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New Hemi Jeep


76455Firebird
11-15-2004, 03:21 PM
I just wondered what everyone thought of the new jeep grand cherokee's styling. I personally like it, and the power is great! I've heard that they're coming out with a 425 horsepower srt Jeep. That would be great!

dksob81
11-15-2004, 04:05 PM
well after I saw a couple pics of the new HEMI JEEP I didn't like it, I thought it looked to long, but now after seeing the comercials for it, I love it, it looks alot like the older Durangos.

T-$$
11-15-2004, 06:16 PM
i think it is a durango in disguise

a_alyte
11-15-2004, 07:34 PM
When I first saw the commercial I was really impressed with the overall look! I was recently at my local Chrysler dealer & when I glanced through the window of this new hemi Jeep I personally thought that it was alittle too classy, like something cadillac would put out! If I was to take it for a drive I might change my mind, but I do like the body design!!

ChadEbert
11-15-2004, 07:54 PM
Altho I think it's an expensive Durango, it's beautiful. They did a great job making it classy and upscale all the while wedging a monster HEMI under the hood. If I hadn't just bought a new Wrangler Unlimited, I'd be seriously considering one of these.

GunsnRoses88
11-15-2004, 09:06 PM
when i first saw pictures i didn't really like it,,,, then i saw a truckload of them on the interstate the other day and i love their look

dksob81
11-15-2004, 10:14 PM
yea Chad I know what u mean I love the look of the HEMI and the look of the WJ's the only thing I don't like is they look to classy they don't look as rugged (JEEP) as the ZJ's, they have more of a street look then trail look. I mean I like the way they look (WJ and new HEMI) but, they just don't have that rugged jeep look to them.

dksob81
11-15-2004, 10:17 PM
hey G-n-R, do u know who owns that jeep (pic)?

GunsnRoses88
11-16-2004, 04:39 PM
i don't really remember where i got it specifically but i got it on a search engine, and i just searched for it and i don't remember being from this website but this guys claims he was "burning rubber in my jeep on r way to c.o.p" at http://www.snowboard.com/members/Photos/View.asp?U=300784&I=1&Mem=382626

and just because i thought this was interesting i think you should check out this video of some guy killing his wrangler
http://www.vintageoffroad.com/videos/hellsroll2.mpeg

dksob81
11-16-2004, 04:49 PM
yea, I checked out that vid on ur AIM profile

Dale Aeppli
11-16-2004, 05:53 PM
i don't really remember where i got it specifically but i got it on a search engine, and i just searched for it and i don't remember being from this website but this guys claims he was "burning rubber in my jeep on r way to c.o.p" at http://www.snowboard.com/members/Photos/View.asp?U=300784&I=1&Mem=382626

and just because i thought this was interesting i think you should check out this video of some guy killing his wrangler
http://www.vintageoffroad.com/videos/hellsroll2.mpeg

ONE OF KENNE BELLS EXPERAMENTIALS DA

dksob81
11-16-2004, 10:16 PM
dale, do u know whats it has in it?

tgissel
11-17-2004, 05:31 AM
Check out a website www.aev-conversions.com they have the new grand cherokee already lifted go to photos. Looks mean

mx52nv
01-22-2005, 01:50 PM
Hemi nice, IFS bad

hulkmn069
01-24-2005, 09:18 AM
like the hemi idea but styling is durango meets liberty don't really like it that and i have to agree that ind front sucks

glennco1
01-24-2005, 06:07 PM
I drove one a couple of weeks ago. The hemi has quite the juice, and the IFS rides great on the road.

But, it's not so much better than my '04 that I want to go out and buy it. I think the '04 is a better off roader.

mthomason
02-02-2005, 12:48 PM
The words in the headlines should read....Jeep SUCKums to the IFS trend. Throwing away all its former press about HD 4WD systems...

Oh, progress...

hulkmn069
02-02-2005, 04:35 PM
i have to agree with that i think my solid axle jeep rides better than any ifs blazer i've been in and we all know how horrible blazers and s10 4wds are if you don't i'll tell you they stink. fords have there problems too can't beat the durability of solid fronts

dksob81
02-03-2005, 12:18 AM
Yes INDEED, alright guys and gals lets get to the point, we love the HEMI and most of the styling of the new WK, but the the IFS has to go, lets face it the best part the ZJ/WJ has been the 2 Solid axles. That will never change, i think the WK has a weak spot and it is deffinately the split axles, this is the biggest weakness in S10 and BLAZERS , there is no protections for the CV's and the are at such an angle they are just waiting to snap....... Self experience my Neighbor has a S15 and he damn near ruins his CV's everytime he's out playing.......

mthomason
02-03-2005, 08:43 AM
Unfortunately, the same thing happened to most 4x4 trucks a few years back (live axle => IFS). Likely the main reason is the road manners are a bit better. It maybe that it could be cheaper to manufacture, truth be known.

If I am correct, most people have gotten Jeeps because of ther reputation and ability to perform great offroad. The solid axle contains its drive point near the center allowing for great mobility offroad.

Anyway, buy what you like; sometimes it may not be the right color or some other feature (ie: IFS). If you think lifting a 99-04 JGC is limited now, see what happens with the IFS 05 (fancyschmancy spindles, etc..).

ramairgto72
08-25-2005, 11:05 PM
It's nice to see new stuff, but is it really a jeep anymore?

It looks to me as if a parking stone would take out the front end ground effects, when they made the 5.9 it was 14 seconds and still able to do trails, it seems to me that this jeep is nothing more then a rich bitch ride, nothing but a ride for "Buffy" and "Ted" to get "raw" with friends in.

Come on Jeep, dont give into the speed dream, if you do keep it able to go off road... Anything less then a Limited does not even have a 4lo anymore!

If I had money I would buy the rights to Kiser (?spelling) and build a basic truck.

I would offer engines from GM Ford and Dodge and maybe some engines overseas.

I would offer a base 4x2 that was on the same frame as the 4x4 so you could allways upgrade, the bare bones 4x4 would have everything gone out of it, nothing, just a good truck, no AC no power anything and I would sell it so dam cheap that I would make hand over fist in money.

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