OK now that we have had them for awhile, what DON'T you like about your SRT-8 Cherokee. For me:

I do not like how wimpy the door stop detents are. Unless I am parked downhill, and unless I push and hold the door, it bounces back from open and closes every time I get out.

And I wish there were more travel in the rear suspension so it would not bottom out so easily.

I hate the all-plastic interior. Aside from that, no complaints from me.

I agree with the door problem, it is always kicking me.

have babied it (well except this one time:) ) and just had a healthy 9.2mpg for the first tank. The car only has 220 miles on it thus far. Is this number because it is still new? I am for double digits one day...

I don't like the design of the door sills. Too susceptible to rock chips and getting kicked or stepped on when people get in and out. Can't think of anything else.

And, yes your mileage will improve the more it gets broken in.

I don't like how you really have to slam shut the trunk and especially the hatch/glass for them to properly close. The WJ wasn't as bad in this regard.

Also the radio doesn't let you always display song info, whenever you want to see whats playing you have to go into the menu which then disappears after a few seconds. And to go to another folder it seems you have to scroll to the top of the list of songs.

Oh one more thing... to remove the headlights you have to take off the bumper. All the new Mercedes are like this but c'mon this is a Jeep!
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And the transmission takes a long time to switch between gears. I'm not talking about the full throttle 1-2 powershift hesitation... I'm talking about for example in a parking lot if you're trying to quickly make a 3 point turn you have to wait the the transmission computer to switch between reverse and drive. Or if you reverse out of a parking space onto a public road and there is traffic coming then you have to gun it in order not be make them hit their brakes.
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I don't like how you really have to slam shut the trunk and especially the hatch/glass for them to properly close. The WJ wasn't as bad in this regard.

Also the radio doesn't let you always display song info, whenever you want to see whats playing you have to go into the menu which then disappears after a few seconds. And to go to another folder it seems you have to scroll to the top of the list of songs.

Oh one more thing... to remove the headlights you have to take off the bumper. All the new Mercedes are like this but c'mon this is a Jeep!

Don't have to slam mine...just hold it an inch or so away and push it closed. I was slamming mine too til this was posted on another forum....Why would you want to remove the headlights? If you mean to simply change bulbs, you do not have to remove anything except black plastic cover over each headlight and reach in.

OK now that we have had them for awhile, what DON'T you like about your SRT-8 Cherokee. For me:

I do not like how wimpy the door stop detents are. Unless I am parked downhill, and unless I push and hold the door, it bounces back from open and closes every time I get out.


AGREED

I hate the all-plastic interior. Aside from that, no complaints from me.

AGREED

I don't like how you really have to slam shut the trunk and especially the hatch/glass for them to properly close. The WJ wasn't as bad in this regard.



AGREED

All I can add is,
Got dam it's hard to keep it tracking straight when your driving with one hand and throwing gears with the other :eek:
I dont think I ever said this before about a vehicle, but I'd like to see a little play in the steering.

I don't like how you really have to slam shut the trunk and especially the hatch/glass for them to properly close. The WJ wasn't as bad in this regard.
The hatch wasn't designed to be slammed shut, it was designed to simply close it and then give a firm push inward, works like a charm.


Oh one more thing... to remove the headlights you have to take off the bumper.
Did you post this awhile back on another forum? You DO NOT have to remove the bumper to remove the headlights.

The hatch wasn't designed to be slammed shut, it was designed to simply close it and then give a firm push inward, works like a charm.

what about the trunk lid itself? A few times when I didn't slam it I got in the car to find the display saying the trunk was still open.


Did you post this awhile back on another forum? You DO NOT have to remove the bumper to remove the headlights.

According to the service manual you do have to remove the front bumper cover, to accesse the two bolts under each headlight. I'd really like to be wrong about this because I'm going to be swapping out my headlights soon. So how do you get at these bolts without removing the bumper?
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Don't have to slam mine...just hold it an inch or so away and push it closed. I was slamming mine too til this was posted on another forum....Why would you want to remove the headlights? If you mean to simply change bulbs, you do not have to remove anything except black plastic cover over each headlight and reach in.

