Meet the new Jeep not quite the same as the old Jeep
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Meet the new Jeep not quite the same as the old Jeep
Ever since I sold the last Jeep I've been thinking of getting another 4x4. I was originally thinking of getting a Subaru Legacy.
Then all of a sudden I spotted this Grand Cherokee on a website called Ebay, you mighy have heard of it?
Being in Sheffield (30 miles away) and at about the right price on a classified ad with best offer for £850 I made an offer on it for £700. The guy accepted and here we are.
It has MOT till mid Feb and tax till the end of November.
It's not a minter but it's pretty tidy overall. Couple of small bits of rust and a rear wing has been painted in the past. I'm happy with it as it's going to be a winter car mostly. So I'm hoping we get some serious snow this year. Which we won't of course now I've bought a 4x4.
Anyway, here's some pics. Most important to me is the black leather.
Then all of a sudden I spotted this Grand Cherokee on a website called Ebay, you mighy have heard of it?
Being in Sheffield (30 miles away) and at about the right price on a classified ad with best offer for £850 I made an offer on it for £700. The guy accepted and here we are.
It has MOT till mid Feb and tax till the end of November.
It's not a minter but it's pretty tidy overall. Couple of small bits of rust and a rear wing has been painted in the past. I'm happy with it as it's going to be a winter car mostly. So I'm hoping we get some serious snow this year. Which we won't of course now I've bought a 4x4.
Anyway, here's some pics. Most important to me is the black leather.
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That looks in good nick - a bit of a bargain. I wish they were that cheap and that good over here..............but they've mostly had a hard life and the sellers still expect 3 times the UK price (or more). Is it the V6 version (3.7L?).
As for black leather, well that's your business..............
As for black leather, well that's your business..............
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT
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So far it seems good value. Usually a little but not a lot dearer. About a grand gets one with few faults.Richard Moss wrote:That looks in good nick - a bit of a bargain. I wish they were that cheap and that good over here..............but they've mostly had a hard life and the sellers still expect 3 times the UK price (or more). Is it the V6 version (3.7L?).
As for black leather, well that's your business..............
4L straight six this is, same as the older Cherokee I had.
Wash your mouth out.47p2 wrote:Looks like a bargain Chris, I have to agree Chrysler black leather is so much nicer than Rover 800 grey leather, in fact any leather is better than Rover 800 grey leather
Grey or black interiors are my preference. I was thinking that it's not beige/tan/cream which quite a few Jeeps are.
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It's a much nicer looking car but I didn't dislike the old one.
I've added a mega hitch to it now for towing and had my trailer on it. Didn't even know it was there.
I've altered the ball after so the trailer now sits level.
I've added a mega hitch to it now for towing and had my trailer on it. Didn't even know it was there.
I've altered the ball after so the trailer now sits level.
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The fuel economy is slightly better for the 4.7 V8 according to a book I bought the other day.
Maybe I bought the wrong one?
Maybe I bought the wrong one?
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I'm just in the process of buying one of these myself - same age, but only a "Laredo" rather than a "Limited" so I'll have to make do without the leather and wood (for now). It's also VERY red.
I'll post pictures and more details when I get the deal completed in the next few days.
I'll post pictures and more details when I get the deal completed in the next few days.
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Small world. I take it you've driven it?
They're not very car like but I like mine. I would say you're probably better off without the leather in the heat over there?
Finding I'm using it more and more. Though I'd rather be paying what you do for petrol.
I've done about 1100 miles in mine in the last month or so.
They're not very car like but I like mine. I would say you're probably better off without the leather in the heat over there?
Finding I'm using it more and more. Though I'd rather be paying what you do for petrol.
I've done about 1100 miles in mine in the last month or so.
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I drives a hell of a lot better than the Wrangler I tried last week andquite honestly is probably better than the Alfa 166 (shagged out springs and shocks on that!). It's quite high mileage but has been well looked after by British expats - the seller is actually someone who works with Phillippa.
It's just under £1500 but that's good for here. I'll save a few quid on fuel, compared to you!
It's just under £1500 but that's good for here. I'll save a few quid on fuel, compared to you!
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Mine's not a V8 unfortunately Russell. Just a lowly 4 litre straight 6.
Never been in a Wrangler Rich. So would accept your opinion there.
What's your reasons behind wanting one then? Can't be much chance of snow over there at winter?
Never been in a Wrangler Rich. So would accept your opinion there.
What's your reasons behind wanting one then? Can't be much chance of snow over there at winter?
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19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO
Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
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19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
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