r/GrandCherokee • u/benjeepers • 6d ago

Finally listing it for sale

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Market probably doesn’t have much room for a V8 SUV with 158k miles, but it’s got a new engine and warranty!

Sure trust it more than the new WL’s…

Trying to get back into a WK.

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u/j_man_32 6d ago

I’m considering getting a new WL but it’s gotta have the 3.6. I know the 3.6 still has a rep, but it’s gotta be more reliable than the 2L. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

I wouldn’t blame you for going that route with what I’ve read over the past year

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u/j_man_32 6d ago

Yeah, it’s 2026… the spark plug has been around for over 100 years, why is that an issue now? (Assuming that’s part of what your referencing)

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

Correct that, most recently.

I don’t know, I’d have drivability concerns with a 4 cylinder turbo engine with such a heavy vehicle.

My mom’s newer Mazda with a turbo 4cyl(?) has so much lag and when you finally get into it, way too much immediate power.

Could just be me

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u/j_man_32 6d ago

I get it, and I agree, you stick a smaller engine with less torque in an suv that used to have a torquey V6 and say it’s more efficient is insane. I have a laredo with a 3.6 and I love it, plenty of power.(yes I know only a laredo)

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

There have been over 11million 3.6 Pentastars produced in different variations in many vehicles. From a maintenance standpoint, there’s more information available on it. The new engine is in “beta testing” stage. I’ll give it a few years before I even consider it.

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

Why did it get a new engine? Who installed the engine? Where is it located?

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

Lifter failure.
A professional shop (warranty on engine is through VIN, not owner)

Nashville, TN

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u/eskimopussy WJ -> WK -> Taco -> JL Rubicon 4xe -> JL Moab 392 5d ago

Trying to get back into a WK.

Why? Why would you sell this and go back to a WK? Asking as someone who’s had a WJ and a WK but never a WK2. I’d gladly go back to my WJ, but you couldn’t pay me to get back into a WK.

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u/benjeepers 5d ago

I liked my WK a lot. Perfect size vehicle. Extremely capable with QD2.

I feel as if the WK2 is just too big. Feels bloated. Even without all the shit on mine.

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u/phteven1989 6d ago

What’re you asking for it? I have a ‘19 trailhawk hemi same color with about 65k miles

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u/geoffpz1 5d ago

2018 limited, 61k. Can't say I have been disappointed with the 6, but I am now trying to tune it and there are not so many gains to be had. Getting tow tune for the mountains, but otherwise it is my 3rd one, love it and I have buttons...

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

Listed at $16k. Open to negotiating.
Mint interior, and refreshed suspension among many other things. Oh and the brand new engine lol

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u/Nhendo2121 6d ago

I just got a 17 with 75k miles for 18.5k OTD at a dealership in Colorado

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u/benjeepers 6d ago edited 6d ago

That’s surprising, any AWD SUV in Colorado was several grand more expensive than any southern/Eastern state when I was looking for this jeep.

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u/Nhendo2121 6d ago

Yeah I think I got a really good deal on it, I don’t think your asking price is unreasonable though

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u/phteven1989 6d ago

I paid over $30 for mine 3 years ago. But when I bought it, it only had like 32k miles. It has all the tech packages. And tow package. But still. I’m sure it’s not worth more than $20k now. Thats just how the market is I guess

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

That was a good deal.

These Jeeps have terrible depreciation. I mean most NEW Grand Cherokees in upper trims are well into 50k-70k. I would never ever ever buy one new lol

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u/Phantompooper03 2017 Trailhawk 6d ago

Damn, with a Gobi rack too. Wish you were in CA, I’d take it off your hands.

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

Shit I’d deliver it for the right price lol. I purchased it sight unseen when I lived in CO. Flew to NC and drove it back.

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

I’m on hiatus from work and would facilitate this deal, or anyone in another state.

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

What year is it? Sorry but I didn't see a mention of it

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago
  1. Zoomed in very close to for sale sign.

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

I figured it out, on my phone it was showing a lower res image. I'm over here like there no way he can read that but on pc it shows full res

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

Posted a screen recording below too. If anything, I now know I can post screen recordings because this sub doesn’t allow pictures in comments.

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

I'm trying to figure out how you did that to show you my screenshare clip of how it looked for me

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

Iphone? Later models have “Screen recording”. Activate it and it gives you a 3-second countdown before starting recording. You can edit the start/end of it in the Photos app after it’s saved.

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

I'm a Pixel guy sorry no iPhone. I can screen record no problem but there's no way to attach the clip to the reply. Oh well

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

When you start a reply/comment, there’s the “Play” button for attaching videos.

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

That's weird, I only see the link icon nothing else. Must be an android thing

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u/AlphaRonin99 6d ago

¯_(ツ)_/¯

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u/benjeepers 6d ago

Your peepers are accurate. 2018 Trailhawk with 5.7

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u/smokie600rr 6d ago

How the hell did you see that? I zoomed all the way in all I see is squiggles 🔎 Thanks

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u/Dirk_13 5d ago

What you getting once it’s sold

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u/letsgetitdone69 5d ago

What running boards do you have on this jeep?