20. Sep 2011 at 23:54

Have you considered a Hyundai Terracan mate?

My father-in-law had one, and it was a really good bit of kit! Loads of space, great engine, lots of toys, and pretty cheap in comparison...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYUNDAI-TERRACAN-2-9-CRTD-TURBO-DIESEL-4X4-5-DR-ESTATE-/150646238829?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2313372e6d

I bought a little Hyundai Getz brand new for my wife. Had it 6 years and done 58k in it. Never missed a beat! Most reliable car I have ever owned!!

Just a thought... :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by the alarming man on 21. Sep 2011 at 10:48

twiglet wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 23:54:

Hyundai are you for sure??.. cheap crap...just had a hire ix 35 pile of crap..wouldnt have one if they were giving them away :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by twiglet on 21. Sep 2011 at 11:04

the alarming man wrote on 21. Sep 2011 at 10:48:

twiglet wrote on 20. Sep 2011 at 23:54:

Hyundai are you for sure??.. cheap crap...just had a hire ix 35 pile of crap..wouldnt have one if they were giving them away :y

Yes I am sure!! ::)

I can only go by my experience though... That would be my Getz, my mum's Getz, my mother-in-law has had 2 Getz and 2 Santa Fe's, and my father-law's Terracan as previously mentioned. I admit that they will never be the most stylish cars on the market, but none of the cars I've mentioned have ever broken down or cost silly amounts to fix. At the end of the day, that's what's important to some people. :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by 2woody on 21. Sep 2011 at 11:11

three words - "Queer as Folk"

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Jimac on 21. Sep 2011 at 12:21

I had Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 CRD engine (it was a 56 plate, got brand new). I have to say it was the best car I have ever had. I never tired of driving it. It was smooth, powerful and comfortable and handled surprisingly well for its size. It was quite thirsty though, although that might have had something to do with the way it liked to be driven! Commuting, I would get about 19 - 20mpg and on a longer run I could get about 27mpg, up to 30mpg if I was really, really careful.

I had it for 3 years after which time I had to return it (it was on lease, and I had changed jobs) but I still miss it!

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Marks DTM Calib on 21. Sep 2011 at 12:28

There not a bad off roader actualy (Have used one at the heritage centre down the track), quite capable in the tough stuff but on road there pretty pants and one of the worst 4x4's of its class in that respect.

I find them a bit noisey to with quite a bit of transmission noise.

The 2.7 engine is ok but, just beacsue it has Merc origins, dont let that fool you into it being great as it not actualy got that much go for its cc and it can get through fuel (but then its a big heavy motor) .

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:15

Well the deed is done, bought and paid for, take delivery on Friday afternoon......Now bring on the snow.... :D :D :D

To be honest I will be glad to be rid of this Mig, cost a lot of money and been nothing but trouble :( I have took quite a big financial hit, but we live and learn...... ::) ::)

Will be looking for a nice Omega Estate for swmbo soon though, to replace her aging estate, she did not want mine because of it's reliability problems, can't blame her really :)

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by tunnie on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:17

which one has not been reliable? My 2.2 has not missed a beat in 6 years...

Best of luck with new purchase :y

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Vamps on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:20

tunnie wrote on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:17:

which one has not been reliable? My 2.2 has not missed a beat in 6 years...

Best of luck with new purchase :y

Cheers, the 2.2 clean, low miles with history, been nothing but trouble.... :(

Our 1998 2.0L Never misses a beat, starts first time and every time and flew through recent MOT...... :y
Bet it goes wrong now.... :-X :-X

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by tmx on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:23

2.7 Diesel engine is the Mercedes OM647 it enjoys a drink!!! should be reliable though

Title: Re: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2.7 CRD LIMITED
Post by Webby the Bear on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:36

Vamps wrote on 21. Sep 2011 at 21:15:

at the end of the day you've made your bed you must lsy in it!!! ;D ;D ;D only kidding. if youve had nowt but trouble then not worth sorting it unless you enjoy diy mechanics or have a lot of money for your ''hobby mig''. :y :y :y

besides that jeep looks sweet!!!

remember i want the full post purchase report!!! ;D