1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has really gone wrong.
Turned brake rotors at 35k.
Changed oil at 3000 mile intervals.
There was one minor problem that I took it to a dealer for: Air selector switch did not work at altitudes over 9000 ft. They installed a vacuum booster and that fixed it. Other than that it runs like a champ.
General comments?
I tried different SUV's before I got this one. The Blazer drives nice but has Grandma's styling. Ford rides like an old clunker and has a lifeless, cheap interior. The Japanese have a good reputation but don't appeal to me.
This Jeep has served me well. It's a luxury vehicle with great off road capabilities. I've taken it places to where other SUV's would not even try to go. But at the same time it's a great travel vehicle. I have owned a lot of different cars but have never kept them longer than 2 years. This one is a keeper. I enjoy driving it and would recommend it to anyone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 i6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2000 |