I've had my 2001 4-litre since new and I still look forward to driving it every day, with full confidence in its reliability. That really says something about a vehicle when the ownership experience still feels that way after that much time.
Most of them didn't go off road much in there early years, but now wj's are out there just as much as xj's and other jeeps. And they keep up just fine.
My grand cherokee has 230xxx miles original engine and Trans even after my teenage years of abuse I drive it every day. Definitely should be top gear approved. 02 grand cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4
I'm looking for one at the moment. I have several family members in the US who barely maintain theirs and they have well over 200k miles on them. Fuel costs are steep in the US but I can pick a V8 up for a couple of grand.
Ralph Hardwick if you're still looking, the XJs (reg Cherokees) are soaring in value, especially if you can get a mint and rust free example. Atleast the value is soaring in the north east USA. The ZJ/WJs are somewhat stable in price currently, I'm partial to the 4.0L and not the 4.7 but they both will do an excellent job.
My dad used to have a 2002 Grand Cherokee Limited when I was 10 years old, and it had one of the most comfortable seats of ANY car I had ever sat in. They were EXTREMELY plush & comfortable, and the moment I sat down on them for the first time while we were picking it up back in July 2010, I was in heaven - it felt like a giant sofa on wheels... 😍👌
My first Jeep was in high school driver's ed. I recently found an 04 in my price range and figured if I could handle a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a nervous sixteen year old with a learner's permit, I can certainly handle one now.
I love their bad reputation. It keeps them cheap for us ! I've had three ZJs and thee WJs. My current immaculate low mile 2002 overland is the best but I loved them all. I lean towards the injected 6 because of the great performance economy combo but the 4.7 HO is just fantastic. The people who cry about engine failures are generally the ones who decided to just sneak home with the red light on after a fan belt or a hose let go. When a modern car overheats you STOP and you fix it or tow it. An expensive tow is always cheaper than a new engine.
Mine's an 04, had a wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost of the repair and I'm like, "You mean to tell me something wore out on a (then) seventeen year old Jeep? I'm shocked." The simple joy of motor vehicle ownership can be summed up in two words, "Now what?"
I will say… early 2000s Jeep GC had some GOOD seats. I have a customer at the shop I work at with a 2000 limited w/ 4.7l V8 and it’s quick, quiet and comfortable as hell.
Christian mrclep doesn’t mean it doesn’t break like a Chrysler or share parts from a Chrysler lol... and this is coming from a WJ owner. I will say it’s more fun to work on than most other Chrysler’s/Dodge offerings
@@SAMann729 The braking in the WJ beats all other SUVs of the time.....? Only the Range Rover beats it on wet road. Still, made in Utah, Chrysler is merely the corp that own the stock. This is Jeep.
On the way home with my GF, I decided to pass this slow moving truck so i changed lanes and put my foot down. I admit as was pleasantly surprised by the power, but as I went back to the right lane I asked my GF, "You wanna know how fast we were going?" "No." 😎
The thing about 4.7s is they’re reliable but they’re really sensitive to neglect, don’t skip an oil change and don’t overheat the engine and you wont have any problems
It's always funny when some fool says "blah blah most will never go offroad" so you don't really need it, oblivious to the fact that much of the world encounters SNOW in the winter, and given more than a small amount, you may not only encounter a snow terrain just as demanding as being off-road, you might even need it to get out of your driveway in the morning because the effin' snow plow went through and you've got two feet high ice chunks between you and the road.
Finally someone with sense. You're right, everyone who's older than 35 years old goes on and on about how these SUVs are only used to go to the mall or Modern SUVs will wet themselves if they see some dirt. It's even worse on the old Motorweek Retro Reviews, the comment sections are filled with Baby Boomers talking about how their 1982 Camaro lasted them 35 years and over 500,000 Miles, or how their Truck is still, well, trucking after 40, then they go on and on about how modern cars are terrible and only appeal to Karens with all their driver aid systems, and how when they were driving, they never crashed. They don't realise that Human Error is one of the most dangerous things while driving and many many Macho, Alpha Male, Republican, 70 year olds with a 69' LTD don't think about that. They only think "New car bad" or "New car look same as other car"
I didn't set out to get an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we just sort of found each other, but my one deal breaker was no white vehicles because it snows around here...it snows a lot. Inferno Red is in the "say you didn't see me" spectrum.
I dont mean to be rude but winter driving is nothing compared to offroad driving. For one you're in 4lo offroad and require more ground clearance and articulation. I agree that during winter you need a solid awd system to help maintain traction and a few inches of clearance helps in deep snow but the wj less capable then modern suvs in the snow and is far more capable offroad.
