1992 Jeep Cherokee laredo review from North America
"Power and performance without the price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil pressure sensor was knocked loose when changing my oil, read off the scale. Turns out this is pretty common and wasn't an issue to fix it.
Brakes (nothing abnormal, just routine for the age/miles)
Tires (normal wear)
Slight noise in the rear axle.
General comments?
I my Jeep up in about 1994 or so, with about 40,000 miles on it, mostly for my dad, who couldn't get into my Trans Am, so I wanted something for him that he could get in and out of without any problems, but still be fun for him to drive. Since then, he's passed it on to me, with the condition that I take her over to visit as often as possible. We've gone on several road trips in the Jeep, usually around 190 miles in a stretch, and haven't had any comfort issues to speak of. This is no Trans Am, but the straight six (High Output) puts out a very respectable 200 hp, with more than enough torque to get you moving, while having enough space for kids, wives, and enough audio equipment to leave your ears ringing for a week. With all of that loaded, there's still plenty of expansion room.
Yes, I've played in it as recently as last week, going on an abandoned mall parking lot (snow and ice covered) and drifted around, but when it was time to go in, I could just hit the 4wd and go where I wanted to safely.
I can't say it handles like the T/A, because not many cars made handles like those, but if you want a reliable, safe, cheap car with a ton of room, get a Cherokee.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 High Output Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2007 |