New 2007 Grand Cherokee

twinspark · 11-08-2006, 07:48 AM

Hi Guys, does anybody here have any info regarding this SUV, i am pretty much interested in the 5.7 L overland 330 BHP and the SRT-8 with 420 BHP

This is quite a lot , i think its the most powerful SUV after the cayenne turbo & the supercharged range rover.
What do you guys think ( interms of reviews, performance, reliability & previous experience)?
Thanks

RiXst3r · 11-08-2006, 07:54 AM

i think you might be on the wrong forum to get any kinda of good answer for that

Montego30 · 11-08-2006, 08:05 AM

Hey, check out:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com

Then pm me, because I have an awesome video that I can send you if you want. John Hennessey is a member of that forum. Also check out:

http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/...ance/index.php

They make a Twin Turbo, 620-hp SRT8 that'll do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds; now you understand the capabilities. There's a whole tuning crowd for the SRT8, just like Bimmers. The 5.7L doesn't really have a performance crowd like the SRT8, but rather a Off-road group, but there are many aftermarket performance parts. And just fyi, there's videos out there of SRT8s racing and WALKING on E60 M5s in wet weather. ...and I don't think even a Cayenne Turbo S would have a chance in a bang-for-the-buck comparo. (1/3 $$$ of P-Truck!) A while ago, there was a comparo of a Supercharged Range Rover and the SRT8 and the SRT8 was favored because of the deal, but if the money is there, the RR is a better choice. But for that much $$$, the could tune (TOON!) the spit out of the Jeep. Reliability issues are not yet completely viewable because the 6.1L HEMI is fairly new.

Hope this helps...Good Luck!

nmulax · 11-08-2006, 08:06 AM

not to mention, even if you want to post this on a BMW forum; you're definetely in the wrong section.

THE JEDI · 11-08-2006, 08:10 AM

PUNK

twinspark · 11-08-2006, 08:17 AM

Take it easy Jedi, I have realized that i posted in the wrong section, but i am kind of new here. I tried to remove it but i couldnt !!

Thanks for the info STL30,really appreciate it. i am also considering the new X5 3.0 L , and thats why i thought of the 5.7 L Grand. i think the price will be close.

younghov85 · 11-08-2006, 12:46 PM

I mean this is General Car talk,so that would give him the right to post a topic about any type of vehicle, No??
I read something in a magazine about the topic 10 SUVs and the SRT-8 Grand Cherokee was by far the fastest, but they said the best all around and for the money was the Infiniti FX-45. The BMW was the top ranked, as it handled perfect and had wonderful brakes but it just costs too much. The SS trailblazer was a great contender, extremely fast but it was limited by its 4-speed transmission. Porsche had good performance but way too costly along with Range Rover.

ward · 11-08-2006, 01:17 PM

I'd certainly shop the SRT8 if I was in the market for an SUV, but I'd probably prefer a 328 sport wagon.

06330i · 11-08-2006, 03:40 PM

srt-8 chrokee is a great car, especially for the money. the only problem is interior, its kinda so so american quality. and ignore all the other a$$holes in here that cant respect others choices besides BMW.

TommyBahama · 11-08-2006, 04:35 PM

what kind of MPG does that beast get? people would key this car if you parked it in amherst. damn liberals.

andrew 330i · 11-08-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyBahama

what kind of MPG does that beast get? people would key this car if you parked it in amherst. damn liberals.

i drove one... what a beast. if you're on it...10 mpg.

twinspark · 11-09-2006, 02:43 AM

Thank you guys for all this info. I think after reading all ur opinions & other reviews , i am going to sacrifice that beasty ride for the new 3.0 X5. I prefer the looks and quality.
Any ideas about an approx price and availability date ?

ALPINE6SPD · 11-09-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by twinspark

Thank you guys for all this info. I think after reading all ur opinions & other reviews , i am going to sacrifice that beasty ride for the new 3.0 X5. I prefer the looks and quality.
Any ideas about an approx price and availability date ?

nice option 57k

twinspark · 11-09-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

nice option 57k

That is too much, but i guess i dont have much of a choice.

