Should You Buy A Used JEEP CHEROKEE?

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[@keithmountain9437]

I`ve just parted with a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 litre petrol after 9 years of faithful service operating in rugged, wet and snowy rural North Wales. It`s at its best in the worst winter conditions that can be thrown at it. I remember leaving it for a frozen week covered in heavy snow and it started without difficulty at a temperature of - 17C. Downhill traction on the 1 : 4 lane down the mountainside here in snow when low range 4x4 was engaged ( with a mechanical "clunk" like a Victorian signal box lever !) was brilliant and outperformed my neighbours` VW Toureg and BMW X3 respectively who were left floundering. I agree that the interior is basic but it was sturdy and never got any worse ! Someone said that JEEP stands for "Just Enough Essential Parts" and if you approach it in this spirit you won`t be disappointed....at least it is more comfortable than the 1942 Original and, in my experience, just as tough. It isn`t for the soft-roader brigade or for parking on the pavement outside your local wine bar but is strong enough to confront and overcome the challenges of American climate conditions which are even worse than our own. You could fry potatoes on the heater output and it gave a regular mpg of around 27....not so very different from the 2.8 litre Mercedes diesel in the model you tested. I can`t recall having trouble in locating the handbrake (really I can`t !) and the brakes gave excellent and reassuring retardation in all conditions. It did have an appetite for front discs and pads as well as the rear section of the exhaust system, none of which were cheap even if one went for the option of pattern parts as replacements. The bodywork and paint finish were as good as you would wish to find on any vehicle abandoned to the elements throughout its 17 years in the UK. And why, at last, did I part with it ? I watched your video extolling the virtues of a used Range Rover Sport and was seduced !

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for your comments! I agree. Good choice with the Range Rover Sport! :)

[@jamesdaly6885]

He could bring on a motorised wheel barrow on here and some one would of owned one and is willing defend it to the hills lol.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Good old Jeep and Range Rover

[@robflood8003]

@@jamesdaly6885 I tended to buy stuff that were a bit different in the past like the FSO 1300 saloon & pick up & the Ford Probe so I'd buy one of those Jeep just for the square shape of it, not bothered about the noise, handling or the interior.

[@arthuritchybollix5064]

Remind me never to go there sounds awful

[@andyldc1]

Really like the honesty you give about the cars you review 👍

[@PS-si7hn]

As aerodynamic as a bungalow..... brilliant! Love your reviews....keep them coming.....

[@MikeKunene059]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrMandala1111]

OMG,lots of haters here that probably have never even sat in one.I have owned a 2011 3.7 V6 KK for 3 years now and with 120000kms and have only replaced a water pump and a battery plus general maintenance.I love it and love driving it except for the leather seats that are too firm but the leather has held up beautifully and better than european cars leather seats.The V6 has heaps of power and is fun to drive and also has the benefit of being an older style engine which makes it quite easy to work on which is great for me as I do all my own work on my cars and was one of the deciding factors to buy it.I have lifted it and fitted taller tyres,bull bar and winch and it is very capable offroad and with the after market suspension handles really well and personally would disagree with you about being tiring to drive and I live in the bush with lots of roads a lot worse that you are driving on with lots of bends and hills.The traction system these vehicles have is awesome and very similar to the ML Mercedes,nearly as good as lockers.I have owned 4x4's my whole life and this KK handles better that most of them and if you think otherwise you must be too used to normal cars.A couple of little creaks is nothing for a 4x4 but I do agree that the plastic used in the interior is not too good but it has held up really well with no cracks or anything falling off or even fading for that matter and still looks new on the inside.I also love the utilitarian look of them,not everyone's cup of tea though.One person in the comments mentioned these were terrible engines,that is not true,they are an old school engine that was around for many many years in various forms because it was a good engine and the sump sludge someone mentioned doesn't happen if you use good synthetic oil and change regularly,which I do every 7500 kms.Anyway each to their own but I love my KK and know many peeps here in Australia that agree with me.

[@bjrn-einarnilsen687]

I have 2012 mod 3.7 l version of it. Had it for 3 years, soon 4, and i never had anything wrong with it. The most reliable car i ever had, and i have had a few during 35 years of driving. Yes it's expensive to use, but you get a rugged car that takes you to where ever you want to go. This car is close to the discovery when it comes to offroad capabillities. I live now in South Brasil, with a lot of terrible mud roads, and i have never got stuck. And you don't buy a jeep like this if you only drive around in town.

