1985 Jeep Cherokee review from North America
"The best performer for your money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission blew out before I owned it due to poor driving. Replacement cost $800.
The clutch slave unit leaked which caused some fuse box problems, but to replace the unit and fuse box was only about $50.
The Alternator went bad at about 200,000 miles, and replacement was only $70.
General comments?
As far as I know, the problems listed above are the only problems in nearly 20 years.
This jeep may be somewhat slow, but for $1500 it a steal of an SUV, and one beast of an off-road performer for a 4 cylinder.
Though my particular Jeep lacks power windows and locks, it is one fine looking automobile, and I would recommend it to anybody. In almost any outdoor scene, this baby just looks rugged!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Litre 4-Speed Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 185000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2003 |