I know, changing bulbs is very easy, in fact MUCH easier than with the WJ where you do have to remove the headlight. I bought a spare set of headlights that are currently being "retrofitted" with bixenon projectors by a xenon expert in California :)
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I know, changing bulbs is very easy, in fact MUCH easier than with the WJ where you do have to remove the headlight. I bought a spare set of headlights that are currently being "retrofitted" with bixenon projectors by a xenon expert in California :)

My BAD...yeah manual is right, I thought you may just be goind for bulbs. Sounds like a good project. Keep us posted as to how it works out. I'm and old fart, can't see Jack sometimes in the dark, and let me tell you, night driving is a Hell of a lot better in my M3 with Xenons....They are worth it.

I don't like how you really have to slam shut the trunk and especially the hatch/glass for them to properly close. The WJ wasn't as bad in this regard.

Also the radio doesn't let you always display song info, whenever you want to see whats playing you have to go into the menu which then disappears after a few seconds. And to go to another folder it seems you have to scroll to the top of the list of songs.

Oh one more thing... to remove the headlights you have to take off the bumper. All the new Mercedes are like this but c'mon this is a Jeep!

Try setting your clock to small on the radio and the song title will remain if playing on Sirius.

what about the trunk lid itself? A few times when I didn't slam it I got in the car to find the display saying the trunk was still open.
I've had that happen too, but mainly when new, it seems to have settle in and I no longer have to slam it.


According to the service manual you do have to remove the front bumper cover, to accesse the two bolts under each headlight. I'd really like to be wrong about this because I'm going to be swapping out my headlights soon. So how do you get at these bolts without removing the bumper?
I wonder if something was changed, the '05 manual I have does not mention removing the bumper, my '06 manual is on the way. Have not looked at the bumper removal instructions but they are usually pretty easy. The grille comes off in just a couple minutes.

What DON'T you like about your truck?
It's TOO fast!!! :D

The Black Calipers I Want Red

... I bought a spare set of headlights that are currently being "retrofitted" with bixenon projectors by a xenon expert in California :)
Your da man!! I was waiting for something like this, be sure to give us a sight of the final thing!

im no owner (waiting for 07) but I dont like how the headlights look, i like the WJ's way better (not a fan of round headlights)..not saying its BAD, but I like more Trianglar ones (think ML63)

Yeah would like to see ELSD's and maybe a locking center too, heck its jeep afterall. besides Cayenne Turbo S got ELSD's and locking center also.

Don't like cheap interior

Try setting your clock to small on the radio and the song title will remain if playing on Sirius.

please refresh my memory how to do this!
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Too slow. j/k The loud clunk I sometimes get between first and second gear.

where the key is. I have twice hit my knee on it turning the truck off while doing 60 or so.

Fast1 - I also get the clunk between first and second gear, but only when I first start moving and the engine/tranny are cold. I read somewhere that it could be a cold transmission fluid issue. Does yours only happen when cold?

I also get the clunk only when first drivin it in the morning, or after work.

I love everything about this truck, except I've seen nicer plastics used on trash cans.

I don't like how loose the rear end gets over 100 mph. A larger diameter stabilizer bar and maybe some stiffer srpings would be nice.

OK I figured out how to change to the small clock, you have to do it through the navigation setup menu, now it always shows the folder and song title. thanks!

Also I found the GPS info menu which shows lat/long and altitute etc. nice!
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[QUOTE=ResumeSpeed]The hatch wasn't designed to be slammed shut, it was designed to simply close it and then give a firm push inward, works like a charm.

+1

Fast1 - I also get the clunk between first and second gear, but only when I first start moving and the engine/tranny are cold. I read somewhere that it could be a cold transmission fluid issue. Does yours only happen when cold?

After I saw your post I decided to pay attention to when the clunk occured. I left the house, and heard (also felt) a clunk just before it shifted into second. After a five minute stop at the video store, it clunked again. It seems like I get one initial clunk after every start up. Stop lights were no problem-no clunk. So, it seems as though in needs to be put in park, and driven again to get the clunk. :confused:

I don't like how loose the rear end gets over 100 mph. A larger diameter stabilizer bar and maybe some stiffer srpings would be nice.You need to take it to the dealer & have them do a four wheel alignment check, something is out of whack on your GC I believe. My GC SRT8 is rock-steady & perfectly planted to the tarmac at speeds to 130 mph. I haven't been past the 130 mark so I can't attest to higher speeds.

turning radius leaves something to be desired

I can attest to high speeds and had my Jeep indicating 165 and I was shocked to find out how solid the truck was at that speed. Felt as good as my CL55 beleive it or not.

Road surface here in NYC area sucks and the rear end is particularly hard on this truck. Any bumps in a turn and the rear tends to get a little loose.