[@MikeKunene059]

That is absolutely perfect...That car is wonderfull!!!!!

[@MikeKunene059]

thanks for the good paragraph boss

[@bravobullz7475]

I have 2011 3.7 v6 yours is inline ? Love my Jeep has never let me down Haven’t taken it off rod as much as I’d like Nice to see another fan

[@bjrn-einarnilsen687]

@@bravobullz7475 Exactly the same engine as you have. 2008 to 2012 have all the same engine, just a bit different amount of horsepower as i know. 205 to 210 if i don't remember wrong.

[@robflood8003]

I don't find anything wrong in owning a KK / Liberty Cherokee had mine a while now 2008 & only 48,000 miles on the clock. Easy to work on, love the shape, very comfortable, excellent workhorse / tow vehicle my son loves driving it & he's a Merc C63 owner 😆

[@fkkmag8692]

Thats why I love boxed cars, and simple interiors!

[@johncitizen4009]

I own a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, and I will say that Jeeps have 100% improved over the years. Including reliability and luxury. And the off road capabilities so far have been fantastic. I’ve always owned Jeep and will only own a Jeep. For me I’d say “Don’t hold back”

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for your comments. I've always liked Jeep. What do you think about the direction they're going in under Fiat ownership?

[@johncitizen4009]

High Peak Autos Well, No worries! Great video! I guess it’s so so. Fiat are Italian and Italians so called make good cars. Before this Jeep I had a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, and no issues what so ever. I do recall many years ago their poor reliability, but I do know that it has improved. Let’s just hope nothing changes. I’m from Australia too.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I've not had any of the newer Jeep models. I've had plenty of Grand Cherokee's from the Merc/Daimler/Chrysler era

[@idigbebop]

High Peak Autos would love to see you review a Dodge Durango SRT Hemi. You would despise the plastic but love the Airbus-inspired power train. I saw two in Germany recently so I guess there are few banging around EU.

[@beccarter7810]

Ouch, okay 😂 but I bought a 2012 Cherokee Limited V6 from new and I absolutelyyyyy loved it. I loved the high seating position and how it felt like I was driving a tank. I never had any issues with mine in the 8yrs I owned it. Only sold it because I moved overseas. Wish cars were still this boxy style.

[@themis9753]

I like this car and I have a lot of memories with it...for me is a really good car which is one of the best off road cars you can buy at that price...its definitely value for money

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree - excellent value for money and I like the appearance

[@HarleyBStone]

a lot of rubbish comments .... Jeep KK isn't made for roads but for off-road capability like a Defender. Complained about body roll or slow acceleration ? That boy 's got no idea.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its a small SUV that is popular taking kids to school

[@HarleyBStone]

@@HighPeakAutos Really - one can abuse the KK for taking kids to school or grocery getting but that is quite a shame . KK got an outstanding offroad capability in it's class ( certainly not compared with a Jeep RUBICON ) and with it you can drive circles around all those street focused car based SUV's . Also it was found to be an excellent tractor for pulling heavy trailers by AutoBILD Allrad Magazine as well as ranked no.2 in the annual Winter Test of the same Mag, issues 09/2019 and 02/2020 . Of course KK is not a barn burner but it is not meant to be one.

[@idigbebop]

In the US this is a farm / hunting vehicle. You don’t serve english tea in it. You load it up with your buddy and a drooling dog in back and find a muddy trail to your favorite duck hunting marsh.

[@HighPeakAutos]

And what if your dog cuts itself on the sharp plastic interior?

[@idigbebop]

High Peak Autos Huh? Clearly I would install a caution sign in the back compartment....Dude, a plastic cut? After a day in the Florida razor palms, the back of a jeep is the least of their hazards.

[@MilesV8]

I had the older model, the Cherokee XJ with the 4.0 straight six engine. Absolutely loved the engine but didn't like that it wasn't permanent four-wheel drive. It creaked and clunked when I put it in 4x4 mode but it never let me down. Mine run on LPG which reduced costs massively. It was so easy to fix that pretty much any garage could work on it. No complicated electronics to fail. A truly great car.

