billy2shots Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Possibly looking for a 4x4 that is ok on the road and can handle light off road use. I have readjusted my budget because I decided I didn't really want to take an expensive (to me ) car through the mud. Starting looking on AT at cars around £12-15k mark and came across a few jeeps. The Compass stood out as my budjet would get a 2011/12 car with 20k miles or less. The Limited model is very well appointed for kit. Never took any interest in them so did a quick read up online in the usual places. My god they have terrible reviews. How can a large brand with a big yank following and sales be so poor. Does anyone have any experience with the brand and should they be avoided? I must admit that the reviews seemed a little harsh and had it been a British brand it would have faired better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 My neighbours brother had one. His only comment was, NEVER AGAIN! Poor ride, dodgy electrics, cheap interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) American cars only work in America, where they have low prices and the punters have low expectations, they will overlook utterly ridiculous build quality, poor quality materials and horrendous reliability simply because it's American made*. By the time they get here, they are too expensive, depreciate like a lead balloon, and simply aren't even in the same game with emissions and MPG. *insert whoops and hell yeahs here Edited October 3, 2013 by Tipex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) For light off road use I wouldn't even be looking at a 4x4 personally, just a normal saloon/estate that has 4wd when it needs it. Edited October 3, 2013 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Tipex, You d'man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Owned by Italians, built by Rednecks. What could possibly go wrong? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) American cars only work in America, where they have low prices and the punters have low expectations, they will overlook utterly ridiculous build quality, poor quality materials and horrendous reliability simply because it's American made*. By the time they get here, they are too expensive, depreciate like a lead balloon, and simply aren't even in the same game with emissions and MPG. *insert whoops and hell yeahs here It was the 38mpg urban and low tax bracket that made me look into it further. 178g which is not too bad a tax bracket. The poor residuals make them look attractive now as a 2 or 3 year old car is the same as a poverty spec 2005/6 BMW, land rover etc. However if they are as badly built as many are saying it doesn't matter how cheap they are. Edited October 3, 2013 by billy2shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Honestly, I've never heard anyone say a good thing about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 That's also the impression I'm getting from any review I look at. I ruled it out as an option but couldn't understand why the Yanks lap them up. Just because they are American as Tipex says I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 On the plus side, the big V8 versions are low maintenance and do mega mileage, even with a LPG conversion. The insides are made for fat people, so nice big comfy leather arm chairs, big doors and controls for the ham fisted, heated seats, electric everything, most of which even works for a while and a dash that doesn't really age as it's already a classic from the late 70's. They tow heavy stuff with ease. They are ok on muddy tracks, have good ground clearance and take dogs, guns and dead stuff in the boot with ease. So not all bad, but I couldn't have one as a daily driver though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The Jeep Grank Cherokee is award winning, doncha know. It is the only Jeep I would even consider looking at, and even then I can't help thinking it only wins awards because the (US) competition is so woeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Friend of mine has a Grand Cherokee that is about 6 years old. It has been faultless. Big spec, cheap as chips, he's never had a problem with it mechanically and, according to him, it has no interior trim rattles (something they get criticised for). I must admit I quite like the look of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 He's easily pleased, does he rate Moyes too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Get back to your lilac van, Lady Killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 These are the type of vehicles that will allow you to do everything yourself if you want. Good simple mechanics to get you across a desert etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Get back to your lilac van, Lady Killer. It's Friday, no one works on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 As stated above in the US these vehicles are cheap as chips to buy or lease with servicing & parts to match so make a lot more sense BUT Billy the Compass is like the bastard love child of a Pontiac Aztek and a 1 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I actually quite like the look of them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Do you like Hummers Biscuits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Looks like they've tried to give it a bit of the Range Rover look to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) How about a properly built derivative of the same platform? ie. Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen C-Crosser or Pug 4007. (They're all built by Mitsubishi in Japan). Edited October 4, 2013 by Twinspark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) I actually quite like the look of them...... That's a grand Cherokee biscuits, and looks quite good, this is a compass: Edited October 5, 2013 by Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted October 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 Although I mentioned the compass I was interested in opinions on Jeep as a brand. They sell well in the states and are used in a lot of action films I have seen recently. I couldn't understand why the yanks love them and Brits hate them. The earlier comment by Tipex about buying them simply because they are American seems to be the long and short of it. That's not a bad thing and I think the British car media has been favouring British brands in recent years in an attempt to drive up sales. Land Rover according to the press in recent years keeps churning out perfection after perfection. I know 8 people with a land rover model all bought in the last 4 years from new and all of them have had plenty of reliability and build quality issues. Jags are flavour of the month yet I can't imagine anyone buying one over a German rival. Aston? Well they are gods own creation if you believe the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Speaking of Jag's... I overheard a conversation yesterday. Bloke who runs a company near my offices has got an XF. He's had it just under a year. In that time it has spent 2 months with the dealer. He was delighted to pick it up yesterday morning after its latest 2 week visit. Only for it to break down as he drove it off the forecourt. Edited October 5, 2013 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Do you like Hummers Biscuits? Best offer he's had all week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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