After I saw your post I decided to pay attention to when the clunk occured. I left the house, and heard (also felt) a clunk just before it shifted into second. After a five minute stop at the video store, it clunked again. It seems like I get one initial clunk after every start up. Stop lights were no problem-no clunk. So, it seems as though in needs to be put in park, and driven again to get the clunk. :confused:

It's probably the ABS. The manual comments on how the truck will perform a brief test of the ABS test when you start driving, resulting in a brief thump.

Well, here is my list:
1) The exhaust pipes are not even.
2) Chrome trim is mis-aligned on drivers side (getting warranty repair).
3) I have the shifting clunk issue when car is cold.
4) I can't seem to get water spots off the windows and certain places on car.
5) I have the engine whine (loud) from 80-100+ mph (annoying)...

Even with all that tho, the car is still awesome !!

GOGCSRT, you call water spots a problem LMAO!!!!!!!! And I am almost 100% sure that "Engine Whine" you hear above 100 MPH is not the engine,I get the same noise. It's the dricers side mirror.for some reason when the wind is hitting it @ those speeds it sometimes SCREAMS!!!!:eek:

RADDUC, water spots yeah I know... Only here in sunny socal right!!

Aside from what the others have said I don't like where the memory switch is. I bump it every now and then with my knee I wish it was up with the window switchs. So far I am really happy, anything I might not like about it certainly does't add up to be more then what I like about it.

You need to take it to the dealer & have them do a four wheel alignment check, something is out of whack on your GC I believe. My GC SRT8 is rock-steady & perfectly planted to the tarmac at speeds to 130 mph. I haven't been past the 130 mark so I can't attest to higher speeds.

Anything over 120, there's too much air under the GC which loosens up the rear end (not enough weight in the rear). It's not a knock so much on the suspension itself being loose, maybe just too light? But I know there's nothing wrong with the alignment (I had it checked yesterday at the dealer).

The only thing I don't like is the loud noise from the drivers side mirror at almost any speed.....I have to drive with my two fingers over the "folding line" of the mirror to stop the wind noise from it.......

does anyone make something to keep the SRT-8 symbol on when you start the truck in the guages?

B

The navigation system is a pain to use and not user friendly at all and the DVD system in the roof rattles which I'll get fixed next time to the dealership for an oil change but other than those minor items and a concern about oil consumption that is ongoing, this is the most fun I've ever had with a car.

Hi all, I'm writing about the few comments I saw about clunking sounds. Each time I drive my Jeep it does tend to clunk when switching into 2nd. I noticed someone mentioned ABS and I am totally NOT a mechanic (not event close)but when I heard kind of clunking noise in my Camaro it was a problem with the rear end. When I heard there was a material restriction on the GC SRT8 a few months ago one of the dealers told me there was some kind of problem related to the rear end. Now of course, this could be completely false but I thought I'd mention this in case someone else has any info about it. Was wondering if the clunking sound could have anything to do with the reason they stopped releasing them (yes, saying it was a material restriction but a dealer told me otherwise). Is that possible at all?

Brandy:)

I dislike the Torque Management function that is part of the programming in the PCM. I notice it right after a shift. It feels like the vehicle falls on its face momentarily then picks up forward momentum again. Torque Management functions by retarding timing & closing the throttle blade slightly. It does this to lessen the strain on the drivetrain during shifts.

I also don't like the long time delay between when the shifter is moved to cause an upshift and the shift actually happens. It is really difficult to do a 1-2 manual shift without hitting the rev limiter(unless you start the shift about 500 rpm before the desired shift point).

I'll chime in here,
-The door closing on your leg thing.
-Fit & Finish, plastic interior is classic american build quality.
-GAS MILAGE, I knew this going in.

Just a side note, I love this truck. It handles very well for a 4700 lb machine, the 6.1 is a work of art, and she is awesome looking!!! :D

It makes my neighbors jealous and it embarasses my friends supercharged Range Rover.:D

Also, a lot of uninformed folks seem to think I must have customized a regular GC... all the bling in the wheels & chrome. They always ask about the "body kit".:cool:

It makes my neighbors jealous and it embarasses my friends supercharged Range Rover.:D

Also, a lot of uninformed folks seem to think I must have customized a regular GC... all the bling in the wheels & chrome. They always ask about the "body kit".:cool:


Ditto on both accounts, Ive spanked my friends Range Rover Supercharged a few times, he wont come out and play anymore. And if 1 more person asks me about the body kit im going to go postal.

