Is Buying A High Mileage Grand Cherokee SRT A Good Idea?

[@zackhamel2391]

Hi there, I have a high mileage 2012 SRT8 with over 250k miles. It has been in my family since 2013 and was recently passed down to me by my father. I just say that it runs just as well as it has since the day we got it.

[@krevans22]

Does yours have MDS? If so, have you had any issues with the cam or lifters?

[@chriswilliams9734]

Must be nice to have that kind of vehicle handed down to you. As long as it's well taken care of the high mileage shouldn't be a problem. My first vehicle was ford expedition handed down to me from my dad. Had over 200k miles but he did have the engine swapped so im not sure what the mileage on the second engine was. I drove it for 5 years and other than a slow coolant leak it didn't have any major problems.

[@Melodicluis]

Lol you're the luckiest getting that as your first car. Take well care of it 👍🏻

[@geminijixon6899]

@@Melodicluishe never said first car..

[@geminijixon6899]

@@chriswilliams9734must be nice having a vehicle handed down to you

[@Senorinka]

To tell u the truth it's ok or in most cases then better 👍 if the last owner did regular maintenance or then upgrades then theres nothing to be worried about with a high mileage vehicle.

[@shaunconradie4110]

I've had my 2015 since new for over 8 yrs and now 176 000 Km. I'm an ex mechanic. The vehicle still drives like the day I bought it. Over that period I've had 2 sets of Brembo front brake pads and one set of brake discs. I'm about to replace with new front pads. Ive just replaced the original rear brake pads at this millage. The vehicle is stock with no modifications. I've always used runflat tyres with no problems. I've also used the original engine oil, Pennzoil 0w-40 SRT ordered in from the US including an SRT oil filter. No Pennzoil in Australia. On one out of 2 occasions I had the dealer use there oil (different oil) and immediately started hearing ticking noises from lifters. I drove one week with intermittent ticking, dumped the dealer oil ànd put in SRT oil and no noise. I've had 2 water pumps, easy job. 1 crankshaft pulley, easy job. Replaced 1 set of headlight bulbs ebay. 1 month ago replaced the radiator and thermostat. At 120 000Km replaced auto transmission oil and oil pan/filter. Every 40 000 km transfer case oil. All these items are normal maintenance issues. Hope this helps. Everytime I start the car it puts a smile on my face 😊😊😊. I occasionally use to go to the local race track and have a little fun under controlled environment with other car enthusiasts roll racing just down the straight. I also towed a 2t trailer for about 4yrs 5 days a week.

[@kidthemanifest]

Mate this is the honest review we need from someone who knows what he's talking about! Thinking of buying my first used, a lot are high mileage (90k-120k km), can you give me some tips on things to look out for that warn me to not buy the car? Just in case someone sold it started having issues, I'd like to know what issues to look out for that the dealership won't tell me?? Thanks

[@shaunconradie4110]

@@kidthemanifest The first thing to check for when buying any used car with high mileage, is service history. You can then see if the vehicle had all it's services at the correct Klm. Also if any additional maintenance repairs were done. In general, if all this was done, 100.000Km is not high mileage for the modern day car. I own my car now for 9.5 yrs from new and 195.000Km. I kept the car stock and replaced with original parts including tyres. At 100.100.000Km Max, the automatic transmission oil and pan must be replaced. So ask if the transmission service was done. Also the condition of the vehicles when viewing should give you an idea if it was loved. There is a lot of information about what maintenance items gets replaced over the lifetime of the vehicle. At 195.000Km I've never done any wheel alignment since new. Just replaced tyres and balance wheels. I run 40Psi pressure and inflate with nitrogen. These are a few items to consider. Hope this helps.

