Mazda6 or Jeep Cherokee

Inferno · 03-25-2005, 03:39 PM

I need some thoughts on what will replace my aging problematic Grand Am GT. The 2005 Jeep Cherokee Laredo (Nicely equipted) or a fully loaded Mazda6 Sedan.

bigbenSC · 03-25-2005, 03:45 PM

This is like apples to oranges man. You mean Grand Cherokee right? Personally I'd go for the 6 because I like cars, not trucks. The 05 GC is supposed to drive much better than the previous generation though.

hotgt · 03-25-2005, 03:52 PM

^^i agree...it depends on what you need it for

personally i'd pick the 6 (in Lapis Blue i might add...), i love the new Grand Cherokee's, but i'm more in love with the Mazda6!

Braves299 · 03-25-2005, 04:02 PM

Grand Cherokee hands down. But its what you're going to be using it for that matters.

ronnieb55 · 03-25-2005, 04:10 PM

go with mazda 6 the jeep is junk maybe after the 06 years will be worth driving . the new jeeps and all have a big problem with trannys. the old tranny company was just bought out and now they are testing every single one. ( i know because they are doing it right across the streat from my work)thats why the srt4 had a big recall even before they were out for production 1 in 8 trannies in them were bad so i say mazda and down the road maybe the jeep we will see with this new company

Panacea · 03-25-2005, 04:24 PM

Well, with the way gas prices are, you'd be stupid not to go with the 6!

Inferno · 03-25-2005, 04:26 PM

Well I can see myself being a family man in the next 3 years or so which would mean the Jeep Grand Cherokee would suit me better. I drive a lot, the GA has 206K KM's on it so a Jeep would be expensive on gas. My bro-in-law gets me the family discount. However I love the looks of the Mazda6 and I do still enjoy the feel of driving a sports car. Insurance on either of these new vechicles is only a couple dollars difference monthly. Any more comments would be greatly appreciated.

GrahamKracka · 03-25-2005, 04:51 PM

6 all the way....suv's are overrated

99GApunk · 03-25-2005, 05:21 PM

AMRAAM4 · 03-25-2005, 05:21 PM

Jeep Cherokee's are garbage. Cheap interiors and they fold like a cheap suit in accidents.

Braves299 · 03-25-2005, 05:21 PM

Mazdas are trash

Inferno · 03-25-2005, 05:27 PM

Hey Amraam I know your not my biggest fan but you are by far the most knowlegable Mazda guy on this site. Any ideas where I can more information on the 6? Recommend any forums?

GrahamKracka · 03-25-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

Mazdas are trash

and where do you derive this info from?

of are you one of the idiots who like to talk trash on imports in general

Braves299 · 03-25-2005, 06:03 PM

No, I respect imports depending on the company. I have found that Mazdas tend to be complete trash from what I've seen. My friends, or close family have had (Millenia, 626, protege, miata) Also, My brother has been a mechanic for mazda at Congressional Mazda in Rockville for about 10 years now. To this day, he still swears they are complete trash from the problems he has seen, and still see. He is also always telling me how it seems they are putting a new transmission in a Tribute just about every week.

99GApunk · 03-25-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

No, I respect imports depending on the company. I have found that Mazdas tend to be complete trash from what I've seen. My friends, or close family have had (Millenia, 626, protege, miata) Also, My brother has been a mechanic for mazda at Congressional Mazda in Rockville for about 10 years now. To this day, he still swears they are complete trash from the problems he has seen, and still see. He is also always telling me how it seems they are putting a new transmission in a Tribute just about every week.

talk to mechanics that work for any car company and its the same thing, its their job to work on cars with problems, the ones that run well generally dont visit the mechanic much so they only see the ones with problems

crazypontiac03 · 03-25-2005, 07:01 PM

It all depends on what u need/want. I'd Go with the 6

onesexyga · 03-25-2005, 07:03 PM

Go with the 6. Beautiful car, and still a decent size.

GrahamKracka · 03-25-2005, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99GApunk

talk to mechanics that work for any car company and its the same thing, its their job to work on cars with problems, the ones that run well generally dont visit the mechanic much so they only see the ones with problems

werd...i have a friend that works at a chevy dealership...he sais the same thing....wait a minute...could it be that its GM?

anyways...any mazda i have ever seen works damn fine...my friend had a protege with over 180000 miles and it ran like a charm....only thing that i ever did to was change the belt

jake3217 · 03-25-2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamKracka

anyways...any mazda i have ever seen works damn fine...

Then I take it you haven't seen any Mazda 626s.

WhiPontiac · 03-25-2005, 07:32 PM

Get the 6. V6 with a 5 speed manual can't be beat. Neither can the handling: spot on! Almost got one myself a few weeks ago, but the payments were too steep for my checkbook. But what a superb car!

