No Budget Reviews: 2004 Jeep Cherokee KJ (Liberty) 3.7 V6 Limited - Lloyd Vehicle Consulting

[@alansimpson835]

I'd forgotten about this slightly cuddlier looking version of the Cherokee sir. Good to see it again. I still think I preferred the boxiness of the previous generation model but this one does look very well cared for and the paint finish really suits it

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's been a surprisingly successful car on the channel for some reason.

[@seancooke4127]

Thank you Nathan and Son. Always had a liking for the Cherokee XJ and KJ because of their heritage and capabilities. They both have that Classic seven vent Jeep Grille and the KJ does the look even better with the round headlights moulded into the Bonnet , I mean Hood. I know a chap that has a 2012 CRD Limited and has no intention of changing it. Nathan's Cherokee is in very good condition and the tyres look a thousand times better than road tyres. That 3.7 V6 should be unstressed and simple and last forever with normal maintenance. The 4 litre straight 6 in the XJ is legendary for simply going on and on. As far as I am aware XJs are sought after in the US for Big prices. Don't know if the KJ will achieve this but, like the XJ and the Land Rover Discovery /Freelander /Range Rover, they are all designed to be used off road. Proper Off Roaders. Thank you Sir. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes sir, the XJs are very durable, especially with the famous AMC 4.0 straight six. This KJ hasn't been too bad, from what I understand. The tyres were very good for the occasional journey up the side of the road to pass obstacles. We had better not talk about those forbidden fuel CRD variants, sir... Someone may be watching! You certainly can't mistake this for any other make of car, can you?

[@seancooke4127]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting certainly there aren't so many certified Trails Rated vehicles out there. Although the little Jeep Renegade can also be had with a Trailrated badge. As far as I know this little SUV is related to the Fiat 500X. 🤔

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@seancooke4127 , that is correct, sir! The Jeep Renegade is closely related to the 500X, both are made in Italy.

[@seancooke4127]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting obviously then it can go rockcrawling and Ford deep water. I do remember that the original Freelander with front wheel drive and part time four wheel drive was extremely capable off the road. I suppose that the Renegade has a short wheelbase which helps greatly with cresting steep hills without under carriage damage. Nice little Jeep face like KJ also.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Very interesting MR Lloyd I shall enjoy viewing later on.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We aim to please, sir!

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

I have one. 2004 with 111,000 miles. It was free. It is a fun car.mine is the renegade with the lights on top sunroof. Mine is really rusted because it lived in Canada before it came to the United States.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I wonder whether they have strict inspections where you live? Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting.

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

Inspection is not strict. As far as rust go. There always way around that in new your city. Thank God.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I suppose it depends on which state you are in!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

The slower chime is when you close the door is the seatbelt.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I thought that it may be something like that, sir....

[@aliray1165]

It’s so annoying, it beeps at everything

[@RMAV1999]

Hi sir! Recently i bought this model jeep without a tow bar. I would like to install a tow bar, so i can travel with my horses. the hight of my jeep (bumber to ground) looks a bit higher than the original hight. I’m seeing that your jeep has a tow bar, so i would like to ask: could you maybe tell me (or perhaps measure) the bottom of the bumber to the ground for me? This will give me some extra information for the installation proces! Thankyou, great video :)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I am really sorry, but this isn't my car, I only borrowed it for the review two years ago.

[@owensteele1274]

13:14 to 13:40 Sorry. Your forbidden fuel chants crack me up!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We aim to please, sir!

[@simonquintrell8686]

I've just painted my 04 Cherokee KJ 2.8 CRD Limited matt black as well. Looks far better than silver.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It sort of works quite well on one of these, doesn't it? Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Would love to see how good these are off-road.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I think this one would be pretty good, especially given all the modifications Nathan has made to it!

[@willswheels283]

Reminds me of the Wrangler which of course has a 4.0 litre engine. It’s pretty similar to the LR Freelander in size, the back door opens the same way as it did on my Freelander(except for the “Smash your face” rear window😁). I’m amazed that you can get a Jeep Cherokee with a 3.7 engine for less than a grand...or was for the 2 litre version? Great review Mr Lloyd, looking forwards to the next one.

[@nathanstevful]

I paid £1450 for it 2 years ago, but I've seen a couple in Autotrader for around the £1k mark now. If you get a pre 06 plate then tax is also cheaper for both petrol and diesel.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That's right, the Wrangler had the old 4.0 AMC straight-six, same as the XJ Cherokee. I have driven a Freelander, and it felt similar in a way, but with less power and a very different type of interior.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

There is a problem with your reply, sir, and it isn't to do with the prices, but the fuel types....

[@nathanstevful]

As soon as I wrote it I was thinking sorry Joseph. 😂

[@willswheels283]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Ahh, do you mean the forbidden fuel powers the 2 litre?

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

Love the mat black

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Sadly, this has been scrapped now...

