Should You Buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee MK3? (Test Drive & Review WK MK3 3.0CRD)

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[@jth1987leb]

The parking brake is on the correct side when the steering wheel is on the correct side

[@1951GL]

A work colleague swore by these cars - he was on the Northumbria Mountain Rescue team and often said these cars can go anywhere and its like driving around in your own front room. His last one had the Merc engine and, as you say, avg 27-28 mpg. He liked holidays in remote places, especially Sweden - though I suspect he was seeking out the blonde girl from Abba. Never went to San Francisco, so missed out on the loose oranges!

[@Islaharris.12405]

My mum had one of the first right hand drive jeep Cherokees back in the late 90s. It had a great 4.0 petrol engine. Love the video

[@HighPeakAutos]

Those 4.0's were pretty good

[@notrut]

@@HighPeakAutos Specialists in US get amazing BHP from the 4.0

[@jjs3287]

Had a great one of those, brilliant car and every bit as good as a discovery of the same year.

[@lonestar6445]

I have this model and I absolutely love it. The fuel economy is great but I love the styling and much prefer this to a freelander. Love the channel

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SelectTaxi24]

I want to buy this model 2006 , is good car? How is the fuel consumption. Please 🙏 advice me

[@joshnnik]

I ran a used MK 3 Grand Cherokee for three years, I loved it despite the fact that repairs cost me £6000 during that time, mostly engine related (MB 3.0 V6 diesel). Sold it with 65000 miles on the clock. The amazing thing with it though was it would still tow a 1500kg caravan at 60mph in limp mode!

[@daveb1242]

I’ve had my 2007 WK from new. It’s done 110,000 miles with only service parts. Still looks like new and drives beautifully. No way I’d let mine go for 3k or even 5k come to that. She’s a keeper

[@daveb1242]

I’ve owned a 2007 WK Overland from new. It’s towed a 7m power boat all over Europe, recently I towed a 3 Ton sports cruiser to Greece. It’s never let me down and I’ve hardly spent anything on it in 16 years of ownership.

[@NomadJRG]

The 5.7 hemi is the pick of the bunch, decent handling on the road due to firmer suspension. It still has all the off road features the SRT lacks. Pop on an LPG conversion and it's as cheap to run as the diesel but without the turbos, egr or DPF to go wrong. Also it's pretty quick when you need it to be and sounds glorious 😁

[@PeterRoos]

I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the 5.7 liter V8 engine. Gas mileage is dismal (anywhere between 11 and 19 mpg) but it's very comfortable and capable in any type of weather. No need to change tires if I head up to Tahoe for some snow fun! (I'm in Northern California, and have all season tires). 213,000 miles and going strong. As to the handbrake, that's obviously from the left hand drive, Chrysler didn't bother to change it over to the right hand driver position for the UK.

[@r5gtturbo197]

More bongs than a cafe in Amsterdam 🤣

[@Pwwh0711]

More mongs than a cafe in Manchester ...urghh, this sticky keymoard!

[@barniestormer6698]

Skin up ffs

[@jamessheehy4895]

These videos are great baked tbf

[@exileinderby51]

Always loved the Grand Cherokee and have had three of them, two 4 litre and one 4.7 V8, great cars

[@paulcross2049]

Had one on a 06 plate for 5 years and it tugged my caravan like it wasn’t on the back. Just a bit thirsty but absolutely loved it.

[@Luigi-pk8mk]

I have an '07 Limited with the Hemi + Quadradrive II package, I bought it when it was 2 years old for a bit over half the original price. It turned out to be one of my favorite vehicles ever. Few problems for a 14 year old vehicle. I've done the starter, front diff bushings, rear pinion seal, a few brake jobs, shocks, and one of the power modules (totally integrated power module under the hood). Less problems than our older '98 Grand Cherokee 4.0. The power is great, the 4x4 system is great, day to day reliability is fine. Everyone is telling me to get a Wrangler or Gladiator but I am reluctant to give up my Hemi. Fast, comfortable, fairly roomy, great for any weather.

