Jeep Grand Cherokee high vs low mileage?

[97BlackC5]

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Grand Cherokee, the shape from 2005-2010, I have looked at a few already, all very tidy examples all with low amounts of owners (2 max) my dilemma is do I go for an older model, say a 2006/7 with around 65k on the clock or do I go for a 2010 with just over 100k on the clock? All cars have full service history & I would assume that if you have managed to put just over 100k on the clock in 4.5years then it would most probably be motorway milage. Are their any obvious things I should look out for? Especially on the high milage cars? Just wondered what the masses would do? I know that model was face lifted end of 2008 & I think I prefer the face lifted model. Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated. FYI my yearly milage in the car would be around 5k maximum.

[Spikeyboy]

I had a 2006 Overland which was fantastic. I put 80k on mine in just under 4 years and had no issues with it other than replacement battery/brakes. What I would say is that the facelift in 2008 really improved the interior in comparison to the model I had, however I really liked mine. It was very practical, useable and I found it to be extremely comfortable. It also stood up to everyday use very well.

I think the old adage of buy on condition will be the key to getting a good one and then keeping on top of the maintenance as you go forward. After the first year or so I had mine serviced at a local garage who always did a very good job.

They're a great car that are very underrated. I used mine off road and it just worked very well. I swapped it for a 2012 model which is a technically much better car but it's not got the same character as the old one.

Good luck!

[raywillden]

I faced your exact dilemma, and have just bought a 2006 Overland with 66k on the clock.

If you don't already know, test the Low Range as there is a gearbox software fault which stops low from working. Jeep can do a flash which fixes it.

I wanted under 80k miles and satnav, so basically bought the best condition I could find based on those criteria.

[jay140285]

Ours is a 2006 now with 85k on it, less when we bought it. its a limited with Factory Nav, upgraded stereo and startech remap. 265bhp from factory.

You wont regret it.

I know of a couple of 2005 plates that are now well over 100k with no real issues other that bushes and maintenance.

[97BlackC5]

I've been doing some more research & it appears these Jeeps seem to be priced more on condition than age. Eg I have seen many 2006/7 Grands with what I would call respectable miles (60k / 80k) going for around £9000 / £9500 vs 2009 / 2010 Jeeps with 100k + miles for £10500! 2006 high miler's for around £6500. With respectable miles on a 2009 /2010 £14500.

So in short a 2006 with high miles £6500 - with low miles £9000

A 2010 with high miles £10500 - with low miles £14500

& obviously 2007 / 2009 anything in between.

I am now leaning towards buying on condition rather than going for the newest model I can aford in average condition. Although I think the oldest I would want to go is 2007.

Does the majority agree with my thought process in this matter?

[raywillden]

I would always buy on condition / mileage rather than age, and limiting to 2007+ will restrict your choice. I struggled to find many with the spec I wanted, irrespective of mileage / age, and although I looked at a 2008, I settled for a 2006 as it was fewer owners, lower mileage and better condition.
I wouldn't write any off based on age until you have looked at them.

[jay140285]

As said, we were going for as new as possible but settled on a couple of years older as it was a great spec and mint condition.