Jeep Grand Cherokee

markmacd
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edited December 2017 in Towcars & Towing #1

I have an Antara SE Nav  2013 that i am thinking of upgrading to a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

 

They seem more than capable tow cars and good family cars, so aside of MPG, (as i dont expect to get high MPG from a 3.0ltr V6), has anyone used these for towing and could provide any feedback. 

 

Thanks

Mark

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2017 #2

    We have had four Jeeps in total, including a Grand and a Cherokee. All reliable, superb for towing. We have a couple of Wranglers at moment, you get rather a lot for your money with a Jeep. Be aware Fiat own the Jeep brand name now, I know Wranglers are still made in the States, not sure about other models. We had a new Grand as a courtesy car for a few days, very impressive, although we didn't tow with it. Renegades are ok, Jeep badged Fiat in truth, but comfy and swish inside. How good the dealers are varies, so walk away if you aren't happy with one dealer, and haggle for some extras!

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #3

    3500 kg towing capacity and if i had the money would get one tomorrow. you will be suprised about fuel ecconomy as could be close to what you get with the Antara or even better as the Vauxhall was renowned for poor mpg.

  • markmacd
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    edited December 2017 #4

    Just ordered a Grand Cherokee Overland. Pre Reg with 27 miles on. 

    Got a good deal , so thought id take the plunge. 

    Nice ride and plenty of grunt so should be more than capable towing our Coachman 520/4 

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #5

    very nice and very jealous. you could pull two of the vans behind that. haha. have you seen the jeep offer on the grand. £8500 contribution and 4 years interest free on a PCP. looks inviting.

  • markmacd
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    edited December 2017 #6

    Yes, better deal with Pre Reg though. Only 27 miles on the clock so its effectively a brand new car. £19k saving from new RRP price. 

    The jeep offer with the £8500 dealer contribution is very good, but if you dont mind taking a pre reg, the savings are even bigger. 

     

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #7

    what about tow bar. are they doing the fitting or are you getting 3rd party to fit.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2017 #8

    Haggle, and haggle hard.....surprising what you can get them to add on.  laughing Enjoy your new Jeep!

  • markmacd
    markmacd Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited December 2017 #9

    Yes, getting a tow bar fitted.

    Tried using a bit of string , but that dont work - LOL

    A local firm is doing it (same one who fitted to my Antara). 

  • lornalou1
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    edited December 2017 #10

     could you please let us know how you get on with it and how you get on with the foot/hand brake peddle thingy. seems a bit old fashioned after having electric handbrake button. cheers. also, can I ask who the dealer was.

  • markmacd
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    edited January 2018 #11

    Yes, i will post feedback once i have driven it . I pick up next saturday

  • Dougie 12
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    edited January 2018 #12

    I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2007) which is a superb tow car. I have been caravanning for 30 years and this is by far the best. I have had X-Trails and Freelanders but they do not come close. I have a twin axle Bailey Unicorn Barcelona (1835kg) which it tows with ease. Fuel varies from 22 to 24 mpg which is not bad for a 3.0 litre and caravan size and weight. Would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone. Just returned from 5days where there was 4 to 5" snow which it took in its stride.

     

    Doug

  • lornalou1
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    edited January 2018 #13

    good luck on the new motor today, hope all goes well and you are a happy chappy.

  • lornalou1
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    edited January 2018 #14

    come on Mark, give us the lowdown.

  • G Cherokee
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    edited January 2018 #15

    You'll love it, I have had the old shape GC (54 plate) for the last 6 years, drives and tows smooth as silk.

    But now changing for something a tad smaller, new van is so much lighter.

  • markmacd
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    edited January 2018 #16

    Pick it up 3 weeks ago and what can i say, i am blown away.  Done just over 300 miles so far and it just gets better and better. MPG is a round 28, which is better than i was getting out of the antara. 

    Amazing car, great high driving position and loaded with gadgets.  Pulls with ease in all situations so far and only had it in Eco.

    Air Suspension is great. we had Snow last weekend, so found the steepest /slippest hill we could find, stuck it Snow Mode and just drove as normal and it tackled the hill with ease. 

    Had a detachable Westfalia towbar fitted last week and its well out of site when not in use and the tiniest of slither cut out of the rear bumper.  The guy fitted on our drive, and stripped the whole back end off, rear bumper off and all the rear interior, so i got chance to see all the wiring and air cylinders and main structure. Solid

    Cant wait to try it out towing, but not expecting any issues.   

     

     

  • Cornersteady
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    edited January 2018 #17

    thanks for posting back, glad you'r enjoying the carsmile

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2018 #18

    Really glad you are enjoying your car. They are an awesome vehicle, and surprisingly overlooked at times in this country. We think you get a lot for your money. If you get the chance, book into an off road centre and have a good play in it, absolutely stunning off road capability. There are a few good Jeep owner clubs out there!laughing

  • lornalou1
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    edited January 2018 #19

    jealous, jealous, jealous. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2018 #20

    We have two Wranglers, one is very new, bit too new and expensive to play around seriously with, but OH takes the older one to an off road event each year. I won't let him do the extreme stuff, it's just too expensive, but it is fun watching others. The race is on in the evening round the camp fire trying to put back together what got lost in the mud! Great fun. Not too far from you lornalou, Parkwood off road site at Tong.  You can go round in Site vehicles, but I think they are LRs.

  • lornalou1
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    edited January 2018 #21

    takethedogalong, checked on their website and looks great but 2 hrs away so a bit to far with disabled OH, plus with my luck i would do damage to the most expensive part on the car and be left stranded. would love to have ago though. cheers.

  • crusader
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    edited January 2018 #22

    I love my GC had it since it was 2 1/2 years old and it was 12 years old last December. If you dont want to get it serviced by the main dealer try finding a local garage who knows mercs they are very similar and pre Fiat models engine and gearbox were mercs

  • markmacd
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    edited February 2018 #23

    Thanks, Ill probably stick with main stealers for the first 3 year warranty period, but after that, ill look around. I normally don't keep cars much longer than 3 years in any case, so I like to get rid whilst I can still get something back for them .  

  • Grant705
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    edited February 2018 #24

    Superbowl advert 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited February 2018 #25

    Love the Jurassic one! We have an invite to launch of 2018 model! Awesome vehicle. laughing Lots of fun!

     

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