Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Vs Subie Outback

[The Swede]

What would you rather have for a mainly winter vehicle, mixed hwy and city driving?

Similar age, miles, condition and price:

'96 Cherokee 4.0
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/2093219982.html

'97 Subie Outback
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/2093926575.html



*I'm leaning towards the Jeep.

[Phil]

If you were driving off road I would say the Jeep but I think you would get better gas mileage from the Subaru and it would probably be a little more comfortable on the highway. I have a 1990 Jeep Cherokee and it gets a bit bouncy/jerky on the highway. I do think the Jeep would be easier for DIY projects.

[The Swede]

No off road.

I've driven many Grand Cherokee's and they seem comfortable on the hwy - I suppose the Cherokee is a bit more crude.

[panZZer]

I heard that subaru's are gay.

[The Swede]

How's that?

[Joseph_Conrad]

Originally Posted by The Swede

How's that?

"It's Not a Choice. It's the Way We're Built" marketing campaign. Outbacks and Foresters were marketed toward gays.

Anyway, that's a tough decision, you should probably see them both and go from there.

[Jim B.]

Originally Posted by panZZer

I heard that subaru's are gay.

Originally Posted by The Swede

How's that?

It's the Foresters, not the Outbacks.





They are known as the " Lesbaru " in San Francisco.

That's a fact, I am from there (till 4 years ago) and saw it over and over.

[Skid Row Joe]

Originally Posted by panZZer

I heard that subaru's are gay.

That's not nice to say.

[vwbuge]

Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

That's not nice to say.

childish for sure. but I will play along, I am not homophobic.

[PaulC]

Originally Posted by panZZer

I heard that subaru's are gay.

The head gaskets blow from time to time. Is that what you were referring to?

[Angel]

I have an '01 Outback wagon, am straight and have little disposeable income (SAHM wife and 3 kids)

I'd pick it over a jeep Cherokee in an instant.

No, you will not go off-roading with your buddies in the outback wagon, and if it has the 2.5L 4cyl, plan on head gaskets (IIRC the '97 may have the 2.2 - which is solid). the 4l 6cyl is a great motor, but the greatness stops there.

my '01 has yet to hit me w/ headgaskets, and is nice and smooth on the highway- much more so than my friends fully optioned 2001 cherokee (IIRC it was a Cherokee classic =)

You do have a choice of transmission in either car - which is nice (stick or auto)

If you dont plan on going mudding in the summer, stick with the subie.

I hope that no one is taking that ad seriously - that is so photochopped its funny.

-John

[MS Fowler]

Grand Cherokees are different from regular Cherokees.

I drive a '99 Cherokee for work. I drive about 60 miles a day on interstate hwys, mostly, and average about 17 mpg. IF the Jeep has received regular maintenance, they are bullet-proof. If not, you just don't know. They have been out for enough years so that parts are available. I've found it easy to work on. There is enough room to carry everything I need for work.
My only complaint is that the seating is a little snug. I'm 6 ft tall, and I fit, but I could use a little more room.

[Skid Row Joe]

Heck, either one.

It would be hard to choose, but I'd go with the Jeep, mainly because you sit higher in it, and I am thinking cold, ice, slush, snow - I'd probably go with the Jeep.

[vwbuge]

I've owned quite a few Subaru's (i am hetero) so I am familiar. As long as he has the receipts for the head gaskets (known to blow on the 2.5L) it is good. keep an eye on the calipers also (known to seize). BUT the price is way too high on that one.

I maintain my father's 97 Outback.

[MS Fowler]

Let me add....
I was VERY impressed with the Cherokee's ability in snow last year. We has to 40" snow storms 2 weeks apart. The Jeep just kept getting it.