[@bazzaclarky7445]

I used to sell Jeep/ Chrysler brand new around 2007-2009 and they were a massively underrated product. I would have a Grand Cherokee without hesitation if I wanted an SUV. As you said, great value for money!

[@darrylcrockett2733]

I love my 2008 WH CRD and have done so for many years - I go off road as I'm a Gold prospector pulling a Camper. Brilliant in the bush and quick and smooth on the highway.

[@bigmatt2896]

hey matt awesome video, i have a 2006 crd which i bought 3 years ago for £1500 with 140k on the clock and its been nothing short of fantastic, all ive done is a set of tyres/discs and pads and a full big service. ive been everywhere in it and it has never let me down. you say about interior quality, ok so its plasticy and chunky but it wears very well and everything has a purpose. my favorite bit inside are the visual parking aids on the dash and rear roof (visible from rear view mirror) what an awesome idea. i do have a soft spot for the 6.1 srt so if one comes up for the right price then its mine lol. i believe i sent you some pics of my crd for the latest rate my ride you did along with my impreza. keep up the good work and stay safe

[@ChrissBeerReviews]

I've not owned one but certainly like them.

[@ellissamsontech]

i’ve been in the srt8. It is insane! The way it puts its power down is just mental. 6.1 naturally aspirated i belive. It sounds amazing too

[@lstruggy]

Just got 213K original freeway miles on my 2007 JGC Laredo Limited! Still runs strong well maintained and a keeper! Love her! 👍🏽

[@rickyg1247]

I have a 2005 CRD and I love it They are bulletproof right up until you drive them through 4 ft of water!! I’ve just got mine back with a new engine - still love it but I’ll get a snorkel if I’m off-roading again!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers, which will be by mid-march. Your channel is refreshing, with no ego and being another 'great northerner' on KZbin.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Wow, thank you! Thanks for the support

[@stevie007]

A very nice comment 👍 tbh I think he will hit 100,000 by Tuesday of this coming week he`s only 200 short as we speak.

[@MrLaurenceDunn]

Having owned my one for 14 years and 127,000 miles now, I totally agree, this is a good car to run as a daily driver and a long term investment

[@paulcrompton751]

When I lived in Canada I owned two Grand Cherokee Limiteds. The first was the 3.6litre V6 which was absolutely brilliant. I drove it for three years from new then switched it for a 5.7 litre V8. I quickly found I didn’t need the extra power as the 3.6 was more than adequate and the 5.7 was so thirsty you couldn’t pass a petrol station. It cost me a fortune in fuel so I got rid of it after a couple of years. I really enjoyed the vehicles. They were great to drive, just like driving a big comfortable car and really well equipped. They were, however, Chryslers and the finish quality was a bit iffy so you had to get use to the rattles and squeaks and the occasional bit falling off. All in all though great cars and as you said incredible value.

[@Aprill264]

I have always liked the styling on these, I like the look of boxy off-roaders like these, also someone in my town has 2 of these 1 of which with a 5.7L hemi V8

[@HighPeakAutos]

They sound great

[@orsoncart802]

Someone, eh? Don’t tell me - he lives in the same road as you in a remarkably similar house? 😁

[@Nick_G7IZR]

For a laugh, next time you see a Landrover owner, say "I like your Jeep mate". For some reason, that really anoys them. I don't know why they are so competitive ;)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha

[@wings9925]

I do: Because they think their vehicles are more relia... oh wait, that can't be right

[@bestbmw1223]

Jeeps are the brash, vulgar version of a classy, restraint landrover

[@johngunning2123]

Or...For a laugh, next time you see a JEEP owner, say "I like your Fiat mate".

[@damilolaakanni]

In most of Africa, every SUV is referred to as a Jeep. It doesn't matter what make and model it is, if they see your SUV or crossover, they'll call it a jeep. It's kinda annoying.