[@georgek5664]

You should try 4 wheel drive and maybe you would be impressed by it's capability for the price and as far as room try folding the back seats .

[@Theskaterenegade]

Man i could listen to these reviews just as audible 🤣 the man has a great story telling voice

[@HighPeakAutos]

Infernal Arts Haha thanks

[@terrificspokesman7416]

That is true

[@northumbianexpat]

I have the 3.7 V6 model in the Middle East and I think you're very harsh on it although the trim I have is better than the lego set you're in. I love the car it's got loads of character and handles well on and off road, easy to park as well. Great all round visibility too. Main issue is the electrics - they are really poor. Lights just come on and off whenever they fancy and with a year and 15k done on it since I bought it, runs just fine. Overall I recommend the car but you're right about the leg room and storage, it's poor for a car of its size.

[@ksturmer5388]

At 8 minutes 50 secs. How friggin' dark are those clouds behind you? Typical bloomin' High Peak area weather! :) PS. How 'loud' was the cabin noise compared to that Q7 you reviewed! Different class. Keep up the good work. :)

[@paulsheehan2998]

What's your thoughts on a 2005 to 2011 Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 diesel engine?

[@smarte.r.1450]

Love the looks of This AND the Nitro... The compromise is cheap design and cheap components. But for the money they are a winner in my opinion... But the road tax though!!! 😳😳😳😳

[@HighPeakAutos]

The road tax is a joke! I like the styling though

[@1Reddd]

Probably one of the most hated Jeeps here in the States, along with the Patriot and other little “Jeeps”. If you’re going to buy a Jeep (later model), buy a Wrangler or a Grand Cherokee, or don’t buy one at all. Also, if you look at Jeep as a luxury vehicle, you’ll be disappointed for sure, but if you look at it in terms of utility and usability, it’s hard to find something that compares for such a price.

[@celt67]

Think I'll show my boss this video. He's bought one of these and he thinks he's the shit. (in saying that, he's coming from a mid-2000s Peugeot 206 cc which we all joked he'd stolen from his daughter).

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahah Its definitely an improvement over the hateful 206CC, but make sure he doesn't cut his fingers on any of the interior plastics haha

[@rastislavpaulen9763]

That beginning anthem was epic, mate 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Rastislav Paulen It felt right 😂

[@camillewray151]

I have one and cannot find parts for it (not even at a dealership)! So it’s sat on my drive for ages! All I need is axle seals, rear wiper

[@mraidymaddful]

We'll thanks for that vid mate, it really made me want to rush out and buy one. NOT!!!

[@youcallmelavender3864]

He's not trying to get you to buy it

[@adamtarrington6541]

I’ve owned the same model for 3 yrs and everything in the review is true. The 2.8 diesel is rough sluggish and thirsty. Heating has packed up which is a £700 fix. Sometimes the stereo sound goes off which is sorted by turning ignition over a few times. Mine came with all terrain tyres which are lethal on damp tarmac. Parts are dear and hard to source. Jet washing blows the rear door seals off. It’s great for match fishing as good off road and the boot is huge with the seats folded. It’s so bad I’m going to run into the ground and chuck it away as a px. Wouldn’t even think of selling it to someone.

[@stuontwo677]

Jeep Renegade next please! You can get a 2015 or 2016 2.0 diesel for 9k! with not too bad miles on it either! The low(ish) price is putting me off tho... I also hear the brand new one has a lot of improvements over the old one.

[@natsopa6034]

are you intending to sell this car,i think you have severely limited your market ,great videos keep them coming

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hi! I try and give my honest opinion regardless of whether a potential buyer will see it. Thanks :)

[@frazerguest2864]

