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We have a 2017 with about 20,000 miles on it and beyond basic maintenance I plan on crossing my fingers that the JeeP won't start falling apart until at least 10 years and 125,000 miles plus.
You seem to drive a lot, time and mileage are enemies of machines.
We have a 2017 with about 20,000 miles on it and beyond basic maintenance I plan on crossing my fingers that the JeeP won't start falling apart until at least 10 years and 125,000 miles plus.
You seem to drive a lot, time and mileage are enemies of machines.
125 k miles yikes .
so should I seriously consider a high mileage use car , I started a thread on it a while back
If I can my hands on 4 to 5 k cash I will
for a 2018 jeep cherokee , is it reasonable to expect it would need an engine overhaul after 200k miles or sooner ?
Are you talking reasonable, like without proper maintenance at the dealer?
Most cars dont need an engine rebuild at 200K miles, they just have a slight loss of compression and power.
It also depends on the miles. 5 years at 200K miles isnt the same as 15 years 200K miles.
If you want the jeep to last as long as possible, take it to the dealer at least every 50K miles and keep all the little things fixed, let them do the other maintenances (minus the upsells) and it will last. Keep the oil clean, change every 3k, keep an eye on the trans oil.
But remember, after 100k, any car will have parts that will start breaking down one after the other.
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It's the automatic transmission that will get you, not so much the engine. On our 2002 Jeep Liberty it was a $3,400 rebuild at just 90,9000 miles. On the current (5th) generation Cherokee back in 2014 the debut was delayed several times due to transmission issues.
Remember too that when you need service other than a recall, to find an independent mechanic. The Chrysler-Jeep dealers will try to force you to pay for things that you don't need. I tried 4 in our area and every one did the same.
It took a lot of contact with Auburn Hills, many social media posts and perseverance to get my money back the first time when I fell for it.
I drive a LOT and its unavoidable unfortunately so I will drive like 30k a year
any suggestions other than those in post #8 for this situation
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