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Cyber Gray · 07-01-2015, 05:46 AM

Hi Guys,

Just traded my 2011 Jeep Wrangler for the 5.7 hemi beast Grand Cherokee overland.

Honestly I was under estimating the power of this car and the when salesman told me you have a Sport option in your transmission in case you like racing I laughed. I have a Camaro man why would I need to race with SUV

However, everything has changed after the first test drive. I love this car. The acceleration, the smooth 8 speed transmission, the technology used, the suspension. It is a winner for sure.

If you are planning for a solid 4WD SUV believe me this beast will not disappoint you.

That Hemi engine growls naturally for god sake with no after market exhausts or headers

Bizaro · 07-01-2015, 07:25 AM

Need interior pics to validate claims

Angrybird 12 · 07-01-2015, 07:41 AM

Man that thing has some grip too being able to drive on the wall!

motorhead · 07-01-2015, 07:59 AM

I have a love hate with mind. I love the infotainment system better than anything. It is very comfortable to drive and the power is good. What I don't like is that at 18,000 miles it's had many trips to the dealer and has left me set twice. Once with a water pump and later an electrical problem . Not to mention the countless recalls. It seems like one comes every couple of months. I also had one time when my wife couldn't get it to shut off in our garage and it was reving very high. After messing with both key fobs I finally somehow got it to turn off. The dealer could not find a problem and it hasn't done it again, but I'm sure it will show it's face at the worst moment. Good luck. I hope they improved them from 2012. I know 2013 isn't any better because my mother in law is having issues and recalls too. I also had to put tires on it at 15,000 miles because they were shot. Yay! I have a friend that just went through a buy back on a new trailhawk Cherokee. His replacement has been okay so far.

ZYBORG · 07-01-2015, 08:12 AM

I really like the GC but I like the Wrangler more, just wish they put a better engine in the W.

We need moar pics...

khell86 · 07-01-2015, 10:56 AM

Chrysler is notorious for electrical issues. My buddy had a 2012 Challenger RT that ended up being a lemon due to electrical issues. That was his first and last Chrysler product.

Cyber Gray · 07-01-2015, 04:05 PM

Well guys that photo was in the show room. I will post more photos as soon as the weather gets a bit cooler. Its awful outside

This is my 2nd jeep with no issues at all. I sold the wrangler as it was the old 3.8L with 4 speed only. It also had a hard gas pedal that makes daily driving on high ways awful.

The 5.7 is a blessing on highway and picks up really fast.

Angrybird 12 · 07-01-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Gray

Well guys that photo was in the show room. I will post more photos as soon as the weather gets a bit cooler. Its awful outside

This is my 2nd jeep with no issues at all. I sold the wrangler as it was the old 3.8L with 4 speed only. It also had a hard gas pedal that makes daily driving on high ways awful.

The 5.7 is a blessing on highway and picks up really fast.

I've owned 3 Jeeps, all had less than stellar reliability by a long shot..had to sell two of them when the dealer just threw up their hands and said they couldn't fix it.( both had transmission issues) They wouldn't even get the factory envolved, so I got pissed and traded them. The third one I had back to the dealer 7 times in 6 months with different issues. I haven't bought a Chrysler product since and never will. From the reliability ratings they have now I see things haven't changed a lot.

ssrs2lt · 07-01-2015, 04:19 PM

Congratulations glad for ya! Hope it bucks the trend in this thread lol...shame is I have a similar story lol..

hotlap · 07-01-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I have a love hate with mind. I love the infotainment system better than anything. It is very comfortable to drive and the power is good. What I don't like is that at 18,000 miles it's had many trips to the dealer and has left me set twice. Once with a water pump and later an electrical problem . Not to mention the countless recalls. It seems like one comes every couple of months. I also had one time when my wife couldn't get it to shut off in our garage and it was reving very high. After messing with both key fobs I finally somehow got it to turn off. The dealer could not find a problem and it hasn't done it again, but I'm sure it will show it's face at the worst moment. Good luck. I hope they improved them from 2012. I know 2013 isn't any better because my mother in law is having issues and recalls too. I also had to put tires on it at 15,000 miles because they were shot. Yay! I have a friend that just went through a buy back on a new trailhawk Cherokee. His replacement has been okay so far.

I've heard of this before and saw a video where one wouldn't shut off and the wipers couldn't be turned off either. Issue with the TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULES (TIPMs).

