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The last time I rode in something referred to as a Jeep was in 1945. My daughter had a little brush with a post when she was trying to dodge a box
blowing down the road. Her insurance furnished a car while hers is being repaired.

She picked me up today in a pretty Jeep Cherokee to go to lunch. That is a nice comfortable car. The seat was very good for an old mans back because of the good lumbar support. It had one problem, every time that she accelerated, whether from a stop or fast or slow, you could feel and hear a thud like there was play somewhere in the drive train. It was a pretty shaped vehicle and a pretty color. Much different than the 1945 models.
 
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Most Jeep models are ok as long as you have another Jeep for parts. The Grand Cherokee and Wrangler are ok (I call other models "fake Jeeps"), but statistically in some studies need repair more than other SUVs and trucks. I understand that they have their fans, but I no longer pay extra for "fun" vehicles.
 
I've ridden in a couple of Jeeps recently. Thinking about maybe buying a Wrangler Unlimited Sport.

These new 4 door Jeeps are nothing like the ones we had in the 70's ..... that's for darn sure.
 
You would be amazed at the sophistication of the new Jeep 4 Wheel Drive Quadra-Drive system. No more lock-out hubs, no need to stop the car to switch into full time 4 wheel drive, no driveline windup, and on and on. New computer sensing systems combined with adjustable air-height suspension gives one more capabilities than the manual systems without all the inconvenience.

The only Jeep model that uses Quadra-Drive II is the Grand Cherokee, and the system is optional for the Limited & Overland, and standard on the Summit trims. It has five operating modes, and can be mated to an air suspension system for improved off-road ability. The system has electronically controlled limited-slip rear differentials.

To me that all means that the vehicle makes instantaneous decisions as it senses road conditions instead of relying on the owner to decide what drive system to shift into. Up here, condition can and do change about every mile and these new drive systems quickly make needed changes as road condition change. I really love it.

I live and drive in an area where car companies bring their vehicles to test out their winter 4 wheel drive capabilities. My latest Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit is a true joy to drive. Riders are always amazed at the functionality, capabilities, and performance of my Jeep and it is the best I have owned since buying my first Jeep in 1990. Since that time I have owned five Jeeps and never had a problem with any of them. If you need winter driving capabilities, don't rely on all-wheel drive systems that are the standard offering in smaller Jeep models, take the option to add a true 4 wheel drive electronic systems.
 
Jeep......the real 4x4 vehicle. I've never had a problem with any of my Jeeps and have leased a new Jeep every three years for 21+ years, From a Cherokee sport, Libertys, Cherokee Limited, Wranglers and now dare I say...a Compass.The vehicles have always been reliable and go anywhere in any condition.
 
I'll bought a new 2 door wrangler last year , dont drive it much but it's always fun when I do. Seems like a good enough vehicle to me.
My Mom always drives a Cherokee, has never had problems with them.
 
I hear people say that new Jeeps aren't real Jeeps... I don't know how all the models are, but I believe the 2006 Rubicon I have is a real Jeep. I would compare it to the older Jeeps any day!
 
HOUSTON RICK said:
Most Jeep models are ok as long as you have another Jeep for parts. The Grand Cherokee and Wrangler are ok (I call other models "fake Jeeps"), but statistically in some studies need repair more than other SUVs and trucks. I understand that they have their fans, but I no longer pay extra for "fun" vehicles.
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I think a big part of that is due to the way that us Jeep nuts modify them, and the places we drive them. Check out videos of Easter Jeep Safari to see what I mean.

Ozark Marine said:
New Jeeps aren't real Jeeps.
We had the M-38 Jeeps and new M-151's along with AMC air cooled Mighty Mite M-442 Jeeps (Vietnam) during my time in the Marine Corps.
Semper Fi
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The newest ones aren't Jeeps - with the exception of the Wranglers. All the rest have IFS and some even IRS. If it ain't got solid axles front AND rear it ain't a REAL Jeep.

BearBio said:
We had a Cherokee and it was the worst car we ever had=repairs totaled more than payments the first year!
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You got unlucky enough to get a lemon then. I've had 8 of the mid-sized Cherokees ranging from a first gen 1984 up to a third gen 1996 and several model years in between. I still have 5 of them. Plus I had one 2001 Grand Cherokee. The Grand was the poorest quality one of the bunch. The regular mid-sized Cherokees are a GREAT vehicle IMO. Simple to work on, easy to modify and make into an awesome offroader, parts are plentiful and cheap. I love them.

Ribwizzard said:
I'll bought a new 2 door wrangler last year , dont drive it much but it's always fun when I do. Seems like a good enough vehicle to me.
My Mom always drives a Cherokee, has never had problems with them.
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My experience pretty much parallels yours. I've had some problems, but nothing major or difficult to fix. The 4.0L straight 6 is probably the best engine Chrysler ever built. Almost all of them go to a quarter million miles if they just get semi-regular oil changes. The AW4 automatic they mated to the 4.0L from 1988-2001 is almost bulletproof. As long as you don't loose the fluid they are nearly indestructible.

1morethan8 said:
I hear people say that new Jeeps aren't real Jeeps... I don't know how all the models are, but I believe the 2006 Rubicon I have is a real Jeep. I would compare it to the older Jeeps any day!
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See my comment about Wranglers above. Additionally a 12 year old Jeep isn't one of the "new" NON-Jeep vehicles wearing the Jeep label that Jeep lovers say that about anyway. Many consider the 3rd gen Wranglers (up through 2005) to be the pinnacle of Jeeps - especially the slightly stretched Unlimited (LJ) versions and even more the Unlimited Rubicons. The 2-door JK (2006-2018) Rubicon is pretty highly regarded as well. The 4-door Unlimited JK a bit less so. But even they still have a solid front axle and can be built into a pretty amazing offroad vehicle.
 
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OK - for those of you wanting a "original" jeep - here it comes. Made here now, a copy of WWII jeep under license it has a diesel engine, being sold as UTV to get around import requirements for the road.Parts come from India
My experience with 4x4ing jeeps was carrying the repair kit - 2 rolls of bailing wire - 1 roll duct tape ROXOR | Mahindra Automotive North America
 
That thunk is not normal I have a 2016 and 2019 trail hawks with the 9 speed transmission and the 3.2 liter V6 and the transmissions are as smooth as silk.
 
darmtn1917 said:
OK - for those of you wanting a "original" jeep - here it comes. Made here now, a copy of WWII jeep under license it has a diesel engine, being sold as UTV to get around import requirements for the road.Parts come from India
My experience with 4x4ing jeeps was carrying the repair kit - 2 rolls of bailing wire - 1 roll duct tape ROXOR | Mahindra Automotive North America
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Well, SORT OF. At least it is a copy of the original CIVILIAN jeep (CJ).

They've been trying to figure out a way to get those into the country for at least 10 years. Importing them as a UTV seems like the only way since the NHTSB is never going to approve them as a street vehicle.

What I'd like to do is buy one and then get myself an original, titled, Jeep CJ body tub, and then transfer all the Mahindra parts over to it. VOILA', a "new" licensable CJ with a diesel engine.

VERY cool!
 
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