Straight off the bat my parents were concerned to put me in a car, especially a small one. A truck was out of the question as I didn't need a bed to store things in and was looking for something that could bring me back and forth to school. We settled on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo at 89,000 miles. Coming from a 1991 Toyota Camry that could barely go 50 mph, this was a great upgrade. I had more than enough room to bring along anything I wanted to with a large trunk. I had a roof rack as well if I needed it. And it ran like a top even as an 04'. The paint was good, only a few scratches and rust around the antenna.

This car is absolutely incredible, especially given the fact that it is just under 20 years old! The transmission has stayed in amazing shape, and it picks up speed just as nicely as newer trucks. As long as work is put into this car, it will run until the end of time. That's what Jeeps are known for. This car can handle just about any terrain that's thrown at it and will get you through some rough times. The driver is seated in a position that is very high above the ground so there is great visibility over the road.