Comfortable for long rides, built sturdy. Cons would be it's noisy (it's a jeep thing) It preforms very well.

I bought my Jeep Grand Cherokee used for only $8000, about four years ago. It had 119,000 miles, and was my first ‘nice’ car. I had looked at a couple of other cars in my price range, but fell in love with my Jeep the instant I saw it. It’s an LE, so it has a leather interior and all the bells and whistles that were ‘fancy’ back in 2002 – a console with mileage metrics, cruise control, and a sun roof! Since I bought it, I’ve put nearly 60,000 miles on, with only the expected maintenance repairs. It’s reliable, comfortable, and has made me a complete Jeep convert! I can’t imagine driving a smaller car, knowing the comfort of a Jeep. Similarly, I would not want the hassle of driving a bigger SUV (like an Escalade or a Yukon) – I enjoy having a smaller SUV which is more versatile and doesn’t present the parking and maneuverability challenges of a larger SUV. I hope to drive my current Jeep for another few years, and will then almost certainly purchase another vehicle from the Jeep family.