[@Bearskimethod]

I just bought a 2017 srt with 90K mil and it looks and feels like a new.. 💪🏻

[@dink1020]

I got a 2015 SRt 4 years ago with 15000 miles. 44000 a steal

[@alfredoholguin6644]

I’ve been looking for a 2015 SRT near me and for 44k you can get one with 50,000 miles

[@cwjkkk1555]

How is it so far ? Thinking of buying one same miles

[@Zanance]

How’s it treating you now?

[@krullmanz1]

I just bought a 2014 SRT GC with 80miles for $15500 needed a new engine,tyres,brakes, new wheels, stainless steel catback,exhaust, now sitting at $28k after the repairs and replacement of many miscellaneous parts it wasn't treated well but now tip top mechanically needs a few cosmetic items done and it will be perfect. definitely worth it as its still under its retail value and a fully sorted unit. its my second SRT and just love it.

[@Fosto1k]

This video covering a 2015 Srt recently is exactly what I needed! So what are the mechanical issues I should except ? Common issues on this particular vehicle ?

[@SRTHellhawk]

The biggest thing you'll have to watch out for with high mileage 392 is the water pump and the hemi tick... If you eliminate the mds and put hellcat lifters or aftermarket lifters in it then jeep will be fine... Cosmetics mostly the carbon fiber trim inside.

[@datdatonabeat3252]

75k ain't high. There's SRT GC's for sale near me now with almost 180k miles. Now that's high 😂

[@alexbermudez7206]

And they want like 30k for em still right 🤣🤣

[@datdatonabeat3252]

@@alexbermudez7206 it's funny now that you mention it. I got somebody currently offering me a 2013 GC SRT with 200k for 20k. I told them put down the crack pipe and have a good day. 😂

[@HughRussell06]

No, because it’s a Jeep and those Chrysler electronics are a ticking time bomb lol

[@brandon6541]

Lol

[@BenHardyCars]

Harsh

[@HughRussell06]

@@BenHardyCars it’s true tho, it’s probably one of the reasons that the whole FCA group of brands are the most complained about car makers here in Australia

[@shaunconradie4110]

​@@HughRussell06All due to poor customer service.

[@frankcastle9691]

True story my dad has a 2016 ram at 110k miles the transmission control unit wrapped out. It was 1500$ to replace the mechanic said it's a common issue.

[@adrianlopez3023]

Man watch out for the transfer case known problem 😢😮

[@chemicalflex119]

Found a 2014 SRT Jeep with 84k for 37k$ is it worth it or should I just forget about it?

[@sanchocuh]

Worth it

[@fredyjimenez741]

Worth it

[@turnthunter905]

i found a 2018 with 90k niles for 37k as well i had to grab it

[@clearclouds2052]

@@turnthunter905 you must know a lot about keeps

[@rareutilities4531]

Is a 2012 srt8 with 103k miles on it worth it?

[@brandongoree6926]

2016 srt or 2017 summit?? Srt is $50k with 50k miles and summit is $38k with 37k miles.

[@ramoncampos5033]

Bru where

[@BornToBeFamed]

392 engines are dime a dozen to I think it’s worth it.

[@Alejandro_Diazd]

Great video Ben this Jeep looks good but I don’t think I’ll buy a high mileage one

[@mrcashout007]

i have a 2015 srt jeep with 93k miles it was owned by my dad and he gave it to me for my 17th birthday

[@lancer102]

This guy said "high mileage" 😂 75k ain't high miles. 150k+ is high mileage.

[@6.4Dave]

I’m looking at two one is a 2017 SRT with 75k miles and the other one is 2016 with 96k miles .. the 2017 is $36 and 2016 is $28k

[@johnblack4915]

I rather get a used 2017 -2020 model..a lil more updates and don't like the t shifter early eight speed smh😐

[@Tallnerdyguy]

75k isn't high mileage, especially for 7 years old...what about 150k?

[@dankilla1872]

Do you think 90,780 a lot?

[@HazardSports]

Closing in on 167K on mine and going to 300K is the goal

[@lstruggy]

My 07 jgc wk just hit 199K still runs like brand new! 🦾

[@juniorjay243]

@@HazardSports is it a SRT tho ?

