Another Jeep joins the Family, goodbye Silverado!

[Randyzzz]

Ever since we got rid of the Cherokee and purchased a Silverado, my wife she hasn't really been happy.. You know the saying happy wife happy life? It's true. So last weekend we listed the Silverado on Craigslist and it sold within an hour. I was shocked but happy as we got enough to pay off our loan and a little extra. Now for the fun part.

Initially gas mileage was the most important factor. We did have to find something that was off-road capable, too. That didn't leave a whole lot of choices. Trying to get back to a Jeep we checked out the Liberty, and even looked at a Compass. Yuck. We went on to look at Honda Pilot, Ford Escape, and other vehicles that we couldn't get interested in. Finally we settled on a Subaru Outback. That is, until we drove one. Talk about a sardine can!

Then I found "the one ". A 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited, 5.7 Hemi with all the options except for rear dvd. (Factory Navigation, though) Got it for 2K under book. It's a capable rocket ship with luxury galore! Well taken care of, it was love at first sight. And, it averaged 19MPG returning from Portland. Haven't tried it off road yet, but it does have the Quadra Drive II with electric lockers at both ends. Loving it! Here's some pics!

 

[gr8dain]

Looks very nice. Congrats.

 

[bobbysjeep]

Good looking luxury ride!

 

[Polarfire]

Wow! Very nice! I'm hoping to find something similar for my wife later this year!

 

[Flatie46]

That's what my wife wants, white and all. ( she had 3 white vehicals in a row ). That ain't bad MPG considering the hoss under the hood and being an SUV. Seriously let me know how it works out, we may end up with one. Congrads!

 

[Randyzzz]

Well, we took it "off road" today. To say I'm impressed would be an understatement. This think is amazing on icy/snowy roads, had to try to get it to slide. And once I did, the electronics took over and I was in control again. Next we went up a steep, winding trail, with deep ruts and about 8" of snow covering it. I have climbed that trail many times before, so I knew what we were in for. Breaking trail, we never slipped a tire, and went places that the Silverado couldn't, and that challenged the Scrambler. And this is on the street tires that came on the Jeep, with about 50% or less tread. My wife is so pleased with this vehicle- we should have done this a long time ago. And...30 minute drive to the trail, about 4 hours messing around, and then 30 minutes back...averaged 17.2 MPG. I'm grinning ear to ear!

 

[Major Jack]

As always, good tastein jeeps.

 

[bigwalton]

As I was scanning this, I read the cost comment as "got it for 2k to boot" and about fell off my chair, until I reread it Still a great sounding deal on a very sweet Jeep. That's one of my top "real" DD Jeep candidates right there.

So congrats!

My wife is so pleased with this vehicle- we should have done this a long time ago.

We had that very same reaction when we finally dumped our unholy POS Exploder and went for the Rubicon LJ.

 

[BRKLYNZ28]

Nice interior.. Looks like it was taken care of.. Good luck

 

[mr. boh]

Nice pickup. I love my '05 GC. I'm running an OME lift and 255/75/17s on mine for added capability. Any plans of lifting it and adding bigger meat?

 

[bigwalton]

Any plans of lifting it and adding bigger meat?

 

[gr8dain]

That interior looks very classy. Reminds me if the Commander Overland that I was looking at a few years back. Too bad they would not budge on it. In fact the dealer driving it around would not bring it back in so I could test drive it. He liked it too much. I ended up getting an Expedition EL. Liked it and roomier. But still liked the interior of the Jeep better.

 

[Randyzzz]

This one will probably stay stock for the foreseeable future. Any extra funds will be going to Red.