BS. Jeep Cherokees and the Grand Cherokee went through transmissions like most people go through socks. Rubbish.
> “Cherokees and the Grand Cherokee went through transmissions like most people go through socks.”
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Bullshit!
I have 15 and 20 year old cherokees that are used off road in severe conditions in land surveying, and neither of them has ever needed more than a water pump or a coolant bottle replaced.
Say something that makes sense for once. Jeep is heavily preferred because they perform and last forever.
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I have a ‘98 Cherokee 4.0 w/ 211,000 miles on original transmission and engine. Had to do radiator work recently because the old one just gave up at 206,000. But it still is a workhorse. Replaced it with a better than factory one made of all metal. 4WD is excellent.
My experience is not unusual and it may go another 200,000 if I care for it properly. There are some with over a million miles that are still chugging along.
Just
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Stands true, but not how you think. I am always buying upgrades.
What impresses me every day about this vehicle is that there are third party parts that are superior to the original design due to research and new technology. I used to have a Ford Escort and there were absolutely no options for any repairs beyond what Ford had for you and you had to pay their prices and use their suppliers. This vehicle is built for future service and not for production. You do not have to remove the engine to replace the radiator or spark plugs. Regular maintenance is a snap.
My 5 speed is awesome and this is just about the best built car I have ever owned and plan on running it until there is nothing left of it and maybe after that.
I have a friend who traded his Cherokee for a brand new Patriot and has nothing but transmission trouble out of it. He is so sorry he traded it. Even a Liberty would have been better.