Originally Posted by ShellyCrash

I've been thinking about getting a Jeep Commander. I've tested the regular V8 and though I liked the car, I found the engine / performance was a little too weak for my taste. They don't have any hemi's on the lot currently, so I've got to wait a bit before I can really see if this is something I want to get into or not.

Right now I've got a Navigator. I like the car, it's big and it's fast, has so many options there are probably some I've never even used. I really like my Nav, the only reason I'm thinking about swapping is my warrenty is up and the maintanence it a bitch. Every little thing costs a fortune and it seems like I can't leave the shop w/o dropping at least a grand.

A few examples- a plastic coupling that connects the rear AC broke- $400
The housing on the pump for the air shocks cracked- had to have it replaced, don't remember the exact cost but it was over a grand.

I've tested a few other cars, but as far as the ride if the Jeep was a little faster I like it the best. Tried out the Land Rover LR3 (the new version of the discovery), it was ok, but thought the suspension was a little too much like a town car and the options weren't up to the price. Range Rovers- I haven't driven the sport version, but so far they have been to slow / sluggish. Also I hear the Land Rover / Range Rover brand is an even bigger nightmare in the shop vs Lincoln.

The SRT Cherokee is pretty nice. Very fast, but it's a little too stiff in the suspension department and I can't justify spending that much on a cherokee.

Even if you haven't driven the Jeep, what SUVs do you guys rock and what do you like / dislike about them.