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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
Railroader, 01/29/2004
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle off lease. It has most of the available options. I've added a K&N Air Intake and FlowMaster exhaust. These additions, plus shifting the onboard computer into "police mode" probably get you close to 300 horsepower. This is a wonderful machine, capable of rugged off-roading and neck snapping on- road performance. Fit and finish were unsurpassed by any vehicle I've owned to date. Truly fun to drive!
Just bought another one!
HTB, 12/29/2016
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I do admit, I joke about my Jeep being a POC. But to be fair, I got my first last year (2WD) from a dirtbag liar, and it had never been serviced aside from oil- the battery was 13 years old!! Now that I've seen to the old and rotting Engine bay, the car is a gem. Still rock solid engine and transmission. Got it with 170K and I've put over 40K on it in the past year. The car was overpriced for what I was getting, but the interior was spotless. The speakers still sound really nice with classic '80s playing. The seats are in a lot better condition than my SO's '07 saturn. I love this car so much I've bought another. This one is a 4WD, and in rougher shape due to leather seats and a busted front light but I'm ready to get it just as nice as mine currently is. I wouldn't ever trade my Jeep for another. If you want to buy a JGC Laredo, just make sure you focus on a few things: Is the PCM in good shape? How does it sound on the test drive? What do the hoses look like? And lastly, if the interior is good, then you're golden.
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Reliability Issues
Knut, 05/20/2003
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have to admit I have a love hate relationship with my Jeep. I have replaced the front and rear pinion 3 times and the forth is coming about. Complete rework of transfer case. Blown intake gasket. Replaced to an updated front torque tube (to reduce noise). Fuel sensor failure. Replaced water pump. The car is still under extended warranty and has never been driven off road. I am also very dissapointed about the fit and finish. Such as suface rust protection of drive line components. In spite of excellent power and great exterior looks, I will stay away from Chrysler products for a while.
Performer, Sad to see you go
Roman, 01/26/2010
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Funny to read the reviews below: A/C gone at 100K, back wiper gone at 120k, can't keep back door up, 4 Wheel drive shifter not functioning properly, gas tank gauge gone at 110k, changed air sensor 2x (causes engine light to turn on) and looks like it needs a third swap, muffler change at 160k, front wheel suspension needs alot of work... still I'm going to miss you! After the long hauls, major home renovations and 4WD to ski slopes the Jeep performed well. The motor still feels smooth, quiet and should support future use with some major work on the above requirements.
my first
carlover92, 08/22/2012
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my first Jeep to own. So far I love the vehicle. Other than the fact that the transmission needs fixing, and a few other things but the car is over 14 years old. I love how it moves with the road and if I go 60mph I can easily get 23mpg and over 500 miles per tank. That's as good as the new ones. I do average 19mpg around town and that is still pretty good too.