I have same jeep.This car is spacious only for Richard Hammond. I can't fit "behind myself" and at front passenger seat badly made glove box - bad for knees.
I can fit in the passenger seat fine of my dad's jeep. (I'm 6' 2") You are just nitpicking because you want the seat all the way up, and want interior space for Andre the Giant.
this particular model has the most early version of quadra drive, thus it's not that fast for the system to engage, but when it works, it does wonders, people even consider these the better and more reliable than land rover, i much prefer the 2nd version of quadra drive from its sibling, the commander, definitely not the selectrac
No corners here in America. Clearly you’ve never been to Ohio. As far as fit and finish obviously you’ve never been in a European junker.. vw, Peugeot, Audi bmw. Really these guys compare everything to a brand new Porsche. Not enough power, fit and finish. Are you kidding me. This can’t be for real. yes, every single cherokee will be driven through a field! I guarantee that!
You're calling Audis Junkers? Also, cars can have nice interiors, plus he never ONCE mentioned the fit and finish of the interior, he only talked about the equipment and how spacious
Gotta love how gigantic he feels this Cherokee is for the time, when now all the gargantuan, oversized compensators on the road completely dwarf that Jeep.
cowboycarl121 I’ve had a few WJ’s over the years and I’ve hated every single 4.0 I ever had except one and I’ve loved every 4.7 I’ve ever had especially the H.O’s never had any issues with the 4.7 but don’t even get me started on the 4.0 I have spots in the grass at my house where you know a 4.0 was parked for a while because the grass is dead and will be dead for another 40 years because of how bad they always leaked oil 4.7’s are where it’s at
3:05 why do they always complain about tires in the UK, is it against the law to buy your own tires or do you just get a Vauxhall Frontera with offroad tires and go "Well i guess i have to spend more money on huge chunky tyres even if i never ever offroad mmh yes"
Yeah, when I pull up to the highway entrance from my house, once I get an opening to pull out? In my head I hear, "Core systems transferring control to probe craft, launch when ready." I put my foot down it doesn't take eight seconds, and that's with a V6.
I had a JK once... Shot myself in the foot with that one. Then I bought a 99 WJ 4.7. 24 mpg on hwy at 70 mph! 18 into headwind. My JK got 20 and 9 into headwinds. With the back seats down, fits a twin mattress no problem. Only downside, climate control dampers and electrical gremlins. Now that I've gotten all the electrical issues sorted, it hard for me to call her Christine anymore.
Mine's an 04, I call her Big Red. Had an age-related wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost and I'm like, "Do my windows go up and down, do the doors lock and the interior lights go out?" "Yeah." "Here's your money."
glad he doesnt jitter around like that now, talking like every other car show host. This must make him cringe if he ever watches ..anyway I have the 4.7 Jeep and I live in England.
It's funny seeing Richard Hammond in his earlier years, quiet a cheesy presenter, it's a wonder how he managed to get a job with the BBC. Also, sort your shades out chap!! ;)
Chrysler Grand Cherokee? Chrysler?! JEEP! Jeep Grand Cherokee!! Chrysler took over the AMC Jeep and finally managed to fuck up Jeep and discontinue the inline 6 engine!
Hammond gets it. Then again, he appears to be out of his mind on cocaine or speed, so...maybe not the most ringing endorsement after all. Or maybe even better...enhanced sensory perceptions, and all that.
why english people hate the american cars? meanwhile the range rovers ( :D ) uses buick engine..... so funny :D dear british engineers! use british engines! ok? :D and what about range rover's air suspension system? :D who copyed jeep? :D
I've had my 2001 4-litre since new and I still look forward to driving it every day, with full confidence in its reliability. That really says something about a vehicle when the ownership experience still feels that way after that much time.
Most of them didn't go off road much in there early years, but now wj's are out there just as much as xj's and other jeeps. And they keep up just fine.
My grand cherokee has 230xxx miles original engine and Trans even after my teenage years of abuse I drive it every day. Definitely should be top gear approved.
02 grand cherokee Laredo 4.7 4x4
93 ZJ Limited 4.0 in the house. 220k Gets us EVERYWHERE we need to go!
I'm looking for one at the moment. I have several family members in the US who barely maintain theirs and they have well over 200k miles on them. Fuel costs are steep in the US but I can pick a V8 up for a couple of grand.
Ralph Hardwick if you're still looking, the XJs (reg Cherokees) are soaring in value, especially if you can get a mint and rust free example. Atleast the value is soaring in the north east USA. The ZJ/WJs are somewhat stable in price currently, I'm partial to the 4.0L and not the 4.7 but they both will do an excellent job.
