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Jeep Stinks
Brad, 12/03/2005
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo new in 1997. It was great for 3 years and 38,000 miles and then it turned to junk! Air conditioner went out. Brakes went out. Had to replace pads and turn rotors. Tires wore out. The dealership acted like the never heard of us. $1000 bucks to fix the air and it still only worked half the time. Finally traded it in for an Isuzu Trooper. Isuzu was 10 times better than the Jeep.
Nice Jeep
alamo889, 12/28/2003
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I work on jeeps for a living, so I knew what to expect when I bought mine. Mine has the 4.0L engine. The only thing my Jeep needed when I bought it was an exhaust manifold ( they crack all the time on the 4.0)> Jeeps are high maintainance people! They need alot of T.L.C. You didn`t buy a Toyota. Keep the oil changed every 3k miles, rotate the tires every 6-7k miles (very important on a jeep) and dont beat the vehicle up on the road. Take care of your jeep and more than likely it will take care of you.
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Happy Camper
dotsara, 02/26/2002
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
For 15 years, I rode and drove an '85 Tercel; my Jeep is quite the step up. I won't go bragging about my fuel mileage (it's a 2-ton, V6), but I will go on about how comfortable and useful (I've moved myself and several friends) it is. She runs like a champ, although there have been two major mechanical problems (cracked exhaust manifold, wonky fuel pump). I love the look of my truck as well, it's got that boxy, truck feel; it's not all sedanish like the later model years. Love it!
V8 Laredo 4x4
ford_guy351, 06/23/2011
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was the first car I had when I got my license and I bought it becouse it looked very good and I wanted the V8 power. Soon after I bought it though I relized that it was a typical Mopar useless and unreliable. I figured out that it leaked oil and it began to make a popping noise which was the drivers side C/V axle shaft boot had worn out and soon after the whole thing snapped and I had to replace it. But the engine itself has never had any major problems and currently it has 136k miles. The interior is nice but the stock speakers were blown when I got it and the passenger side heated seat refuses to work on high but the leather is very nice.
Not What I Expected
T Tyler, 01/27/2010
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this 97" Jeep in 2006 with approx 60k on it... with in 6 months I had to have the Rear-End rebuilt... $1600 Water Pump replaced in 2009 for $450 Transmission Rebuilt 2010 for $1600 This Jeep has been leaking Oil from day 1 (Minor Dripping) The front end needs to be Rebuilt also.. but where I live there is no need for 4X4, so it will stay the way it is... I love the interior , look and overall ride.. Just too many issues with me even driving it rough. When I drive, I drive it with care.. Still it seems to not want to play fair and stay repair free... Why me... PS: The Infinity speakers seem to be blown... may be due to the age... oh well