Jeep Liberty CRD

[rockyridgefarm]

Ok, Mrs RockyRidge loves it.

Does anyone whnow of any sites where they really tear into them? I am curiopus about any performance/economy improvements, etc.

BTW I work in a Chrysler store. The CRD has to be the one of the most flawless new vehicle intros I have ever seen. ZERO problems...

 

[hobbyfarm]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( BTW I work in a Chrysler store. )</font> /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Mike,
The way you were getting us the inside scoop on the new <font color="green">John Deeres</font>, I thought you might work at a Deere dealer or something.

Are they selling the CRD yet, I don't guess I've seen one on the dealer's lot yet. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif It ought to sell well. (maybe that's why they aren't on the lots - they sell as soon as they get them.

Phil

 

[rockyridgefarm]

<font color="green"> Are they selling the CRD yet, I don't guess I've seen one on the dealer's lot yet. It ought to sell well. (maybe that's why they aren't on the lots - they sell as soon as they get them. </font>

Nah, they don't wait till they get into the store, most folks will gladly buy one off the rail cars... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I used to dig upo a lot on DCX scoops but tractors are more fun.

But the new Jeep Gladiator pickup should be really sweet, and especially if they go ahead with the CRD in it, as well... It is a throwback to the '50s Willys Pickup, which I have a '56 and really like...

 

[timb]

I've been trying to catch up on these as well, as the time nears to replace (or at least demote) my 96 Cherokee. There were a number of peculiar CRD problems reported early on. A google will bring up more than you want to read. Biggest problem as I recall was a 'studder' or 'hesitation/jerk' at around 50-60mph. First repair attempt is a re-flash of the computer, not sure about how successful this has been.

General Liberty concerns seem to involve the A/C, tranny (hard shifting) and front suspension/ball joints.

The majority of users seemed to be getting only marginally better mileage than the gas V6, but some exceptions are doing a *lot* better.

I'd just as soon buy a 4.0 straight six 2006 Cherokee if they still made them like my '96. Best all-arounder I've ever owned.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

The 4.0 is a great engine in my book. I added a k&N cold air intake, and a free flow cat to mine. It really helps both fuel economy and performance.

Chrysler tried to discontinue the Cherokee three times before succeeding. The Liberty is called Cherokee in Europe, because it was designed to be the Cherokee replacement, but there was such a howl in the US, they decided to offer both here, but, in the end, the XJ got dropped. The Grand cherokee was also supposed to replace it in '93. The XJ was built for over 18 years. The new Jeep Commander takes its styling from the Cherokee, but with three rows of seats will be a 'bit' larger.

 

[hobbyfarm]

Mike,
Is Jeep really going to make a Gladiator? That would be sweet!
My favorite all time Jeep was the old FC 150s and FC 170s forward control pickups. Very effecient use of space; but I'd take a Wrangler any time.

BTW, what's DCX?
Maybe Daimler Chrysler X(?)? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[hobbyfarm]

I've saved every Gladiator photo I've ever found on the net. If they make the Galdiator, I'm going to buy stock! It will sell like hotcakes. Absolutely beautiful truck (as good looking as the Power Wagon). /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rockyridgefarm]

DCX is Daimler Chrysler's stock symbol...

I am told the Gladiator is a likely Go... hard to guess, but last month the Jeep brand had it's best month EVER. Jeep is one of the worlds most recognized trademarks, right up there with CocaCola... Can't hurt IMHO to give another choice!

 

[timb]

Failing a 'real' '06 Cherokee, I'd settle for a Select-Trac box option in a Wrangler Unlimited. Can't figure out why they don't offer that since it should be nearly drop-in. I had to order my Cherokee to get the Select-Trac and the limited-slip rear. With good tires it's made for a great western PA winter commuter when you don't know what the road condition may be from one turn or hill to the next, and just as capable back on the farm.

 

[KentT]

If they do bring the Gladiator to market with the diesel and anything close to the specs of the prototype (1500 lbs payload, for example), it will be my next pickup...

Right now I'm driving a V-8 Dakota 4WD, since I like the midsize 4WD for maneuverability, but need the 5,000 - 6,000 towing capacity.

A diesel midsize would be AWESOME!

