2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited August 2011 in The Clubhouse
My new 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 with Pentastar V-6. I have the selec-terrain quadra drive II system, and the tow group. Also see the youtube link for a video.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfmpFcrwLk
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  • THEJERMON
    THEJERMON Posts: 96
    edited August 2011
    Congrats Steve. It looks real nice.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    Saint Louis!! My hometown. Thanks man.....and GO CARDINALS!
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited August 2011
    Sweet ride! I would love to take a spin in the SRT-8 but they really aren't that practical.

    Ha, looks like one of the Cardinal teams followed you to AZ!
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited August 2011
    Congrats,

    Seems that everyone is getting new cars and there all black. Black must be in.

    Nice job and enjoy

    Dave
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  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2011
    That should come in handy during all those bad winters you guys get!!! :wink:

    I got one the first year they came out - 1993 (actually 1992 1/2). Wish I still had it.

    Enjoy.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    dave shepard wrote: »
    Congrats,

    Seems that everyone is getting new cars and there all black. Black must be in.

    Nice job and enjoy

    Dave

    It's actually dark metallic GREEN.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited August 2011
    Congrats, good looking truck. Ive been thinking about picking up an old Wagoneer when we move to Oz, so simple to work on and the magic of straight axle's. Yep I love me a good Jeep, I do.

    Heres an idea, drive it slowly through the yard, that way you can tell everyone you took a stock 2011 Jeep Cherokee rock crawling in Arizona. :biggrin:


    Dave
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited August 2011
    DSkip wrote: »
    Nice car, er, JEEP! Lets hope you take care of it better than you do your grass.:wink:

    Holy crap, that tickled me. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    We call that a "knee-slapper" in Az...:biggrin:
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2011
    very nice Stevie!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    Danke home skillet

    It's extremely refined now---very quiet cabin, very smooth suspension. I had a '93 Cherokee, and the 2 couldn't be any more different.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited August 2011
    I had a 1999 Limited model with the 5.something liter V8. The transmission crapped out on us, but that was a lifetime ago from the one you have sitting in your driveway now, that is supposed to be a very well built car, maybe Mercedez influenced?

    Watching your video I was noticing how many features that Jeep shares with my 2010 4Runner (terrain select, reclining backseats, etc). The 4Runner is kind of a dying breed in that it's actually a very good off-road vehicle. In the world of soccer mom Explorers and Tahoes with their cushy ride and independent rear suspension, Toyota has stuck to their guns on the 4Runner and kep it as a good off-road vehicle. The downside is that comes at the expense of some ride comfort, they still have a solid rear axle believe it or not.

    Your Jeep is supposed to bridge that gap a little, where it's a very capable off-road vehicle but has the on road comfort of something like an Explorer, at least that's what I've read.

    I'll be anxious to hear your comments as you have more time with it.

    Congrats on the new ride!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2011
    Congrats Steve. Nice looking vehicle. That metallic green must look great in person.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Nice ride bro.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2011
    Whats a penananana v-6? When did they stop using the 4.0 straight six?

    Good looking truck broham.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    Pentastar is the new V6 DOHC engine, with 290hp and 260 ft/lbs of torque. The 2012 Wranglers will also get the new V6 (but not 2011). Significantly more power than the old 3.7 ltr and 4.0 ltr, 6's. It's coupled with a 5-speed auto tranny for extra grunt. The GC is also available with the 5.7 ltr Hemi V8, and 2012 will feature the SRT8 6 point something liter monster.

    The chasis is the Mercedes ML series, and features a first time independant rear suspension (for Cherokee). One of the items "won" by Chrysler during the Daimler/Chrysler divorce.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2011
    Very nice! I had '95 and '99 Grand Cherokee's with the 4.0 I6. Absolutely bullet-proof rides, both went over 200k without needing much of anything. The '99 sacrificed itself and probably saved my life.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited August 2011
    What ??? No gun rack bro ??

    Congrats....now take the wife for a spin and break it in proper.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    Trying to figure out how to mount the AR are the front grill, without getting bugs all over it...:biggrin:
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited August 2011
    Huge Congrat's Steve, very nice lookin' ride, I love that color :smile:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2011
    Very nice Steve. BTW, I like your lawns!:wink:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    Thanks Cathy. They don't require much water, which is always a good thing.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011
    Congrats!!!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    When did they stop using the 4.0 straight six?

    Good looking truck broham.


    many moons ago, I wanna say 02 or 03? maybe earlier. wranglers and Liberties still get the 3.7, the grand obviously has the new pentastar as an option.

    I heard they are mulling putting the pentastar in the wrangler.....I dont know about that.


    God I miss that 4.0 though, a horrible unsophisticated Piston slappy mess that you just couldnt kill. served me in my 96 Cherokee Sport for over 9 years, and was strong as hell when i traded her in.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    2012 Wranglers will have the Pentastar V6 as standard. I'm impressed with this engine, given the Cherokee's PIG weight of over 2 tons. It also has a cool growl to it when you get on the gas.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited August 2011
    Nice ride Steve, no cameo of the lovely Bev in this video? :confused:

    Your "lawns" are interesting mine is grass but due to all the lack of rain and weeds this year, it might as well look like yours.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2011
    She hates the camera...LOL. She is a shy person by nature.
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