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LoveToCamp · 04-21-2012, 06:04 PM

When we bought the 2417 in January, I had a 2001 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 liter V-8. Driving the 60 miles from dealer to home, I got 10.8 mpg (normally would get 23 mpg in that stretch), and went into passing gear going up hills, and still didn't maintain 75 mph.

Used the wife's 2006 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 when we went up to the mountains for our first outing. Pulled better, and got 14.8 mpg (normally 18 mpg in that type of driving).

Traded the 2001 for a DIESEL 2007 Grand Cherokee. What a huge improvement! Had left the 2417 at the dealer for some tweaks and a lift, and picked it up today. Got 18.5 mpg on the same stretch my 2001 got 10.8 mpg, and I have it loaded this time. Probably 400 lbs heavier. Had no problem going up hills without passing gear. Very glad I got the diesel! Can't wait for our trip to Glacier NP in July. It will be a joy with the diesel. Much better, even, than the 2006 Hemi.

Just wanted to put this out, in case someone may be considering a Grand Cherokee diesel.

04-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#37
LoveToCamp TrailManor Master Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 885	Changed TV for 2417 When we bought the 2417 in January, I had a 2001 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 liter V-8. Driving the 60 miles from dealer to home, I got 10.8 mpg (normally would get 23 mpg in that stretch), and went into passing gear going up hills, and still didn't maintain 75 mph. Used the wife's 2006 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 when we went up to the mountains for our first outing. Pulled better, and got 14.8 mpg (normally 18 mpg in that type of driving). Traded the 2001 for a DIESEL 2007 Grand Cherokee. What a huge improvement! Had left the 2417 at the dealer for some tweaks and a lift, and picked it up today. Got 18.5 mpg on the same stretch my 2001 got 10.8 mpg, and I have it loaded this time. Probably 400 lbs heavier. Had no problem going up hills without passing gear. Very glad I got the diesel! Can't wait for our trip to Glacier NP in July. It will be a joy with the diesel. Much better, even, than the 2006 Hemi. Just wanted to put this out, in case someone may be considering a Grand Cherokee diesel.