It crawls all over the road under acceleration if there are any "ruts" in the pavement. Handles well for an SUV, but a little disappointing comparatively after driving a 540i for the last few years. Any complaints fade away when you get on it....

If I ever get to meet the design team that did the door hinges on this truck I am going to kick each and every one of them in the nads! Did they always park downhill when then were shaking out prototypes! How could they live with the door slamming on them all the time and sign off on it as OK? Are regular Cherokees like this? It is horrible.

I forgot to add... this damn beast is surely going to land me here...
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It is forcing me to sometimes exceed the posted speed limit!:eek:

I agree with the week door hinge. I am installing a brushed aluminum kick plate on the bottom of the door where I always have to put my foot to keep it from swinging closed. The door trim is already scratched from my shoe. I also think that as much as this truck cost it should have come with a powered rear hatch. Also I would prefer an XM radio option. I still love this truck.

So everybody is fine with how much room there is in the back seat of the Grand Cherokee SRT-8? I don't own one, but Im considering one heavily with EP being out (although, I think I'd hold off for a 2007. The EP is nice, but it will be considered a year old either way if I get a 2006 since 2007 are due out very soon.)

The back seat looks really tight, like an adult could barely fit back there or squeeze their leg down to the floor in the space between the back of the seat in front of them and the front of their own seat. I'd personally rather have the seats go back 6" or 12" farther and have a little less cargo room in the trunk, but at least you could comfortably put a couple adults back there. I guess its right near/above the wheel well though they couldnt design it this way? I'm not sure. What do you guys think, not enough room back there or ?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5650/jgcsrt8wr1.jpg

Tracer Hawk, the back seat looks smaller than it is in pictures. Depending on how far back the driver has his seat (mine's all the way back, im 6 foot 4) it is actually substantial legroom. I sat in the back somewhat comfortably. Just if you sit in the back, be prepared to get whiplash off the hard, fast launches.
----> Also, to continue the thread, i don't like the antenna. It looks kind of out of place, it'd be nicer if it was a 2 inch high, thick steel antenna on the hood or something of that sort. But i've had my car for only a day, and put 140km (approx 85miles) today. I love it thus far, the fun of the drive practically overpowers anything i hate about the car.

Well, here is my list:
1) The exhaust pipes are not even.
2) Chrome trim is mis-aligned on drivers side (getting warranty repair).
3) I have the shifting clunk issue when car is cold.
4) I can't seem to get water spots off the windows and certain places on car.
5) I have the engine whine (loud) from 80-100+ mph (annoying)...

Even with all that tho, the car is still awesome !!


Haha i thought my exhaust pipes were out of alignment too.

I love my SRT8 GC, but...

1) The stock antenna has got to go :(
2) Whoever was responsible for having the A/C condensation drip right over the exhaust system should be shot!! Sounds like crap :mad:
3) Excessive brake dust on the rims... but what can you do :rolleyes:

So everybody is fine with how much room there is in the back seat of the Grand Cherokee SRT-8? I don't own one, but Im considering one heavily with EP being out (although, I think I'd hold off for a 2007. The EP is nice, but it will be considered a year old either way if I get a 2006 since 2007 are due out very soon.)

The back seat looks really tight, like an adult could barely fit back there or squeeze their leg down to the floor in the space between the back of the seat in front of them and the front of their own seat. I'd personally rather have the seats go back 6" or 12" farther and have a little less cargo room in the trunk, but at least you could comfortably put a couple adults back there. I guess its right near/above the wheel well though they couldnt design it this way? I'm not sure. What do you guys think, not enough room back there or ?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5650/jgcsrt8wr1.jpg

I test drove a SRT-8 and was thinking about buying one. The back seat had less room than my 95 GC, I was disapointed about that.

I didn't buy this car to give a **** how much legroom there is, Im driving it.

You do if you have a family.

I wish the exhaust was throatier.

The back seat is tight. I'm only 5'6 and don't have my seat back all that far, and it's cramped in the back seat, but I stepped to this size from a full sized SUV, so I knew the compromise in back seat comfort and did it anyway :)

Another little pesky thing that bugs me.... if I ever want to move the seat while driving, I can just barely get a finger down to the seat control button because it's so close to the door.

