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

 

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.

 

zj ?

kevin

 

Grand Cherokees

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

-Kyle

 

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

 

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

 

-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.

 

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

kevin

 

HO = High output.

-Kyle

 

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.

 

Welcome

 

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!