Over the last several years, a number of engine options have been available on the ZJ (Grand Cherokee), including the venerable straight
I am considering getting a ZJ. Which one of the ZJ engine alternatives are likely to be the most reliable, in terms of durability, repair frequency and cost? I am interested in the engine that would give me the lowest overall operating cost over the lifetime of the vehicle.
Best regards, Njord
just reliability and associated repair costs (gasoline cost is not that important, either).
Njord
L.W.(ßill) Hughes III wrote:
Well the last year you could get the 4.0L was 2004, you have to get the V-6 or V-8. If you just want to get from point A to point B the V-6 is a good engine and has the best GPM.
I am considering cars up to a couple of years old, so the 4.0L straight is still in the running.
:-)
So my question should read, more generically: Of all the different engine options offered in 2002-4 ZJs, which one will be the most reliable, durable, and give me the lowest cost of ownership (not including gasoline) over an expected cycle of, say, the next five years/60,000 miles?
Njord
Coasty wrote:
Coasty proclaimed:
GPM != Grins Per Mile
Glad to see my subliminal was caught, LoL
I thought ZJ's were 93-98 model year Grand Cherokess. 99-2004 GC's are WJ's, aren't they?
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