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2002 Jeep Liberty

2002 Jeep Liberty
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.0

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Worthy of which name? LiverBeans? or Liberty?

by shoplmart shoplmart is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Aug 27 '02 - Updated Jun 08 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Style, Ride quality, Price.
Cons: Lack of comfort, Poor ergonomics.
The Bottom Line: Despite the faults this SUV possesses, I recommend this vehicle 100%.

A welcomed vehicle to the 2002 Jeep line-up is the new 2002 Jeep Liberty. Jeep has always had the relatively large Cherokee/Grand Cherokee and the small, somewhat impractical off-roader; the Wrangler, however Jeep never had a small sporty SUV like...

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2002 Jeep Liberty - Not Just Another Ugly Face

by scmrak scmrak is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 50
Jan 24 '02 - Updated Aug 29 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: get-up-and-go, interesting design, tight steering
Cons: Noise-y! questionable quality, bouncy ride
The Bottom Line: As a replacement for the Cherokee, it's an improvement. Suggest, however, waiting a year for Jeep to get the bugs ironed out

I see that Daimler-Chrysler dumped the venerable Jeep Cherokee after lo, these many years. Big deal: they should have sent the Grand Cherokee packing as well, if you ask me (but they didn't). The loss of the Cherokee, though, left a gaping hole in the...

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A revolution in driving feel for Jeep. Why spend more for the inferior Grand Cherokee?

by mkaresh mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Oct 23 '01 - Updated Aug 01 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Styling, Jeep character, passenger space, ride, handling, refinement
Cons: Fuel economy, power, and perhaps the name (Dakar would have been better)
The Bottom Line: Somehow combines off-road capability with very refined on-road manners. The styling inside and out is full of character. Sadly, its weight harms acceleration and fuel economy.

A few years back on the auto show circuit Jeep displayed the Dakar, a concept car that was basically a Wrangler with four doors. I personally thought it was a very sharp vehicle, but apparently this was not going to be one of the show cars they produced ...

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2002 Jeep Liberty Will Set You on the Road to Freedom!

by Bryan_Carey Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Jul 31 '01 - Updated Aug 06 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Price; Handling; Appearance
Cons: Rear leg room is tight; Cargo space is lacking; Gas mileage low
The Bottom Line: Jeep Liberty is a good, compact size SUV that is priced right.

The Jeep Liberty is a newer model manufactured by Daimler/Chrysler that was created to replace the Jeep Cherokee. Liberty is a small, 4- door Sport Utility Vehicle, falling into the same class as the Ford Escape and Nissan Xterra XE, which are its...

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Liberty-4-All-Surprises come in Small Packages

by DarbyWalters Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000
Jan 28 '02 - Updated Apr 24 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Best Value for the Money, Real Off Road Ability, Unique Styling, Maneuverable Size
Cons: Small Cargo Area ( seats dont't lay flat ), MPG ( V6 ), Unique Styling
The Bottom Line: Looking for a 4WD capable vehicle for on and off road, you have come to the right place. In fact, it might be more than you will ever use.

I recently purchased a 2002 Liberty Limited in Stone White. I wanted a small to medium SUV with a capable 4WD system for off road ventures. There were only a few true SUV's that qualified and the Liberty was the best priced of the lot. The others in the...

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*Update* Jeep Has a Winner!

by doyle101
Apr 23 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Handles Great,Excellent Stereo, 4WD System excellent, Towing is a Breeze!
Cons: Horrible Gas Mileage, Seats in Back dont fold flat,Tranny not Smooth.
The Bottom Line: Looking for a Value Priced Off and On Road Machine? Looking for Something to pull the boats and pull the family! Look No further!

** - UPDATE - ** (Apologize about first review, Was new, here is the Real Review)

I went about 6 months ago on a quest to find myself a Sport Utility, I either test drove or looked at: Ford Escape, Nissan Xterra, Toyota Highlander, Rav4,...

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Escape from Liberty

by sprouty
Oct 05 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Cool styling, high seating position, good ground clearance.
Cons: Very, very noisy, uncomfortable, poor fuel economy, rattles.
The Bottom Line: Avoid it. An okay vehicle in a field of very good ones, the Liberty is disappointing overall.

