• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    No idea.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but only the 2005 re-design onwards as they seem to have sorted out the blend door issue what is an astronimcal amount of money to have replaced on the older style model. Buyers beware parts for these vehicles are not readily avaliable are expensive and car auto part places and a lot of standard garages will have trouble servicing and repairing them and sourcing the parts.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Possibly a newer reg and design Jeep or a Vauxhall Zafaria.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,795

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2015

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No, quite lot of money considering newer and less milage ones on the market for less money.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Size and always wanted a Jeep.

    What was the dealer like?

    Nothing special.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very quick powerful vehicle but does not tend to hold the road very well tends to pitch and roll.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy considering its size.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, needed a whole new suspension, blend door failure commom design fault on these vehicles before new design model, engine not getting to temp, gauges fault kept flashing up.Heated seat did not work on driver side, back small window did not stay up.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size and speed and comfort a lot of car for the money paid.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Reverse parking sensor.