We have 105k on the 2002 Grand Cherokee, and we are still in love with it. Perfect sized SUV for a growing family. We hope to get 200k on it and then buy a Honda Odyssey.
I've noticed a lot of comments about "nickle and diming" and "not worth the repairs" i.e. the car is worth less than the mechanic work. I'm not sure I follow the logic. Sure, you could only get a couple grand for the car, but a $2,000 repair bill is nothing compared to the price of a new car. A $400 a month car payment covers a lot of repairs per year! As long as you don't have a lemon and get routine maintenance, you likely won't be able to rationalize the new car expense from a cost perspective.
I somewhat agree with the notion of worrying about breaking down in the 'hood at midnight, but how likely is that, really? Most likely you'll have a flat, and that can happen with any new car just as easily.
I've noticed a lot of comments about "nickle and diming" and "not worth the repairs" i.e. the car is worth less than the mechanic work. I'm not sure I follow the logic. Sure, you could only get a couple grand for the car, but a $2,000 repair bill is nothing compared to the price of a new car. A $400 a month car payment covers a lot of repairs per year! As long as you don't have a lemon and get routine maintenance, you likely won't be able to rationalize the new car expense from a cost perspective.
I somewhat agree with the notion of worrying about breaking down in the 'hood at midnight, but how likely is that, really? Most likely you'll have a flat, and that can happen with any new car just as easily.