2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review - A Love/Hate Relationship!

[@maijaperala8764]

Okay, as someone who bought this car earlier this year. Yes, he makes a lot of good points. But no, it doesn’t suck driving as a daily. I love it. I love knowing I could romp anyone’s ass next to me. I didn’t buy a Range Rover, I bought a badass Jeep. And it’s awesome- not perfect, but effing awesome. Thank you WK1 for making my everyday brighter.

[@johnliberty6779]

Thankyou because I was thinking about getting one but when he said it doesn’t feel like you’re driving in anything special it turned me off a little

[@the_young_king3143]

@@johnliberty6779As some who just got a 06 a month ago and already put 4,100 miles on it, its DEFINITELY worth it. The fact that it will spin the tires on a launch despite being AWD is amazing. Its the most fun you’ll ever have, and he is right on the downsides of it, but if you want reliable and something that makes you smiles just listening to a pushrod V8 purr on the highway, get it if you can. And this generation of SRT Jeep still and will hold their value very well if maintained properly.

[@thalo9237]

​@@the_young_king3143I was thinking ab5 pulling the trigger on a 07 100K miles.. But I wasn't sure if I should spend 5he extra money and just get a 12+ but it's damn near double the price..

[@thalo9237]

*about

[@maddog123tj]

In the end of the day we don't buy these things for luxury and interior. We buy these things for what it truly is lol.

[@GloomyXay420]

right, cant expect a performance based sport suv to be all luxury. we dont care abt that, atleast i dont.

[@oinkedup]

Facts

[@jeffreyconstance6435]

It’s 12 yrs old. Of course it’s dated . Still a much nicer interior than a Trailblazer SS or any GM car of that era.

[@TD-il6ju]

That’s 100% false, lol

[@tomcraftdonkey2285]

The interior is very durable too. My dad's WK has been sitting in the Florida sun for a decade and the dash is perfect.

[@celtic867]

For all intensive purposes they both have the same cheapness

[@That.swole_ayala]

As a wk1 Jeep owner, I absolutely love it everything about the car. Idk why you hate the interior so much like it’s not even a big deal. The design of the car is 17 years old and it STILL holds up. Plus you aren’t buying an srt8 wk1 for the interior in the first place. Planning to get one in a month from now and just as much as I love my wk1 v6 I’ll love this wk1 SRT8. Amazing Jeep.

[@rdm415]

I daily this. I bought a 2009 in 2013 with 61k miles and I'm posting here today in 2024 with 148k miles. Best decision I ever made.

[@hecrod5429]

1.its a Mercedes transmission 2.thats a stock kicker sub 3.if you compare a chevy from the same year its way worse of an interior we are talking about 2008

[@clarencewatkins1634]

Very true👍

[@dccongopimp]

💯

[@charlieryan1736]

My 06 SRT8 has been extremely reliable for the past 117Miles & 10 years of ownership 👍 I definitely agree the interior on the first generation is budget but the look and driving experience is amazing

[@jonathansaguilan8075]

I want to get srt8 for my second car but i don’t know if I want to go with the first gen or second how’s the first gen did you have a lot of issues with all those years or did you not have any.

[@charlieryan1736]

@@jonathansaguilan8075 my 06 has over 120K I bought it with 38K I have done all the fluids on schedule oil change Mobil 1 every 3K . I have replaced two starters a water pump all hoses spark plugs and a radiator . My mods are a Mopar cold air intake and a Solo Performance Exhaust. It’s by far the best vehicle I have owned and I have been driving since 1993 and owned over 20 vehicles. I would suggest finding one with a detailed service history this way you know it’s been taken care of.. best of luck to you

[@jeffj3213]

Had my SRT8 for about 6 years and the only problems I've had were battery issues, suspension springs, and O2 sensor. Only the last thing is really Jeep specific. Mine has been shockingly reliable. I expected more problems but pleasantly surprised... at least so far. Mine's an '08 too btw.

[@joellasierra]

The interior on the 06/07 is ok. But the 08 - 10 interior is better. I dont have any complaints. I made sure to get the updated interior when i bought my wk1

[@CalebCissna]

Hi Zach, The “trunk” button on the key fob is not for a power lift gate, as this generation (WK, 2005-2010) didn’t come with it. They button you were pushing was the remote glass release.