The funny thing is every thing is a comprimise. You buy a mustang or a gto and you have no back seat let alone all wheel drive when the roads are snowy and slick. It is not everthing it could be but it is the most fun overall than anything else I have ever driven.

where the key is. I have twice hit my knee on it turning the truck off while doing 60 or so.

I did this once as well.

I wish when you bought this car that it would come with a free year supply of dip...ya'know what i mean bra!

by "dip" do you mean Skoal??? (above)

Rear legroom is smaller than the WJ or what ? :eek:

I have to agree about the plastic interior. Seems like my daughter little Barbie Jeep has a better interior.

Also not being able to program the Navi on the go really stinks. Other than that I think its awesome.

I have to agree about the plastic interior. Seems like my daughter little Barbie Jeep has a better interior.

Also not being able to program the Navi on the go really stinks. Other than that I think its awesome.


Did you relocate your SRT badge to the grill??

I hate the fact that I can't get warranty work on all OE parts just because they were put into a truck

Did you relocate your SRT badge to the grill??


No I added the badge to the grill and on the doors as well.

Looks gay :D

Lack of choice for the interior color.

No I added the badge to the grill and on the doors as well.
Just stiring the pot.I was only kidding.

Just stiring the pot.I was only kidding.

Don't hate Congratulate. :cool: :cool:

Looks gay :D
Ha Ha Ha Ha...

im not a fan of the over-sized E-brake or the cheaply made ground effects, and i think they could have put a few more gages in there besied flipping through computer options looking for what you want to see or when you have the air blowing at the lowest speeding it still blows out alot of air than you would want

Interior is cheap/ transmission is not even close to perfected/ stereo is ****/ and oh yeah the interior belongs in a kia. but we all bought these things for other reasons and they vastly outway the pitfalls so beat the hell out of it and dump it in 2 yrs!

[QUOTE=idealrides]
Also the radio doesn't let you always display song info, whenever you want to see whats playing you have to go into the menu which then disappears after a few seconds. And to go to another folder it seems you have to scroll to the top of the list of songs.

Change the clock to small and the titles stay on...

I am very impressed with my truck performance, but the things that I don’t like:
Cheap plastic
Brake dust
The 8" wheels and 245 tires all around for the middle east
No HID
Exhaust sound or lack of exhaust sound

1. Worst riding vehicle I have ever had.
2. Better plastic on my John Deere.
3. Radio sucks.
4. Gas hog.

i think the ride is amazing, very smooth if the road doesnt have a crack in it

Ok so it's not perfect, but its the most fun I have fun in a long time and the best starting point to make it yours and even better.

Well, the fact that it isn't an SRT8.

i also hate how the wiring components on the engine and such are almost impossible to unlock and unplug with out the fear of breaking the fragile things

Transmission, transmission, transmission, and the transmission. Oh did I mention the transmission???? And finally the transmission.

BTW, If you think it's bad, put a supercharger on and the problem becomes even more noticeable.

Transmission, transmission, transmission, and the transmission. Oh did I mention the transmission???? And finally the transmission.

BTW, If you think it's bad, put a supercharger on and the problem becomes even more noticeable.

what about the transmission. not trying to be a smart a$$ but i'm trying to decide if i should get one and this thread is kind of convincing me not to.

Are you kidding me?? Dude you MUST get one!!!!We all love our jeeps more than anything.They are insaine,and DCX did an awesome job on it.We just have a few things that we would do differently.When someone says transmission,transmission, it doesn't mean that we have big trani problems,it's just that is doesn't shift fast enough when we drag race it.In time that will be corrected.I don't think anyone on this forum truly regrets buying one.I have only heard good things.

Truck rocks for sure. But the shifting on the tranny is just horrible. But realize that I'm comparing it with a car that shifts quickly - no matter what it will always be a truck.

Anyone else have an issue with their trucks pulling hard to the right when passing someone at higher speeds, and also when you hit the brakes hard.

If so is it something the dealer can fix?

I don't like the fact that I don't have one yet... the key word being yet!

I don't like the fact that I don't have one yet... the key word being yet!
Yea that ^

Anyone else have an issue with their trucks pulling hard to the right when passing someone at higher speeds, and also when you hit the brakes hard.

If so is it something the dealer can fix?

I have noticed the "pulling" effect at WOT, but after several hundred WOT's, I don't even notice it anymore.

