kevinrea

hi guys,
the last jeep i owned was a 1986 jeep cherokee, 4x4.
pretty good truck.
i am just about ready to buy a grand cherokee 4x4, 2001-2006..
i do off road a couple times a month and camping and stuff..
any recommendations ?

thanks,
Kevin Rea
Palmdale, California

jonb8

Yea you'll love a zj, expecially if the last jeep you had was a 86. My neighbors got a zj with a v-8 and rear disks. When I drive it I spin gravel everywhere and when I stop I throw everyone through the windshield. LOL Night and day between my 86 and here zj.

kevinrea

zj ?

kevin

Kyle

Grand Cherokees

ZJ (1993 - 1998),
WJ (1999-2004),
WK (Since 05),
Commander XK ('05-Present)

-Kyle

jonb8

I didn't know they changed it to wj in 99??? cool, learn something new everyday..

kevinrea

if i get a 2001-2006, what size engine do they come with ?
do they still have the same old inline 6 4.0 litre?
if so, that was a pretty good engine.

how is the gas mileage now adays ?
probably the same as it ever was i imagine.


thanks,
Kevin

WJCraig

-4.0L 6Cyl.
-4.7L V8
-4.7L HO V8

Mileage is comparable between each, so I'd suggest the 4.7L (Non-HO) as your best option.

kevinrea

ho stand for...
(except for 1/3 of what santa says)

kevin

Kyle

HO = High output.

-Kyle

UUJ1

The 4.0 in the WJ's do o.k. but, a few people complain of it not having quite enough power due to the WJ being heavier. I'm sure there will be a few 4.0 owners out there though that would endorse them. You'll just have to drive each and see which one suits.

AbadK5Blaz

Welcome

jeeptech

4.0 will move ya ok but if ya got a trailer, you'll want a 4.7. HO's will get ya there sideways!