[@09thespecialone]

The sexiest Jeep ever built.

[@paulvincent3825]

I have a 2017 SRT Jeep, but still love the old plastic and boxy SRT8. Thanks for the review. 👍👍👍👍

[@leezynotyeezy2140]

I daily drive mine. It's full bolt on, cammed, and comfortable. Not sure why you would have an issue driving it every day? It's just like every other Jeep except fun to drive. I also prefer the more aggressive body styling of the WK1 compared to the WK2 SRT....

[@palwanalnakeeb]

I love how honest and real this video is. Keep making these videos man!

[@jeffj3213]

Agreed, I appreciate that he's honest when he doesn't like something. Too many youtube car reviews now are just overly glowing about cars.

[@clogat537]

That sub actually comes stock along with a kicker system 6x9 5x5 speakers

[@bridgettconnor4164]

I daily dove mine for a few years when my work commute was 10 miles round trip but after the commute became 50 miles it became a lot less enjoyable for the reasons you stated. Ended up getting myself a X5 to daily drive which is 100x more comfortable to drive daily and now I drive the Jeep a couple times a week and it puts a smile on my face every time. The gas fuel saving been quite substantial as well.

[@maddog123tj]

These reviewers haven't grew up with 20 to 30 year old vehicles their whole lives 🤣

[@charlespettis2723]

fr man, grew up on the poorer side. Got this jeep a bit ago and feels pretty luxury to me

[@markbennett6658]

Probably 9.3 mpg after doing those ‘pulls’. My 5.7 HEMI can get into the low 20s on a run with a light right foot. I think expecting a power tailgate is a bit much as these came out in ‘05/06’. The interior does look a bit low rent worse than my 5.7 which is in Overland trim. Lastly that SRT8 looks pretty rough underneath possibly worse than mine which is 4 years older and has spent its entire life in the UK!

[@damilolaakanni]

Yeah, the interior is kinda dated...for a 2021 car. I think it's okay for a mainstream car in 2010. Although, I agree that it leaves a lot to be desired, considering it was the high performance version of a mainstream car.

[@truenation9890]

Im 25 and I never really had anything but I saving and doing good for myself i have never thought I could even teach one of these and your just talking so bad about it 😂 still getting it cuz it’s cheap and fun

[@rid4117]

I love how honest he is on his final thoughts, nice 👍

[@ryanfoster2437]

It’s a Mercedes transmission.. totally bulletproof.

[@ChompDoggo]

can confirm, my 08 WK GC (mine has the 3.7 powertech v6) has 227k on original transmission and it is still as smooth as the day it was new

[@FatboySips]

Lol yea right my 5 spd in my 300c blew at 80k its a chrysler i know it has a hemi but i didnt really dog it like that. For how i drove it i was very suprised my tranny blew): all good tho. I got the 2012 rt charger i mean same setup as in engine and tranny but shes almost new at like 30k miles. I got life left in this benzo tranny

[@ChompDoggo]

@@FatboySips you must have gotten unlucky lmao. Every W5A580 I've dealt with lasts a long ass time

[@FatboySips]

@@ChompDoggo probably at the end of the day thats what i told myself. Just unlucky. Shit happens but like i said got the charger. Its not brand new but shit its a lil upgrade from what i had. At least something good came of it. I actually ended up repairing the tranny but i traded in afterwards i just wanted to get it running so i did then i drove it for a bit and man it was nice. I believe they put like a upgraded torque converter cause they sent it offlot for that. But either way it was fun while it lasted. But im technically on the same setup. I just thing for the chargers and challengers they beefed up the 5-speed a lil bit. I got sport mode and man this charger has torque.

[@jakey20022]

The 6.1 liter is pretty solid as well

[@frenchyxvi1698]

I am waiting on my insurance to repair my vehicule, then I'm getting a 2007 SRT8. I personally don't care about the interior and options, all that counts is that 6.1 Hemi SRT8! and I Love that brick design, looks Mean 👹

[@mmodtomic7119]

Hmmmm...I thought the 5.9l ZJ Grand Cherokee was the "Original Fast Jeep"! Doncha just hate the know it alls in the comments?