GregL · 11-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinspark

Hi Guys, does anybody here have any info regarding this SUV, i am pretty much interested in the 5.7 L overland 330 BHP and the SRT-8 with 420 BHP

This is quite a lot , i think its the most powerful SUV after the cayenne turbo & the supercharged range rover.
What do you guys think ( interms of reviews, performance, reliability & previous experience)?
Thanks

Don't forget about the ML63 AMG, thats a beauty. Same 0-60 times as the Cayenne Turbo S.

lcrain · 11-10-2006, 11:00 AM

I would go for the SRT-8. I have always liked the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This engine competes with sports cars for less price. If you want a straight line beast, and an SUV, this is the car for you. Badass

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Montego30 BMW Fanatic 3 Rep 136 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Hey, check out: http://www.cherokeesrt8.com Then pm me, because I have an awesome video that I can send you if you want. John Hennessey is a member of that forum. Also check out: http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/...ance/index.php They make a Twin Turbo, 620-hp SRT8 that'll do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds; now you understand the capabilities. There's a whole tuning crowd for the SRT8, just like Bimmers. The 5.7L doesn't really have a performance crowd like the SRT8, but rather a Off-road group, but there are many aftermarket performance parts. And just fyi, there's videos out there of SRT8s racing and WALKING on E60 M5s in wet weather. ...and I don't think even a Cayenne Turbo S would have a chance in a bang-for-the-buck comparo. (1/3 $$$ of P-Truck!) A while ago, there was a comparo of a Supercharged Range Rover and the SRT8 and the SRT8 was favored because of the deal, but if the money is there, the RR is a better choice. But for that much $$$, the could tune (TOON!) the spit out of the Jeep. Reliability issues are not yet completely viewable because the 6.1L HEMI is fairly new. Hope this helps...Good Luck! __________________
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twinspark Private 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: VW Passat 2007 & soon a 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Egypt iTrader: (0)	Take it easy Jedi, I have realized that i posted in the wrong section, but i am kind of new here. I tried to remove it but i couldnt !! Thanks for the info STL30,really appreciate it. i am also considering the new X5 3.0 L , and thats why i thought of the 5.7 L Grand. i think the price will be close. Last edited by twinspark; 11-08-2006 at 09:16 AM..
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younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I mean this is General Car talk,so that would give him the right to post a topic about any type of vehicle, No?? I read something in a magazine about the topic 10 SUVs and the SRT-8 Grand Cherokee was by far the fastest, but they said the best all around and for the money was the Infiniti FX-45. The BMW was the top ranked, as it handled perfect and had wonderful brakes but it just costs too much. The SS trailblazer was a great contender, extremely fast but it was limited by its 4-speed transmission. Porsche had good performance but way too costly along with Range Rover.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'd certainly shop the SRT8 if I was in the market for an SUV, but I'd probably prefer a 328 sport wagon.
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06330i fresher den you 34 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	srt-8 chrokee is a great car, especially for the money. the only problem is interior, its kinda so so american quality. and ignore all the other a$$holes in here that cant respect others choices besides BMW. __________________ 2004 x3, blue water metallic, sports pack, panoramic moonroof, xenon, hi-fi radio.
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TommyBahama Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 258 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Umass iTrader: (0)	what kind of MPG does that beast get? people would key this car if you parked it in amherst. damn liberals.
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twinspark Private 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: VW Passat 2007 & soon a 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Egypt iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys for all this info. I think after reading all ur opinions & other reviews , i am going to sacrifice that beasty ride for the new 3.0 X5. I prefer the looks and quality. Any ideas about an approx price and availability date ?
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lcrain Captain 56 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I would go for the SRT-8. I have always liked the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This engine competes with sports cars for less price. If you want a straight line beast, and an SUV, this is the car for you. Badass
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