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02-17-2009, 09:34 AM
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Grand Cher SRT-8. Any good?
Anyone familiar with the SRT8? How do they compare to the trailbalzer SS as far as being dependable. Such as, the SS is somewhat known for trans and rear problems. Are the STR8's the same.
Guy at work is looking at one, and I really don't know much about them.
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02-17-2009, 11:02 AM
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I've heard some talk on Jeepforum of trans / driveline issues, but there aren't many people with them there, so it's not much of a sample.
- Justin
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02-17-2009, 11:15 AM
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i have heard of rust issues as well as what justin mentioned, but i cant seem to find where i read it now......they also cant tow a damn thing if that matters
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-17-2009, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I've heard some talk on Jeepforum of trans / driveline issues, but there aren't many people with them there, so it's not much of a sample.
- Justin
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Jeep Cherokee's have always had crappy trans. Almost every person I knew that owned one had some issues w/ them. There own mechanics will even tell you that. As fot the srt8, thats a mean looking truck, and unlike the TB SS not everyone and there mother has one.
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02-17-2009, 12:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyAntz
Jeep Cherokee's have always had crappy trans. Almost every person I knew that owned one had some issues w/ them. There own mechanics will even tell you that. As fot the srt8, thats a mean looking truck, and unlike the TB SS not everyone and there mother has one.
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only about 3-4 other ss's in my area, but i see 6 or 7 srt8's on a regular basis.....that all depends on where you live
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-17-2009, 04:49 PM
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John, have the guy check out www.wkjeeps.com for some good basic info about the SRTs
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Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyAntz
Jeep Cherokee's have always had crappy trans. Almost every person I knew that owned one had some issues w/ them. There own mechanics will even tell you that.
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Eh....there have been 8 different transmissions installed in GCs over the years. Only a few are prone to problems, like the 46RH behind the early GCs with the 5.2.
- Justin
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02-17-2009, 05:35 PM
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i like the looks of the srt 8 jeep but not crazy about it being awd
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02-17-2009, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by emolineaux
i like the looks of the srt 8 jeep but not crazy about it being awd
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Especially when the transfer case requires 1.9 qts of fluid drained / added every 30k miles (15k if you romp on it), and the fluid for it is about $50 / quart.
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02-17-2009, 05:47 PM
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Does it get 10mpg like mike's ss?
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02-17-2009, 06:01 PM
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don't buy the breaks from mopar they are about $1000 for pads and rotors for each axle.
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02-17-2009, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyblazer87
don't buy the breaks from mopar they are about $1000 for pads and rotors for each axle.
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hahahah! i forgot about that to. been away to long. damn srts and there brakes. i remember that one guy that came to lucas almost crapped his pants when we gave him the price, and the great service manager made us give him the parts at our price. 
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02-17-2009, 08:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Does it get 10mpg like mike's ss?
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john i would consider unloading mine if he was looking at ss's too
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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02-17-2009, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cbrrmike
13 jackass
john i would consider unloading mine if he was looking at ss's too
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Sorry there, sunshine.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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02-18-2009, 08:06 AM
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Sliderule / Moderator
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He's not going to get it. DANG! 2007 and it was 34G's!
Last week my future son-in-law picked up a 06-07 GC Laredo that is loaded with 30K on it for just about 1/2 that price!
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