Would you drive a 2wd base Grand Cherokee?

"GeorgeyBoy" (georgeyboy)
07/29/2015 at 21:34 • Filed to: None

For $17K. Serious question.

2011 Laredo with 40K miles in question. Base to the bone. This is to replace my delicate British junk Lincoln.

DISCUSSION (54)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:36

Pre-update, probably not. I’d just get a Camry.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:37

But no Hemi, doe

GeorgeyBoy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/29/2015 at 21:37

Pre update? Which update?

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:39

It doesn't sound like a terrible deal.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:39

No. There’s about a million other things I’d do for the money.

GeorgeyBoy > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
07/29/2015 at 21:40

Close to $3k under trade.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:40

It’s pre-8 speed isn’t it? Along with Uconnect? Even the small screen is better than the old radio.

GeorgeyBoy > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/29/2015 at 21:40

Good deal>other things

scoob > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:41

... I thought that was the current model.

GeorgeyBoy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
07/29/2015 at 21:41

Yes, didn’t know if you were talking about the WK.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:42

For 17k? That’s actually a pretty good deal. I’d say get some winter tires for the stock wheels and a nice set of summer wheels/tires to throw on it the rest of the time. And get a DiabloSport for the engine. Do iiiiiiiiiit.

GeorgeyBoy > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
07/29/2015 at 21:47

Definitely needs winter tires, bad.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:49

I just have absolutely no interest or desire to own a FWD base model full-sized Jeep under any circumstances. I’m not saying you shouldn’t, because if you like it, that’ a fair price and not a bad car. But your question was “would you drive a 2wd base grand cherokee” and my personal answer, no matter how fantastic the deal is, is that I would not.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:50

Sounds like a fantastic deal then! Any warranty?

Big Bubba Ray > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:55

2wd? Nope. Couldn’t own a jeep with only 2wd.

GeorgeyBoy > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/29/2015 at 21:56

FWD?

Wasn’t going after your response, was just showing my reasoning.

GeorgeyBoy > Big Bubba Ray
07/29/2015 at 21:58

2wd is the STD of Jeeps. Guess it doesn’t seem bad until you have it.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 21:59

If it were 4x4 I might consider it. Just maybe. Although as many people on here know, I’m a sticker for toys and comfort, and would take a high mileages luxury car over a low mileage base model any day. Although, as I said, that seems like a good price. If you decide you want 4x4, and don’t mind traveling a bit..

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

GeorgeyBoy > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/29/2015 at 22:02

“I went to Major world Auto dealer in long island city on may 24 2014 after seeing a 2012 Jeep Cherokee, vin number 1c4rjfag6cc134954 for sale, advertised online at Kelly blue book website for 16900 dollars. I called and they conformed the price which was $6000 under the book value. Once I got there, I was approached by a salesperson. I showed him the advertisement and he asked me how am I paying. As soon I said cash, his whole attitude changed. We started to walk to find the car in the lot, that’s when he said that he is not sure if the mileage on the odometer was the actual mileage. I figured that he was trying to discourage me so I said that I will check Carfax report and it should show the mileage.When we got to the car, then he said that the car was involved in accident and it had a salvaged title. So walked out knowing that he did not want to sell the vehicle at the advertised price. They do false advertising to bring people to the business. And they don’t want to sell if costumer is paying cash because then they cannot charge financing fees etc.”

Big Bubba Ray > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:02

Yes it is! A friend of mine in college had a 2wd Grand Cherokee. She lived in Florida so 4wd wasn’t necessary at all. We went to school at Mizzou and her car was basically useless during huge Midwestern snow storms haha

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:05

Where did you find that? That seems to be about this very car.

GeorgeyBoy > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/29/2015 at 22:08

Some website after I googled the vin. Figured it was rebuilt.

Under_Score > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:08

We have two FWD crossovers, and they can handle rain and icy conditions just fine. That Jeep sounds like a great deal!

GeorgeyBoy > Under_Score
07/29/2015 at 22:08

ITS NOT FWD

Under_Score > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:13

Sorry. We also have a RWD Ranger, and my sister and I were able to get home in it in only a few hours during the bad snow/ice storm of January 2014. Had to help push it up a hill once, but it’s better than most of the people who dumped their vehicles on the side of the road.

The back is very light in the Ranger, but I don’t know about a RWD SUV. Still, even with RWD, that Grand Cherokee is an awesome deal.

