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re: Highlander - 4Runner - Grand Cherokee Summit

Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:09 pm to
Posted by Tshiz
Idaho
Member since Jul 2013
7974 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:09 pm to
Resale value, safety rating, reliability.

Not sure why you say uncomfortable? Limited trim has plenty of features needed.
Posted by uncAUght
Member since Apr 2013
192 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:10 pm to
Looks nice, but I can get 2016 low miles 4Runner or Highlander limited for $34-36. I’m ot poor
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:11 pm to
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Resale value, safety rating, reliability.


You're aware the Highlander has all those same things right?

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Not sure why you say uncomfortable?


Go drive a Highlander and a 4Runner and get back to me. I love 4Runners, but for OP's wife, it's highly unlikely it is a better choice than the Highlander.
Posted by Happygilmore
Happy Place
Member since Mar 2009
1836 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:12 pm to
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So why is it the best choice to put her in the smaller, more uncomfortable, less efficient vehicle


is the interior really smaller on the 4 runner than it is on the jeep? im so crammed in the jeep as it is now
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:13 pm to
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is the interior really smaller on the 4 runner than it is on the jeep?


Talking about the Highlander, not the Jeep.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:13 pm to
Dude, I have a 2016 4runner limited and it is plenty nice and rides very well. I was just researching the value of my wife's 2010 4 runner and was pleasantly surprised.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91874 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:13 pm to
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The Summit trim is incredible - Blows the yota’s away. But I don’t want to fix shite


How many miles will you be putting on it?

If it's a vehicle you'll use around town and put say 12k miles per year, the reliability isn't really a reasonable concern for you over 5-7 years.

However, the resale value is the problem with the Cherokees, and that's where reliability hurts. 2016 Summit vs Limited 4runner has basically the same 5 year cost to own numbers down the board, except on the depreciation figure. People will simply pay more for the Toyota when it's got 100k miles on it.
Posted by uncAUght
Member since Apr 2013
192 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:14 pm to
I like that...gas mileage blow?
Posted by Drop4Loss
Birds Eye Of Deaf Valley
Member since Oct 2007
3967 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:15 pm to
Honda pilot
Posted by uncAUght
Member since Apr 2013
192 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:15 pm to
Yep, it’ll only be a 10-12k Miles per year ride. Thanks
Posted by Happygilmore
Happy Place
Member since Mar 2009
1836 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:15 pm to
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Talking about the Highlander,


so highlander is roomier that the 4Runner?
Posted by uncAUght
Member since Apr 2013
192 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:17 pm to
From my Uber experiences yes. The Highlander with two middle captain seats is nice
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:17 pm to
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so highlander is roomier that the 4Runner?


Yes.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91874 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:18 pm to
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The resale makes me want to pick 4Runner


Understandable, but there is more to owning a car than the resale value. You should try and quantify that for you and your wife, but that's easier said than done.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:19 pm to
Not terrible. I drive around town mostly but also pull my boat and so far my average is right around 17mpg.
Posted by DivotBreath
On the course
Member since Oct 2007
3736 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:20 pm to
Grand Cherokee Summit or save a few bucks and go with the Overland package.

Ive got a 2015 JGC Overland with 50,000 and have had no issues at all. Best ride I’ve ever had. Most of the “Jeep will break down” comments are based on Jeep’s history several years ago and with smaller vehicles.

I considered the Summit package but it had more technology extras than I wanted. The more tech you add the more there is to get screwed up, and that applies to any manufacture.
Posted by Sparkplug#1
Member since May 2013
7352 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:21 pm to
Their can only be one, and it’s not the Highlander or the Jeep.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:21 pm to
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The Highlander with two middle captain seats is nice


So, you will never have anyone else in the car except you, your wife and the kids?
Posted by uncAUght
Member since Apr 2013
192 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:22 pm to
Love the entertainment system on the touring. Not ruled out...it’s surpassed the Acura MDX for now.
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 11/8/17 at 4:22 pm to
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I’ve never had either but the reliability score for the newer jeeps is higher than the 4Runner.



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