Used 2008 Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Wow, impressive.
Jeff, Springville, UT, 01/03/2016
Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought our 5.7 Hemi Overland Commander with about every option available in 08 brand new. I was worried we might have problems with so many options down the road. We now have 180k miles and besides normal maintenance like brakes or tires, we have only replaced a starter motor and that is it. We have it serviced regularly and it has been amazing. More than half the miles are highway, but we also use it to also pull our motorcycle trailer, and a 24 foot travel trailer in the summer. It is starting to use a bit of oil now, about a quart every 2000 miles, but acts like it has a lot more life in it. I have owned Acura, Mercedes, Jaguar, Ford, Chevy, Mazda, Honda, etc. So far this one beats them all for it's reliability and lack of trips to the shop for any repairs, or check engine lights like my Mercedes routinely has. My Acura Legend ( a fantastic car) is still in the family with 270k (still original motor and trans ) on it, but by 180k it had a lot more work done on it than our commander, like new radiator, AC compressor, etc. I also had a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.7 V8 and it was great, with few problems until I sold it with 130k miles on it. My personal experience is outstanding with Jeep as a brand with reliability in comparison to any brand out there.
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It's a Jeep Commander Limited 5.7 Hemi
dr burke, 06/16/2008
Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I am very impressed with my Jeep. It's fully loaded and roomy, for a single guy. It has a 5.7L Hemi with variable displacement engine. On the straight away, I drive on 4 cyl in 'power saver' mode and get 24 mpg @ 50 mph. I've found the sweet spot to be around 1500 rpm, if you aren't in a rush to get somewhere, it will increase your mpg by 5-10 mpg. I expect after more break in to average 26-28 mpg on regular gasoline. I am happy with my MDE. A few suggestions: When taking off, when you reach 25 mph, 'Resume' cruise control. And run on 1/2 fuel to increase mileage. Use Quaker+Slick50.
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Best Vehicle I have owned in 25 years.
Jim, 01/02/2009
Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you are in the market for an excellent all around vehicle. Do not hesitate to buy a commander. Shop around a little and you will not only get a great vehicle, but a bargain in the deal. Do not buy if you are wanting a 3o mpg vehicle. These weigh almost 5,500 lbs. But the plus side is how well they drive. Quiet, handles very well for its size. Acceleration with 5.7 hemi is awesome. Buy the hemi! This thing can accelerate from 50 to 100 in a heartbeat. And is just as quiet and confident at these speeds. The equipment included is awesome. The sound system ( Boston accoustics ) is audiophile quality. Go drive a limited or overland with a 5.7 hemi for about 100 miles. You will buy 1 maybe 2.
08 OVERLAND
ANTHONY DEFRANCESCO, 04/23/2009
Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
After owning about 8 new jeeps over the past 16 years i was very impressed with the commander. My prior 06 commander had the 4.7 V8 and was underpowered. The HEMI is just right. I purchased a loaded overland model as it is truly the ultimate Jeep. The rear camera is helpful especially when using the third seat. It is a very solid vehicle. I like the styling as it reminds me of my first 1993 jeep cherokee country. I average 16mpg and on a round trip to Cleveland from Albany NY my average was 18. I drove around 70 mph. I really don't know why the press beats upon Jeep products so much. I have found Jeeps to be very reliable, safe, and fun to drive.
Gas Guzzling, but Utiltitarian
DEREK GRANT, Odenton, MD, 04/09/2017
Jeep Commander Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
It's actually pretty nice. Good size. Not compact at all, but not the size of a Suburban despite seating 7. On the other hand, it'll burn a hole into your account with the cost of fuel. Avg in the city: 12. Yea... like a 70's barge. Avg on the highway: 17. Which is the lowest end on the spectrum of fuel efficiencies in other cars similarly sized. But, it is capable of going basically anywhere...
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