On the brakes hard -- especially from speeds that I normally travel 100 MPH+ -- there is a "wandering" feeling at first, especially if it is an Oh SH*T type stop. It is disconcerting at first, but the truck seems to settle down and just hunker to a stop pretty well. I have to admit that the first couple of times that I had to hit the brakes hard at high-speed, the pucker factor was pretty high from the "weave". I haven't seen anything out about a fix for this though. Just me.

WOW,thats weird.I have never felt that from the brake's as a matter of fact I was at the rae track last week and was going from WOT around 130 to crazy hard braking down to 40 and she was solid.

While i LOVE my SRT, here are my cmplaints:

-The center exhaust looks great, but really hot trying to unload after a long trip
-I wish the speedo would wrap around more so it is easier to tell what speed you are going. (we have a lot of speeding tickets written i our part of the country)
-WK, in general, more headroom and leg psace in the back
-I know people will laught about this, but I wish the 6.1 had the MDS that you could turn on and off. When I'm driving the kids around town, I'm not in sport driving mode.
-the fun flats. I've had them on corvettes and goodyears never last that long. i would have rather had regular tires and a donut.

That's pretty much it for me!

Scott

I'll second the exhaust heat. I hate when I leave the ruck running while I try to load something while wearing shorts and either have to accept the 3rd degree burn or walk up to the liftgate with my legs spread apart. But the exhaust looks cool so what the hell.

What part of the country are you in that you get written alot of speeding tickets?

I don't like the length of the arm rest on the driver's door. I sit further back than the arm rest goes so my left arm is often upset.

Speaking of the driver's door... I wish the lock pin went flush to the door when locked. With the window down and arm resting on the door, that damn pin stabs the underneath of my arm.

I bought some aftermarket pins (brushed aluminum) - I'm going to mod them so they're flush with the door when locked.

Brake Dust It's hard to keep the wheels clean.

Stability Control Theres no way to turn it completely OFF. I want to get my truck sideways every once in a while.

Speaking of the driver's door... I wish the lock pin went flush to the door when locked. With the window down and arm resting on the door, that damn pin stabs the underneath of my arm.

I bought some aftermarket pins (brushed aluminum) - I'm going to mod them so they're flush with the door when locked.


I was able to screw down the stock pins in the front doors so they sit flush. They're hard to turn but you can do it with your bare fingers.
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Brake Dust It's hard to keep the wheels clean.

Stability Control Theres no way to turn it completely OFF. I want to get my truck sideways every once in a while.


You can get aftermarket pads that produce much less dust, and you can completely turn off the traction control by pulling out the "ABS PUMP" fuse under the hood. You can even put it in rear wheel drive by pulling the "E.DIFF" fuse.
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Now that I've driven mine 3K miles I have a small list of things I don't like. Overall, I really like it and it's a blast to drive. I'm going to try to hang in there for another year, until the 08 is out in hopes some of my issues are addressed...if I decide to not wait I'll be buying a Cayenne Turbo or Turbo S.

Transmission sucks (hopefully software can fix this)
Hate the HVAC (will get the re-flash at next service)
Rattles all over the interior (selling dealer fix none of them at first service, I'll try another dealer)
inferior paint quality (orange peel)
inferior finish on wheels
OE tires are horrible (I plan to change soon)
Stereo is horrible and I'm concerned upgrading will just reveal a thousand more rattles
White is not an available color
Intermittant rough idle
Intermittant funny sounds/clunks from the drivetrain
Loud whine with TC off, none with TC on (I prefer to drive with it off)

Overall, if it didn't rattle as much and I upgraded the stereo it would be OK with me. Nothing is perfect, especially in this price range. I've been spoiled by many much nicer built vehicles but they all cost 50-100% more then this one.

I don't find the brake dust to be that bad compared to other vehicles I've owned. I can drive it all week (70 miles/day) and not have an obsene amount of dust on wheels. Try that with stock pads on a BMW or MB and they are black in 2 days.

I don't like the horrible blind spot you have, when you do a head check on the driver side. Other than that I love it, and the fact that its my girlfriends and I don't make the payments!

You can get aftermarket pads that produce much less dust, and you can completely turn off the traction control by pulling out the "ABS PUMP" fuse under the hood. You can even put it in rear wheel drive by pulling the "E.DIFF" fuse.

so you can make it 2wd by pulling a fuse? that's pretty cool. might come in handy on snowy/wet roads:D

The seat adjustments can be a little difficult to reach but once I set the memory to my key.... it's really not a problem.
The easy entry feature ... not sure it's working although I have noticed on two occasions where it worked.
Suspect I am going to need to have the A/C thing flashed. It seems to cool even here in the desert but it's all or nothing it seems like. Even with dual side controls it seems to be hard to find a happy medium.
I knew gas mileage was going to suck but I'm just barely seeing over 10 mpg so far and thats not even getting my foot on the pedal. Good thing gas is cheap here!

