I have had a car all my life. Now I am thinking of buying a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. What are the differences between driving a car and a truck ( Jeep). How is it different maintenance wise. I know it is easier for Jeep to get by on snow. What's the mileage like, ease of driving, comfort level etc. I shall be very grateful for any experiences.|||It'll probably strike you as a bit strange at first. My Jetta is very agile, low to the ground, zippy, and (because it's a TDI), gets amazing mileage of 46+mpg. My Laredo, on the other hand, is not quite as agile, higher off the ground so you can see the road better in snowy conditions, can be zippy, and gets about 20mpg at best. The Cherokee has a very nice ride and does real well in snow. Afterall, it IS a Jeep! As far as maintenance goes, it really depends on what you're used to. My Jetta has been virtually maintenance free. My Laredo has had a hiccup here and there, but mine is a '97, while you're looking one built on a new platform. No so easy of a comparison there. Do you want an SUV that will easily go over 100K? Yes, a Jeep can do that. My ZJ has an I6 under the hood. Those engines have gone 300K and more. Unfortunately Chrysler yanked that engine from the Jeep in the late 90s. Yes, some Jeep die hards will tell you that Chrysler has ruined the Jeep line up since they purchased it from American Motors. With the newer models out there right now, I tend to agree.
Before taking the plunge and purchasing a Jeep (or any SUV), make sure you're getting one for the right reason. If you want to go off roading, need something to get you through nasty roads in the winter, then sure. Go ahead and take the plunge. But if you don't want to spend $40 - $50 or more to fill up a tank of gas, then maybe you want to look at a Honda CRV. The Cherokee will only average about 20mpg on the highway. I've heard some salesman claim they get over 25mpg. But that's simply not true. The Liberty CRD (diesel) can barely eek out 22mpg.|||Its actually quite easy to get used to, i drove a little small saturn coupe for 4 yrs, and then i got a Ford expedition, ALOT BIGGER...gas wise not as bad as people say, you use as how much you drive...its actually nicer driving bigger, u get a bigger view of the rode, and once you just get used to having this great view, u will never drive a small car again :)|||i have a 98 cheerokee i think that it rides very rough although i have to say i like the simple practicle layout and the rugged dependibility of it and it has plenty of power to get you in trouble. so i would say the ride is the main difference i don't really like to travel over 350 miles in it because it wears you out and it feels small inside after awhile oh and they are easy to loose in the rain in 2 wheel drive unless you have really good tires.|||In short.
It costs a little more.
However
It makes up 10 fold in that "safe feeling"|||A Jeep Cherokee is like a sport utility, it's higher, bigger, and consumes more gas than a car. If it's 4 wheel drive then it will handle driving in snow lot better then a car.|||Well, I have had a car all my life, but since I moved out into the "snow belt" I purchased a Jeep Cherokee Sport. It has part time 4 wheel drive, and it is quite easy to get used to. They are excellent in the snow, and since most SUV's have 4 wheel drive, it is a lot more easier to handle. I have a 1994 Jeep, and I just love it.|||I couldn't tell you about that transition because Jeeps are the only vehicle I've ever owned. I can tell you that when I drive a friends car it is a strange transition. Almost feels unnatural. I don't know what your driving style is but if it's aggressive, you'll need to tone it down a notch in a Jeep (at least in the corners). Maintenance wise it's not much different than any other car. Could average between 12-20 mpg depending on the engine and your driving style. They are extremely easy to drive, easier to get around than most cars actually. You have much better visibility, great turning radius, and you don't have to worry about parking blocks and curbs anymore. I owned a Cherokee several years ago and it was very comfortable. However that was the Jeep I bought after I drove a lifted CJ-7 for years and years so anything would be more comfortable to me! You'll buy a Jeep then start upgrading it and understand what Jeep really stands for: Just Empty Every Pocket. But it's a good thing. Hope this helped a little.|||I'm not necessarily sure of how a Cherokee drives, but I have driven a liberty and they are pretty comfortable. I now drive a Huydai Tucson, which is also a mini SUV. The difference between cars and SUVs are the shocks. In cars, you feel potholes a lot more than in SUVs. I am not sure about the snow because I don't have to worry about that where I'm from, but I've heard that they should be very good with extreme weather conditions (Just don't try to turn very fast... they have a high probability of a roll-over). If you're worried about the gas, don't. Most cars and small SUVs have the same number of cylinders (Some cars even have more.) I put only forty bucks in my tank a week and travel more than four hundred miles a week. But hands down, SUVs are better. You feel a sense of security because they are not too low to the ground. The insurance is not as high as a sports car. And I've never had a problem with my SUV and I've had it for about three years now!
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