"Pre-Owned Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview And How To Pay The Best Prices!"
Used Grand Cherokee shoppers can use this information to compare different trims and model years as well as then proceed to get the best possible purchase price by following the recommended tactics ... and yes, even at wholesale.
We happen to be big fans of this Jeep. A lot of people may have forgotten (or be too young to know) that this vehicle was really one of the pioneering SUVs that initiated the whole SUV craze that took place in the 1980's and 1990's.
It was designed to be smooth and maneuverable enough for comfortable urban driving, roomy enough for the family, stylish enough to get someone's attention and capable enough to handle the rough and tumble of more remote driving challenges. It succeeded on every count.
What also set it apart from most of SUVs produced by the American automakers, was its carlike unibody chassis. Most of the rest of the domestic SUV competition were simply building their SUVs on truck platforms.
The surprisingly smooth, quiet and comfortable drive, coupled with Jeep's patented "go anywhere" ability of the 4-wheel drive, resulted in the Grand Cherokee becoming one of the top sellers in the SUV segment.
It's principally the last two Grand Cherokee generations that most buyers are interested in. Produced from 1999-2004, the second generation Grand Cherokee is slightly smaller and not as feature-laden as current models. It's equipped with a solid front axle rather than the current independent setup, and they also have recirculating-ball steering rather than of rack-and-pinion.
The generation received high grades for its roomy yet manageable size and the four-wheel-drive's impressive off-road capabilities. This generation started with two trims: the Laredo and the Limited. And there were two engines: a 195 horsepower 4.0 liter inline-6 or a 235 horsepower 4.7 liter V8. The V8 got particularly high marks for its added power without significantly diminishing fuel efficiency as compared to the V6.
Starting in the 2001 model year, the V8 was coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission. And in 2002, Jeep introduced three new models: the Special Edition, Sport and Overland. Also new was a more powerful 265 horsepower V8 as well as more available features, with still more added in 2003.
The current, and third, Jeep Grand Cherokee generation was introduced in 2005 and produced through the 2010 model year. The Overland model debuted in 2006, as did standard stability control, while the turbodiesel was introduced in 2007.
The 2007 model year also added new entertainment and navigation systems, as well as the Hill Start and Hill Descent systems. And the 5.7 liter Hemi got a power boost for 2009 while still getting better gas mileage performance.
The current generation is available in three primary trims: the Laredo, the midlevel Limited and the toplevel Overland. There's also the hard-to-find Grand Cherokee SRT8, the most powerful Jeep ever made, that comes with a 420 horsepower 6.1 liter V8 and a lowered sport suspension.
Currently, the standard engine for the Grand Cherokee is a 210 hp 3.7 liter V6. There are also two different V8 engines that include a 305 horsepower 4.7 liter and a 357 horsepower 5.7 liter, as well as an optional CRD engine, a 3.0 liter turbodiesel V6 that generates 215 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.
All Grand Cherokees are equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission and all are available with either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive except the SRT8, which is AWD only.
In our opinion, and in a lot of others as well, the Grand Cherokee remains one of the top choices among both domestic and foreign midsize SUVs ... and we can make a number of suggestions to help you save when buying one.
How To Buy A Used Jeep Grand Cherokee At The Best Price
There are actually several different ways to buy a used Grand Cherokee at the lowest price, even at wholesale.
ONE - Car Auctions:
First, you can check for used Crand Cherokees at Local Car And Bank Auctions. While this method isn't for everyone and will likely take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed some truly outstanding buys for those who shop these auction events. This article covers how to locate these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage.
TWO - Spot Wholesale Opportunities On Dealer Lots:
Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight among each other for your sale.
Also ...
If You're Interested In A "Brand New" Grand Cherokee
People swear by the interesting method detailed in this article for getting the absolute lowest price on a new Jeep Cherokee. (This technique is especially effective given the current sluggish economy.)
