Jeep VS Mini

rothkodriver

Hey everyone,
I'm in the process of selling my 05 Mini One and am considering buying a 04 Jeep Cherokee with the proceeds of the sale.

I need a bigger vehicle, I play drums in a band and have a large dog so you can imagine trying to fit all that at once in a Mini!

I'm hoping to get around 11k for the Mini and have seen Jeep Cherokees going for around 10k.

I guess what I'm wondering is am I mad? Is this a good 'swap'?
Anyone have any experience with Jeep Cherokees?

Thanks!

EPM

There would be plenty better options for €10k than Jeep. Not terrible reliable or good to drive and build is woeful. Haven't actually driven one myself but been a passanger.

If you need space and want a 4x4 have a look at a diesel X-Trail or something

rothkodriver

thanks EPM, I should mention that I'm a bit of a sucker for the Jeep's styling, I think it looks quite cool, but yeah I'll definitly explore the other 4x4's..

gears

rothkodriver wrote: »

Hey everyone,
I'm in the process of selling my 05 Mini One and am considering buying a 04 Jeep Cherokee with the proceeds of the sale.

I need a bigger vehicle, I play drums in a band and have a large dog so you can imagine trying to fit all that at once in a Mini!

I'm hoping to get around 11k for the Mini and have seen Jeep Cherokees going for around 10k.

I guess what I'm wondering is am I mad? Is this a good 'swap'?
Anyone have any experience with Jeep Cherokees?

Thanks!

If you only need the extra space for a drum kit and a dog and don't feel you could live with 2 seats don't ignore commercial 4 X 4s. "In the current climate" dealers can't give them away and you could be very surprised at what you might get for €10-€12k. Also go back a few years and see what might be out there.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200931194735541

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200840190252278

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200928194531968

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200908191915396

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200926194398426

Drummerboy08

Steer clear of the Jeep, you'll only regret it. They are possibly the biggest dungmaster i have ever driven. They give woeful amounts of trouble.

If I were you i'd look at something like a Focus van or Astra Sport Van. I'm a drummer myself and i can get all my gear into one.

If your not interested in a van, look at something like a diesel X Trail (as above) or even some form of an estate.

Bluefoam

rothkodriver wrote: »

thanks EPM, I should mention that I'm a bit of a sucker for the Jeep's styling, I think it looks quite cool, but yeah I'll definitly explore the other 4x4's..

Thats cos it looks just like the Mini but bigger...

rothkodriver

True..

Would you guys rate the Land Rover Freelander as a better buy than the Jeep Cherokee?

colm_mcm

Freelanders are absolute rubbish. Don't go near them unless it's for free.

Rav4 1.8 2WD a good idea, near-diesel fuel economy. only downside being a bit of torque steer, but nothing excessive. bullet proof mechanicals, good image and strong resale.

Owen

Wuss I used to get an 8x12 stack, head, 2 guitars, footboard, mike stand and box of leads/power supplies/mikes all in my MINI.

bazz26

You should also look at the Honda CR-V:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200924193102576
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200927194510343

galwaytt

Jeep is complete rubbish. Can't contain it's own coolant or oil for more than 5 minutes.

I hope you have AA cover..........you'll need it.

What's the penalty for missing gigs, btw.. ??

Just buy a proper van - more useful, and cheaper.

Lex Luthor

I once considered a Heep aswell...liked the way they looked but wouldn't have been able to live with the problems that come with them...

Get a Hiace

Drummerboy08

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I once considered a Heep aswell

So fitting...

EPM

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I once considered a Heep aswell...liked the way they looked but wouldn't have been able to live with the problems that come with them...

Get a Hiace

LMFAO:D

rothkodriver

thanks for the advice guys, but unless i manage to sell the mini there ain't going to be any X Trail / Jeep / White Discovery

Robertr

Well..I've owned a 00 2.5L Wrangler, 04 3.7L Cherokee, 02 4.7L Grand Cherokee and 05 2.7L D Grand Cherokee in my days and never had a day's trouble with any of them.

My brother in law has had an 05 Cherokee for the last two years and never had an issue.

I'd love to know how many of the people above giving their advice have actually owned one?????

Lex Luthor

Robertr wrote: »

I'd love to know how many of the people above giving their advice have actually owned one?????

Not me but on reading reviews its a good place to start....not too many Jeep owners on here so nice to hear the good sides of ownership of them

r0nanf

I drive an 08 Jeep Patriot commercial - has never even blinked in a very quick 40k on the clock. Comfy, spacious and over 40mpg. Happy owner with no problems.

Brother drives an 04 Grand Cherokee and no probs either.

For some reason they've a bad rep in Ireland and I don't know why. Patriot beats lumps out of the Disco i used to drive too...

rothkodriver

that's great to hear about the Cherokee, some solid owner reviews here too (plus the odd bad one)

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/jeep/cherokee-2001.aspx

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/owners-reviews/review.aspx?review=3165&model=117&rid=100126&fuel=&transmission=&body=

the one I'm test driving next week is a 04 and has just passed it's second NCT this week..