[@terrificspokesman7416]

This would look good in Camo with a lift kit and a straight pipe exhaust with a snorkel

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Don't tempt him, he probably will do that next!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting if he does it he should send a video to the channel

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@terrificspokesman7416 , we will see, I suppose!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Even though we don't talk about diesels I would still go for the CRD.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Did you say something, sir?

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting dont worry I said nothing

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@terrificspokesman7416 , very good, sir!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Very good review. Now we just need a mk1 Land Rover Freelander V6 😂😜

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We do indeed, sir!

[@damiantuttle1348]

whats that thing on your head

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It's not really relevant to the review, is it?

[@augustinejoseph2797]

Highly consuming fuel what can I do Or what is the remedy

[@davepork4914]

Shuttup Damian

[@damiantuttle1348]

@@davepork4914 'Shut Up' , I think you mean.

[@davepork4914]

@@damiantuttle1348 The lack of grammar, thought or consideration in your original question to Lloyd, is staggering.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

The automatic versions are apparently better off road because they have a better 4WD system or something

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, you are absolutely right. The manual and automatic versions have different four wheel drive systems from what I understand.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Door locking button would be on the correct side for the US market.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, that makes sense! Thank you ever so much indeed for watching.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Looks good with the wrap it makes it look quite mean, and cracking review on a car that's bypassed my radar or had forgotten about.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Glad you enjoyed it, sir! It certainly is a car which doesn't feature on many shortlists for a No Budget runaround, but it is quite good fun. The matte finish does suit the car quite well, doesn't it?

[@nathanstevful]

I did that with Rattle cans!!! But it's come out pretty well.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Well done, sir!

[@hoddy121john]

@@nathanstevful rattle cans excellent work sir,very edd China esk

[@nathanstevful]

I learned from the best! Old Mr China. I have done a Terrano before in a similar fashion, using Armed forces Black Matt anti Radar paint and a foam roller, had to thin it a little but again the end result was acceptable for its use.

[@williamegler8771]

In the United States these were one of the least expensive Jeep's available. They are definitely built down to a certain price point. They are also far more reliable and durable than any JLR product and cost a fraction to buy maintain or repair. They are also just as capable off-road. The "Trail Rated" designation is because the vehicle met certain criteria for traction, water fording, maneuverability, articulation and ground clearance.

[@nathanstevful]

I have had it 2 years now. It required a sill repair and weld, not through rot, but due to damage from the previous owner which the garage I bought it from had covered up with sticky plastic wrap and MDF packing. The rest has just been annual maintenance, brakes etc, dreaded handbrake which decides if it wants to engage or not on a daily basis. Compared to a similar age Discovery 2 or Freelander it was a no brainer. There is no Tin worm underneath, some surface rust on the damaged areas, that's it. I inspected several land rovers before buying this and they were more expensive and rotted to the point of danger.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, yes, I have driven a Freelander, and they do have quite a few problems, don't they? The engines were also available in many Rover and MG models of the time... It felt like it would be very capable off road, even if I did not get a chance to test it!

[@trabali5168]

Well at least you'll have Rick Astley to calm you while your money is being drained quicker than Doyle would ask a woman on a date!! 9.2 MPG............wow! I think Japan had this sector of the market quite comprehensively covered.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, you are right, sir! Certainly the money gets drained away quickly if performance gets anywhere near enthusiastic....I think economy would improve a bit if the scenery wasn't quite so dramatic!

[@johnedwards3198]

From karate chopping Saab cupholders I believe to upper cutting Jeep split tailgates... These cars are very violent sir!!!

[@hoddy121john]

🤭

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I am ever so sorry, but once again the KZbin algorithm seems to have hidden your comment for the last two years, so please accept my apologies for being slow to respond!

[@terrificspokesman7416]

XJ Cherokees are alot cheaper here in the UK than the Middle East and the USA

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, so I gather! They have much more classic status in those places than here.

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

I think these cars car run 400.000 no problem. But in these expensive times with fuels... not the best choice...

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you, sir! Still catching up on comments hidden by the algorithm

[@wepaboi]

Your intro is way too loud

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Just played it back, and it seems normal to me.

[@hoddy121john]

Great review sir,I think its no harm that the screen that tells u the miles per gallon is slightly out of view,great reflex action concerning that rear glass door sir.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes sir, my reflexes were quick enough to save my head from being smashed by the tailgate. Perhaps we don't need to see the MPG figures, do we?

[@nathanstevful]

You would have heart failure if mpg was constantly in view! One thing I note from the build report is the export model as this is classed, had an extra Gallon of fuel in reserve compared to a home market Cherokee/liberty. I can confirm this because I get 0 on the trip and the needle past red and still have a good 20 miles of range.

[@hoddy121john]

@@nathanstevful petrol ain't expensive it's just all the tax they put on it,fine car sir like the paint job

[@johnedwards3198]

Mr Lloyd has learnt to be cautious with these violent cars with their pop out cupholders, uppercutting tailgate... What's next a decapitating parcel shelf or a wrist breaking "keep fit" window winder?

[@nathanstevful]

I feel slightly to blame as I replaced the struts, they were bent when I got it, so the glass opens like new and not like a car of its age.