If you want something a little smaller, cheaper to buy, and better gas mileage on essentially the same suspension and chassis, look at the 3s. Really nice little car for the money.

03-25-2005, 03:39 PM	#1
Inferno Lights and Sirens AKA: Glen Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 417 Vehicle: 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5	Mazda6 or Jeep Cherokee I need some thoughts on what will replace my aging problematic Grand Am GT. The 2005 Jeep Cherokee Laredo (Nicely equipted) or a fully loaded Mazda6 Sedan. __________________ Where there's smoke, there's fire Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional

03-25-2005, 03:52 PM	#3
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	^^i agree...it depends on what you need it for personally i'd pick the 6 (in Lapis Blue i might add...), i love the new Grand Cherokee's, but i'm more in love with the Mazda6! __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

03-25-2005, 04:02 PM	#4
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Grand Cherokee hands down. But its what you're going to be using it for that matters. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-25-2005, 04:24 PM	#6
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	Well, with the way gas prices are, you'd be stupid not to go with the 6! __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

03-25-2005, 04:26 PM	#7
Inferno Lights and Sirens AKA: Glen Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 417 Vehicle: 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5	Well I can see myself being a family man in the next 3 years or so which would mean the Jeep Grand Cherokee would suit me better. I drive a lot, the GA has 206K KM's on it so a Jeep would be expensive on gas. My bro-in-law gets me the family discount. However I love the looks of the Mazda6 and I do still enjoy the feel of driving a sports car. Insurance on either of these new vechicles is only a couple dollars difference monthly. Any more comments would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Where there's smoke, there's fire Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional

03-25-2005, 03:45 PM	#2
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	This is like apples to oranges man. You mean Grand Cherokee right? Personally I'd go for the 6 because I like cars, not trucks. The 05 GC is supposed to drive much better than the previous generation though.

03-25-2005, 04:10 PM	#5
ronnieb55 GAGT - Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: baldwinsville,newyork Age: 40 Posts: 108 Vehicle: 1996 grand am gt coupe	go with mazda 6 the jeep is junk maybe after the 06 years will be worth driving . the new jeeps and all have a big problem with trannys. the old tranny company was just bought out and now they are testing every single one. ( i know because they are doing it right across the streat from my work)thats why the srt4 had a big recall even before they were out for production 1 in 8 trannies in them were bad so i say mazda and down the road maybe the jeep we will see with this new company

03-25-2005, 04:51 PM	#8
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	6 all the way....suv's are overrated

03-25-2005, 05:21 PM	#9
99GApunk hockey? yes please AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2004 Location: franklin massachusetts Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle: 04 gtp/compG	jeep __________________ grand am: OUT! GTP.... IN! (check it out) Wizair cold air intake 235/50/18 BFG G-Force KDWS on 18" enkei zr1's in hyperblack front and rear STBs

03-25-2005, 05:21 PM	#10
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Jeep Cherokee's are garbage. Cheap interiors and they fold like a cheap suit in accidents. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

03-25-2005, 05:21 PM	#11
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Mazdas are trash __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-25-2005, 05:27 PM	#12
Inferno Lights and Sirens AKA: Glen Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 417 Vehicle: 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5	Hey Amraam I know your not my biggest fan but you are by far the most knowlegable Mazda guy on this site. Any ideas where I can more information on the 6? Recommend any forums? __________________ Where there's smoke, there's fire Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional

03-25-2005, 06:03 PM	#14
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	No, I respect imports depending on the company. I have found that Mazdas tend to be complete trash from what I've seen. My friends, or close family have had (Millenia, 626, protege, miata) Also, My brother has been a mechanic for mazda at Congressional Mazda in Rockville for about 10 years now. To this day, he still swears they are complete trash from the problems he has seen, and still see. He is also always telling me how it seems they are putting a new transmission in a Tribute just about every week. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

03-25-2005, 07:01 PM	#16
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	It all depends on what u need/want. I'd Go with the 6 __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

03-25-2005, 07:03 PM	#17
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Go with the 6. Beautiful car, and still a decent size.

03-25-2005, 07:32 PM	#20
WhiPontiac FiJi-UNIT! AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (home). Delaware, Oh(school) Age: 38 Posts: 71 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 3s	Get the 6. V6 with a 5 speed manual can't be beat. Neither can the handling: spot on! Almost got one myself a few weeks ago, but the payments were too steep for my checkbook. But what a superb car! If you want something a little smaller, cheaper to buy, and better gas mileage on essentially the same suspension and chassis, look at the 3s. Really nice little car for the money. __________________ My 1998 GAGT, w/ the matching white rimz! TOTALED Wreck Pictures New Car: Mazda 3s 5 speed.

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