1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo review from North America
"Will never die!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headliner is falling down.
2 rubber vacuum hoses that control the 4wd system rotted away.$1 to fix.
Uses/leaks about 1 quart of oil every 3000 miles.
Heater will only blow through the defroster regardless of heater switch position.
General comments?
The best truck I've ever owned.
With the 5 speed manual I usually average over 20mpg.
4.0 liter 6 cylinder has ample power for any situation. I enjoy watching kids in Honda's faces register shock in my rearview mirror.
4wd system has never left me stuck in the snow or hub deep mud.
I bought this Jeep for $500 with almost a quarter million miles on it, thinking I would be lucky to get through the winter with it. It now has close to 285,000 miles on it ans runs and drives as good as a new one.
I managed to find a Laredo that didn't have power windows or door locks, tilt wheel or cruise control. As a result, there's almost nothing left to break down.
A Jeep Cherokee is one of the best buys you can make if you want a smaller size 4x4.I'll be keeping this one for a while because it doesn't seem like its going to die anytime soon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 244098 miles |
| Most recent distance | 283388 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2006 |

