I am going to go see a Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD

[Sweetwater]

I haven't owned a Jeep, but co-workers and friends have almost all had drive train or engine problems. Also, many reports of electrical probs. And nobody buys them to tow.

My tow of choice has been a '97 Ford since it was new. Now at 43K and only replaced rubber and brakes. Rotors are not high quality as stockers. My experiences tell me that bigger models, F250 and F350, are steady and easy to have repaired or DIY.

Retired relatives who own 5th wheelers and tow as a lifestyle tell me that the community of 5th wheelers prefer and buy the dually Dodge diesel variety. They are on their second one since retiring about 10 years ago. Claim that those big Dodges are bullet proof, but I've heard from mechanics who say the brakes and rotors are cheaply built, worse than the Fords....

[Rick L]

I guess I’m lucky with my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Like I said, I never had a mechanical problem of any type with this car since 1998 (purchase year). Only problem was the radio that was replaced under warranty. Too bad couldn’t say the same thing for my 1995 BMW 525i. I had fuel pump, water pump, thermostat, driver’s seat rail, fog light circuit, windshield pump seal, and right side seat-belt tensioner replaced. I had to say it; I had most problems with my 1995 525i than any other of my cars I have owned. My BIMMER only has 76k miles now…

[western99]

Bruno

My dad has a Chevy Suburban. Those vehicles are beasts. It has a 350 in it with almost 350k on it and no major problems. After 10 years, it is still on the original tranny but the drive shaft seals just went 2 weeks ago. We changed them last Saturday. The thing would tow no problem. Other than regular maitenance, the thing has been bulletproof, not to mention it would tow an e36 in a heart beat. With 4 wheel drive, it is a fun machine to drive on those deep winter snow days. It just plows through the powder. That is my 2 cents.

Brian