Are the jeep liberties all that bad?

Question

I told my uncle on christmas that i was concidering a jeep, but the mintue I mentioned liberty who almost fainted stating they get horrable gas milage and they aren't worth the materials used to make them, is this true? What kind of problem do the have. I currently own a 95 chevy caviler and i really want to upgrade to a 4x4 of somekind that isn't HUGE!!! I like most of the jeep makes but the libertys just my fav. what do you suggest?

Answer 1

I own one a 2005 4 dr Sport with a 3.7 V6 Automatic and 4X4. Yes the mileage is a bit on the low side but you can go on line to see the many upgrades to get better HP and performance. The Ford Escape is nice with a V6 3.0 and the Limited is very nicely appointed. It's up to you sweetie,just go on line to get a handle on what there is to offer,check e-bay,Craig's list too to see what the going price for a good used one. Best of luck to ya and Happy New Year too!!
Warchild 30+ yrs Machinist,Engineer and AutoZone PSM

Answer 2

ok the liberties arn't horrible they just are not as worthy of the Jeep name any 4.0 cherokee will drive circles around one in normal driving and off road even a 2.5 4cyl cherokee will out perform it in the real world; but it rides cushey and is more nimble when cornering. i guess that makes it an ok snow CAR for the croissant eating bottled water set.[they have been rock reliable for our sherriff's dept. but even they are still holding on to their last cherokee]

Answer 3

i own repair shop,and there not bad vehicles,,the stories you hear on them are mostly from people who have tried something they shouldn't have with them,really there good vehicles,, i service a few of them and i haven't seen any major problems from them other than abuse that has caused problems with them, a few people have had problems with transmissions,,but then so have all the other car makers also,,a good vehicle to own that's not to big and one that gives good service it the Chevy blazer or the small KIA there both good vehicles to own,and there's stories about them also,,you,ll hear things about any kind you buy,,just use good judgment when you buy one,and you,ll be alright,good luck with it,hope this help,s.happy new years,