[@fikurosaki-7503]

@@HazardSports hey have you had any problems wit your jeep throughout your time of ownage

[@jeepguy95]

Our '14 Grand Cherokee with the V6 has 168k miles, and has been VERY reliable. As long as it's had regular maintenance and been well taken care of, you might be able to save a bit of $$$. I've seen them pop up at auction with over 120k.

[@tonyshi31]

Just a quick question, did you ever replace your radiator or coolant stuff before you hit 120k?

[@jeepguy95]

@@tonyshi31 No. Never had to replace the radiator.

[@tonyshi31]

@@jeepguy95 even if there’s a small leak on radiator? I don’t know what’s that called, dealer said there was a small leak and recommended me to replace it, what should I do?

[@jeepguy95]

@@tonyshi31 They tried to do that to me as well. If it's not leaking anything out onto where its parked, it should be fine. They quoted me about 1500 to replace it. That was when it was just over 100k. Now we have 173k miles, and it's great.

[@tonyshi31]

@@jeepguy95 gotcha! Thanks a lot! This problems been annoying me for a while, and now I don’t have to worry about it lol hope my 2015 one would be tough enough for two more years haha

[@markt8041]

Thanks for pointing out the fact that the lights appear to flicker only because of the camera speed. I had no idea. That may explain why I saw flickering lights on a Ranger in a video.

[@brlan13]

75k aint even that high tbh

[@slim_mmalone4651]

Is a 2015 Jeep SRT with 66k miles for 35k a good deal, im trying to get one

[@answersforlooking9430]

great deal

[@lstruggy]

My 2007 WK Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Limited V6 3.7L 4wd just hit 199K all freeway miles rolled her off the lot w 15K miles. Recently replaced the stock brake rotors & pads for a cross drilled slotted rotors w ceramic pads she stops on a dime now! She’s well maintained throughout the years & still runs strong very reliable & safe. In a few years I’ll be retiring her as a strictly grocery/mall crawler and will be picking up another JGC 2018 or 2019 used model w around 50K mileage Overland model. I know time is on my side since the new 2022 JGC L just came out and current jgc owners will be trading in their 18/19 overland models for the new L! 😝 love my jgc!

[@LeTheyCallMe]

Great video. Can you do a jeep Cherokee limited with high mileage?

[@Tallnerdyguy]

75k isn't high mileage

[@lstruggy]

Jeeps w around 75K are called “broken in” 🙃

[@re8672]

This one maybe. The rest, driven HARD

[@brandon6541]

Sweet jeep!🔥

[@ryansmith9784]

Well it’s better than purchasing a DaimlerChrysler Era used vehicle....

[@thjtr-qx3ro]

You know it’s base platform is still a Merc right? This is still Daimler dna Fiat Chrysler has been milking the merc platforms forever…

[@johnblack4915]

@@thjtr-qx3ro true true 👍 🤫 don't tell the mopar/Hellkitty/ trackhawk/ 392 community..most of all the models lol..really milking it with Mario Bros brand 😄

[@DKLGalactus5]

The motor may not be available anymore.

[@kenmccune8843]

Awesome jeep

[@alherrera591]

Mine got stolen :(

[@Timbuck4]

New subscribers just because this is Provo 😃😃😃

[@brandongoree6926]

2016 srt $50k with 50k miles is it worth it??

[@rdb6677]

yes

[@inky_d1]

It shud only be lik 42k dey want a lil to much

[@maddog123tj]

I'm looking at a 2020 srt for 50k right now. 20k miles. This is 2024 now obviously so I waited just long enough

[@mpsangha]

Honestly, right now, with the new updated interior Durango out, BAD IDEA. You can pretty much get a new 392 SRT Durango with a nicer interior, better ride, more up to date infotainment, and a 3rd row for about the same or a little bit more than used a GC SRT... the Durango is the way to go with the SUV muscle from Chrysler now ...

