Cherokee owners - help me choose!
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I’m viewing 2 Cherokees (not Grand) tomorrow and would love any input please. Bit of head Vs heart on this one
I’m just getting rid of a troublesome Shogun so, accepting all second hand cars can have issues, the likely-to-be more reliable is the one I’d like!
2010 diesel - recent expensive work, service etc. only issue on MOT is corrosion at exhaust and the tyre pressure light which has been on for 2 years!
Given it’s 2 years I assume a faulty sensor or similar and not much to worry about?
Private sale.
2004 petrol - very clean car, clean history, lower tax, no belts to worry about. Easy to work on. I can’t find very much online about the petrol ones.
For sale at a very reputable dealer who’s raved about on owners forums/reviews with 6 months warranty.
I’m not fussed about MPG or the extra torque of diesel overall. I’m imagining the petrol may be more reliable (?) and I don’t do a lot of long trips.
But heart kind of into the later one because toys, potential longevity, looks…
Opinions appreciated! Want something I can run with relatively little fuss.
I’m just getting rid of a troublesome Shogun so, accepting all second hand cars can have issues, the likely-to-be more reliable is the one I’d like!
2010 diesel - recent expensive work, service etc. only issue on MOT is corrosion at exhaust and the tyre pressure light which has been on for 2 years!
Given it’s 2 years I assume a faulty sensor or similar and not much to worry about?
Private sale.
2004 petrol - very clean car, clean history, lower tax, no belts to worry about. Easy to work on. I can’t find very much online about the petrol ones.
For sale at a very reputable dealer who’s raved about on owners forums/reviews with 6 months warranty.
I’m not fussed about MPG or the extra torque of diesel overall. I’m imagining the petrol may be more reliable (?) and I don’t do a lot of long trips.
But heart kind of into the later one because toys, potential longevity, looks…
Opinions appreciated! Want something I can run with relatively little fuss.
Thanks both.
The petrol is 3.7L V6 (so I’m sure I can pretend I’m back in my 370Z
) no rust noted on MOT history.
Don’t particularly mind thirsty, I’m used to it.
But hear you about various niggles. Can’t find much that doesn’t in some way, although open to ideas. Landcruisers have gone crazy money as otherwise would be my choice.
The petrol is 3.7L V6 (so I’m sure I can pretend I’m back in my 370Z
) no rust noted on MOT history. Don’t particularly mind thirsty, I’m used to it.
But hear you about various niggles. Can’t find much that doesn’t in some way, although open to ideas. Landcruisers have gone crazy money as otherwise would be my choice.
Thanks everyone.
Unfortunately the 2010 threw an EML during the test drive and wasn’t making power. Ironically the tyre pressure light was fixed!
I did find the ride horrible however. In comparison the shogun is like driving a big sofa.
Back to the drawing board. Also considering a pathfinder among other things now.
Unfortunately the 2010 threw an EML during the test drive and wasn’t making power. Ironically the tyre pressure light was fixed!
I did find the ride horrible however. In comparison the shogun is like driving a big sofa.
Back to the drawing board. Also considering a pathfinder among other things now.
Collected this Friday! Did a 400 mile round trip over the weekend no issues.
It’s not either of the cars I posted about. It popped up fairly locally.
2002, 1 owner from new, 42k miles and everything you’d want done to it. Immaculate. Clearly never seen a blade of grass never mind gone off road.
It’s the 3.7 petrol and absolutely love the engine!
Seats and ride a little hard but that’s very minor.
Hopefully a keeper!
It’s not either of the cars I posted about. It popped up fairly locally.
2002, 1 owner from new, 42k miles and everything you’d want done to it. Immaculate. Clearly never seen a blade of grass never mind gone off road.
It’s the 3.7 petrol and absolutely love the engine!
Seats and ride a little hard but that’s very minor.
Hopefully a keeper!
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