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4.88 out of 5 stars

The best

Turkman, 12/01/2004
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had 2 of these. My first one I bought in 2001 I gave that to my wife after I put 45,000 miles. Best 4x4 on the road.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Beyond all my expectations.

pttrillium, 05/18/2005
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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We have wanted an SUV for a while but either could not justify the horrible mileage of a true off-roader or the pointlessness of a "cute-ute". Other vehicles we considered were a close-out Land Rover Discovery or a 2005 Freelander. Also looked at and disliked the Ford Escape and the Mazda/Mercury clones. I actually go off road and this Jeep is a joy to drive. The 5,000 trailer towing capacity is way more than we actually use but since we have been hauling rocks and firewood, we have made very good use of it so far. The fact that it is a diesel makes it all the more unique and fun to own.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

still a jeep

Gary987, 12/02/2004
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
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it is a nice trucky suv ..not as much carlike as some would like but in the snow and off road its alot of fun ..but even still, on the road it really isnt that bad ..i guess if you expect a car like ride ..then buy a car or a tinny car like suv..but this is a real suv built to last many winters and fun summers

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Beware of 3.7

MostAnnoyed, 06/05/2010
2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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Absolutely loved the vehicle, turning radius was incredible, seats very comfortable, power was more than adequate, absolutely loved our Renegade UNTIL at 85,000 the engine seized up at a stoplight, never to run again. Web search indicates there seems to be a random behavior of these engines gumming up no matter how religiously you change the oil and filters or how well you maintain the vehicle. Most disappointed. After five years, the vehicle is worth $1000 as SALVAGE.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOOKS GREAT -- SPUNKY DRIVING CAR

curtiss moss, 05/27/2005
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is second Jeep Liberty Limited for me; first was 2002 model. This 2005 model is 4 times better. Got the ABS as well as the chrome wheels. Since it is black, looks greater as has the chrome grill and rack on top. Added chrome step bars and gets lots of looks and questions on it. This model gets better gas mileage than the 2002 model. Wife likes to drive and ride in this one more than her Cadillac.

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