JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT8....

[VX KAT]

wow, didn't know about the Sport package on the Edge. Had a rental Edge for a few weeks while the Lexus was being fixed. Like the newer styling ALOT, can see Evoque-esque cues too. Also like the new Explorer, again very similar. The Edge was actually a little LOW for me, maybe the Sport will be a little higher, maybe bigger tires. Like the Saab too, but way too foreign for 'round these parts.
Was hoping Acura would spice up the MDX or the RDX….what's their sport tuning designation…"Type S". But haven't seen any yet.

To be fair, I still need to check out the "airbag" suspension mod or some other mod that raises/lowers. Not sure where to start on that……suspension shop….off road shop….somewhere in East LA for a hydrologics place???

But it's more fun to get a "new" car….

[xtrmes]

@ xtrems.

If that's the case then sue shall go for the Trailblazer SS instead of the SRT-8,yes the jeep may be faster,but no more reliable then the SS.

The SS has towing package,roofracks can be added and more room to deal with.

Plus the amount of available aftermarket parts and accessories for the SS surpasses the SRT8 hands down.

Forgot to mention that the SS also comes in red cherry color......

I really don't think the average person who is looking at an SRT8 is going to be worried about towing a trailer or tying stuff on the roof. Or lifting it for that matter. Its meant to be a toy. Not an everyday driver. And as far as the aftermarket there's tons of stuff out there for it.
And I have to agree with kat the SS is just ugly.

[Gussie2000]

Following eric words the saab aero also comes with the 6.0L LS2 e-rod engine same as the trailblazer but with better trim and more refined.

[Gussie2000]

@ xtrems.

Sue needs something to two her 3800lb trailer so SRT8 doesn't fit the bill for that matter.

The SRT8 ride is not that comfy anyways and you can't do off road mods to it simply because there's nothing available for that matter.

The trailblazer SS is not that ugly,problaly a bit old fashioned model that didn't change that much since its introduction back in 2002.

Buy over the years GM have prove more and better reliable cars then chrysler

[xtrmes]

@ xtrems.

Sue needs something to two her 3800lb trailer so SRT8 doesn't fit the bill for that matter.

The SRT8 ride is not that comfy anyways and you can't do off road mods to it simply because there's nothing available for that matter.

The trailblazer SS is not that ugly,problaly a bit old fashioned model that didn't change that much since its introduction back in 2002.

Buy over the years GM have prove more and better reliable cars then chrysler

Like I said it was designed to be a toy. And if you were going to spend $60000 on one why would you want to lift it or beat it off road.
If Sue is looking at it for a primary car then it's not the right one for that.
The exhaust comes out right in the middle of the bumper so even if you wanted to put on a hitch you couldn't.

[PK]

Sue , just remember the old saying -

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

of cash for the repairs.

PK

[Triathlete]

Sue , just remember the old saying -

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

of cash for the repairs.

PK

Or
Just Exchange Every Part to make it a capable offroader

[RabidPony]

I'd normally agree about the FX45, but I saw one a while back that was lowered and completely blacked out. Soooo evil looking. Actually made me want it. Besides, the VX is the grandaddy of the FX, gotta keep it in the family.

[VX KAT]

Good one PK and Billy, can't believe I've never seen that one before….I just know the Fiat and Ford jokes.

Went cruising dealerships today trying to find an '06 - '10 regular Grand Cherokee…just to see it in person, check out some of the ammenities, quality, ride height, etc, just for some idea of what the SRT would be like.....NOT a single one! ….but what caught my eye?….a used black '11 Lexus GX460….
Also checked out the Ford Edge Sport AWD…nice looking for sure, but just not me I'm afraid.

We've got the off road part covered, I want a fast toy….but dang, the FJ just can't pull the trailer nearly as well as the V8 in the Lexus.
Interestingly I DID FIND ONE SRT with a trailer hitch….don't know if it's OEM or not. I also can't tell from pics if it's a 2" or the smaller one.
But hey, it could pull my big red weiny trailer!













Found another one on the SRT forum, it's a 2". Sounds like the owner made the bracing:









Found this one during my search…..I usually never criticize anybody's mods, but are those not the FUGLIEST wheels you've ever seen???

[Triathlete]

We've got the off road part covered, I want a fast toy

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_959
All wheel drive, suspension automatically lifts on rough roads, built for group b rally racing, and plenty fast...won't pull your trailer though

[Gussie2000]

Sue if you want both power and towing capacity then find your self into a 5.7L hemi Grand cherokee overland.

Is powerfull enough to tow any thing ( 390HP ) offroad capable with towing package....DONE DEAL !!!

That towing hitch on the SRT8 looks completely awfull

[VX KAT]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_959
All wheel drive, suspension automatically lifts on rough roads, built for group b rally racing, and plenty fast...won't pull your trailer though

it's not the "raising" I'm after…it's the LOWERING!
Saw one of these beasts just once on a freeway in Florida…..since I'm a tradtional 911 style lover…it looked a bit weird…but hey it's only, um, what? $950,000 IIRC?... so if somebody gave it to me I wouldn't say no...

Sue if you want both power and towing capacity then find your self into a 5.7L hemi Grand cherokee overland.

Is powerfull enough to tow any thing ( 390HP ) offroad capable with towing package....DONE DEAL !!!

That towing hitch on the SRT8 looks completely awfull

One friend has that 5.7 and another has the big Hemi Commander…(both back in TX)…..don't like the looks of the Commander at all, and the GCOverland is cool…but just not floating my boat.

I also saw and sat in an Acura MDX on the used lot….I've always been a little partial to Acura ever since I had my awesome '91 Legend Coupe, lowered, rims, engine tweeks….ah…fond memories in L.A. I was surprised it was pretty dang nice….if they could just spice it up…..hmmmm…may be cheaper to get one of them used, then spend some coin on performance chip, wheels/rubber maybe, etc….Have to think on that one for a while.
Anybody hear/know if Acura is planning any S-type cars in the near future?
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I am, how they say, a wee bit high maintence sometimes…..
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.why-o-why can't I have a garage full of cars like Jay Leno?…….
um…guessin' that's B-cuz I don't have a gazzilions dollars!


Thanks to all, please keep the ideas coming, really appreciate other ideas…..
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[evillecutter]

my girlfriend has a commander with the 5.7l hemi its a decent engine plenty of power to get the kids to school and back - i just hope with all the extra power of the srt8 it does better in the corners than the standard grand cherokee:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaYFLb8WMGM

[RabidPony]

What about a crew cab Raptor?

[RickOKC]

Congrats, Kat! Vehicle shopping is always so fun and exciting (and annoying and frustrating!)