[@Jahmed5635]

98.6k subscribers!! Nearly at the 100k mark matey congratulations, I remember my neighbour having a purple cheroke and it was rusty as hell, always thought it was such a cool big car to own especially being a child seeing my neighbour drive this as a daily

[@HighPeakAutos]

So close! Thanks!

[@ruk2023--]

Having family in the North East USA I have driven several of these in all weather conditions. The thing I like the most is the beating they can take. Most Americans only visit a mechanic when something fully breaks or the car won't start and it's hard to get one of these to that state. I've driven a couple with a shagged gearbox, 300k miles and a lot of rust and they just keep going.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very good point

[@julianheritage6436]

Bought a mk4 Grand Cherokee Limited S v6 diesel last month. Absolutely love it, so comfortable,comes with everything you need, amazed that even had a 30gb hard disk built in too. One other thing the road tax on this newer model is still only £330 too. Love the videos, ‘burger van drivers’ classic quote 😛

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah thats right. I like them, genuinely

[@MrCJNI]

I drive a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland and it's bloody brilliant. The reassuring Merc logos and part numbers all over the engine and gearbox are very ... reassuring. I can forgive some cheap plastics. Been in a 2010 merc ML recently? They are not aging very well. And I'm a big merc fan. Yeah. The big Jeep is a decent old brute. Good video.

[@markthompson50]

Being originally built as a Left hand drive Yank Tank I'm guessing that they kept the handbrake on the that side as a cost cutting measure for RHD export models. Keep up the good work fella.

[@Varsityathelete61]

Yup, my 2007 (Canadian) WK handbrake is were it should be. Obviously, Chrysler was too cheap to bother moving it🙁

[@elie955eai]

The previous gen that i had had the handbrake on the passenger side, even though it was a left hand drive us model. I never saw that as a negative thing, because im tall and it was more comfortable for me

[@davidwright7923]

Had the diesel 3.0 Merc engine ,great car then 5.7 litre HEMI with aftermarket exhaust and induction kit sounded like thunder what a beast great 4x4 for the money!

[@ibra1200]

you could review tea cups and i would still watch your videos cos you’re great at what you do👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@alferret1969]

That I would pay to watch lol. High Peak Tea's.

[@finnishfatman]

I've owned 2005 model WH for a bit over 3 years now and absolutely love it. It has that 5.7 hemi in it, because I wanted a V8 even when the diesel would've been more sensible version considering our petrol is 2 euros/liter at the moment... 😬 But it's just so awesome vehicle and very much fun. Recently I lifted it and got hidden winch mount (and winch) waiting to be installed, since plan is to make it family overlander (with camper trailer behind it). I've been driving different vehicles for past 20 years and gotta say this WH certainly is the most fun I've ever had. Sure it's a Jeep and comes with certain problems, but when you consider it as a hobby-vehicle (despite being a daily) you really don't mind working on it, if you're into that stuff. And I am. No regrets 😁

[@JasnoGT]

I'm in the states and have a 2004 WJ. The handbrake is annoyingly on the passenger side(but I still love it). You guys got to have it on the "correct" side in the WJ. In this WK it was our turn to have it on our "correct" side. :D

[@andysaunders3708]

Not sure what you mean - my JGC Overland had a central handbrake. Weird.

[@alookintoourlife2553]

Guys a legend i love this channel .... id love to buy my next car off him as he seems to genuine

[@jamesrobinson9194]

I'm your latest subscriber. Thing is with your videos, it takes a few to get used to your style, but once you're there you're there 😊 so once you get subscribers, you're unlikely to lose them.

[@rayc.8555]

I have owned my 2005 for 7 years. have 240k miles on it and it runs great. for me it is easy to work on and I have rebuilt it from front to back and top to bottom. It didnt need it but i had a choice to either spend 40k for something newer or 5k for a complete rebuild. I did all the work so it was not expensive. The bad part for me is that nav/radio system. It broke years ago but no loss there.

