SpaceGhost Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 As the title says, the wife thinks she wants an SUV, anything known to sway us away from one of these besides the usual, CR stuff (that it's an SUV, it's slow, can't corner, etc.) Gonna be the family hauler, that's its job. Any options to be sure to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 It's a jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Personally, I'd call Jordan at JET before buying anything untitled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 They are pretty solid vehicles. We traded in our 11 GC because we needed more room. Big on the outside small on the inside imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 It gets bad gas mileage and it's fucking awesome, those are the only things I remember about driving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 We bought a '14 GC limited in may because the car seat wouldn't fit in her Lexus. She loves it, and having a vehicle with the extra cargo space is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm still patiently holding out for the hellcat edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Its pretty solid Ben and sharp too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 In laws have the a 2012 v6. underpowered and tranny shifts weird. Other then that it runs great and has been dead reliable. Doesnt look too bad eathier. Good reliable car. I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Friend had one. Had nothing but problems. Loaded hemi. 5k miles and was burning oil. Windows stoped working. Navi unit died. Transmission would drop out of overdrive on the highway. Jeep refused to buy back. Was a pos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Think we are going to do a Limited Diesel with towing and Luxury Group II package. We get a nice hookup with Ohio Health. Just hammering out details and finding the car, I guess diesel in red is pretty rare. We have a Vin but they would have to do a dealer trade. Although we are considering a gas Overland, she is not real happy with the noisy diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Think we are going to do a Limited Diesel with towing and Luxury Group II package. We get a nice hookup with Ohio Health. Just hammering out details and finding the car, I guess diesel in red is pretty rare. We have a Vin but they would have to do a dealer trade. Although we are considering a gas Overland, she is not real happy with the noisy diesel. The diesels are nice. I've been driving a diesel Overland 4x4 at work and getting 29-30 mpg with some 80 mph mostly highway runs to the proving grounds and back. It's a pricey option though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 In laws have the a 2012 v6. underpowered and tranny shifts weird. Other then that it runs great and has been dead reliable. Doesnt look too bad eathier. Good reliable car. I say go for it! A 2014 would have the 8 speed (and UConnect) so hopefully that experience would be better. My wife likes the Grand Cherokee too, but I'm partial to the Durango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Might just order a 2015. Mallard, I would love and overland diesel but you are right that gets a bit pricey, don't really need the air ride either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yeah, the air ride is nice in some aspects, but I totally understand. I actually haven't driven one without air ride so I can't compare the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 What's the deal with this particulate fluid every 10k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Reduces emissions basicall . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 What's it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Reduces emissions is right. If you don't fill it back up after so many miles the car will not restart (at least in the Ram's, pretty sure GC would be the same). Emissions laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 What's it cost? Not sure. You should ask the dealer. It's a Mopar part/item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I believe some gas stations carry it and you can pump it yourself but I wasn't aware it was a mopar specific only DEF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) DEF is not worth worrying about. You fill it up about like you do windshield washer fluid, and generally about as frequently. It is chemically injected into the exhaust stream to "clean" the exhaust compounds. DEF is not unique to the ecodiesel at all, and very mainstream at this point. Should not be Mopar specific fluid either. Over the road trucks have been using the technology for years and u can save a few bucks pumping it directly at truck stops, but IMHO just buying smaller jugs at auto zone or Walmart is less hassle. Generally the boxes or jugs you buy include a funnel of some kind, easy peasy. Edited October 19, 2014 by spankis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Correct in that it should not be Mopar specific, but they do sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Good info guys thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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