[@chicajpg]

Pretty sure the transmission was built by Mercedez

[@kacperhil548]

it was the nag1

[@18kehawkin]

“If I had to drive it everyday, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.” Negative review is fine but the drama makes him look smug, spoiled, and taking for granted. Cant stand this pompous character flaw and nose pointed to the sky type of attitude.

[@nathanielgathing659]

I drive 1 everyday and I can't think of anything I can replace it with for the price! V8 fun all year long

[@irlredline7965]

The sub is stock. This Jeep has the SRT Kicker stereo system. I have that same stereo in my SRT4 Caliber

[@jiveturkey4866]

On the streets, light to light the Jeep SRT8 will smoke most muscle cars on the road....Now if its on the track thats different

[@hs2v]

I don't think people are buying a jeep srt8 for interior if ur looking for interior this isnt the car for you and you should just go buy a benz

[@eduardorodriguez3687]

This guy definitely didn’t do his homework 1st that button you’re pressing twice it opens the rear glass only 2nd that is a stock sub 3rd yea everything sounds rattling and noise down there even tho it’s only 62k miles that’s because look at that mf it’s all rusty from the bottom thanks to salty Illinois 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Nathan_Jay]

Fun car! Zack, I don't think you got back to me on checking out the bench seat Toyota!

[@steveschmidt5574]

I really liked that outside launch angle! More of that please for fast vehicles!

[@genericexcuse4737]

I agree, it seems like that kind of cool rental car that you would drive a bit too hard.

[@what4687]

I thought that sub came stock ?

[@celtic867]

i have respect for these jeep’s but i love the trailblazer ss

[@StockCarGuy]

i’d love to own both

[@nkodo22]

Does this guy do any research before he reviews vehicles? “Chrysler transmission “? , “subwoofer not stock?”

[@charlesdossett8581]

The Kicker is a stock sub

[@willd731]

That one is in rough shape for 62k miles.

[@Nero_1192]

It does what it does best "cheapspeed"

[@gustavososa4364]

Hello good afternoon. I would like to ask you a question please. I have in mind to buy an SRT8 from 2010. At a speed of 160km /h, how much do you estimate the fuel consumption? You have any idea of the consumption at that speed on the highway? because it came to me that it is 3 km / liter, it seemed very little to me, but it is an SRT! Thank you.

[@JzimmaSRT]

that is a stock sub

[@bxallstar718]

That steering wheel is definitely out of a lower trim wk1

[@topofthebottom6954]

Nah homie..that was stock back then..Get yo facts straight

[@terrystratford1235]

9.3mpg!! 112 mile range!! You have a full tank dude!! Makes my wj 4.7 look economic!! Yet I still want one!

[@SpotBloodrain]

Lol I have a WJ with the 4.7 and a jeep srt8 the 4.7 is like a Prius with gas mileage compared to the 6.1

[@terrystratford1235]

@@SpotBloodrain do not say prius!I nearly puked up! 😅

[@SpotBloodrain]

@@terrystratford1235 lol it’s smiles per gallon

[@terrystratford1235]

@@SpotBloodrain u have both!! Lucky sod! Is 6mpg a real average? I get (wj) 18-19 mpg, but at 55mph on a motorway I get a true 31.1 mpg!

[@SpotBloodrain]

@@terrystratford1235 lol unfortunately both my jeeps are projects but still have a lot of fun with them

[@halojonssan]

Saw one of theese in town, it ripped

[@logger711]

My dream Jeep, currently searching for one, then my wifey can have my 300c srt8

[@MrPugheaven]

Mine's awesome love it, but I'd never go over 40PSI on the tyres like this one? Was surprised that seems way too high?

[@xantana003]

I was thinking about getting this but literally everything i was thinking you said im not getting it 😂😂😂😂

[@davyd4355]

Actually the subwoofer is stock

[@jeffreyconstance6435]

Drive a 12 year old GM product and tell me the Jeep was soooo bad.

