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Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« on: July 04, 2013, 06:31:34 am »


The powerful, aggressive and brutal Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT packs a serious punch ' along with a great big kick in the hip pocket.

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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2013, 08:00:55 am »
Awesome!  Just what everybody needs.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2013, 08:22:19 am »
I'll take the brakes.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2013, 08:28:18 am »
heard that trany from MB G-wagen
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2013, 08:52:40 am »
Who is this person and what is this cra...  ;)

Good write-up, Jacob!
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2013, 08:53:37 am »
The nav system not being fully functional while the car is in motion would be a deal breaker for me.

I also have trouble thinking of a Chrysler product as being a competitor of Porsche, BMW, Lexus etc  :-\
« Last Edit: July 04, 2013, 08:55:23 am by sailor723 »
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2013, 09:22:33 am »
$75k for Jeep!?!...never. If I had $75k for an SUV it will be a Porsche Cayenne S.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2013, 09:24:57 am »
Quote from: Snowman on July 04, 2013, 09:22:33 am
$75k for Jeep!?!...never. If I had $75k for an SUV it will be a Porsche Cayenne S.

+1.  Cayenne S all the way for that kind of dough.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2013, 09:38:30 am »
Quote from: carcrazed on July 04, 2013, 09:24:57 am
Quote from: Snowman on July 04, 2013, 09:22:33 am
$75k for Jeep!?!...never. If I had $75k for an SUV it will be a Porsche Cayenne S.

+1.  Cayenne S all the way for that kind of dough.

+2. 
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2013, 09:47:01 am »
pointless vehicle. I respect its power, but this vehicle is an amalgamation of different midsets that should not have seen the light of day in the first place: Sports Car and a Tank. Either get an SUV if you need one - the current crop are plenty powerful - or get a sports car/sedan/wagon if you want to go really fast.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2013, 09:54:13 am »
Quote from: Force on July 04, 2013, 08:52:40 am
Who is this person and what is this cra...  ;)

Good write-up, Jacob!

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It's fun to read it aloud with an Aussie accent.   :rofl2:
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2013, 09:58:12 am »
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on July 04, 2013, 09:47:01 am
pointless vehicle. I respect its power, but this vehicle is an amalgamation of different midsets that should not have seen the light of day in the first place: Sports Car and a Tank. Either get an SUV if you need one - the current crop are plenty powerful - or get a sports car/sedan/wagon if you want to go really fast.

I agree.  Yet I have been seeing a few of these on the road more frequently than I expected.  Maybe I'm in the wrong neighbourhood.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2013, 10:02:44 am »
They are popular here. The sound is awesome.

Porsche Cayenne S is capable, but it's slower than the SRT-8 by a fair bit, and at $75k the Jeep is loaded, the Cayenne is just getting started. Tick a couple of boxes and you're looking at $90k easy.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2013, 10:12:49 am »
I, for one, am delighted such a vehicle exists. I will never have the opportunity to buy one, or even test drive one, but, for some, its attractions and uniqueness (that's important for car guys) are compelling. Power, sound, luxury, AWD capability - it's all there. Mind you, at mid 13's in the quarter, there are many 4s, 5s, 6s, and 8s that can eat it for lunch. Personally, if I needed/wanted performance and uniqueness/looks, I'd save 10 grand and buy a Stingray.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2013, 10:20:10 am »
Not my cup of tea, but respect those that are attracted to this car.  I'd be cursing everytime I fill up, which would be frequently.  For $75K and a V8, I would steer towards a C63.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2013, 10:35:31 am »
Awesome, if I could, in a heartbeat.....just to make all those yuppies in their X5s, Range Rovers and Cayennes look stupid. Strap on a supercharger and do a little tuning....its sports car bashing time. Then during the week still look like a responsible member of the community dropping the kids off at school. Ive loved this thing since it came out, they sound awesome, look good and can be made to be stupid fast. Great write up Jacob!!
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2013, 10:44:48 am »
Quote from: Fobroader on July 04, 2013, 10:35:31 am
Awesome, if I could, in a heartbeat.....just to make all those yuppies in their X5s, Range Rovers and Cayennes look stupid. Strap on a supercharger and do a little tuning....its sports car bashing time. Then during the week still look like a responsible member of the community dropping the kids off at school. Ive loved this thing since it came out, they sound awesome, look good and can be made to be stupid fast. Great write up Jacob!!

Maybe I'm a yuppie, but I'd much rather have the X5, Range Rover, or Cayenne.

Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that Dodge is offering this model.  But why do so many "special edition" domestic vehicles have styling suited for a Michael Bay movie??  Just a little too gaudy IMO.  I'd expect this thing to transform into a giant robot at the first sign of danger. 
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2013, 10:46:00 am »
Quote from: evil_twin on July 04, 2013, 10:44:48 am
Quote from: Fobroader on July 04, 2013, 10:35:31 am
Awesome, if I could, in a heartbeat.....just to make all those yuppies in their X5s, Range Rovers and Cayennes look stupid. Strap on a supercharger and do a little tuning....its sports car bashing time. Then during the week still look like a responsible member of the community dropping the kids off at school. Ive loved this thing since it came out, they sound awesome, look good and can be made to be stupid fast. Great write up Jacob!!

Maybe I'm a yuppie, but I'd much rather have the X5, Range Rover, or Cayenne.

Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that Dodge is offering this model.  But why do so many "special edition" domestic vehicles have styling suited for a Michael Bay movie??  Just a little too gaudy IMO.  I'd expect this thing to transform into a giant robot at the first sign of danger.

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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2013, 10:48:08 am »
Quote from: evil_twin on July 04, 2013, 10:44:48 am
Quote from: Fobroader on July 04, 2013, 10:35:31 am
Awesome, if I could, in a heartbeat.....just to make all those yuppies in their X5s, Range Rovers and Cayennes look stupid. Strap on a supercharger and do a little tuning....its sports car bashing time. Then during the week still look like a responsible member of the community dropping the kids off at school. Ive loved this thing since it came out, they sound awesome, look good and can be made to be stupid fast. Great write up Jacob!!

Maybe I'm a yuppie, but I'd much rather have the X5, Range Rover, or Cayenne.

Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that Dodge is offering this model.  But why do so many "special edition" domestic vehicles have styling suited for a Michael Bay movie??  Just a little too gaudy IMO.  I'd expect this thing to transform into a giant robot at the first sign of danger.

To me the X5 and Cayenne are so much more gaudier than the SRT8.....I dont know why Ive always thought that about them. Those two "suv" are about as tacky as one can get in buying something in this category. The Range Rover is a great looking vehicle.....Id just rather not buy a car that will be with the dealer than with me.
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Re: Test Drive: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2013, 10:51:48 am »


I don't find this to be any more tasteful or subdued than the GC.
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