[fun ticket]

Anybody have one or know anyone that does? Opinions? Giving it some thought for my next SUV.

[ethanjoon]

New or used? Which model year?

[1MOREMOD]

Neighbor has grand Cherokee but it's the diesel not srt.

[fun ticket]

Originally Posted by Arktis_Conviction

New or used? Which model year?

New and will most likely be a 2016 model year by the time i make a decision and purchase. Recognizing any input will be based on the current 2015 model.

[swanson]

My opinion is that it will be a load of fun to drive. I like the looks, size and performance of the Jeep SRT. I think a test drive will help you.

[buildbright]

Friend has one and he loves it but he is also jealous of my M3. Lol. I love the looks the only issue I have is how expensive it gets after options 70's.

[BwoodBMW]

They are so awesome... Way more fun than an SUV like that has any business being

[Ali Shiralian]

Don't go near it.

US is recalling an estimated 228,181 2014-'15 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide after a small number of inadvertent airbag deployments involving drivers who executed extreme maneuvers. Read More

Chrysler is recalling 10,700 2014 Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles to fix a problem with continued unintended acceleration linked to the cruise-control systems.

[Its_lobelt]

I had a 2014 and it was an amazing car. It had everything from looks to power to features. The only downside was the build quality really. It isn't as solid as an x5 lets say but hey, for $30K less you can't complain.

[fun ticket]

Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

I had a 2014 and it was an amazing car. It had everything from looks to power to features. The only downside was the build quality really. It isn't as solid as an x5 lets say but hey, for $30K less you can't complain.

I currently have a 2013 x5 Msport 3.5. how would you say the steering, brakes and overall handling of the srt compare to the x5 msport? I paid for my x5 about what an srt would cost. i know the srt is significantly cheaper than an x5m but not too much cheaper than a regular x5 msport.

[ldireprophil]

If you get the SRT you'll wish you waited for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee “Trackhawk” with the 707 horsepower Hellcat engine.

[Its_lobelt]

Originally Posted by fun ticket

I currently have a 2013 x5 Msport 3.5. how would you say the steering, brakes and overall handling of the srt compare to the x5 msport? I paid for my x5 about what an srt would cost. i know the srt is significantly cheaper than an x5m but not too much cheaper than a regular x5 msport.

The handling is definitely better in the SRT when you compare to the regular x5. Comparing it to the M however I don't know.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

The handling is definitely better in the SRT when you compare to the regular x5. Comparing it to the M however I don't know.

fun ticket


IDK.. I doubt the current SRT8 handles or out performs a X5 50i.. The only benefit I would see of the SRT8 is the off-road ability, maybe towing.. however, I think that is a wash due to the SRT8 on road function vs. a more traditional Jeep setup.

The current SRT8 as is couldn't touch a X5m

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...0i-test-review

2014-X5 50i

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.7 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 15.8 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.6 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ 109 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 129 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 172 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g



http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...rt-test-review

2014- Jeep SRT8

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.9 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 24.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.2 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.8 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.2 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 157 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 162 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.88 g


The SRT8 out brakes/ skidpad's the X5, however its on P Zeros summer tire vs the common crappy BMW Goodyear Runflat.. I would be curious to see what the X5 50i would post up with P Zeros, I think it would easily take the braking/ skid pad from the jeep.


I don't think you can go wrong with either as a DD.. But, its a Jeep vs a BMW and each has pro's n cons..

20k is a big pill to swallow also, but 4yrs free service throw in EU delivery prices, refinement and build quality... it may not be that far off in prices with a reasonably optioned X5

[fun ticket]

Originally Posted by ldireprophil

If you get the SRT you'll wish you waited for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee “Trackhawk” with the 707 horsepower Hellcat engine.

Yes, keeping an eye on this too. But, pricing will dictate that. If it is much over the srt8 pricing now, i would probably say no dice. I am having a mental block spending more for a jeep than i could get lets say a reasonably optioned bmw. But, the lure of all that HP in the Jeep is very appealing......very appealing

[TahoeM3]

X5 50i M-sport > Jeep SRT

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Don't go near it.

US is recalling an estimated 228,181 2014-'15 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide after a small number of inadvertent airbag deployments involving drivers who executed extreme maneuvers. Read More

Chrysler is recalling 10,700 2014 Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles to fix a problem with continued unintended acceleration linked to the cruise-control systems.

And why not to near it then? Everybody has this airbag recall. Including BMW. I love my 2012 overland summit hemi and list for the SRT. Awesome suv. It was developed in conjunction with the current Mercedes ML and I think it's better.

[P1]

My friend has a '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. I have a 2011 X5. The Jeep feels quite a bit smaller on the inside, and his leather is already completely falling apart. But it looks good, and it's faster than my 35i

[Fundguy1]

Wonder what he does to his leather. Mine is mint with 70,000 miles and 4 yrs use.

[swanson]

Originally Posted by P1et

My friend has a '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. I have a 2011 X5. The Jeep feels quite a bit smaller on the inside, and his leather is already completely falling apart. But it looks good, and it's faster than my 35i

I find that incredibly hard to believe. Its Napa leather. Not the cheap stuff.

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Wonder what he does to his leather. Mine is mint with 70,000 miles and 4 yrs use.

[P1]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Wonder what he does to his leather. Mine is mint with 70,000 miles and 4 yrs use.

Originally Posted by swanson

I find that incredibly hard to believe. Its Napa leather. Not the cheap stuff.

I don't think he mistreats it. But it's definitely showing immense signs of wear. I saw it the other day at brunch.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by P1et

I don't think he mistreats it. But it's definitely showing immense signs of wear. I saw it the other day at brunch.

Well he's doing something. Maybe fancy jeans with metal on them, wrong cleaners, etc.

[Ali Shiralian]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

And why not to near it then? Everybody has this airbag recall. Including BMW. I love my 2012 overland summit hemi and list for the SRT. Awesome suv. It was developed in conjunction with the current Mercedes ML and I think it's better.

There was a reason mercedes got rid of Chrysler. Too many quality issues and the workmanship is just not on par for what they are asking price wise. Not even mentioning the depreciation and resale value here.