Considering a Jeep Cherokee SRT8, any experiences?

mike11 · 02-16-2009, 12:50 PM

I'm considering buying a 2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8...anyone have any experiences?
I need something that can handle light snow, rain....can carry 4 people on a weekend trip...and can handle it's own on the autobahn...

No off-roading and I'm ok with MPGs similiar to the E92 M...

BillLee · 02-16-2009, 01:26 PM

no experience but all i know is that they are really really really fast.

M_Six · 02-16-2009, 01:33 PM

They may be fast, but autobahn speeds require stability as well. Plus Chrysler as a company may not even exist next year.

Haywood · 02-16-2009, 02:11 PM

I just traded in a 2006 300C SRT-8 and 2005 Crossfire SRT-6 for my 135 so I have alot of experience with SRT vehicles. The Cherokee SRT-8 is a beast! I did the SRT Driving Experience and the Jeep had the best 0-60 times because of the AWD during launch. It handles surprising well for a Jeep. Probably not as well as a German SUV, but it's going to be a lot less. It's an amazing engine and I think it looks awesome on the road. The interior and fit and finish is not going to be up to par with other SUV's, but again, you're paying for the 6.1L Hemi and the ability to take many sports sedans when the light turns green!

Have you driven one yet? You should be able get some good deals on an '08 as well. Check the Jeep forums, too.

ybbiz34 · 02-16-2009, 03:36 PM

Those SRT8s are amazing, IMHO. I've heard tales of punishing acceleration. I really want to get behind the wheel of one to see what it is like.

b0nes · 02-16-2009, 04:13 PM

I've seen one in my life, guy driving it passed me on the street and took a left turn at 40+ mph, no tire squeal or anything, like he was a slotcar.

josephr25 · 02-16-2009, 08:39 PM

My coworker had one; his only complaint WAS the MPG.

c0nstant · 02-16-2009, 09:38 PM

funny you should create this thread, im in the same situation as you. im really considering the GC SRT8 as my next car

Burt Reynolds · 02-16-2009, 09:40 PM

I almost bought one this past spring. I drove several and realy liked the SUV. The tranny problems kept me from buying one though. Champion Jeep here in Illinois has the best prices on new ones. Also, the 2007 vastly improved the interior so skip anything pre 2007.

achenator · 02-16-2009, 09:54 PM

My friend had one for about 6 months. Was a sick ride with nitrous. But it rattled badly from day one.

TunedM2C · 02-16-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

Champion Jeep here in Illinois has the best prices on new ones.

+1 They sell worldwide and always seem to have the lowest prices. Trust me, I've compared them many times.

THEONE BOSS · 02-17-2009, 08:18 PM

had an 07 silver gcsrt8 loved it ture beast ill tell you some of the hardest launches ive ever feelt , im sure it would take a e93m off the line you cant go wrong i want another one so bad

m3power13 · 02-17-2009, 09:23 PM

I do. They are fast as shit and handle very well, unlike the TB SS.

Also, you would be insane to buy a brand new one. After about a year or two they lose 50% of their value. Do yourself a favor and buy one that is a year or two old and save BIG money.

BzsBimmer · 02-18-2009, 01:04 AM

There's one for sale in the cars section

c0nstant · 02-18-2009, 03:06 AM

damn, the jeep is sounding really good

tim3less · 02-24-2009, 02:31 AM

^because it is =P

rcracer_tx · 02-24-2009, 02:49 AM

Fast, but terrible gas mileage... Other than that I haven't heard many negatives on the car except subjective claims on styling...

fizzle · 02-24-2009, 09:22 AM

my brother is actually selling his now, since he is getting an e60 m5. it is FAST! we went to pick up his e92 m3 with it and on the way back had some friendly pulls, well the SRT kept up with the m3!

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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 701 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Those SRT8s are amazing, IMHO. I've heard tales of punishing acceleration. I really want to get behind the wheel of one to see what it is like. __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
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c0nstant Lieutenant General 1834 Rep 17,322 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	funny you should create this thread, im in the same situation as you. im really considering the GC SRT8 as my next car
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Burt Reynolds Captain 60 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	I almost bought one this past spring. I drove several and realy liked the SUV. The tranny problems kept me from buying one though. Champion Jeep here in Illinois has the best prices on new ones. Also, the 2007 vastly improved the interior so skip anything pre 2007. __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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achenator Lieutenant 27 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	My friend had one for about 6 months. Was a sick ride with nitrous. But it rattled badly from day one.
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THEONE BOSS Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: M3sedan/e60m5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CHICAGO iTrader: (0)	had an 07 silver gcsrt8 loved it ture beast ill tell you some of the hardest launches ive ever feelt , im sure it would take a e93m off the line you cant go wrong i want another one so bad
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m3power13 Lieutenant 113 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Stripper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I do. They are fast as shit and handle very well, unlike the TB SS. Also, you would be insane to buy a brand new one. After about a year or two they lose 50% of their value. Do yourself a favor and buy one that is a year or two old and save BIG money.
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c0nstant Lieutenant General 1834 Rep 17,322 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	damn, the jeep is sounding really good
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rcracer_tx Banned 56 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Fast, but terrible gas mileage... Other than that I haven't heard many negatives on the car except subjective claims on styling...
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