My Wife used to have a last of the line WJ Grand Cherokee Limited with the 4.0 straight six. Despite a bit of a low-rent interior, the car was fantastic, rode really well, didn't rust, was super easy to work on, was very quiet, very very comfortable, was incredibly reliable and despite the 180'000 miles on the clock, was built like a tank. I then went to work away for a while, and without my knowledge she traded in our mint WJ Grand Cherokee for a newer WK Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0 CRD. What a complete and utter heap of shit. Despite the claim of 210 bhp, I'd be amazed if it's even got half of that, (it's slower than my old 300tdi Discovery), it can't even manage 20mpg, so this diesel Grand Cherokee is a lot worse on fuel than our old petrol Grand Cherokee, it's very noisy, very uncomfortable, cramped in the back, rusts like nothing I've ever seen before, (and that includes late 80's Fords, Land Rovers and British Leyland junk), parts are expensive, the build quality is appalling, worse even than TVRs or 1980's Lotus's, it looks like it's been painted by Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, (I've never seen paint as bad on any car in my life), and when you poke about underneath the car, it becomes obvious of all the places Daimler Chrysler have pinched 50cents here and there throwing the heap of junk together. In my opinion, the older, proper Jeeps are decent motors, built like tanks, whilst the newer stuff, especially made under Daimler Chrysler are utter, utter, utter piles of putrid, steaming shit, only one very small step above walking barefoot in the rain. I'd rather be bummed by a broken bottle than buy another WK Grand Cherokee again.

[@HighPeakAutos]

The previous generation, like you say, were much more reliable :)

[@frazerguest2864]

@@HighPeakAutos : Not just more reliable, but better in every measurable way. How on earth you get a 3.0 turbo diesel to be significantly worse on fuel than a 4.0 petrol I've no idea. And the ride quality in the car is the worse I've ever experienced. Worse even than a base model Fiat Cinquecento I had in the late 90's. It feels like the dampers are filled with concreate and the springs are made out of marshmallows. Whoever signed off on the ride and handling of that car needs to be lined up against a wall and shot.

[@alanbstard4]

women and cars eh?

[@MrBeboopman]

Wasnt a nice car the later one then.... 😋

[@frazerguest2864]

MrBeboopman : No. I got rid just before the rust became terminal and bought her a Jaguar XJ instead, which has been much more reliable and cheaper to run, and with its petrol V8, a lot better on fuel than the diesel Jeep.

[@leprechaunshelper]

Now nobody should like this jeep but the fact it’s different than mainstream brand vehicles and I like that 😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. You hardly see them. The roads are overflowing with Qashqai's and Jukes, so its nice to see something else - even if its not the best

[@EinkOLED]

There's a reason why you don't see many.

[@mikeroutledge6929]

i had one of these a few years ago on a 59 reg, ireally liked it apart from the cramped foot well, im 5 foot 10 but had a job reaching the acc pedal without having the seat way forward, best mpg i got was 28 on a run at constant 70, i bought some headlight " covers " which made the front look much better, great off road, a really good traction control system and low range, would i buy another ? yes, i loved most of it, hated some of it

[@manufacturingdefect1287]

Love the scenery in your videos. Great countryside

[@HighPeakAutos]

manufacturing defect Thanks! Although I can’t take credit for that 😉

[@nomdeplume798]

A mate of mine moved to the US for a year in 1975 when his dad did a job swap. The swap involved not only the job but also the house and car. He said that among other things the Cadilac had auto lights and wipers. For some reason the Americans politely declined the use of a Triumph 2000 automatic!

[@JOSELUIS-ci2hs]

The new Jeep Cherokee 2019 is quite comfortable and rides really well

[@WyreForestBiker]

Love your reviews , straight conversational style with no B/S . As for the Jeep i have two friends /acquaintances with them and both have similar stories. Unreliable , poor build and neither of them will ever buy the brand again .

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@Stop..carry-on]

The pixelated type of display is a vacuum fluorescent display , which as far as I know were more expensive than a lcd type and also a older type of technology, it seems to be a American thing - maybe they work better in the cold ?

[@luinpuin4152]

Lunchbox plastics, again a great video, keep them comming please !

[@Smokey0284]

That's a Jeep Liberty. You clearly don't know what you're talking about.

[@HighPeakAutos]

LOL. There is more to the world than just the USA. In most of the world, this car is known as the Cherokee.

[@Smokey0284]

@@HighPeakAutos these words are foreign to me.

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@Smokey0284 🇺🇸

[@Smokey0284]

@@HighPeakAutos now you're speaking my language! ❤️

[@lonestar6445]

I want one of these. Or the Jeep commander. I like the big styling

[@tsakitx8190]

They look really cool tbh but youd be better of with a Grand Cherokee

[@MikeKunene059]

they look good man GO JEEP GOOO

[@deadkemper]

Thing is , Jeep has a great following with a great bunch of people in the UK, and obviously are good offroad with the right tyres/etc....Worst thing about this is the tax bracket

[@ThePianoCentre]

Honest review !

