AjaxOfTheRockies

Hi Everyone,
My wife is interested in getting a 2011 - 2013 Overland and I was wondering what do I need to know to find a good used one.
Would you-who-know enlighten me on these vehicles? I drive an RX7 and have no idea about the Grand Cherokee other than they look pretty nice.

Thanks,000,000 in advance for your learned input!

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andrewmp6

If it was me i would look up reviews on them anywhere i can.Look up recalls and technical service bulletins on them.And go drive a few see if it fits your needs and budget.And before you buy any car always have a good mechanic give it a good inspection.

dave1123

Sound advise! At the top of this page is a banner called TSB & Recalls. Click on that and look up your vehicle to see what is going on with it.

AjaxOfTheRockies

Hey, thanks for taking time to reply. I do truly appreciate your interest in helping. Still, I was hoping for something from folks who own and drive them. Something more personal than 'go look it up'.
I subscribe to Consumer Reports, so reading reviews as pretty much a no-brainer. And, finding technical bulletins...okay sure.
Something more than reading some professional professing an opinion is what I'm after.
I would like to hear from you who drive them; what do you like? What do you not? What broke for you? Are there problems or issues that are endemic? Or, is it bullet-proof? Is yours the most reliable and fun vehicle you've ever owned? If so, why? If you'd known then what you know now would you have purchased the one you have? If not, why not?

A month ago or so, I was unexpectedly in the market for a 4Runner (sorry if I insult anyone here by mentioning ;-) and knew nothing about them except my neighbor's recommendation. On a forum for the model, in addition to reading lots of personal experience, I was directed to a huge post called a "3rd Gen Buyer's Guide" which told me about the Strawberry Milkshake problem with the transmission cooler, warned me about front ball joints and the weak brake rotors (also included how to upgrade the brake system to solve the issue). After study, I felt quite well equipped to examine and test-drive; a couple of weeks ago, bought one and am very happy with it.

Perhaps the model year the wife wants is too new and there's not much experience. Still, I'm sure you guys who know the Overland (and Cherokee in general) have some stuff to share! C'mon, let me know...fill me in...gimme the scoop, Jackson!

Thanks!

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andrewmp6

I hate to point you to a different forum but http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f309/

dave1123

I think the major problem is they are too new for most of us to have much experience with them. The guys in the forum deal mostly with the ZJs and just recently the WJs. The WK is quite new to us and not suitable for many modifications, thus less interest. Even electrical questions tend to go unanswered.

I think once jeep went to independent front suspension, most guys don't even consider it a jeep! JMHO.

AjaxOfTheRockies

Fair enough.

Thanks everyone! I'll try the forum mentioned above

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