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by elizabeth1990
Oct 15 '08
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Power, a lot of room and just great!
Cons: EVERYTHING IS WRONG WITH IT!
The Bottom Line: I love my Jeep! They are great! If your looking for a powerful, roomy, good at towing here is your SUV!
OKay, I love my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee don't get me wrong! It is great for a daily driver and a lot of room in the back lt;3 hahaha. It's a V8 but not too bad on gas ( compared to a lot of others) and all the time 4x4! This car has some power and I ... read more
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by autodidacta
Dec 12 '07 - Updated Dec 15 '07
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Space, Hauling
Cons: Unnecessary Huge Motor
The Bottom Line: It tips over
The Jeep Cherokee is a nonsense vehicle. For starters it has 4 liters 6 cylinders motor that it doesn't need, it’s not even 4x4 why in the world it would need so much power. The whole vehicle doesn't make any sense when the rest of the SUV are using ... read more
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by gregepin04
Feb 26 '06
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable and timeless style
Cons: Plastic fenderwell panels need constant attention to avoid oxidation
The Bottom Line: Stylish classic appearance and reliable drive.
The Jeep Cherokee SE is a great value. It's inline 6 cylinder engine is time tested and rugged. We have 86,000 miles on ours and it has been practically trouble-free. No leaks...not even a drip! Typical maintenance items are to be expected such as ... read more
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by snowjeep
Jan 27 '06
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas Mileage is better than our Rubicon, comfy comfy comfy!
Cons: stupid gas tank takes fifty dollars to fill, even if it IS good mileage.
The Bottom Line: BUY IT!!! But dear God do not chop it up...it is NOT a Wrangler!
I purchased "My Baby" back in 2003, and it was love at first sit (in the plush interior) and ecstacy the first time I beat some kid in a tuner off the line. Only in the last couple months have I had any trouble with it, but it seems that I can easily ... read more
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by ralphskater06
Apr 10 '05
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tears through snow and mud, fun to drive, great first car
Cons: Gas mileage duhh, a little slow with the 4.0 L engine
The Bottom Line: Buy this car! It is awesome. Reliable, and will get you through anything.
This is my first car, and I love it. This thing is a BEAST. It is like a tank in snow and mud. I take this thing offroading sometimes and it goes through 3 foot deep mud pits like nothin in 4 wheel drive. I live in Michigan, and it tears through snow ... read more
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by spasplash
Dec 20 '04
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Social acceptance. Status. Prestige. Could off-road. Quiet at speed.
Cons: Poor Fuel Economy.
The Bottom Line: Good So Far. Bad Gas mileage and non peppy engine sad. Noise at slow turns in 4x4 mechanism?
Bought this vehicle used at a Ford dealership with 85,000. Quietest car at 80 mph with Michelins. The straight 6 cylinder 4.0 engine is a little sluggish (as expected) compared to any Japanese engine. There has a been a dime to quarter sized leak of ... read more
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by orca99usa
Jun 28 '04 - Updated Jul 15 '04
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Very comfortable, lots of room and lots of features. Capable off-road.
Cons: Sluggish acceleration, poor fuel economy. Repeated electrical problems have driven me nuts.
The Bottom Line: Too many problems have spoiled what I thought would be a wonderful experience. I owe too much to sell it, and I would get killed on a trade-in.
I had my old car in for service when I saw it on the lot: a shiny silver 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with 28,000 miles. Leather interior, power front seats, premium sound system, antitheft system, V8, full-time 4WD, the works. I asked a salesperson ... read more
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by schristopher85
Apr 30 '04
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy 4.0 V6, Built like a brick house
Cons: Small back seat, and rear door, poor electrical
The Bottom Line: This car would be good for a new family on a budget, hauling, or even for an off-road enthusiast (4x4 only)
I purchased my 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport about 2 years ago at 88000 miles and have very little to complain about. It has gotten me cross country about 6 times and has never even given me a moan even with the abuse of not taking it to get the recommended ... read more
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by amhras
Apr 22 '04
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling for an SUV, manual gets good gas mileage, just a lovely car offroad.
Cons: Crappy service from Jeep dealership, lots of minor problems, squeaky and noisy interior.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car. It's obviously not built like a sedan or a coupe, but as an SUV it's one of the best.
I bought a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 (manual transmission) with tinted windows, A/C, cassette player and a roof rack (no power accessories such as seats, windows, door locks, etc.) in the summer of '97. I got it for a great price and I even learned ... read more
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by mark185
Jan 03 '04
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great all weather, all terrain performance.
Cons: Fuel mileage, somewhat noisy at highway speeds compared to sedans.
The Bottom Line: Solid vehicle but must have proper maintenance.
I purchased my 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo new in December 1996. Options include Up Country Suspension, Towing Package, V8, AWD, and limited slip rear differential. Early in its life, I used it extensively off-road and in heavy Vermont snow during ski ... read more
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by wolly
Oct 01 '03
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Power, comfort, sure-footedness. Not too expensive for what you get.
Cons: Excessive mechanical problems relative to low mileage.
The Bottom Line: Not a keeper. If you like to drive your cars into the ground as Tom and Ray recommend, look elsewhere.
I was a tad surprised to learn this week that my '97 GC Laredo V8 would need $2100 worth of repair work to pass the state inspection. "C'mon, a 97"? I hear you ask. yes, but a babied '97 creampuff with a mere 39,500 miles on the clock. (Hey, I like to ... read more
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by laser92awd
Sep 16 '03 - Updated May 01 '04
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very comfortable interior, roomy, powerful, strong air conditioning, nice factory towing package.
Cons: Drinks gas (like other V8 SUV's), odd ergonomics, side-to-side rocking may annoy some.
The Bottom Line: If you need the power or towing capability and understand that it drinks gas and handles like an SUV then it will be exactly what you expect.
My Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 1997 model year with the relatively rare V8 / 2 Wheel Drive option (first available in 1997). I purchased this combination for several reasons: 1) I do not live in a cold climate and will not need to drive in the snow or ... read more
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by tbdallas
Jul 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, Rugged, Long Lasting
Cons: Small rear passenger area.
The Bottom Line: I love this SUV. Lots of power and a perfect size. I'd recommend this one over and over. I can't believe they don't make it any more.
I bought my Jeep new in 1997. It now has over 137,000 miles on it and it still runs like a champ. ... read more
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by mervil
Jul 16 '03
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Jeep ruggedness and reliability. Very powerful engine.
Cons: Some premature brake fade under hard braking situations.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this model without reservation.
Purchased the vehicle for my wife (she found it at a local Jeep dealer lot) in late 1998 with approx ... read more
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by JusLikJC
Mar 06 '03
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, roomy, many features
Cons: jerky transmission, no way to hide cargo
The Bottom Line: Good Car, Thumbs up
I have owned our 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited for about 12 months and really enjoy it. We've maintained it per the mfg specifications and it's run well except for the transmission seems a little jerky. I would suggest one of those cargo covers, ... read more
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