Grand Cherokee Overland

[RyanPont]

Lately ive been toying with the idea of unloading my 09 Tacoma access cab for something with more room. Alot of other reasons too. I wont list them all unless anyones interested.

I have the oppourtunity to purchase a 2009 Grand Cherokee Overland model. 41k on the odometer. Pretty sharp outside apperance, inside has a to. More features my Tacoma dosent have.

Haveing owned a TJ a few years ago with the offroad goodies i know the jeep brand, i dont know much about Grand Cherokees. If anyone has some good info on the Grands perticuarly the Overland model. Id appreticate anything you can share. I have looked at it but have not sat inside or driven yet.

Mpg
Features
Transfercase
Reliability
Think it has the V8?

I have my reasons why im looking into this switch but i will also accept criticism if you think its not a good idea or whatever else.

Thanks
Ryan

 

[jeep-N-montero]

If you had a double cab I would say you were crazy, but otherwise it's not a bad swap in vehicles. There is tons of info on here and the web about reliability and upgrades for all years of the Grand Cherokee.

 

[RyanPont]

Ive done some searching, maybe im searching the wrong subject, but ive only found a few differet threads specific to the wk model years and builds.

And yea if it were a double cab there would be no discussion, or thought of. Wish I had the double cab now.

 

[WKexpedition]

Having never owned a tacoma can't say it's a smart trade. But I can say I love my wk. the overland is the top of theline. It's has the hemi and QDII system. Mileage is not great, I think the hemi is around 18 highway. I have had great luck with my wk, runs great. Only downside I have found is that the aftermarket is a bit small.

 

[SWbySWesty]

BAM - http://www.wkjeeps.com/kmenu.htm

Beyond that, I don't know anything about the WK. I like my WJ?

The WK is independent front suspension...not sure if you're planning a big lift, etc. Some say the 2004 Grand was the last 'real' Jeep - but we all know that's baloney.

 

[ROKTAXI]

I bought my '06 WK Overland with only 41K this past January. I put in a 2.25" lift, Bilstein 5100 series shocks, 31" BFG KM2's for starters. My next additions will be rock sliders and then a bumper / winch. Camping at a T/H allows me the luxury of sleeping inside the Jeep if weather gets nasty.

So far I haven't had any problems with the lack of articulation, but then again, I haven't been on any rough trails to really test it. Fuel mileage isn't wonderful, but 17+ hiway and 15 off road is about the same as what my XJ got. Creature comforts galore.

So far no regrets.