[@hunt4redoctober628]

This guy is talking absolute shit. Yes I agree that the interior trim is awful inside but having owned one of these for 7 years now, I have done just over 100,000 miles in it and other than routine maintenance, a turbo hose rupturing and two oil seals which needed replacing, it has been absolutely fantastic. It's brilliant in the snow and offroad (although perhaps not quite as a good as a Wrangler), and it's one of the few proper 4x4 SUV'S still around. I have taken mine through rivers, over open moorland and rough rocky tracks and it has been brilliant. So yes its not a Landrover Discovery but to be honest it has been a lot more reliable than a Landrover. Would I buy one again?.....for off road and snow use 100% yes, but for motorway cruising probably no, not because of its comfort but because you only get 24mpg af around 75mph! But with its 2.8 CRD Fiat truck engine under the bonnet/hood, that means it's pretty robust. If you are in the market for a weekend proper 4x4 'truck' which you want to have some fun in, and you have a limited budget, then they are well worth considering.

[@TheDarrenc1973]

In answer to your question.... no, you should not buy any used Jeep of any model... not when you could pick up a late D2 or D3 for the same money....

[@ClubsportEvoluzione]

Had the latest gen Grand Cherokee for a rental a couple of months ago. Felt well built and well upholstered, and it moved.... I mean I had to look under the hood because I couldn’t believe a 2+ ton truck would accelerate the way that Jeep did with just a 3.6 V6, which it had! Was pretty impressed. I think you’d like the newer car.

[@Nickoboss29]

But it's not an offroader like this Cherockee...

[@dundee1080]

@@Nickoboss29 Yeah, it's actually better off-road.

[@morganvon5664]

Living in Colorado, I see lots and lots of Jeeps - wranglers, cherokees, and grand cherokees. The build quality and reliability has gotten even worse. Many drivers come to their senses and trade them in for Toyotas or Hondas. The cache of the Jeep name still carries some weight. But discriminating buyers stay clear of any American brand. Love your channel - brutally honest reviews. Keep it up.

[@pussygalore5947]

In the USA we had this vehicle as the "Patriot" - same cheap interior too. Our Cherokee was based on the chassis of the Mercedes ML. Quite a " Cybil " review - you slam it for being boxy, then that's why you like it. A fun car. A Boring car....as Ian Hunter said " You're never alone with a schizophrenic."

[@Seriez69]

Never heard somebody talkin so bad about tje Jeep. Anything u like...? 🙄

[@HighPeakAutos]

Seriez you’ve never heard anyone describe the interior plastics as cheap or sharp? Or describe the drive as rolly and slow? That’s a surprise

[@Seriez69]

@@HighPeakAutos of course, but except for the shape what would you highlight positively?

[@HighPeakAutos]

Seriez I like the shape and the low price

[@alanbstard4]

Jeep is owned by Fiat Chrysler . Scotty Kilmer puts the boot into them. If they're as bad as he says best steer clear of them. If you can get hold of a Toyota FJ cruiser and test that? They have a great reputation. Sadly not made anymore and I'm told value is appreciating, not depreciating. Don't know it that's true

[@terrificspokesman7416]

I would buy a grand cherookee with 5.9 V8. But I would not use it everyday because I am not rich and it will probably drink fuel quite quickly

[@VONMEEK]

I had the jeep patriot in 58 and loved it lol

[@hwbrickproductions4162]

Can you do a video with the Jeep wrangler TJ or Jeep wrangler Jk? Great video.

[@bravobullz7475]

The 3.7 v6 isn’t as slow as diesel with only having 177 hp V6 225 235 tq not bad for how heavy it is @ highpeakautos

[@Jb-Raja]

Scotty says “ Run”.

