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05-01-2005, 02:10 AM
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Adios 4.6
None of that was an issue with the Jeep dealer, so I did the deal and got an '05 Black GCL loaded (5.7) for well under invoice after all incentives. My attitude about the vehicle is "it is what it is". But I was starting to have the same attitude about the 4.6 with all its quirks and problems. I would have bit the bullett and got a new 4.8, but the dealers would not work with me (and I felt BMW really owed me some slack - but they have a business to run, don't care about your story, and get no help from BMWNA, which is the problem. So I'll keep the new Jeep for a bit, and be in the drivers seat for my next decision. At 1st I thougtht the ride was a bit ordiary, but the more I drive it the more I like it. Not nearly as taut as the X5 with sport package. Fit and finish don't hold a candle to the X5. But the drive train is quite nice (probably in 4.4 performance territory. Plus, I don't care if it gets dirty.  Special trailer hitch issues - no, comes all set up. Funky front end noises. No, quiet as can be. Weird noises when shifting - no just pure american v8. Take to dealer for special programming? No, all done by your preferences in the car. Quite simply, all the bells and whistles. Time will tell. Can always go back to an X5.So I'm now in the same camp with Ifly. Trust I can continue to be the limited useful participant I currently am on this board. You are all great. Now, if I can figure out a way to unload at a more than reasonable price my 18" winter 99 tires/wheels to a good member in this area who will come pick them up - I feel a good deed would be done all around. 
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05-01-2005, 02:40 AM
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05-01-2005, 08:49 AM
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Oh no, say it isn't so
 . I just sent you an email this morning prior to seeing this post, Dan. I'll contact you off-line.Congrats on the new "toy". As for hanging out here, Dan you have more than earned a "Lifetime Membership" at X5world, and I for one would be very disappointed if you didn't stick around. Jeff
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05-01-2005, 10:07 AM
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Hey Dan,
There's nothing wrong with that 5.7L Jeep! That's a sweet machine! Can you post some pictures of the exterior and interior when you get a chance? Having owned a GC before the X5 I was very happy with it but wanted something a little nicer. I think Chrysler has out-done themselves with the new GC. It's a nice, well engineered machine. It's not a BMW but it certainly doesn't have the price tag of one either. Hows the Boston Acoustics stereo? It hear it sounds really nice. Chris
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05-01-2005, 10:10 AM
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Dan: congrats on the new GCL...theCEO here, still misses her old GrndCherokee we tossed in on the X5 buy. Nothing I've ever owned went through waist deep snow, steep slippery roads, off road/no road and stuff, like her GrndCherokee.
I hear you on the X's quirks and the Stlr's foofoo 'tudes; it almost wears me out,too. But, don't be a Stranger, as Camus wrote. GL & BR,md
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05-01-2005, 11:37 AM
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Welcome to the former owner's club! Congrats on the GC... I love the new ones... They look so great and with that Hemi... wow. Also, I read they handle fairly well. My mom had a Cherokee and two Grand Cherokees before the Volvo and they were pretty good, in terms of going anywhere. We live on a hill and they never got stuck even in deep snow with stock tires.
Good luck, and stick around!
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05-01-2005, 11:56 AM
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Hey Dan,
Enjoy the new ride. Drive it like a rental!
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05-01-2005, 03:44 PM
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Dan, congrats on the new ride and sorry to see the 4.6 go. I too wanted to upgrade my 4.4i to the 4.8is a while back but stealer wouldn't work with me and I had to take a huge hit. So you're right it's all a business and so much for customer loyalty.
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My wife says she does miss the X5 once in awhile but of course, the S4 Avant is so much more fun and has just as good utility...
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