williamr Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Hi Guys, Do any of you drive a cherokee,if so can you give me some feed back as I am considering buying one as a utility vehicle for shooting and work,looking forward to your comments. cheers, Williamr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Depends what year you are looking at. I used to have an old style (2001) 2.7 crd. Nice to drive but incredibly slow and not as economical as you would expect. The later shape 3.0 ones I believe are much better on speed and fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwade545 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 had a 2008 2.8crd, with 66k miles, was fine till the rear axle seized. leaked oil out when i was on motor way. :s. gave around 26mpg, quite comfortable to drive. now got a new wrangler-great jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 drive a 2005 cherokee (kj) 2.8 crd.. nice car.. goes anywhere.. mine had the rear axle issues at 35k.. VERY, VERY expensive repair job but luckily was under warranty.. Very comfy, I use it as my daily drive but I have also lifted her too. Not the most economical vehicle.. £110 to fill from completely empty and you will get 350-380 miles out of that! I have had 450 miles out of the same tank at a steady 65-70 on long runs.. Other than the axle and a dodgy injector at 25k and a faulty sensor@ 40k, she hasn't let me down since and has now done 80 odd k. Quick and powerful.. worth thinking about a re-map! I keep thinking about selling it but always change my mind... will struggle to part with her! Just wish she was a TAD more frugal on the fuel! My only real criticisms would be the appaling lack of boot and storage space..... there is virtually none.. the boot space is pitiful and there is very limited storage in the cabin. When the rear seats are down, great but then you only have 2 seats. Engine noise is sometimes intrusive... it's not the quietest of cars by a very long way, verging on the agricultural, as is the actual driving experience... agricultural... Still... I love mine! If I had my time over again or if I could afford to replace her it would be either a Navara or a Disco 3/4.. It will be one of these when the time finally comes but, barring any real disasters she should go for another 3,4 5 years for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 drive a 2005 cherokee (kj) 2.8 crd.. nice car.. goes anywhere.. mine had the rear axle issues at 35k.. VERY, VERY expensive repair job but luckily was under warranty.. Very comfy, I use it as my daily drive but I have also lifted her too. Not the most economical vehicle.. £110 to fill from completely empty and you will get 350-380 miles out of that! I have had 450 miles out of the same tank at a steady 65-70 on long runs.. Other than the axle and a dodgy injector at 25k and a faulty sensor@ 40k, she hasn't let me down since and has now done 80 odd k. Quick and powerful.. worth thinking about a re-map! I keep thinking about selling it but always change my mind... will struggle to part with her! Just wish she was a TAD more frugal on the fuel! My only real criticisms would be the appaling lack of boot and storage space..... there is virtually none.. the boot space is pitiful and there is very limited storage in the cabin. When the rear seats are down, great but then you only have 2 seats. Engine noise is sometimes intrusive... it's not the quietest of cars by a very long way, verging on the agricultural, as is the actual driving experience... agricultural... Still... I love mine! If I had my time over again or if I could afford to replace her it would be either a Navara or a Disco 3/4.. It will be one of these when the time finally comes but, barring any real disasters she should go for another 3,4 5 years for me! I have the 53 plate with 3.7 petrol. I love it for me and a couple people or me and the dogs plus gear. It drives great. Just don't ask me about fuel. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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