[@jeadie2273]

We have the 3.7 here...called the Jeep Liberty. I hear the manuals are actually very good. Horrible gas mileage. We didn’t get the diesels. I’m told that although it’s cheap inside, they hold up well. Thinking about picking one of these up for a work truck. Can get a 2010 here for about $5500. They are everywhere here in the states.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Until recently I didnt know you got the diesel model in the previous Cherokee

[@noamzacks3315]

Watching this reminds me,i almost purchased a Jeep Commander 3.6litre v6.Good thing i listened to my brother regarding the running costs..eventualy bought PAJERO😀2nd hand 2009(in 2012)with about 19000miles.American cars are not built to last

[@outdoorgorilla1493]

I much prefer the rounded shape from 05 to 07. This looks crap

[@DaniloMunhequete]

Please review a 2005 to 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

[@2DogsVlogs]

I've a 2006 with the 3.0. It has a lot of plastic. Owned it for 4 years and its great in the dirt. Steering has good feedback and comfortable on the road. Turbo lag is an issue. Takes a few seconds from the lights, but once its up and going it takes off. Watch the ones from 2007 as they had bodgy DPF's. It was a quick fix by Mercedes and very expensive when things go wrong. I've replaced the Alternator and it was very expensive as you would expect from a Mercedes. Parts are starting to get harder too find so again getting expensive.

[@barrycarrigan5584]

NO.

[@donsoley746]

A useful review - always wondered....

[@TugrulCavusoglu]

can you do 2011-2013 nissan x trail?

[@robertmartin7525]

Interesting comparison to the updated Fiat version. Any chance of you doing something similar with say the Mazda 6 where I think the 2008-2012 version is far better than the updated 2013 on versions?

[@jimmykaravithas9660]

I am thinking of a 2.8 diesel 2009.Found it for around 9000€.Great condition.Should i go for it?

[@elijahrodrig]

i'm thinking of getting this car but idk. Im between this and a 2009-2012 escape. Which one would be better?

[@destraugh5052]

Try reviewing the Commander 5.7 Hemi...don't know if it's rare in the UK but here in South Africa we got a few

[@HighPeakAutos]

Steven Kellerman We do get them here but they’re rare. I’ve only driven the commander 3.0 diesel. Next time I get one I’ll do a vid

[@destraugh5052]

@@HighPeakAutos considering emission taxes on the UK side the Hemi would be rare yea, but they are quite fun and that V8 has a roar which might compete with the Supercharged Range Rover Vogue you reviewed

[@TheDodgefan9]

I have a 2008 Liberty that I drive in the winter here in the US. Gets around great in the snow, but it's such a terrible vehicle to live with everyday. It's loud, cramped, inefficient, and slow. I'm sure it's good off road, but I'd rather have a nicer vehicle most of the time.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Totally agree

[@emjr369]

Jeep actually do amazing socks. 3 for £5 from TK Maxx

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha yes I've noticed that

[@gaowen1971]

I have a 3.0 crd jeep grand cherokee. Merc engine and gearbox and does that thing shift and off road, and I don't mean in a field its something else.

[@pitroworld]

I must say that I felt a small prejudgement against anything american.. I will have to agree with someone below that this is a very good off-road vehicle and this review, even if it was nice overall, it was not covering the off-road part at all, which is why most people would buy this. And for the price you get a good off roader with nice looks and size. For handling, fuel, tax and materials I agree. Thanks.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like these kinds of cars, but the trouble is, most people only use them on road, and this one isn't great on the road although I'm sure its good off road

[@dougbassett2287]

Do U work for Landrover bro

[@henkmaritz007]

are you EVER happy with a car ?

[@HighPeakAutos]

I'm quite happy with mine yes

[@calebgeringer]

This is called a jeep liberty in the USA not a Cherokee.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I know. Here in England its called the Cherokee

[@Mike232-j2p]

I could see by the comment a lot of these people don't know what they're talking about they're just smooching your rear end their followers not leaders I have one and it's badass off road vehicle off-road vehicle not a luxury car all I can say to the haters is educate your brain and your rear end will follow do your own homework make your own decisions and mind up this guy even got the name wrong it's a liberty

[@daystatesniper01]

Built for the mass USA market ,but they forgot we arn't a mass USA market lol ,but like ALL cars ,look after them ,service them at correct intervals and you should get years of motoring from it

[@robbryant52]

Matt you looked bored doing this review unlike you but it was 12 months ago... You got better the more reviews you accomplished

[@garygalt4146]

Brother had one 2018 on mobility here in the uk. It’s a great of road vehicle in first twelve months it been 7 months back at garage. Not sure that’s what they call of road. Mobility have now recommended getting a new model. So he’s looking at bmw.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're owned by Fiat now... That tells you everything you need to know about build quality

[@hiramislet2877]

Great show man. Could you do a review of Vw Touareg. Thanks Hiram from kenya

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching! Next time I get one, I'll do a vid :)

[@beastman.330]

When ever you by a car look at the crash test video's before buying, some of the American cars are very bad in a crash test. New cars are designed to be multi sex so it's LIKED by BOTH sides.

