I purchased a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo about 2 years ago and overall, I have been very happy with this vehicle. It seems to be very solidly built. The interior is very comfortable for long rides. I have driven from Indiana to California in it and was much more comfortable than when I have taken smaller size vehicles for much shorter distances. Also, the perspective on the road is great, as compared to a standard automobile. There are a lot of options available with the vehicle, such as the entertainment system, 4 wheel drive, and a variety of safety and theft options and features. The engine has been solid as a rock. In the two years I've had it, I've had to do little other than routine maintenance. I did replace the steering pump and the battery, but those were easy and fairly low cost. The fuel economy does leave something to be desired. It burns through a lot of gas, getting about 20mpg highway and 10-13mpg in the city. However, the engine has a lot of pickup and performs very well when traveling at highway speeds for many hours at a time. There is a lot of cargo room, especially in the back. The back is roomy enough that two people can even sleep back there if you're traveling and you don't want to pay for a hotel - though I don't necessarily recommend it. While I have not done it, I'm also aware this Jeep has the power and traction needed for off-roading, which makes me feel much more secure about traveling through some of the treacherous mountainsides in California.

This is the first Jeep I have ever purchased. I would personally purchase another Jeep. But I have several complaints. I love the interior design, the feel and the space that my car gives me. But I have had several problems with this vehicle that I have never had with another car. Every single window regulator for every door in my car has malfunctioned once or more. I have also had issues with a few sensors. I do not like the radio that came with the car I personally felt that they could have installed a better version. Besides that I am looking forward to purchasing another Jeep in the future.

The Jeep is well-built from top to bottom. It's a very attractive car and has stood the test of time. It still looks brand new after a few years. We had a few issues when we first purchased the vehicle (lightly used), but since then, we have had no issues. It's a great car for a road trip - gas is surprisingly better on highways than older models, and has a huge tank. The steering wheel rattles a bit when going between 65-75 mph, and I've had occasional trouble switching from regular to snow setting when weather isn't great.