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Will never own another Jeep
EBJ, 09/29/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in Jan 1997, ran out of gas Feb 1997 due to inoperative gas gauge. Brakes, replaced, windshield leak, repreated visits to dealership to no avail. Currently in 2002, new brakes again $400.00. March, transmission went. Since truck was over 3 years, no help from Daimler- Chrsyler; cost $4,000.00. August 2002, turn signal, winshield wiper computer gone; $200 repair. Sept 2002, fuel pump in the gas tank had to be replaced; $500 repair. It seems that Daimler has done little to improve Chrysler's product. If you plan to purchase a JEEP, buyer beware.
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Dave, 04/19/2009
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Jeep was the best auto I ever owned. I have owned over 40 different types of autos, not one can reach he style and grace of my SUV. It looks good under the lights and driving in a blizzard. It is as a safe a high profile vehicle.
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Going Strong
Long Time Owner, 12/27/2006
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my V8 Laredo from the dealership with 17K miles and have almost 200K now. Drove it in Los Angeles for 2 + years then mostly in the mid-west, with frequent cross country trips. This car has held up superbly over time. The body and interior are still in excellent shape. There have been a few standard repairs over the years. The only real problem is the rear axle and bearings; they have had chronic problems since around 100K miles - they need to be rebuilt replaced about every 2+ years which can hurt the wallet. This car has been otherwise excellent in all driving conditions and weather. Very good car for long trips! I'm shooting for 250K miles for sure.
Hey they arn't so bad...
JamiePfef, 11/07/2006
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well this was my first car that I paid for myself. I'm currently 19 and have had my Jeep for something like almost 2 years. Its the bright red Laredo that I pretty much see everywhere! I love the look of it, it's very sporty. I bought it from a credible Dodge dealer near me and it had around 80,000 miles on it. I got it for a little over $7,000. It was in perfect condition, everything was working fine. So far I have replaced my water pump and that's pretty much it. My rear parking brake broke off randomly and was clanking around in my wheel, got that taken care of but never fixed my parking brake. So it hasn't been too bad for me.
Going-Goning
Charlie, 05/17/2010
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned this since it was new. Has run well over the years. Now a second car for just running around town.Hope it last , but slowly problems. No A/C, many leaks , shocks on rear hatch gone, no 4 wheel drive. Paint has held up great.