[@cartman668222]

yuk!

[@MercedesSmoker]

So how do UK Road Tax Brackets work? I see him talk about luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series that cost like 300 pounds to tax and then there is a cheap car like this that costs upwards of 500 pounds?

[@alpal482]

Sorry you had to wait a year, the answer is emissions the higher the pollution the higher the tax. However more people are buying low emission and no emission cars like electric so when the emissions don’t make the UK government money they’ll find something else to pick on, probably boot/trunk space.

[@jasonrobards7695]

I think these cars are designed from their origins- War time vehicles that you drove through mud / scratched and basically ran into the ground. No premium features because that's not what this car is designed for its a thrasher or a "paddock basher" Aussie slang

[@Nickoboss29]

Still better than the new Fake "Cherockee" and it looks like a Cherockee

[@DaciaProject]

There's actually cheaper plastic to be found in a Dacia Duster!

[@WyreForestBiker]

Are you sure ? jeep plastic is really bad !

[@danr1920]

All the Chrysler brands suffered greatly after Mercedes Benz took over. They were clueless about building a normal priced car.

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

Oh so that’s a Jeep Liberty over here in NA

[@MartinJG100]

It seems to me the motor industry in the USA is light years behind the rest of the world but don't tell Joe six pack. He thinks they are just great. PS - Love the tongue in cheek anthem!

[@HighPeakAutos]

MartinJG100 you’re right! 🇺🇸

[@austinedwards1918]

You slaughtered this car. But I understand.

[@dam4274]

That’s a Liberty in the States!

[@stephennewton2777]

DAM8658 And taking a liberty in the UK

[@peacewithyou503]

Its rubbish with some character and branding...lol love the review.

[@radurozor4742]

You can just feel that he gets no pleasure in doing this video...I feel for him, in 2004 I used one of those for work... the only good thing is that the AC was working

[@Mike7O7O]

Rubbish review. What this car does well is go off-road and tow. Neither of which you bothered to discuss.

[@dimitriosskarlatos3688]

Any comments about reliability?

[@dodi3bodi]

6k for an SUV but the insurance is like a $1M!!

[@paulparoma]

The boxy shape is great, but that's where it ends, unfortunately.

[@patrickburgess1107]

I like the boxy design, but all that hard, cheap, plastic...yikes.

[@keithparish5863]

not recommending this over the similar age grand cherokee then? =)

[@starbase.]

The mic was picking up so much bass that at medium/normal volume, my clothes were vibrating.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I've since bought a better mic but I'm still not happy with audio quality. I wish I knew what I was doing :/

[@starbase.]

@@HighPeakAutos it was a whole new experience tbh. I haven't even experienced that at imax. Kinda like a pleasurable brown noise. Love the show :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

starbase18 😂 Cheers for watching. I’m always trying to improve

[@simonpierredegroote3509]

you shoudl'vs have taken the cherokee kk 2012 3.7 V6 essence limited

[@laurcrazymuzik]

I hope that’s not in your car lot for sale because it’s not exciting is not cheap to use and to maintain

[@HighPeakAutos]

It sold and after a year, no warranty claims

[@jharris947]

Loved the ''face like a smacked arse'' look on your face all the time you were reviewing it. :-)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha

[@wolvoman1]

''5K will get you a 'decent' one 6K will get you this one'' I think i would stick with a 'decent' one.!!!

[@devenair681]

Boy that's cheap and nasty. A mate had the Grand Cherokee 5 litre V8 back in 2006. It actually drove OK but the reliability was horrendous. It spent so much time back at the main dealers, (and the petrol station) that it wasn't funny. Eventually they bought it back off of him but at huge loss for him.