Quote:

...Chrysler's TIPM is a computer run amuck - owners report that their vehicles act as if possessed and leave them in dangerous situations - stalled vehicles stranded without warning on the highway, fuel pumps that won't shut off, windows that open and shut, airbags that won't deploy...
http://www.autosafety.org/cas-calls-...r-modules-tipm

Bizaro · 07-01-2015, 07:12 PM

wow

GrandAmGT · 07-01-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I have a love hate with mind. I love the infotainment system better than anything. It is very comfortable to drive and the power is good. What I don't like is that at 18,000 miles it's had many trips to the dealer and has left me set twice. Once with a water pump and later an electrical problem . Not to mention the countless recalls. It seems like one comes every couple of months. I also had one time when my wife couldn't get it to shut off in our garage and it was reving very high. After messing with both key fobs I finally somehow got it to turn off. The dealer could not find a problem and it hasn't done it again, but I'm sure it will show it's face at the worst moment. Good luck. I hope they improved them from 2012. I know 2013 isn't any better because my mother in law is having issues and recalls too. I also had to put tires on it at 15,000 miles because they were shot. Yay! I have a friend that just went through a buy back on a new trailhawk Cherokee. His replacement has been okay so far.

This is why I will never buy a Chrysler product. I've seen too many other people who have had problems with their vehicles. With that said, I do like the Charger and the Challenger.

trodecke · 07-01-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Gray

It also had a hard gas pedal that makes daily driving on high ways awful.

My wife also says that about our 2011 Sport Unlimited. I'm not certain what that means. I'm a fairly large guy so the drivers seat of the Wrangler isn't all that comfortable for me anyway (unless the doors are off) but I've not noticed that it was difficult to press the gas peddle down. The only real annoyance I have with it is that it seems to be geared to move back and forth between 3rd and 4th right at highway speeds.

ilirg · 07-02-2015, 12:18 AM

Lol I feel bad for the OP with all this negativety. I love the new JGC. With that said, I have 2 friends who bought new ones this year that had go take them in for transmission issues, fortunately it was just a software upgrade and its all good now. Good luck with the Jeep its a beaut!

07-01-2015, 05:46 AM	#1
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	Goodbye Wrangler !! Hi Guys, Just traded my 2011 Jeep Wrangler for the 5.7 hemi beast Grand Cherokee overland. Honestly I was under estimating the power of this car and the when salesman told me you have a Sport option in your transmission in case you like racing I laughed. I have a Camaro man why would I need to race with SUV However, everything has changed after the first test drive. I love this car. The acceleration, the smooth 8 speed transmission, the technology used, the suspension. It is a winner for sure. If you are planning for a solid 4WD SUV believe me this beast will not disappoint you. That Hemi engine growls naturally for god sake with no after market exhausts or headers Attached Images __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

07-01-2015, 07:41 AM	#3
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Man that thing has some grip too being able to drive on the wall! __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

07-01-2015, 08:12 AM	#5
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	I really like the GC but I like the Wrangler more, just wish they put a better engine in the W. We need moar pics... __________________

07-01-2015, 04:05 PM	#7
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	Well guys that photo was in the show room. I will post more photos as soon as the weather gets a bit cooler. Its awful outside This is my 2nd jeep with no issues at all. I sold the wrangler as it was the old 3.8L with 4 speed only. It also had a hard gas pedal that makes daily driving on high ways awful. The 5.7 is a blessing on highway and picks up really fast. __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

07-01-2015, 04:19 PM	#9
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Congratulations glad for ya! Hope it bucks the trend in this thread lol...shame is I have a similar story lol.. __________________

07-01-2015, 07:25 AM	#2
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	Need interior pics to validate claims

07-01-2015, 07:59 AM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I have a love hate with mind. I love the infotainment system better than anything. It is very comfortable to drive and the power is good. What I don't like is that at 18,000 miles it's had many trips to the dealer and has left me set twice. Once with a water pump and later an electrical problem . Not to mention the countless recalls. It seems like one comes every couple of months. I also had one time when my wife couldn't get it to shut off in our garage and it was reving very high. After messing with both key fobs I finally somehow got it to turn off. The dealer could not find a problem and it hasn't done it again, but I'm sure it will show it's face at the worst moment. Good luck. I hope they improved them from 2012. I know 2013 isn't any better because my mother in law is having issues and recalls too. I also had to put tires on it at 15,000 miles because they were shot. Yay! I have a friend that just went through a buy back on a new trailhawk Cherokee. His replacement has been okay so far.

07-01-2015, 10:56 AM	#6
khell86 Drives: 2012 Ford Focus Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 394	Chrysler is notorious for electrical issues. My buddy had a 2012 Challenger RT that ended up being a lemon due to electrical issues. That was his first and last Chrysler product.

07-01-2015, 07:12 PM	#11
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	wow

07-02-2015, 12:18 AM	#14
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Lol I feel bad for the OP with all this negativety. I love the new JGC. With that said, I have 2 friends who bought new ones this year that had go take them in for transmission issues, fortunately it was just a software upgrade and its all good now. Good luck with the Jeep its a beaut!