1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Special Edition review from North America
"Very large in the aftermarket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only Part I have had to replace was a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). It began giving bad readings on the throttle position resulting in an erratic idle. This was replaced at approximately 68,000 miles.
There is a tear in the leather on the driver's seat. This is due from exiting, mainly and is from the seat folding over the plastic trim.
General comments?
I bought the Jeep in 2 wheel drive, a Laredo Special Edition, which gives the basis of the Limited package. I loved the Jeep from the first day. I used it to flat tow our '73 CJ5, and it did an excellent job with the 4.0 6 cylinder giving strong and reliable performance.
After being involved in a traffic accident, I decided to convert the Jeep over to 4 wheel drive. I did so, and have since enjoyed the flexibility of it and have discovered the multitudes of parts that are interchangeable between models.
I love this Jeep. It is comfortable. The ride is firm with the lift, but not harsh by any standard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2003 |