I rented a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the basic 6 cyl 4X2. I have a very bad back and wanted to get feel for the seats (since no one answered my other thread) and how it drives. My first impression was ...I defiantly do not want the basic 6 cyl as I found it under-powered. It drives more like a truck than the Euro Diesels I have test driven. Not that it is a bad thing just the impression.
The version I am looking at is the Overland Diesel 4x4 with the Adventure II pack. I have a cabin in the mountains and need 4x4 for the snow. Going Diesel is for mileage and towing.
For background I am coming from a BMW x3 as my daily driver (sportier but smoother suspension) that has been in the back country on the easier less high clearance areas. You would be surprised how good BMW all wheel drive performs. I also own a 93 Jeep Wrangler YJ for the more high clearance areas/a bit of rock climbing and a few other trucks for other purposes. Oh and I ride a Harley Ultra Classic Motorcycle.
I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone know if the Quadra - Lift™ Air Suspension makes a difference in the ride?
I find the 4x2 less then a luxury ride and a bit rough, even the freeway. The roughness was actually unexpected considering the way the vehicle has been touted as a high-end SUV to rival the Euro offerings. I have not really been able to find the diesel with that configuration to test drive in my local area.
2. It might be me, but I noticed you have to press the screen a lot to do things...since I am taller it means I have to lean forward every time. How often do you find yourself having to touch the screen to clear phone messages you have listened too and such?
3. With messaging, since it is a rental i am a bit limited in what I can/want to play with in regards to uConnect. I noticed when I tried to respond to a text message it said my uConnect was not setup for that...is that just a setting thing or is it something else?
It may sound like petty questions (like my seat question), but to me the ride and usability of the car I drive daily is important. Yes, it is a truck but as a daily driver for me it has to be a comfortable truck and there are plenty out there. I have limited myself to the diesels and I have dropped by selections it to the Porsche Cayenne and the Jeep GC. The Mercedes lost because it does not have lumbar in the passenger seat.
I was hoping for the Jeep as it offers more space and more gadgets but will ultimately probably end up with the best riding/driving vehicle that can tow as I recently found out I may not need the extra space as much.
The version I am looking at is the Overland Diesel 4x4 with the Adventure II pack. I have a cabin in the mountains and need 4x4 for the snow. Going Diesel is for mileage and towing.
For background I am coming from a BMW x3 as my daily driver (sportier but smoother suspension) that has been in the back country on the easier less high clearance areas. You would be surprised how good BMW all wheel drive performs. I also own a 93 Jeep Wrangler YJ for the more high clearance areas/a bit of rock climbing and a few other trucks for other purposes. Oh and I ride a Harley Ultra Classic Motorcycle.
I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone know if the Quadra - Lift™ Air Suspension makes a difference in the ride?
I find the 4x2 less then a luxury ride and a bit rough, even the freeway. The roughness was actually unexpected considering the way the vehicle has been touted as a high-end SUV to rival the Euro offerings. I have not really been able to find the diesel with that configuration to test drive in my local area.
2. It might be me, but I noticed you have to press the screen a lot to do things...since I am taller it means I have to lean forward every time. How often do you find yourself having to touch the screen to clear phone messages you have listened too and such?
3. With messaging, since it is a rental i am a bit limited in what I can/want to play with in regards to uConnect. I noticed when I tried to respond to a text message it said my uConnect was not setup for that...is that just a setting thing or is it something else?
It may sound like petty questions (like my seat question), but to me the ride and usability of the car I drive daily is important. Yes, it is a truck but as a daily driver for me it has to be a comfortable truck and there are plenty out there. I have limited myself to the diesels and I have dropped by selections it to the Porsche Cayenne and the Jeep GC. The Mercedes lost because it does not have lumbar in the passenger seat.
I was hoping for the Jeep as it offers more space and more gadgets but will ultimately probably end up with the best riding/driving vehicle that can tow as I recently found out I may not need the extra space as much.