[@thjtr-qx3ro]

Durango is just ugly in my mind.. and totally don’t need 3rd row…

[@marqj301]

But you have people who may not want a 3rd row. Jeep SRTs are more agile which is probably one of the reasons people go for them over a 3rd row SUV. I like both and have a Durango GT. But I know I'll never get another 3rd row vehicle because of the body roll when hitting corners. That's my only complaint

[@datdatonabeat3252]

@@thjtr-qx3ro that's the reason i own a GC now. The 3rd row isn't needed.

[@TheV3la]

A hell of alot more too

[@weathp]

75k is high mileage?

[@eevee4408]

I Guess

[@2024_Edge]

Hey bro have you seen the new grand Cherokees and wagoneers

[@BenHardyCars]

Not in person

[@tamarindo732]

Yea ugly in person

[@michaels2470]

Drove a 2015 new for 5 years. I really enjoyed the vehicle while I had it but it was in the shop a lot. Problem is SRT stands for Street Race Technology and whenever you try to use that technology for any length of time something will break. I’ve cracked the water pump twice, cracked the radiator after it could not sustain being pushed for 40min. If you take this to the track something will break. Expect to go through tires once or twice a year as well.

[@houseguy47]

I'm actually shopping for an suv, and narrowed it down to a Durango or Jeep SRT. Thanks for the feedback.

[@SwishNYC]

@@houseguy47what did you end up getting?

[@HughRussell06]

What year is it?

[@BenHardyCars]

2015

[@HughRussell06]

@@BenHardyCars figured it was around that year

[@southshore0007]

That was like the first thing he said in the video 😏

[@brandon6541]

@@southshore0007 maybe he didn't hear him lol

[@albertatundra]

Not a chance, your a hemi tick away from a $10k engine overhaul.

[@BenHardyCars]

LOL

[@southshore0007]

I agree😏

[@drufetti510]

@@BenHardyCars well Dodge stated from 2012-2018 you can get it fixed free of charge

[@L0AF0FCAT]

@@drufetti510are you sure that sounds too good to be true

[@dickjhonso1473]

I would say no because the transmissions probably gonna fall out in a week

[@matthewburns7584]

It’s a ZF, you’re high bub

[@lirej2307]

@@matthewburns7584 what’s a ZF? I’m just starting to get into the car game

[@westsidesagittarius3103]

@@lirej2307 it's the name of the transmission inside these grandcherokes it's a very reliable transmission too that will more than likely Outlast the car

[@lirej2307]

@@westsidesagittarius3103 i heard from a few ppl that the 2016+ GC SRT are pretty reliable

[@L0AF0FCAT]

tell us you don’t know anything about cars without telling us

[@Lautarozoloaga]

🌶️🌶️

[@thjtr-qx3ro]

I owned a 06 GC SRT8 and it was a blast… had an extended warranty on it and honestly had no issues with the Jeep… now the new ones I feel with the 6.4 ehhh not so reliable

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Looks Faster Than a Acura RDX Technology

[@brandon6541]

Likely

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@@brandon6541 Yes Jeep Grand Cherokee is Faster Than a Acura RDX Trim Grand Cherokee Vs RDX SRT Vs Technology Altitude Vs Advance Trackhawk Vs A Spec SH AWD

[@clearclouds2052]

Crazy I been looking for a decent priced srt keep and here goes this video

[@dink1020]

Don't do it

[@dink1020]

I spent 12000 on maintaining this year alone on has 63000 miles 2015

[@clearclouds2052]

@@dink1020 so you saying these are bad vehicles

[@dink1020]

@@clearclouds2052 just hope you get a good warranty NATIONAL AUTO CARE. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE. GAS HOPE YOU DONT HAVE TO DRIVE FAR. YOU ALSO need extra vehicle to keep miles down