2006 grand with a 4.7

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Nov 25, 2015 | 06:58 AM

xjmafia

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From: Iowa

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

2006 grand with a 4.7

Are these good engines? Spotted a nice GC with 100k. 4.7. V8...are these dependable? It looks pretty well maintained

Nov 25, 2015 | 08:00 AM

JPXJMOAB

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From: Minnesota

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

No, I work at a Chrysler dealer and we see more cracked heads and head gaskets failed on these than you see trees outside. I would never personally own one, they're notorious for head issues.

Nov 25, 2015 | 10:13 AM

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I have an 04 GC with the 4.7HO with 213,000 mi. and one of the best engines I have ever owned does not use a drop of oil between changes (6mo, 6,000 mi.). I have all service records from mine (all done at dealerships) and it has never had any of those issues before I bought it 5 yrs ago.

Nov 25, 2015 | 10:44 AM

Big David

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From: Gainesville GA

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

All the ones I've noticed for sale either have motor or transmission issues & all have around 100k miles. It could be owner neglect causing the problems.