GeorgeyBoy > Under_Score
07/29/2015 at 22:16

My current car is rwd not a giant deal. Mostly just it being a Jeep that is 2wd is the issue.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:18

Where do you live at? If it’s somewhere VA or lower, clearance is more important than drivetrain.

Under_Score > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:20

Jeep sold a RWD Wrangler for a few years. If my mom ended up buying a Wrangler Unlimited, we would’ve probably gotten a RWD one.

qbeezy > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:24

If it doesn’t snow 4 out of the 12 months of the year and/or you don’t plan on going off-roading... then 2wd is fine.

GeorgeyBoy > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
07/29/2015 at 22:26

hell Northern Mi

Tom McParland > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:27

17k, RWD...I call that a cheap dorifto Jeep!

Ram_Riot_6 > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:30

I am driving a 2012 Laredo with the V6. So, yes, yes I would drive a 2wd base Grand Cherokee. It is a great suv, and also gets surprisingly good gas mileage. I am currently getting >25mpg. Feel free to ask me anything about it!

AM > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:31

Pardon my language but what the fuck is the point of a Jeep if it doesn't have 4WD?

GeorgeyBoy > AM
07/29/2015 at 22:33

Transportation?

GeorgeyBoy > Tom McParland
07/29/2015 at 22:33

I tried. Nearly knocked myself out on the window.

Brickman > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:34

Yes. No one would ever know it’s 2wd. XJ Cherokees is where it has to be 4x4 :)

AM > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:36

I’d say good deal if it weren’t a Grand Cherokee. The 4WD models are 10x better and there’s almost no sacrifice in mpg when compared to the 2WD models.

GeorgeyBoy > Ram_Riot_6
07/29/2015 at 22:36

Good to hear. It’s my mother’s so I’ve been around it somewhat. Sadly too big for her.

Vicente Esteve > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:37

I would say no because of the FWD.

GeorgeyBoy > AM
07/29/2015 at 22:41

Just curious, how is it 10x better.

90% of the time you wouldn’t notice.

Ram_Riot_6 > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:41

It is my mothers as well, she is lending it to me while my car is in the shop unfortunately. It is so much nicer than my much older and much cheaper ride even though it is nearly a base model.

Baeromez > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:44

No, but that’s just because I don’t like SUVs. Nothing wrong with a RWD Jeep though. It just means you have to drive faster to avoid getting stuck.

AM > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:45

Makes the car a little more capable, ability to select different modes (sand, snow, etc), certain models give you the air suspension.

GeorgeyBoy > AM
07/29/2015 at 22:47

What if you never needed that capability or only had to use it maybe a few days of the year. Worth the $6k more?

AM > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:52

Then buy a Compass. Ok no, do not buy a Compass, you’ll want to off yourself after the first week.

All jokes aside, it is a rather good deal for this particular GC. I personally think they should all be 4WD but it’s not needed everywhere.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 22:53

Shiit! Maybe not then...

GeorgeyBoy > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
07/29/2015 at 22:55

Current car is an LS for perspective. Managed to get by on all seasons for the past few years.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 23:13

Sir, I am impressed. But I always maintain that it’s actually easier to drive a car than a truck in the snow. Less weight to cannonball you off the road.

Captain of the Enterprise > GeorgeyBoy
07/29/2015 at 23:16

Hell yeah, I’ve gotten through the last two Michigan winters with a crown Vic with rwd and bald all seasons, I don’t know where you live but you’d probably be fine with just winter tires

j250ex > GeorgeyBoy
07/30/2015 at 00:02

It’s cheap for a reason. 2wd jeeps are not desirable and even less so in base trim. You’ll have a hard time selling that in a few years. Sounds silly but you can get a similar year 4wd rav 4 for the same money. Better car all around.

for Michigan > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
07/30/2015 at 04:16

The GC and it’s Durango platform-mate are both RWD, not FWD.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > for Michigan
07/30/2015 at 09:41

Oh. On the plus side, that’s more fun. On the downside, you won’t be moving as much in snow.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > GeorgeyBoy
07/31/2015 at 22:14

Is 17k roughly your budget? What other vehicles would you consider?

GeorgeyBoy > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/01/2015 at 00:46

Preferably $0. Not even considering other vehicles really, pretty alright with mine.

GC is my mom’s. She wants to trade it in and offered me a couple thousand below.