[@levitezoe1804]

Don't know how much this vehicle weighs but I still want the 6.1 L 08 Dodge Charger SRT8 got to be faster on launch just because it's lighter I'm assuming and assuming everything sticks it is rear wheel drive

[@topofthebottom6954]

Jeep SRT8 is the quickest

[@johnniroalmarez7904]

Adjust the pedal all the way down for eco mode

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

There's a video of one of these being wedged under a highway. Driver died. Scary shit

[@tennspeed]

I saw that.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

@@tennspeed yeah it kept me up for like a week lol.

[@tennspeed]

@@ErectkyleDysfunction Not me 🤣 and I got the same one that was under that bridge.

[@ErectkyleDysfunction]

@@tennspeed Similar experience for me as well. I had a non srt8 wk1 at the time it happened. That's why it hit close to home.

[@vr4787]

Haha, my 06 Dodge Dakota had that same steering wheel!

[@mzwandilenzimande4621]

4:50 Nice!

[@TheRealMcCoy88]

I'm looking at one of these right now at a dealership asking $28k with 65k miles I've always wanted the wk2 srt8 it's by far my favorite looking as far as the exterior goes. I'm driving a 2019 altima right now boring af fwd with 188hp 😭😅

[@ryanlopez4371]

Bring me 20 ..07 Same miles...HD Hood...Exaust

[@juanudave7020]

@@ryanlopez4371 where are you located?

[@stephonfulgham2723]

@@ryanlopez4371 Still Available?

[@ryanlopez4371]

@@stephonfulgham2723 yeah I'm actually on thr verge of selling it these days coming up forsure now

[@stephonfulgham2723]

@@ryanlopez4371 How can I contact you I’ll buy it

[@jj7636]

You need to do your homework

[@MilkyMalX]

Is that my torque wrench under the hood @1:11? 😂

[@Omar-wn7pb]

You just need to press the x2 button twice nothing else and it turns on

[@drufetti510]

Yeah you’re a complainer, who tf buys a muscle car for the mpg ?? I’m going to buy one been saving up for awhile.

[@manualhanna8187]

How much?

[@d.l.horton2093]

Big engine in a small car. This is not a secret formula for a great vehicle. It is something that is lost on car makers. Some government regulations make it that way. Mostly way you don't see little trucks anymore. Government needs to find another hobby. They are doing the "car guy" thing wrong. Stick to fixing the roads for real car guys.

[@Anthony-qj7qe]

Nice Cherokee but The newer ones are easier and nicer to live with....

[@rogerwilliams2042]

Lol seat are Jamed in? Maybe you need to lose weight lol

[@buckweezy1942]

Lmao😅

[@F250eh]

Have you been hired by a dealership yet?

[@corridosunderground8840]

Whats mpg normal drive

[@drutaylor3224]

I average 13.5 city and 18 highway with normal driving. His 9.3 is A LOT of heavy pedal.

[@18kehawkin]

Chevy if Naperville or any Chevy dealer should never allow people to drive their vehicles and then do a shit review because it’s shit advertisement saying don’t buy this vehicle based on some smug attitude.

[@sjames198868]

Im gettin one

[@0to60swiftly8]

Sissy boy in a JeepSRT8

[@Reny435]

i died when i saw 9mpg lol

[@dave11686]

Midnight notification squad

[@yukonstriker1703]

Ghey AF!

[@dimii_music]

@@yukonstriker1703 bruh

[@genericexcuse4737]

I don’t even have notifications, I just can’t sleep most the time

[@dave11686]

@@genericexcuse4737 same

[@dave11686]

@@yukonstriker1703 that wasn’t necessary

[@Big1500V5]

We buy these for power not luxury bro

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

Transmission is from mercedes benz

[@rdm415]

NAG1

[@yukonstriker1703]

Nah I'll rather my '08 CSRT4 :)

[@Djatlaz]

Why do a review on a suv you don’t know anything about lol

[@JeepSrt-dr9fg]

Come check out my srt8, these things are mean

[@COOLGREASE]

ハイよ

[@joeyporter3356]

After seeing the newer SRT jeep and the trackhawks this is kinda ugly lol

[@bezc392]

the interior yes but there will always be someone that will argue the design of the wk1 is better

[@09thespecialone]

@@bezc392 They should have kept the original design with an upgraded interior.

[@jasoncaine2600]

The original fast jeep was the 5.9

[@young_docxy0003]

I've been trying for ever to get one of those but were I live its rare