[tomsws6]

Well Im going to look at gcsrt8 and kinda need some ideas of what to look out for. its got some miles on her but looks pretty decent but I think i need to work them on the price a little. I know some of you guys on her have put well over 100k on them so not to worried about that..

http://www.winnerauto.com/detail-2006-jeep-grand_cherokee-4wd_srt~8-used-8098207.html

 

[tomsws6]

I did just notice the exhaust and hitch which is different.

 

[Mongoose9400]

Though the jeep is rated for light towing (3500lbs), I'd be on the look out for extra wear and tear from towing. Assuming all that work with moving the exhaust and adding (I assume) a 2" receiver.

Just like any other car, if it's been towing it needs more recommended maintanence, so did they keep up on it?


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[tomsws6]

Just like any other car, if it's been towing it needs more recommended maintanence, so did they keep up on it?


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Now that Im not sure of. I will be asking for any type of prervious owner paperwork though. I can run the vin and see if there were any factory repairs i believe.

 

[Mongoose9400]

The owners manual has different schedules of recommended maintenance. Using a vehicle for towing will recommend more maintenance, shorter intervals.

Just saying make sure it was taken care of.

http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_maintenance.htm




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[sparkdogy2k]

By law Dealers (most honest ones anyway)are not allowed to divulge any of the previous owners information. I would be surprised if they had any of the service records, but it's certainly worth asking the question. They also don't show any pictures of the engine, so not sure if any mods were made.

 

[Jack_Toepfer]

I don't know about you guys but the only time I baby my tuck is when there is a trailer attached.

Baby might not be the word... maybe "beat on it less"?

 

[jntdysf]

Tom:

Will this be your first one?

Mike

 

[tomsws6]

Tom:

Will this be your first one?

Mike

That is correct. Theres not to many of them around here and honestly it really depends on the numbers since im trading in my truck but yeay itll be my first srt8. The reason miliage doesnt scare me from my point is I literally work across the street from my house so I may average a couple hundred miles a month, so mpg really doesnt phase me, but I understand that doesnt take away from the wear and tear of the truck already.

 

[jntdysf]

That's exciting. Good Luck!

 

[SRT-MANA]

Tom..the Dealership will not release info,however you can ask the owner to go to the Dealer and Have them print out the History of its service,free of charge.

Good luck & I'm excited for you to jump on the wagon...

 

[tomsws6]

That's exciting. Good Luck!

Thanks! Just kinda get an idea of what to look out for with 70k.

 

[tomsws6]

Tom..the Dealership will not release info,however you can ask the owner to go to the Dealer and Have them print out the History of its service,free of charge.

Yeah, I was kinda thinking of just service records/reciepts if any. But that is def. what Im gonna do and see if theres been anything done.

 

[tomsws6]

I don't know about you guys but the only time I baby my tuck is when there is a trailer attached.

Baby might not be the word... maybe "beat on it less"?

So what kind of towing do you do? Iv seen pics and threads here of people towin 4-6k but was just courious since I will do an occasional tow of 1500pds or so here and there during the summer.

 

[Jack_Toepfer]

I moved my entire house with my Jeep. No single load was more than 3k though. I wouldn't hesitate to tow my brothers 3k lb racecar on his 1.5k trailer though.

 

[2quic4u]

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[tomsws6]

Thanks a ton 2quic4u!! So it had the transfer case replaced? Guess thats a good thing only has 15k on the new one.

 

[tomsws6]

Well wish me luck. Headed over there in about an hr and if they talk right and we come to an agreement a beast will be in the driveway.