[@davepork4914]

The 3.7 litre Petrol was the Cherokee engine, not the Grand Cherokee (at least not in the UK). It is essentially the same engine with 2 pistons lopped off. Petrol you could get a 4.7 V8, a 5.7 V8 and the SRT version was a 6.1 V8, and the mpg on that is dreadful but not as bad as you might think. Certainly not 8mpg! I have a Cherokee KJ (Liberty in the US) with the 3.7 V6 - I love it. I know you hate it, but it's very good at what it does.

[@stephenpenfold9301]

I bought a 2008 facelift in August 2021 and love it, overland spec and fully loaded, I've had a couple of wj's and this is my first wk, looking forward to a snowy winter, the important thing is to have it fully serviced, diffs and transfer case requires special oils and additives if you have quadradrive2 system, elsd front and rear

[@sthegpc2439]

Laughed when you mentioned Pocklington, went there 3 years in a row in a caravan.

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@dghdavies]

As a former owner of a 57 reg, you nailed it. Loved that car but after 100k miles each repair bill was between £500 and £1000. Mind you, only paid £24k as a pre-reg when RRP was £31k OTR. I set the mpg "journey 1", and never cancelled it off, found I got an average of 22mpg over our ownership. Could get 29mpg on the motorway at 80, about 12mpg around town on short runs. Fond memories, thanks for bringing them back.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for sharing

[@chriscoleman1151]

I had one almost identical for 3 years. Used it for everything and all that went wrong was an abs sensor. EBay and all sorted. Good car but the earlier square ones are seriously going up in value!

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

I actually had a 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 a couple of years ago, with that 6.1 V8 Hemi engine. What a machine. 0-60 in 5 seconds dead, with enough mid-range grunt to reverse the Earth's rotation. If it had been fitted with AWD or at least a LSD I have little doubt it would have been around 4 seconds 0-60. It was a bit like seeing Robbie Coltrane run a 9.5 second 100m sprint. The 5 speed auto fitted to many Chryslers & Jeeps is from the W210 Merc E Class, a pretty bulletproof unit

[@ninooooo2128]

My mum had the SRT Grand Cherokee. It was a brilliant car

[@okjoe5561]

These were built when Diamler owned Chrysler and it shows. The passenger side has the hand brake because that was set up for the American left side steering wheel. I bought this style Jeep new in 2006 thinking I would keep it a few years; I still have it.

[@stevie007]

Great stuff as normal mate 🙏🙏 Bring on that 1000 k 🙏🙏🙏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Fingers crossed!

[@karlgustav5490]

tested 2 days ago with a 0/100kmh ( 0/60mph) app with gps speed calibration, and i did a nice 7.7sec with this engine !! i love this engine. and with a cool driving my fuel consumption is around 9.5l/100km (30mpg)

[@animalcol1]

Ahhhhhh!! 99.9k subscribed. Just a few more! First time I've been genuinely delighted that someone is hitting this milestone. Can't wait for the 100k vid!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@animalcol1]

@@HighPeakAutos I should be thanking you for the absolutely epic content. You're playing a stormer and you deserve all the success you get. 👍🙂

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@animalcol1 very kind of you. Cheers

[@vitalstatistics938]

I’ve had two and they’ve both been spot on. Mercedes 3.0 engine is powerful and reliable and the 4WD system does the business without being over complicated with endless choices. It’s a bit crude but gets down the road ok and is way more reliable than an LR Disaster as my next door neighbour will confirm. Just check out KZbin vids of them off-road and they are beasts if you modify them.

[@forbeshutton5487]

The 3.0 CRD was available in North America for 2007 and 2008 only. It has the power of a V8 but the fuel consumption of a 6. None of the gas motors are as reliable as the CRD, and while they were not the popular motor when new, 90% of the WK still on the road now have the CRD badge on the back. The CRD was also about the last diesel that didn't/doesn't require the DEF (Diesel Emissions Fluid), something that drives diesel drivers crazy with the programed reduced power when the computer senses low DEF levels. The Jeep Commander was the same size as the WK and had a third row seat, but wasn't offered with the CRD.