I recently was "upgraded" from a Camry to a Liberty for a two-week long business trip during which I drove the Jeep for 2000 miles. I was at first very excited to drive the Jeep; I saw it as a nice break from soul-less mid-sized rental cars and figured...

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Liberty for All

by jhinkle
Nov 16 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Head turning style, Roomy comfort, Solid feel at the wheel, Macho 4WD
Cons: gas consumption
The Bottom Line: An exciting new addition to the Jeep family. A dream to drive and a joy to own.

This 60 year old grandmother bought a Jeep Liberty Limited about a month ago after driving a KIA Sportage for four years. I was drawn to the Liberty by its great look and way it handled during the test drive. The bonus was the model I selected has more...

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Country meets City

by rakrohn
Jan 03 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Respectable power, excellent styling, easy to park in tight spaces
Cons: Gas mileage, side-swing rear gate, not included in any factory/dealer incentive programs
The Bottom Line: A well-balanced choice for both long-time and first-time SUV drivers

As a person from the country who moved to the city ten years ago, I had been on the brink of buying a 4WD vehicle for years. I was constantly torn between the shear loathing of gas-guzzling truck-monsters taking up two parking spaces in front of my...

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Simple Stated, "Still a Jeep"

by buddybender
Jul 25 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Peppy, nimble in the snow, amazing turning radius
Cons: A bit overweight and hesitant to stop
The Bottom Line: Test drive it! It is a Jeep that rides like a car!

My approach to this review is one of feelings and impressions versus technical knowledge. Anyone can take an adventure to the Jeep homepage (www.jeep.com) and lookup any and all technical mumbo jumbo one might want. As a Liberty owner, I wanted to just...

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Looks Great...But Beware!

by atay71
Mar 28 '02 - Updated Jun 15 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Great looks, great sound system, lots of headroom and leg room.
Cons: Poor reliability, lots of transmission problems, Some quirky controls
The Bottom Line: I was totally disappointed with my Jeep Liberty and would not even entertain the thought of recommending it to anyone else due to its poor reliability and design flaws.

I just wanted to share a few thoughts about my 2002 Jeep Liberty, Limited, 4WD. And why I traded it away after having it only 11 months.

Firstly, what a great looking vehicle! Daimler-Chrysler really hit the mark with the Liberty's exterior...

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JEEP - gets it right - again!

by 5thgroup
Oct 27 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great styling, great ride, fun car, great extras. A JEEP through and through.
Cons: Gas mileage
The Bottom Line: An excellent new entry in the SUV field, from a trusted line. Live in luxury,or rough it in the boonies; either way, Jeep Liberty is great!

I had the privilege of owning one of the first 1984 Jeep Cherokees, and loved nearly every minute I spent in it in the ensuing eight years. I watched Jeep change hands several times during the period when they had practically the only viable SUV. When...

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You won't be disappointed

by cmvsm
Dec 02 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Drive, styling, headroom
Cons: Rear tire does not move
The Bottom Line: Excellent buy - a TRUE SUV!

I recently purchased a Jeep Liberty Limited with all of the bells and whistles about a month ago. I have to say that it is the most solid driving vehicle that I'd had the pleasure of driving. Before purchasing, I drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota...

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Updated my review after purchasing a Liberty!

by shawnat007
Oct 13 '01 - Updated Nov 05 '01 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Refined styling, suspension setup, V-6, tow capacity, interior layout
Cons: Low MPG
The Bottom Line: Overall, this SUV stands out among the rest The best of both worlds is what the Liberty is all about. It's this year's most underrated SUV!

Now that I've owned a 2002 Salsa Red Liberty for a week now, I just cannot believe the value you get for such a competitive price! The more I think about all the features, the more I appreciate the design and engineering that took place to create this...

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The new reference in it's class

by jptoo
Jul 25 '02 - Updated Nov 01 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Looks & Personality, Rigid platform, Comfortable ergonomics, Strong V6 engine, Excellent commuter, Fit & Finish
Cons: Gas consumption, Cramped leg room for 4 tall adults, height imposes slow down in curves
The Bottom Line: If you can live with it's high gas consumption and you love the looks of the Liberty, this vehicle could very well be for you.

Replacing the old Cherokee, the new Jeep Liberty is without any doubt one of the best vehicles in it's class today. In a few words, here are my impressions of the Liberty, after having owned it for over 6 months. Thumbs up: -Looks & Personality: E ...

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