I too have a wj and its awesome!!
They are built tuff I got a 93 and it got 330 thousand miles haven’t done anything to it
My dad used to have a 2002 Grand Cherokee Limited when I was 10 years old, and it had one of the most comfortable seats of ANY car I had ever sat in.
They were EXTREMELY plush & comfortable, and the moment I sat down on them for the first time while we were picking it up back in July 2010, I was in heaven - it felt like a giant sofa on wheels... 😍👌
who knows an American jeep can fit nicely in Europe!
My first Jeep was in high school driver's ed.
I recently found an 04 in my price range and figured if I could handle a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a nervous sixteen year old with a learner's permit, I can certainly handle one now.
That concept PT cruiser is an absolute stunner
I love their bad reputation. It keeps them cheap for us ! I've had three ZJs and thee WJs. My current immaculate low mile 2002 overland is the best but I loved them all. I lean towards the injected 6 because of the great performance economy combo but the 4.7 HO is just fantastic. The people who cry about engine failures are generally the ones who decided to just sneak home with the red light on after a fan belt or a hose let go. When a modern car overheats you STOP and you fix it or tow it. An expensive tow is always cheaper than a new engine.
Mine's an 04, had a wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost of the repair and I'm like, "You mean to tell me something wore out on a (then) seventeen year old Jeep? I'm shocked."
The simple joy of motor vehicle ownership can be summed up in two words, "Now what?"
I will say… early 2000s Jeep GC had some GOOD seats. I have a customer at the shop I work at with a 2000 limited w/ 4.7l V8 and it’s quick, quiet and comfortable as hell.
Just bought a 1999 wj with 4.7 and Quadra drive 217 k mikes and so far going strong
I remember these! they were so nice! it's interesting watching a review from. when a car was new
it might be from Chrysler.. But it´s called JEEP!..
Christian mrclep doesn’t mean it doesn’t break like a Chrysler or share parts from a Chrysler lol... and this is coming from a WJ owner. I will say it’s more fun to work on than most other Chrysler’s/Dodge offerings
@@SAMann729 The braking in the WJ beats all other SUVs of the time.....? Only the Range Rover beats it on wet road. Still, made in Utah, Chrysler is merely the corp that own the stock. This is Jeep.
Your right. Although it was owned by Chrysler, even Chrysler themselves called it Jeep. Your quite right mate
Just got mine and i love it
man age did him a favor,lol.
why wear glasses if your not going to use them?
Furness Prime Because 90's
It’s cool
I wish that going from 0-60 in 8 seconds would still be considered very impressive today
Was the fastest suv of its time!
@@terrystratford1235 no it wasn't fastest suv of its time...
Y61 Nissan Patrol 4.8L inline 6cyl (185kw / 248hp / 420Nm)...
Jeeps 4.7L V8 (164kw / 220hp / 394Nm)
@@nicholasturner5159 just googled it, nice suv! 0-60mph it's showing 10.1 seconds!? If that's true it would make it slower than my wj!
On the way home with my GF, I decided to pass this slow moving truck so i changed lanes and put my foot down.
I admit as was pleasantly surprised by the power, but as I went back to the right lane I asked my GF, "You wanna know how fast we were going?"
"No." 😎
@@ninjabearpress2574 lol
Check ignition and may God's love be with you
Heart-Get Tragic-Out LOL
Jeep! Not chrysler just like mini cooper not bmw!
bilal javed Or Range Rover, not Tata!!
well jeep is owned by Chrysler so yeah.
Well fiat owns Chrysler, so Fiat Ram 2500?
Brad Woodring thats nothing to be proud of.
Never said i was proud, just pointing it out
Ughhh most of those cars were concepts. Chrysler had the coolest concepts in the 90's.
The 4.7’s I heard anyway have REALLY bad head gasket issues.
Go for the 5.9
My 4.7 did good got beat for 120k miles out of its 200k
The thing about 4.7s is they’re reliable but they’re really sensitive to neglect, don’t skip an oil change and don’t overheat the engine and you wont have any problems
I think this test was done while the wj was still current wasn't it ?
he said no good off road? shit i took mine offroad all the time...stock btw...never had a problem. and this is hard core alaska offroading
Travis Tuttle lmao my dad has the 95 Orvis edition with. The 5.2 V8. It's an absolutely mosnter
He said it is not "Soft roader", it is all terrain capable vehicle.
Imported to youtube from VHS! Sweet!
Here in the states, I'm the proud owner of a 2004 Grand Cherokee so I'm ready for the zombie apocalypse.