[@AgentXRifle]

My grandpa got a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (2005) new and he gave it to me a few years ago. 230k km on it, i do nearly 100km/day and often use it offroading. Threw some KO2 tires on it and it’s a beast! Love it, besides the 16L/100km 😂

[@glynpayne4393]

The US and Canada only did the Mercedes CRD powered Jeep in 2007 & 2008. They're as rare as rocking horse shit, in A1 with low miles. A local Jeep dealer has a 82k miles for 7k GBP. There are lots of later ones with the Italian GM diesel, but too many issues with that engine.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Those are the VM Motori engines. Those are known for being very unreliable. They had to recall cars with the 3.0 EcoDiesel engine in Jeeps, Chryslers, Dodge, because they caught fire apparently in the US. London taxis had those engines from 2006 to 2017 they used the VM Motori 2.5 CRD engine also used in some Chrysler group vehicles and LDV vans and they were also known for being extremely unreliable people had to change sensors from new in London taxis they caught fire so they had to recall the list goes on and on

[@glynpayne4393]

@@terrificspokesman7416 Good old 'auto correct' changed my VM to GM. I had a diesel Range Rover, in the 90's, with a VM. Good performance when it was working, but too many problems with the separate cyl. heads and cooling.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@glynpayne4393 Yes good old auto correct. I didn't know they put the VM engines in the Range Rover. What year was it? Was it a P38 or Classic. In the P38 they used a BMW Straight six diesel and the classic used the very reliable Land Rover Tdi engine

[@glynpayne4393]

@@terrificspokesman7416 It was a classic. I had three altogether. '83 had a Nissan Cabstar diesel in it. Excellent motor. Then a G reg. With VM. Finally a LSE, which I had an lpg conversion. Diesels are harder to find over here (Canada) but I'll always choose a diesel.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@glynpayne4393 OK. Diesels are more fuel efficient which is a benefit. Fuel is alot cheaper in Canada than the UK

[@nurulchoudhury7721]

I see the Grand Cherokee as a competitor to a Land Cruiser because they both are off road capable vehicle and at the same time comfortable to drive on road too which the wrangler doesn't offer.

[@donaljoseph1]

Great video. Very balanced review. I had an 05 year model some years ago and loved it despite it having a few technical issues. Just purchased an 08 year model and I am really looking forward to driving it.

[@jamessheehy4895]

Used to have a silver srt park out front of the pub i used to work at years back and only today did a 6.4 new tuned srt just disappear at the lights! I’ve never seen anything move so fast just wow!

[@terence2678]

I like the dash. Didn't think I would but it looks alright.

[@izzirosenberg9339]

Congrats Matt! It is actually the only KZbin channel that I'm subscribed to

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! Thats reassuring :)

[@chrislockey7706]

Recently looked at the newer shape, very nice car. Great review Matt.

[@mungojack]

I bought one in September last year as a temporary tow vehicle for work. Great comfortable drive, the family loved it. Sold it 3 weeks ago and bought a 16 plate ranger.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice!

[@Rick-sl7iw]

I like it a lot it’s one of those cars you just kind of forget was made which is a shame and they are so cheap to buy

[@hope6571]

Sold my 2007 GC 2 years ago. Was Overland version with diesel engine and it was the best thing I have ever owned.

[@christopherunwin1412]

Another great review. ... Matt....you could sell snow to Eskimos. ...& your jokes are funny too!.. Keep up the good work!

[@onlinealiDBS]

That Mercedes 3L engine they use does wonders

[@gary_shah2187]

I would like to see a fleet update for 100k. And it would listen in on this guy if he had a stereo podcast

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good idea! Thanks for watching. I nearly did the Stereo app thing but backed out at the last minute

[@jamieT973]

More bongs than a cafe in Amsterdam>>>>>>brilliant>>>>>> really like that jeep>>>>👌👌👌👌

[@user-bj6gl6on7g]

I've had and driven the first two genrations and loved them, yeah they are simple and American feeling... but I like that ! interestd in a hemi WK now.

