[limey-g]

Although a member for a while now and a jeep owner from way back my present vehicle is a 2012 Dodge Journey R/T.
I usually change my vehicle every couple of years and my eye is set on the Cherokee Limited assuming I like it and more important to me that it suits my wife as a passenger , as she has some health issues that the vehicle has to compliment.
Geoff

 

[Up-N-Over]

New member on the forum as of today. Hopeful 2014 Jeep Cherokee owner soon!

 

[Girtygirl]

Forum newbie

Currently own 2005 GC. Looking to replace it with the new Cherokee. Haven't seen one up close and personal, but the reviews are excellent. Cherokee Limited or Trailhawk?

 

[macfan]

Currently own 2005 GC. Looking to replace it with the new Cherokee. Haven't seen one up close and personal, but the reviews are excellent. Cherokee Limited or Trailhawk?

I think that depends on what you are actually going to do with it. Statistics say 90% of 4X4 drivers never have actually taken their vehicle off roading so you can kind of go from that. How much actual off roading have you actually done with your GC? If none at all or rarely, I would go with the Limited. I have a Limited ordered. It is kind of in-between a Limited and a TrailHawk vehicle as I ordered it with Active Drive II and the off road suspension. The main reason I did it that way was there are some options on the Limited that you can not get on the TrailHawk. Also, I have no real plans to go off roading by choice but wanted the vehicle to be able to stand up to it if i ever did change my mind.

 

[Girtygirl]

You make a lot of sense, macfan. I did some homework comparing the two after building both. I also added the off road suspension to the Limited. I think that is best of both worlds. Saw the Cherokee yesterday on a car hauler, nice, real nice. I hope to drive one this weekend as the dealers here just got them this afternoon.

 

[Sailor80]

Hi everyone made the deposit last night on a Granite Limited and they are ordering it today! They said 6-8 weeks at the latest... Hopefully it won't take that long!!
15 years ago my first vehicle was a Jeep Comanche!!

 

[JonJones]

Hi everyone made the deposit last night on a Granite Limited and they are ordering it today! They said 6-8 weeks at the latest... Hopefully it won't take that long!!
15 years ago my first vehicle was a Jeep Comanche!!

Welcome! That's exactly the vehicle I ordered, and I can't wait to get it. Congrats!

Thought if you get yours first I am going to be mad...

 

[Sailor80]

Thanks!! From your favorite Blackhawk Fan!!

 

[JonJones]

Thanks!! From your favorite Blackhawk Fan!!

Ah crap, now we're going to have to hate each other. No two ways about it.

 

[Sailor80]

Haha we can disregard and just share our love for our new Cherokee's!! Hopefully it doesn't take 8 weeks that'd be Christmas!
What options did you go for? I went for the Luxury package, wireless charging pad, spare tire, and CD player
I got $2500 for my USAA affiliation! So I'm ok with the price I'm paying

 

[CherokeeFanatic]

Haha we can disregard and just share our love for our new Cherokee's!! Hopefully it doesn't take 8 weeks that'd be Christmas!
What options did you go for? I went for the Luxury package, wireless charging pad, spare tire, and CD player
I got $2500 for my USAA affiliation! So I'm ok with the price I'm paying

Where are you going to be driving your Cherokee mostly? Do you think a spare tire was really worth it? some people say it's better to get a tire patch kit and compressor to fill up air.

 

[macfan]

Haha we can disregard and just share our love for our new Cherokee's!! Hopefully it doesn't take 8 weeks that'd be Christmas!
What options did you go for? I went for the Luxury package, wireless charging pad, spare tire, and CD player
I got $2500 for my USAA affiliation! So I'm ok with the price I'm paying

You must have gotten a full size spare as the compact spare is standard equipment on the Limited.

From Jeep website, Standard Limited Equipment:

Cargo Compartment Lamp
Cargo Net
Center Console Parts Module
Chrome Grille Surrounds
Compact Spare Tire
Conventional Differential Rear Axle
Cruise Control

ETC.

 

[Sailor80]

I think you're looking at something incorrect. It is an available option- not standard for the limited... And I drive in Chicago- the pot hole capital of the world lol and I take a lot of road trips and for me the peace of mind is worth it. But now I'm wondering...

