Car buying time: Explorer vs Grand Cherokee

[JeffsLightning]

Haha are you the one selling this?

Nope just saying I like it and got a deal..[emoji106]

 

[dun4791]

I own a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland. Love it. Purchased new, 15k miles not one issue, has not been back to dealer as I do my own oil changes. There is a recall to flash the stability control, but I'm afraid to take it because it's been so good.

I'm 6'2" 190 and it fits me perfect. Lots of room. After much looking, it came down to the same two vehicles for me as well. GC looks better....the interior is awesome, drives better, and has better resale. The adaptive suspension on the overland is what made me gravitate towards that model. The v6 gas engine performs excellent with the 8speed trans. Haven't towed other than just using a hitch cargo carrier. This is mainly the wife's minivan equivalent. ....I like it so much is making me hard for a hellcat jgc for my dd.

Edit,my local dealer pearl in peotone will do invoice on one, ask for grant.

 

[cacicgtp7]

When my wife and I were in the market for an SUV we test drove quite a few (before we went with our MKX). I'm a smaller build (170 lbs) and still thought that the explorer had a lot more room than the GC. That's just my 2 cents.

Only reasons we didn't by the explorer is because we got a smoking deal on the MKX and we didn't need the 7 passenger seating. The GC was really nice but they weren't negotiating on price.

For what it's worth my buddy has a 13 explorer sport and loves it. The rear storage space when not configured for 7 and only 5 is exceptional.

 

[zenriddles]

I travel a lot for work, and have been for 25 years. I get a new car every Monday.

I have driven many generations of both the Explorer and the Jeep.

I bleed Ford blue and in any generation, same year for same year, the Jeep's own the Explorer's.

 

[The Beast]

0.0x72 our last 15 expl limited

 

[dun4791]

0.0x72 our last 15 expl limited

If you have good credit, which would be required for a0%loan anyway, then there are great deals by securing your own loan before going to the dealer. ...ie tech cu is usually at. 9 or 1.9. Better off taking rebate if any then you owe less the day you drive off the lot as well. ....plus thats on the old body style, better to buy used and enjoy the step first year ford depreciation if you are going to get the old body style anyway.

 

[The Beast]

we just sold are last 15 expl

 

[LoveSpank]

I've been cruising a 2015 grand cherokee and really have no complaints, its a base model but still really like it especially the 8 gear automatic does wonders for the gas mileage

 

[Mike K]

I would not mind rocking a diesel Grand Cherokee as our one and only car. I think the only reason I haven't looked into it further is because a) they're pretty expensive for what they are and b) they have absolutely abysmal quality ratings.

 

[LoveSpank]

I agree with A & B but i must say after driving one i can't complain about much and the diesel power plant would definitely take it up a few notches for sure

 

[Rent Free]

Used Ecoboost Exploder > Jeep GC............

 

[ChiLAX]

I think I'm leaning towards a 2014+ GC Overland. I got in a 2011 and really liked it and all the features; that Quadra-Lift feature is pretty slick. I think I would get more out of paying the extra 5 grand and getting the newer model with less miles. Still need to drive an Explorer, but I can't see myself using the third row and justifying the extra overall length.