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Signed my wife and father-in-law up for a Jeep Jamboree in the NC Mountains this fall. It was an anniversary present and I have to say it has been the biggest hit for a present that I have ever given. And they don't go until October!
Anybody been to one and have advice on how to maximize the experience?
Thanks!
It is a 2000 2WD with the V8. The only problem
I have is an occasional hard start. "Turn the key twice". I live in Houston and I drive 20 miles each direction to work. I absolutely love the power and comfort. I purchased it at River Oaks Jeep on Kirby, but I don't like the staff there too much. Sorry to hear that some of you are having a hard time. Time for me to get the Maximum care extended warranty. Does anyone know how I can get DC to come down on the offering price for the service contract?
-Don
Bob
Still, a $2K base price reduction is much welcomed.
Bob
Bob
Regarding the 5-speed tranny, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as a $75 option. I just verified it against my invoice. It was not available for the 2000 model year.
Speaking of the 5-speed multi-speed auto: the only difference between it and the 4-speed multi-speed auto, is that the 5-speed version has an additional overdrive on top of the other gears. All the other gear ratios are the same in both units. Not sure about the final drive ratio though.
Bob
Thanks for responding. Can you tell who your extended warranty is through?
The dealer is asking $1,500 for a 5yr/100,000 mile warranty thru Warrantech.
Any info about your warranty would be appreciated.
We have a 1998 with 43,000 miles on it.
Thanks.
Do you have a number or website for GE?
What is the coverage called, ex: Platium, Gold etc.
Thanks again.
Think I'll stick with Warrantech which covers just about everything (exclusionary policy), except the usual fluids, brakes, rotors, etc.
Thanks so much for the info.
Steve
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It appears as though Chrysler has dropped the sticker $2K - $3K on the vehicle....
I am curious if that price reduction is seen on a new lease.
I am estimating the cost of a 2001 JGC Limited 28K Lease with a Sticker of $38K - $39K to fall between $480 - $530 with minimal downpayment....
Would anyone care to share lease numbers..?
Thanks
Jeep sales are down so "DaimlerChrysler AG is slashing prices on 2002 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge cars and trucks to pump up sales and minimize profit-eating incentives."
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I also purchased an extended warranty for it last Friday (10yr/100,000 mi, exclusive).
In 1994 I bought a JGC Laredo new and now have 130,000 miles on it. It's had a few problems (rebuilt tranny, a/c, catalytic converter replaced twice, plus some more minor stuff). Aside from the problems, I've really enjoyed owning and driving the vehicle and decided to buy another. I just hope that I will enjoy my new 2002 as much as I did my '94.
I'm a 19 year old college student looking to buy a 4x4 SUV. I was looking at a brand new Jeep Liberty, but have decided that they're a little too expensive for me. So, I started to look at used vehicles and I found a '97 JGC Laredo automatic 4x4 I-6 with 28,000 mi. for $16,999. That's where Edmunds comes in.... I decided that it would be smart for me to look and see what actual owners have to say about their JGC experiences. I was shocked to read how horrible many owners find the JGC to be! The only thing I am wondering is this: Most of the people on the board have been complaining about their '99-'00 models. Have experiences been just as bad for the '97 owners? I drive to school 51 miles roundtrip five days a week and like to take a lot of trips to go fishing and camping (That's why I need a 4x4), and I pay a lot of money for school so I simply can't afford to have a car in the shop all of the time. Would buying this car be a mistake? The car itself is beautiful and it seemed solid to drive. I need the extremely low miles because I need to keep this car for quite some time and miles add up quick when you're driving a minimum of 250 miles a week. If this would be a bad choice, do any of you have any suggestions for a good, reliable, low mileage 4x4 SUVs that could be had for that price (Or less!)? Thank you so much!
~Kim
Thanks,
Paul
Dealership claims that is normal!
Regarding vpitrav's question about the V8, what trouble are you referring to? It is a fine motor, and has not given me any problems. You ought to simply consider whether the extra power over the I-6 is worth the trade-off of higher initial cost and slightly lower gas mileage.
1: when the car is cold or has sit for a while, I notice that the shifting is rough and sometimes jerky when you are going somewhere between 18-30 MPH.
2: There recently appeared to be a motor or grinding noise when shifting into Drive or Reverse, almost like a gear motor pushing something in place...have never heard it before until recently...is this normal?
3: Car appears to loose power between 60-70 for a fraction of a second. I mainly notice it when you are running under cruise control. Its more annoying than anything but you are going along and everything is smooth and calm and you feel this slight interuption for a fraction of a second--it sometimes happens every 20-30 seconds. Has anyone else experienced this?
Took the jeep in and of course they could not duplicate it. My wife experienced it too and of course the dealer thinks I'm nuts/.
Don
Bob
73
Randy
I really regret having brought my jeep 1999 to Freehold Jeep for service. Service Manager by the name of Rick Schreck is stubborn and narrow minded. And their service consultant by the name of Brian Daley sells you anything just to make money off of you...i think they are on commission basis. Their technicians steal your money to buy soda...and charge you $2.00 for writing up the paperwork...
Anyway...not much details here...but if you are planning to bring your car for service, make sure you don't bring it to Freehold JEEP.
I have also had the whine problem but with a 1999 JGC LTD V8 Quadra-Trac II.
The whine problem turned out not to be in the differentials as one would initially think. The final fix for this problem was to replace the front drive shaft and it's related linkages. The DC TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for this procedure is TSB 03-05-00.
Once this was performed, I have not had a hint of the annoying whine. Below is the information from my service invoice that includes all the parts used and their description.
Hope this helps...
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DRIVE SHAFT HOURS: 2.30 TFCH(S)
TSB FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, SOP.
PERFORM T S B 03-05-00
PARTS
1______5019624-AA______YOKE AXLE_2012065
1______5017755-AA______NUT PINIO_2003014
2______J3240553________STRAP PRO_2010060
1______5019514-AA______YOKE TRAN_21102019
4______6034966_________BOLT NONE_2010022
1______5019616-AA______SHAFT DRI_2510003
4______J4006928________BOLT NONE_2010022
1______4275086_________LABEL GEN_18079005
1______4669020_________LABEL AUT_14086100
WARRANTY
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Randy
Good luck,
Drew
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