2005 jeep Grand Cherokee reviews

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 2005

5 years down the line and I still get a warm feeling jumping into this; it’s been a pretty faultless and endearing car and we still can’t find something to replace it other than another one. What you must bear in mind when comparing with other 4x4 SUVs is value for money; the Jeep has this by the bucket load. Merc engine is simply superb - thumping great wads of torque, and sounds lovely to boot. Returns around 25mpg around town but have had it up to 29mpg on a big run on the motorway (according to the trip computer). Build quality is genuinely very good - 5 years old and still not squeeks or rattles, it just wafts along in silence - more than can be said for my disappointing 2.5yr old Volkswagen Passat :( Interior rather plastic but what other SUV gives you memory electric leather seats on the base model? Regularly used to tow, these make great tow vehciles. Also being rural we have called upon the awesome, no-fills Quadratrac 4x4 system many a time. It might not have the frills and bells/whistles of a Land Rover with all the buttons and modes, but rest assured, the mechanics of the drivetrain are VERY smart, and this thing really does have 4x4 heritage and capability. Awesome in the snow and good for wading if you know what you’re doing. Looks fresh, unique and doesn’t pander to the Euro-styling of most modern day cars. Lots of practical features like spit rear tailgate and reversible boot mat. Problems in 5 years restricted to just one - a sticky EGR valve, fixed it myself in 10 minutes, a common problem apparently. Bar the plasticky interior (and bear in mind we have the base model; others no doubt better) we really can’t fault it and love it. If you’re the kind of person who needs to buy a brand name to impress, then fine, but if you’re happy to waft along knowing you’ve spent Å�10k less than everyone else for the same thing - go for it, you won’t be disappointed ;)