All in all, this is my favorite vehicle so far!

Put up some pic's finally.... http://www.bukerworld.com/gallery/v/Jeep_SRT/

-Jason

The passanger side OH S**T handle is on the a pillar. Thay should have it above the window.

I have noticed the "pulling" effect at WOT, but after several hundred WOT's, I don't even notice it anymore.

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I noticed that too. They I drove a different car for a day. After I got back in my Jeep, like magic, the WOT effect was back! :D


I also agree with the Brembo's needing to be RED. That looks way better.

have babied it (well except this one time:) ) and just had a healthy 9.2mpg for the first tank. The car only has 220 miles on it thus far. Is this number because it is still new? I am for double digits one day... I think some of you gents should check your shoes for lead, I went from the dealer to the Grand Canyon and back varies speeds from 55 to 80 mph with no cruise control and got 18mpg. then to PHX and back at about 85 mph with an avg, of 17 mpg.The truck now has about 700 miles on it.

quick and dirty list:

-gas mileage
-interior fit finish and material quality
-some annoyances with the nav (automatically skipping to next cd after last track has played, occasionaly weird ordering in the nav list - ie places thousands of miles away listed above those that are only tens)
-nav should tell you the name of your next turn instead of the road that you are on for so many more miles
-nav occsaionaly will tell you a turn is coming but infact there is no turn. sometimes this is because of slight bends in the road, sometimes not even that. very annoying.
-annoying warning message on nav about driving distracted or something, no way for passenger to program nav while driving.
-could definately have more torque off the line
-"tramlining"
-unfortuantely there is no sleeper effect, everyone knows what it is and here no one will go. well actually maybe they do go, i just can't tell ;)
-$1400 a piece wheels
-no good snow tire solution
-low front lip, could atleast have a soft rubber buffer. a front parking sense feature would be nice as well to alert you when youre about to run into that parking stop
-id like to be able to always cruise around in whatever gear i want. why do i need to be in 2nd or even 3rd gear when im stuck behind traffic at 25-30mph? why not let me go to 5th and hold that gear as long as i want. would also be nice to start in 3rd gear if one was so inclined.
-fairly frequently i will find that ive knocked the shifter into manual mode, the transmission will downshift to first automatically when you come to a stop and when i goose it at a light ill find myself slammed forward as i hit the rev limiter. definately feel like an ass when that happens.
-quicker manual shifts would be nice as well
-this might be something disabled in my vehicle computer, but when i open the door at night i expect all of the interior lights to come on. they don't. only the footwell lights do and they are totally worthless.
-my right leg rests right under the ignition. more than once ive knocked my key chain hard enough to turn the vehicle off. this happened at oh **** were all going to die speeds once.
-my left leg often finds itself rested against the memory buttons resulting in frequent memory reprogrammings.
-a true dead pedal would be nice but ive found that the stock setup is good enough.
-HIDs should be optional
-kicked audio should be optional as well
-5000lb tow rating makes more sense, as does an available factory hitch!

-nav should tell you the name of your next turn instead of the road that you are on for so many more miles

Mine does do this. I also had this on my '03 Ram with the RB1 nav unit.

-No "oh sh!t!!" handle above the window (more my wifes complaint)
-Doors swing back constantly when pushed out and crushing the legs (again, more my wifes complaint)
-Cheap, stupid looking E-brake handle
-No interior color options
-No HID light option
-Hitch still not available (have had mine since March)
-Would have much preferred a gear shifter to the manual "tiptronic" type (hate hitting that rev limiter)
-Transmission is suspect at times
-Rear leg space sucks

Love the power, sound and looks, though, so I'm VERY happy.

One more item-Why do I need the 350 mile view from the Nav system? What I do need is a setting between 1/2 mile and 2 miles. The lack of such setting is silly.

What we need and some of us would have seriously $$$$ for is a nav sys that adjusts for traffic!

What we need and some of us would have seriously $$$$ for is a nav sys that adjusts for traffic!

Should have waited for the 08 then. It comes with the new RER Nav unit, which does have real-time traffic. But then again, you would have missed out on all the fun you are currently having. :D