When I began looking for a new car to replace the truck I was currently driving, I immediately gravitated toward the Grand Cherokee. I still needed the cargo space provided by the truck, but with plenty of room for my family. The dealership had both the Grand Cherokee and a Dodge Durango for me to choose from, and the Grand Cherokee easily won my vote. The Durango was a year newer, but had lower gas mileage ratings and was really bigger than I needed. The Grand Cherokee offered the styling I was looking for along with decent gas mileage and Jeep reliability. A newer model was out of my price point, but the 2008 model was still modern looking enough to not be outdated.

I disliked driving the vehicle as it was very bulky and hard to maneuver in tight spaces, such as parking lots and city streets. It's spacious inside and comfortable for long trips, but the terrible gas mileage is a con. Additionally, I disliked the look of the car and I didn't like the color (dark green).