[@NiksAndersons]

I have owned several off-roaders and Jeep GC pretty much beets them all and mk3 is among jeeps best! Its stylish, fast super comfy compared by rest and quadra drive will be az good as G-wagons. And rust is no issue too not mentioning that Mercedes diesel and gearbox are torkie and will last many miles with regular maintenance.

[@jakey20022]

The SRT version had a 6.1 liter hemi when it first debuted it was the fastest SUV . You could buy at the time

[@assettrader1587]

Once again a very well balanced appraisal of a good value 4x4. I certainly agree if you have the need of a practical four wheel drive tow car, particularly if the budget is a bit limited, you would have a job to beat the Grand Cherokee.

[@GreatDataVideos]

The hand brake is in the same location on left-hand drive cars. They didn't move it over for the U.K. Thanks for your honest, no-hype reviews.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for the info!

[@keponen331]

most develop a noisy rear diff around 180.000km because the fluid wasnt changed every 30k leading to an expensive rebuild. ppl coming from a hatchback arent aware thats a thing you maintain

[@antking8847]

I had a 2004 Mk 2 GC (after a Disco 2) - by comparison - it was amazing value and a great family car. Personally preferred the looks over the Mk 3 but I agree that the new mk 4 looks great. Another great video Matt - 100k subs will be hit in no time

[@keponen331]

mk4 is so pretty, just wish it was a Merc engine again instead of that VM crap

[@P.Galore]

If i'm not mistaken, the underpinnings of the Grand Cherokee are from the Mercedes ML and GL of the period, a holdover from when Mercedes owned Chrysler for 5 minutes.

[@philipcross5332]

I do like the mk4 so could you review that one next please. Nice car and great review again 👍

[@jon1801]

Brill review again thanks. My niece is running a thirteen-year-old one and loves it. Puts Discos and Disco owners in their place.

[@original01djpaz]

More bings than 'Brian Bidonde' ya missed that one bro! 😎 these shows just keep getting better and better (don't think I've missed one review yet) keep it up sir! 😎👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you like them!

[@Nick-bp7jf]

As usual, an informative yet entertaining and light hearted Vid, thank you.. I own one of these Jeeps and you make a very fair review. In my opinion any owner needs to be proactive with the maintanance and they will be pretty reliable. Use only the proper fluids and Mercedes spec oil. I also agree with you about premium diesel.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Well said!

[@Unemployed_Jedi]

You get a thumbs up for the 'more bongs than a Amsterdam café' line.

[@philbateson7966]

Shiny wood ONLY works in a Jag... That's it!! When will those doodle dandys learn?? Top vid again Matt👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks for watching

[@benny9578]

Just collected an 06 model 3.0crd 215BHP with 150k on it. I was reluctant because of the mileage but this video and many others swayed me because there are relatively cheap to maintain. (If living in the UK) Managed to get it on the lower tax banding. Anything registered before 23/03/2006 will qualify for this and it remains with the life of the vehicle mine was thankfully registered on the 10th so will save £200 a year on that. Absolute dream to drive even at low speeds. Gearbox is quick to react and so much power mid range from 40mph-70mph (or maybe up to 80/90 🤫😂). I have always wanted one of these as my dad had one 10 years ago same model but 6 months newer than mine and the only reason he got rid was because of the road tax increase or else I’m sure he will still have it now as he absolutely loved it. The no nonsense styling as said in the video is keeping these cars looking fresh even though it’s an 18 year old design! I will no doubt be building this from front to back or back to front and definitely keeping it. If the beast from the east is coming then I’m ready! 🤣👍🏻 Yeah I know there’s a lot of cheap plastic inside but I kind of like it and love the wood bits around. Mines the limited model so a spec or 2 below the overland so it doesn’t have the plastic wooden looking steering wheel or sat-nav and few other bits but for what I need it for, there’s more than enough! My dog will be comfy in the massive boot and we will be going on plenty of camping trips now 😁

[@ianbrown1255]

I had a 2003 GC overland quadratrac with 2.7 Merc 5 cylinder diesel ( mark 2) ….really impressive off-road and and pulled my 3 ton boat easily….probably the best all rounder and most comfortable car I’ve owned and I’d love another one!