Allpar Gladiator review

Specs from Jeep's carshow page

 

[BamaRob]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If they do bring the Gladiator to market with the diesel and anything close to the specs of the prototype (1500 lbs payload, for example), it will be my next pickup...)</font>

It'll be my next pickup, too (if my current one makes it long enough!). That is an awesome looking ride. The way it specs out, it should be a very capable p/u.


</font><font color="blue" class="small">( A diesel midsize would be AWESOME!)</font>

True, true. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

BR

 

[THS]

rockyridgefarm,
I was at a service guild meeting the other night, one of the tech advisors said DCX plans on releasing 11 new models next year. Sounds like the Jeep Patriot is a green light too. The Dodge Nitro looks hot, not completely sold on the body style of the Dodge Caliber yet, but the engine alone should add value to this rig.

We had our Jeep Premiere night last night, and almost had to do it without any Jeep Commanders. The didn't show up until Tuesday! Nothing like cutting it down to the wire!

I've had family members and friends ask me what my opinion is of the Liberty. My response is that I tend to judge the quality of a vehicle by how many Technical Service Bulletins there are, and the Liberty has very few. My wife has a 2006 Liberty Limited with the 3.7L. My Grandma showed up at the dealership a few months ago to buy her first non-GM vehicle in her 80-some years (and her brother once owned a Chevy store) with the purchase of a 2005 Liberty 3.7L, and now my sister in law just picked up a new one too, which happens to be a twin to my Grandmas. Not one of these vehicles has had a single problem so far.

Well, I should take that back. My Grandma isn't used to her Liberty's console shift yet, so quite often she incorrectly pulls the windshield washer lever and activates the wipers as she attempts to shift the transmission into gear..... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif She just laughs and says she's got the cleanest windshield in the county!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[THS]

</font>( Right now I'm driving a V-8 Dakota 4WD, since I like the midsize 4WD for maneuverability, but need the 5,000 - 6,000 towing capacity.

A diesel midsize would be AWESOME! )</font>

Kent, I was told they were working on putting the diesel into the Dakota at some point, but don't know if/when it might hit the showroom.

I was watching one of my training DVD's the other day, and they had a little segment with a truck on the road simulator/shaker. I noticed at first glance the truck was the size of a Dakota, but the body lines were not even close to the current model, nor any previous models. I had several of my co-workers come in to try to identify it, none could. Almost had a Chevy Colorado look to the lines, but it was not a Chevy. The fender flares and box sides looked really nice. The front bumper/grille area was very macho looking. But no views of the hood or cab. The only shots that we could see were from the half-way point on down to the ground.

(rockyridge, it was in the 3rd qtr master service/parts cd if you ever want to take a look...)

 

[KentT]

That would be good news, if they did. I really like the size of the Dakota for my needs. I need 4x4 for the winter driving, and I don't need an 8' box... If it is priced similar to what it is in the Jeeps, it's a bargain also. It seems to cost around $1500 - $1700 more than the 3.7L V-6 in the Jeep (I seen stickers with different numbers -- don't know why), and comes with the 5-speed automatic. The 4.7L V-8 in the Dakota costs $785 and the 5-speed automatic a little over $1100. So, the price could be wash between the 4.7L V-8 and the 2.8L diesel... I'm certain which I'd choose.

I do hope they redesign the Dakota if they do put the CRD in it -- and it sound like that may be happening. I just don't like the looks of the 2005s and later -- I have a 2004 Quad Cab, the last of the old body style...

I like a truck to look more like a truck, not a Japanese or German's take on a soccer-mom's SUV.... I don't need the off-road capability of a Gladiator, so a Dakota with a small diesel would be a great match for me.

 

[RobertN]

Somewhat off-tangent, but this reminds me of when they crashed that Challenger in to the bull dozers in the original "Vanishing Point".

Instead of crashing a nice Challenger, they used a Camaro! If you slow the speed of the video/dvd at the exact point where the impact happens, you can see the give-away Camaro tail lights.

They got a white Camaro with no engine. They then set the toe-in so it would hold on the crown of the raod. The engine bay was filled with movie explosives. They had three Challengers; one had an automatic. They used that car to tow the Camaro(they used a couple hundred feet of aircraft cable). They didn't want to jerk the Camaro by shifting a manual tranny.