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SCguy · 11-01-2009, 11:34 AM

In other words, I got a new ride. Traded in my 2001 Olds Alero with a motor that had a bad case of rod knock.

Here it is. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 HO V8, fully loaded.

265 HP, and I get around 20 mpg.

RD

little laker · 11-01-2009, 12:26 PM

Although you went up several notches above your Alero. Removing the Toyota Center plates make the ride even nicer

It looks like a nice ride. I believe that Dodge used a pretty good motor in those, so as long as you take reasonable care of it the engine should last you a long time.

**Ash** · 11-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Congrats RD.
They're quite smooth inside and out, and drive well too.

SCguy · 11-01-2009, 12:44 PM

I took the plate off 20 minutes after I bought it. Going to take new pics today...

RD

Wildnsyko · 11-02-2009, 07:04 AM

Sharp ride! Although I would have gotten a 6 cyl in case the gas goes back up to $4 a gallon again. we've been looking at Jeeps ourselves for the last year, but haven't found one that we both agree on yet.

Congrats!!

SCguy · 11-02-2009, 07:57 PM

I bought the V8 based on hands on experience from other Grand's that came into the shop, both 4.0's and 4.7's. The reliability seems the same, and the V8's actually get a little bit better gas mileage than the 6cyl's. Tough choice, 190 hp or 265 hp and better gas mileage?

Actually, by trading in my Alero, my insurance dropped $300!

RD

graphicgr8s · 11-04-2009, 11:13 AM

Nice ride. I've got the Dakota with the 4.7 in it and my full size van with a 350 gets better mileage than the 4.7. But the Dakota is definitely faster. But not as good at towing.

flippedgazelle · 11-04-2009, 02:24 PM

Good lookin' wheels! Best of luck with it!

Das Boot · 11-05-2009, 08:12 AM

From one South Cackalackian to another, you should take a weekend with your nice new ride up to my neck of the woods. Your only about 2 to 2 1/2 hours from Caesars Head, Jones Gap, Devil's Fork and a little farther to the Blue Ridge Parkway. (I like to refer to it as God's Country.) Congrats on the ride!

BTW - Here's a pic of Caesars Head.... No I didn't take it:

...and down the road a few miles from Caesars Head - Pretty Place Chapel - a great place for a wedding though the parking sucks
(I didn't take these either)

SCguy · 11-05-2009, 05:02 PM

I'm gonna have to come up there. Beautiful pics (even if they're not yours)

RD

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-08-2009, 07:44 AM

Sorry to (acid) rain on your parade, but Forbes says it's one of the most polluting new vehicles on the road:

America's Dirtiest Vehicles

Chris

11-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
SCguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blackville, South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	New Mobile Photography Station In other words, I got a new ride. Traded in my 2001 Olds Alero with a motor that had a bad case of rod knock. Here it is. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 HO V8, fully loaded. 265 HP, and I get around 20 mpg. RD

11-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
SCguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blackville, South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 153 Original Poster	I bought the V8 based on hands on experience from other Grand's that came into the shop, both 4.0's and 4.7's. The reliability seems the same, and the V8's actually get a little bit better gas mileage than the 6cyl's. Tough choice, 190 hp or 265 hp and better gas mileage? Actually, by trading in my Alero, my insurance dropped $300! RD Last edited by SCguy; 11-02-2009 at 08:09 PM.

11-05-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
Das Boot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sparkle City, South Cackalacky Photos: Gallery Posts: 689	From one South Cackalackian to another, you should take a weekend with your nice new ride up to my neck of the woods. Your only about 2 to 2 1/2 hours from Caesars Head, Jones Gap, Devil's Fork and a little farther to the Blue Ridge Parkway. (I like to refer to it as God's Country.) Congrats on the ride! BTW - Here's a pic of Caesars Head.... No I didn't take it: ...and down the road a few miles from Caesars Head - Pretty Place Chapel - a great place for a wedding though the parking sucks (I didn't take these either) Last edited by Das Boot; 11-05-2009 at 08:30 AM.

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11-01-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Although you went up several notches above your Alero. Removing the Toyota Center plates make the ride even nicer It looks like a nice ride. I believe that Dodge used a pretty good motor in those, so as long as you take reasonable care of it the engine should last you a long time.

11-01-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Congrats RD. They're quite smooth inside and out, and drive well too.

11-01-2009, 12:44 PM	#4
SCguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blackville, South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 153 Original Poster	I took the plate off 20 minutes after I bought it. Going to take new pics today... RD

11-02-2009, 07:04 AM	#5
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Sharp ride! Although I would have gotten a 6 cyl in case the gas goes back up to $4 a gallon again. we've been looking at Jeeps ourselves for the last year, but haven't found one that we both agree on yet. Congrats!!

11-04-2009, 11:13 AM	#7
graphicgr8s Guest	Nice ride. I've got the Dakota with the 4.7 in it and my full size van with a 350 gets better mileage than the 4.7. But the Dakota is definitely faster. But not as good at towing.

11-04-2009, 02:24 PM	#8
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Good lookin' wheels! Best of luck with it!

11-05-2009, 05:02 PM	#10
SCguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Blackville, South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 153 Original Poster	I'm gonna have to come up there. Beautiful pics (even if they're not yours) RD

11-08-2009, 07:44 AM	#11
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	Sorry to (acid) rain on your parade, but Forbes says it's one of the most polluting new vehicles on the road: America's Dirtiest Vehicles Chris

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