1986 Jeep Cherokee Laredo review from North America
"Awesome truck past its prime"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Jeep was bought at auction in a deplorable state.
Engine seems to run fine, long cranking time, but never fails.
Seats have no support left what so ever.
Radiator had to be immediately replaced.
Clutch slave cylinder replaced due to massive leakage.
Bottom of vehicle nearly completely rusted out.
The vent system is stuck on defrost, but the a/c still works.
Lost rear wheel on highway due to a completely destroyed bearing (my fault, the jeep stayed straight even while skidding on the rear end). Had to replace the rear end.
The lift gate is now seized.
General comments?
I would love to have a Cherokee with about 200000km on it.
Mine went to rust and shatters from the previous owner.
Very fun to fool around in, tons of power, (top speed of 170km/h in this junker still!) and even with a broken locker in the front, it still can get through the snow.
My Jeep has gone past its prime and it needs to find a parking spot in the bush.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 299000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 314000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2004 |