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by amprye
Jul 28, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great in snow, wonderful family car
Cons: It is an SUV, so the longer you have it the more gas it requires
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone, especially people with families of 3, 4, or 5.
I bought the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in well, 1998, in March. It is now July of 2008 and my Jeep Grand Cherokee is running smooth. This is probably the most reliable car I have ever had, and I've had many. 10 years running and it still gets me to and ... read more
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by sonofasailor
Dec 7, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: AWD, Luxury features, Styling
Cons: Not reliable, Lacks QC
The Bottom Line: Chrysler-Please Fix Jeep!
I have owned several Jeep vehicles from Cherokees, Wagoneers, and this is my second Grand Cherokee. I have plagued with many problems. The I6 engine blew- 3 inch hole in the side of the block... flames out from under the hood... pretty neat fireworks ... read more
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by stepseven
Apr 18, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: 4x4, 4.0, Offroad
Cons: gulp gulp past 150km/h, roof rust
The Bottom Line: want a truck that will get you there and fast. Opt for A jeep, You will fall in love
Hello. Here Is what a Jeep should be. I Got A 1998 2 door 5sp jeep cherokee. Got it for 4400$ Can in november 06, It had a bent fender and a burnt front light. Other than that the car looked in good shape. I took it for a test drive and ... read more
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by gctrance
Apr 22, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The ride
Cons: Gas Mileage, sound system!...yuck.
The Bottom Line: Great so far. We'll see later...
After crashing my car that averaged about 28 mpg, my parents got me a 1998 grand jeep cherokee, v8, 4 wheel drive (what were they thinking..) I guess because I was so used to driving a fuel efficient car, I can knock on my jeep for being anything but. ... read more
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by jeepownsyou
Sep 8, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: V8 owns everyone, POWER POWER POWER
Cons: none so far, except mistreatment from past owner
The Bottom Line: Buy one now, i mean right now, get up go out and buy one
I am an 18 year old college student and I bought this truck from a dealership near my house, i traded in my 1996 gmc jimmy for it. The choice was between this or a 1996 Camaro Z28, some nerd kid got the camaro, so i bought the jeep the next day (77,000 ... read more
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by kachline
Mar 21, 2004 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, brakes, reliability, functionality, stereo, built like a tank
Cons: back seat space, fuel gauge, truck-like steering, power windows, road noise
The Bottom Line: A good SUV for those in their 20s, or for someone seeking a functional "get around" SUV. "Functional" is the key word to describe this SUV.
Introduction: After six years, 150,000 miles, and a recent job promotion, my wife and I recently traded her 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic in for an '04 Volvo XC-90. There are a lot of good things to say about the Jeep. It easily carried my wife ... read more
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by elgatogrande
Aug 2, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive ~ low cost of ownership.
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: Based on past experience with Jeeps products, I'll be buying another one soon...
This Cherokee is just plain fun to drive, it's not by any means a luxury vehicle, but for those who ... read more
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by rockymtnrider
May 13, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great, tears through snow, interior is comfortable
Cons: Spare tire placement stupid, 4x4 takes getting used to, annoying quirks
The Bottom Line: An excellent vehicle with its own quirks. If you dont mind owning a vehicle that requires a little do-it-yourself fixing here and there, you'll love it!
I was out looking for a late 90's Dodge truck when I happened upon this Grand Cherokee. My previous vehicle was a 94 Wrangler and I have grown partial to Jeeps over the last few years. On the test drive it actually broke down and left the dealer and I ... read more
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by fatboydave
Apr 1, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Good price when purchased new in 1998
Cons: Too many repairs!!
The Bottom Line: Keep looking!! Something else is available!!
I bought my grand cherokee new in 1998. I got a good price on it. The troubles began with the brakes. Changed brakes and rotors after 20,000 mi. It has 74,000 on it now and after five more brake jobs and four sets of rotors it still has the same ... read more
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by speasb
Feb 24, 2003 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Excellent Handling, good power and acceleration with 4.0 6 cylinder engine. Nice interior materials
Cons: Spare tire takes up too much space, rear seats a pain to fold down
The Bottom Line: Good vehicle, just make sure you check the transfer case when buying a used '98 Grand cherokee.
