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Originally Posted by Rboosted717
The SRT8 Jeep is a brute! I’m still in disbelief how the majority of the SUV crowd won’t include the SRT8 in performance reviews when the Jeep is hands down quicker then them all. Yes, the size, fit/finish, and luxury is lacking, however, it easily holds it own with the top-tier performance SUVs.
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I assume the crowd doesn't include them as the others are premium brands. I considered an SRT8 after a sold my high-mileage Dinan 4.6iS...test drove just about every premium SUV imaginable. I'd have to admit that yes, brute power in the SRT8 comes up quickly but handling and ride comfort , imo, was lacking in comparison to the Porsche, BMW et al. It was a bit harsh for me so i settled on a low mileage 4.6iS.
The SRT8 is quick, definitely, and i believe your track results. Quicker, i'm not so sure about...perhaps in the 0-60 range. I've witnessed a number of grudge matches at local race-tracks...the Jeep consistently pulled off the line quicker but both an ML63 and Pepper Turbo S cleared 1/4 mile runs ahead of the Jeep. Perhaps it may have been the driver, but if i recall correctly, the ML63 cleared by about 1/2 car length.
Would def be interesting to see what Chrysler decides to do with the Jeep, it's a good bang for the buck but performance is the only comparable category to others, imo.