Grand Cherokee was a pioneer of luxury off roader. Seriously capable 4x4 system. Now you get em cheap on craigslist!
It's always funny when some fool says "blah blah most will never go offroad" so you don't really need it, oblivious to the fact that much of the world encounters SNOW in the winter, and given more than a small amount, you may not only encounter a snow terrain just as demanding as being off-road, you might even need it to get out of your driveway in the morning because the effin' snow plow went through and you've got two feet high ice chunks between you and the road.
I think these things are awesome in winter too. And I had mine off road in the Rockies. I do love it.
Finally someone with sense. You're right, everyone who's older than 35 years old goes on and on about how these SUVs are only used to go to the mall or Modern SUVs will wet themselves if they see some dirt. It's even worse on the old Motorweek Retro Reviews, the comment sections are filled with Baby Boomers talking about how their 1982 Camaro lasted them 35 years and over 500,000 Miles, or how their Truck is still, well, trucking after 40, then they go on and on about how modern cars are terrible and only appeal to Karens with all their driver aid systems, and how when they were driving, they never crashed. They don't realise that Human Error is one of the most dangerous things while driving and many many Macho, Alpha Male, Republican, 70 year olds with a 69' LTD don't think about that. They only think "New car bad" or "New car look same as other car"
I didn't set out to get an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we just sort of found each other, but my one deal breaker was no white vehicles because it snows around here...it snows a lot.
Inferno Red is in the "say you didn't see me" spectrum.
I dont mean to be rude but winter driving is nothing compared to offroad driving. For one you're in 4lo offroad and require more ground clearance and articulation. I agree that during winter you need a solid awd system to help maintain traction and a few inches of clearance helps in deep snow but the wj less capable then modern suvs in the snow and is far more capable offroad.
@@VMAFIA I've kept my 04 Cherokee stock, with the least expensive all-season radials, and I've never had a problem dashing through the snow.
I have same jeep.This car is spacious only for Richard Hammond. I can't fit "behind myself" and at front passenger seat badly made glove box - bad for knees.
Bogdanini I could probably fit a smart car in back of mine
You don't get it don't you? I'm not talking about the trunk (which is far from ideal, comparing to musso).
I'm talking about space for people.
Bogdanini are you Korean?
Dakota Jaegle If i was Korean it would be enough space for me in WJ=)))). Musso just most spacious 4wd i had.
I can fit in the passenger seat fine of my dad's jeep. (I'm 6' 2") You are just nitpicking because you want the seat all the way up, and want interior space for Andre the Giant.
Police had to drive my car, to help me out!!!! Driver really liked it! Comfy and responsive he said!!! He did have a big grin on his face!!!!
Richard Hammond, at least in this video, sounds like what I imagine Christopher Walken would sound like if he were to talk in "normal" speed. Just me?
this particular model has the most early version of quadra drive, thus it's not that fast for the system to engage, but when it works, it does wonders, people even consider these the better and more reliable than land rover, i much prefer the 2nd version of quadra drive from its sibling, the commander, definitely not the selectrac
Interesting take on a Jeep coming from the “Closet American”.
20ty years later it's all about safety with this car.
What, the lack of ?
Yeah, got me an 04 Grand Cherokee so I'm ready for the zombie apocalypse.
The previous model managed to sell with a 5.9l rated at 11mpg city.
That amazon money did his wardrobe the world of good
No corners here in America. Clearly you’ve never been to Ohio. As far as fit and finish obviously you’ve never been in a European junker.. vw, Peugeot, Audi bmw. Really these guys compare everything to a brand new Porsche. Not enough power, fit and finish. Are you kidding me. This can’t be for real. yes, every single cherokee will be driven through a field! I guarantee that!
You're calling Audis Junkers? Also, cars can have nice interiors, plus he never ONCE mentioned the fit and finish of the interior, he only talked about the equipment and how spacious
Gotta love how gigantic he feels this Cherokee is for the time, when now all the gargantuan, oversized compensators on the road completely dwarf that Jeep.
grand cherokees are the boss on snow covered streets and k5 Chevy blazers
my 03 is awesome
its funny how the old videos talk about the 4.7 so much when it was the 4.0 I6 that really shines.
cowboycarl121 I’ve had a few WJ’s over the years and I’ve hated every single 4.0 I ever had except one and I’ve loved every 4.7 I’ve ever had especially the H.O’s never had any issues with the 4.7 but don’t even get me started on the 4.0 I have spots in the grass at my house where you know a 4.0 was parked for a while because the grass is dead and will be dead for another 40 years because of how bad they always leaked oil 4.7’s are where it’s at
MeGa HiTM4RkeR hell yes brother. always some jackass with dumb shit to say about the 4.7 mine has lasted 20 years
0 -60 is ls more like 7.2 secs I tested mine with three friends and it did that up a slight incline. Engine is a beast!