I bought my Jeep Grand Cherokee new in 1998 and now have 78,000 miles without any serious problems. I have had 2 defective door lock actuators, causing me to manually lock/unlock one of the doors - but that is only a minor inconvenience. I've heard ... read more
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by flynjump
Feb 4, 2002 - Updated Feb 7, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: A luxury vehicle that will take you virtually anywhere in style and comfort.
Cons: Placement of spare tire
The Bottom Line: Anyone who wants go anywhere comfort, ride, handling, safety, reliability, and "American Made" need look no further.
After the heavy snows in the North East last winter and almost not making it home from work on a couple of evenings, I decided I needed to purchase another four wheel drive vehicle. I had owned a couple 4 x 4 trucks in the past but did not want another ... read more
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by SomeNYCGuy
Jan 3, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: It's a Jeep. Better than a Hundai.
Cons: Doesn't seem horribly reliable.
The Bottom Line: If you can find one cheap, buy it. But one of the main reasons to buy it, is that it is an American-made 'Jeep'.
I have mixed feelings about this Jeep (1998 V8, 5.2 Liter Grand Cherokee Limited). This article is written by a Motorcycle guy, and the car is registered in my wife's name, so take that at face value.
Though I live in New York City, I wanted ... read more
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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports
Dec 14, 2001 - Updated Jun 10, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: V8 engine, Luxurious interior, 4-wheel drive, Quick acceleration, Stylish
Cons: Relatively poor fuel economy, High price.
The Bottom Line: Recommended for anyone looking for luxury, performance, and 4 wheel drive all for under 40,000 dollars.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has always been on my personal best cars list. It's a large, luxurious, and an all purpose automobile that is capable of the sort of high out-right performance normally associated with a sports sedan. So, what about the ... read more
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by tignurse
Dec 5, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, comfortable, easy to handle.
Cons: Top heavy, feels like it could roll easily sometimes.
The Bottom Line: I would definately reccomend the Jeep to anyone looking. Its comfy, reliable, and affordable.
We recently bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo and I must say I am very happy with the purchase. Having three small children all in car seats I was worried about room. There is more than enough. I fit 3 carseats comfortably in the back seat. There is ... read more
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by looch619
Sep 20, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great 4WD System
One of the Cheaper SUV's
Cons: Bad gas mileage
The Bottom Line: I would recommend a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD to anyone because it is one of the greatest SUV's for the least amount of money.
I recently purchased a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and I love it! It is has such a smooth ride, it's hard to believe I'm in a Sport Utility Vehicle. The seats are extremely comfortable, making the ride that much more enjoyable. The seats slide an ... read more
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by stlrydn
Jul 24, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: A smooth, luxurious ride.
Cons: The gas mileage!
The Bottom Line: I would recommend it to people who want 4 wd and lots of room.
We recently decided to buy a new vehicle because our old car was too hard to lug our 2 large dogs around in. We had always liked the looks of the Jeep Grand Cherokee (GC), but knew that we couldn't afford a new one. We found this 1998 Program ... read more
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by newbe77
Apr 16, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Style, Comfortable to drive on bad roads or long trips.
Cons: A little noisy on tight turns.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend it to anyone. If you like luxury and sporty this is the vehicle for you.
I am leasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee and my lease is almost up. This has been the best car I have ever owned. I have had no problems with it in the more than 3 1/2 years that I have owned it. My husband and I have taken it off road. It handles ... read more
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by curlyfsu
Mar 22, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Plenty of room, smooth handling, safe and stylish
Cons: The CD player won't play CD's that I have burned
The Bottom Line: The best SUV's on the road.
My family owns four of these vehicles and we have been satisfied with all of them. The first one we bought was a 1994 and that was after we had owned several different SUV's including a full size Blazer, as smaller Blazer, a full size Bronco and a ... read more
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by fomoco64
Feb 24, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, space and comfort.
Cons: No door pockets or split-fold rear seat. Rear seat is kind of cramped.
The Bottom Line: One of the best value's in it's class, hands down!
I've had my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport for two years now and it is the best vehicle I have bought in the last 10 years. I've only had it in the shop twice in 22K miles, once for a speed sensor that started acting up (at 5K) and once for a recall (at 12K). ... read more
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