[@olanrewajuin2008]

Really nice review in my opinion. The handbrake thing though is the price you pay for driving on the "wrong" side of the road :D. Jeep was could not be bothered to make center console layout for both left and right hand drives. They made only for left hand drive and stuck them in all models, irrespective of where the driver sits.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

"Most Jeep Cherokee owners won't test them to the limits" - no kidding.

[@SteveMillersm101]

Had a mark one bought from Jayemm (You may know him) This was for a charity drive round the UK, nearly 3000 miles in four days. This was a bargain basement £499 car. What really impressed was the seats, the most comfortably I have every had the pleasure of. They did not look so good but given that experience I am drawn frequently to these later models so thanks. Now heading off to Autotrader!

[@jakobsmith3772]

One thing you should have mentioned is the swirl valves clogging on the crd, it’s a known flaw even Mercedes says so. But you can easily disable them and keep them wide open.

[@richardrichard5409]

The opening rear hatch window is so you can gain rear access in a closed garage🤔😉

[@angelbreath6539]

Love ‘em, highly recommended. Go Overland spec though, def worth it.

[@jakobsmith3772]

I agree 100% love mine

[@simonlloyd3936]

had the overlander on 07 plate back in 2010 had it for 5 years, loved every minute driving it and yes had the caravan, very few issues in the 5 years i had it, good clean review,

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@toakenspy]

Love these videos. Not long ago bought the E53 X5 based on your review. Glad I did. I'll keep watching for sure.

[@animalcol1]

Well done mate!!! Absolutely delighted for you. Well deserved. Wishing you continued success!! 👍🙂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Awesome insight and cracking advice Matt you could have and run your own car show and it would be huge success. Looking forward to more👌🚙😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@scalecrawlnl]

Subscribed yes, liked offcourse, healthy and heartliy laugh on the epic one person banter, checking wallet for purchase, working on progress, thank you HPA!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaeljohn7405]

The only problem we noticed with them is the same problems we have with the ML and Eclass you have to change the transmission circuit board and plug 🔌 that leaks oil it’s a very easy fix and you can do it for well under 500 I think the fox is 300 in parts

[@TheLegenDacster]

Having completed another excellent review Matt, please take a moment to savour being on the eve of hitting the glorious six figured number of Subscribers. Very well deserved indeed. All the best from Mauritius.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! It always amazes me when I discover people are watching from such far away places. All the best

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Another great video Matt, thank you. 👍 It's a vehicle that I've always liked it's looks, but always thought it looked as if it weighed about 10 ton and would do about 2 miles to the gallon, that's the main reason I never seriously considered one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍 They're not bad on fuel really. No worse than anything else similar

[@TheHorseMilk]

Been looking to get one of these for a while. I've heard about the off road capabilities of quadra drive,but wasn't sure about the overall quality of the car. Guess I'm gonna get one now that Ive heard your all round review. Congrats on 100K man

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! They’re genuinely pretty decent cars

[@bazmina]

E63 diesel 😅 I saw the more doug vid before so immediately was thinking this sounds familiar.

[@agvwc]

as someone who grew up in the backseat of one of these and had their first car as one of these, avoid them, at least the diesels. My mom’s diesel had serious computer problems later in life that they weren’t able to deal with because of chrysler-benz’s nasty divorce, and the one I had as my first car became a money pit after repeated engine issues that meant we had to auction it as a mechanics special after 3 months of driving and 8-10k in repairs. Great vehicles, until they’re not.

[@Andy-From-England]

I knew someone who had one it sounded really nice and powerful

[@ridgmont61]

Had one as a hire car in USA, a weenie 5.7L - I actually quite liked it which was a surprise.