Liberty CRD

Now Bill...... That is not at all true.

Real Jeepers prefer noise, bad mileage, and fumes

Real Jeeps leaked as much oil as they burned..

I did. See where it says "Billy Ray wrote:"

Actually the leakiest engine I ever saw was a '72 Chevy Nova with the 250 cid 6 cylinder that belonged to my girlfriend. The stuff would come right through the side of the block..

I have an 05 Liberty Limited 4WD I don't have the CRD I have a V6 gas burner. I get an average of 17.6 mpg. I only have 2300 miles on it so far. So unless you specifically want the CRD the additional cost isn't really warranted strictly because of fuel economy. Diesel is running higher than gasoline and the price is dropping slower than gasoline. In the past diesel was always cheaper than gas.

KJK

Consumer Reports is about the last place I would go for information on any American nameplate. They have a distinct bias towards American brands in general and Jeep in particular. But I'm sure the Libby is their favorite one yet.

If I need a washing machine, I read CR. If I need a car, I do my own research.

Real Jeepers don't give a rat about Consumer Reports politically motivated opinions on vehicles.

L.W.(ßill) Hughes III proclaimed:

I've been reading consumer reports for about 30 years now and they certainly have a yuppie/yuppette tree-hugger bias.

Once you understand their bias you'll find them a good source of statistical information.

They have no understanding of off-road issues and requirements and judge SUVs in the same light as they would rate any other vehicle whose use is solely light duty on paved streets.

A quick look at their recommended vehicles confirms this, when was the last time you saw the recommended Buick Rendezvous or Volvo V70/XC70 off-road?