 

[macfan]

I think you're looking at something incorrect. It is an available option- not standard for the limited... And I drive in Chicago- the pot hole capital of the world lol and I take a lot of road trips and for me the peace of mind is worth it. But now I'm wondering...

Trust me on this. The compact spare is standard equipment on the Limited. I know this because I have one ordered through the largest Jeep dealer in Mid Michigan. We are right down the road from Auburn Hills, Chrysler headquarters. If you don't believe me go to Jeep's website and look for yourself. Have your sales person contact their Chrysler zone rep to confirm this if you need even more proof. It is the full size spare tire that is the option. It is unbelievable how uninformed some sales people are or maybe they are deliberately tying to take advantage of people.

 

[JonJones]

Haha we can disregard and just share our love for our new Cherokee's!! Hopefully it doesn't take 8 weeks that'd be Christmas!
What options did you go for? I went for the Luxury package, wireless charging pad, spare tire, and CD player
I got $2500 for my USAA affiliation! So I'm ok with the price I'm paying

haha sounds good. I think I took the lux package off actually, though I considered it because I heard those vented seats are really nice in the summer. The main things I wanted were the 4x4, leather interior, heated seats and steering wheel, V6 engine, and that huge sunroof. So that's what we go. Oh and nav.

Thought about the CD player. I didn't realize they weren't standard until I got in there, but then didn't get it either, so we'll see how that goes.

 

[Jeepster]

Trust me on this. The compact spare is standard equipment on the Limited.

Actually, it is not. It is listed in the first brochure as included equipment, but after building and pricing if you read the list of standard features closely, it says "delete spare tire". I asked my dealer about this when I placed my order, and he confirmed the repair kit is standard and the compact spare is an option. The only trim level that includes a spare is the Trailhawk. Looks like it was intended to be included at first, but taken out later.

 

[Sailor80]

I did look at the website and book and its a full size spare with a tow package but the compact spare is not. The only model the spare is standard on is the latitude and that is according to the Jeep website. The full size spare isn't even a stand alone option... I think I added the screenshot...
Detail compare the models and its under exterior. My sales guy knew more than I thought he would... Either way no need to argue amongst each other...
Red wing I know it's old school but I love my cd's. I'm not a fan of the sun roof so I opted for the power tailgate and cold behind in the summer

 

[macfan]

Actually, it is not. It is listed in the first brochure as included equipment, but after building and pricing if you read the list of standard features closely, it says "delete spare tire". I asked my dealer about this when I placed my order, and he confirmed the repair kit is standard and the compact spare is an option. The only trim level that includes a spare is the Trailhawk. Looks like it was intended to be included at first, but taken out later.

Funny, my build sheet has a no cost compact spare listed on it. And the Jeep website (I just rechecked this) is still listing it as standard equipment on the Limited along with the new 40 page advertising brochure. The delete spare is listed for when you order a package that interferes with the compact spare. But hey, you know where to find me when your Limited comes in with a standard compact spare unless you ordered the full size spare. I have no idea how your vehicle is coming but I know for sure my Limited is coming with a standard equipment, no extra cost compact spare.

 

[JonJones]

Whoa, I did not know that a spare tire wouldn't just automatically come with it. Just emailed my dealer. Might have to make a change.

Edit: And as I wrote that, macfan posted that we get one. So who knows. It'll be a surprise I guess. Like Christmas.

 

[macfan]

I did look at the website and book and its a full size spare with a tow package but the compact spare is not. The only model the spare is standard on is the latitude and that is according to the Jeep website. The full size spare isn't even a stand alone option... I think I added the screenshot...
Detail compare the models and its under exterior. My sales guy knew more than I thought he would... Either way no need to argue amongst each other...
Red wing I know it's old school but I love my cd's. I'm not a fan of the sun roof so I opted for the power tailgate and cold behind in the summer

Sighs, DUH, the reason it is not listed as an option is that it is standard equipment. I can see you people did not grow up in the Michigan auto industry. I listed part of the standard equipment list from the Limited in my post above so it is on Jeep's website if you know where to look.