3:05
why do they always complain about tires in the UK, is it against the law to buy your own tires or do you just get a Vauxhall Frontera with offroad tires and go "Well i guess i have to spend more money on huge chunky tyres even if i never ever offroad mmh yes"
Nice to know Hammonds hatred of caravans wasn't just made up for top gear lmao
Zero to 60 in about 8 seconds? I always thought it was more around 7.
You guys are getting single digets?
Those are English seconds. American seconds are a little faster
I believe the HO V8 is around 7 while the normal V8 is around 8.
Yeah, when I pull up to the highway entrance from my house, once I get an opening to pull out?
In my head I hear, "Core systems transferring control to probe craft, launch when ready."
I put my foot down it doesn't take eight seconds, and that's with a V6.
If he thinks the grand Cherokee is big, he should have tried the Ford excursion. And the excursion is smaller than my truck.
Those Sunglasses are violently 90s
He kind of looks like young Scotty Kilmer
To be fair in the dialogue, he said "Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee".
Chrysler???
I had a JK once... Shot myself in the foot with that one. Then I bought a 99 WJ 4.7. 24 mpg on hwy at 70 mph! 18 into headwind. My JK got 20 and 9 into headwinds. With the back seats down, fits a twin mattress no problem. Only downside, climate control dampers and electrical gremlins. Now that I've gotten all the electrical issues sorted, it hard for me to call her Christine anymore.
Mine's an 04, I call her Big Red.
Had an age-related wiring issue, the mechanic was apologetic about the cost and I'm like, "Do my windows go up and down, do the doors lock and the interior lights go out?"
"Yeah."
"Here's your money."
chrysler grand cherokee
bruh
British people are Weird
@@CHMernerner fell asleep at the space bar, then entered a nonsensical group of letters (".)
who here knew this body style grand cherokee Wj was designed by Mercedes Benz?
I didn't. but I did kno jeep got there Diesel engine from them
+iphone3gsdivine Not all unfortunately. 3.1 was some rubbish.
+Dakota Jaegle They didn't done a good job. can say as Wj owner. Very unwise usage of interior space.
+Bogdanini yeah we have a WJ and its cargo space is fine
Dakota Jaegle Comparing with golf yes. I had Ssangyong Musso before - much more effective space usage.
glad he doesnt jitter around like that now, talking like every other car show host. This must make him cringe if he ever watches ..anyway I have the 4.7 Jeep and I live in England.
must be not cheap to run i guess ...
It's funny seeing Richard Hammond in his earlier years, quiet a cheesy presenter, it's a wonder how he managed to get a job with the BBC. Also, sort your shades out chap!! ;)
I think he still is a cheesy presenter, I like it anyway. Totally agree about the shades, on or off, decide!!!
So funny to watch it in 2018 lol
Still enjoying a bit of Jeep porn in 2022.
He should see the modern american SUV's! My Nissan Armada is 5.7 seconds to 60.
no Nissan armada pulls like that without mods
+Du Fuaise toy don't know what your talking about. It's a 5.6 v8.
ye still they only make 317bhp
and there huge
But double check that acceleration times~ you'd be surprised!
Muesli is actually effing delicious
He'd make a mess of his trousers if he drove a 5.9 at the time haha
when the 4.7 jeep is faster than the 5.9 and used a whole liter less of fuel. its a cool jeep i get it but this was faster than the 5.9
4 runners suck ! 1999 jeep grand cherokee are good in mud dirt on rocks grass terrain:) haha
Chrysler Grand Cherokee? Chrysler?! JEEP! Jeep Grand Cherokee!! Chrysler took over the AMC Jeep and finally managed to fuck up Jeep and discontinue the inline 6 engine!
Hammond gets it. Then again, he appears to be out of his mind on cocaine or speed, so...maybe not the most ringing endorsement after all. Or maybe even better...enhanced sensory perceptions, and all that.
Dodge Chrysler Plymouth........JEEP
Most British people won't ever take their jeep of road...... erm..... who's going to tell him? The 🤔😂😂😂
Its a Jeep
Jeep not chrysler
why english people hate the american cars? meanwhile the range rovers ( :D ) uses buick engine..... so funny :D dear british engineers! use british engines! ok? :D and what about range rover's air suspension system? :D who copyed jeep? :D
That was the worst American affectation ever .
very bad review
I wouldn't buy one.
Noone cares what you'd do.