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Posted: 6/22/2018 8:27:57 AM EDT

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Diesel

Posted: 6/22/2018 8:33:29 AM EDT

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The MSRPs are like a $4,000 difference new.

You will be paying that difference in repairs and holding used value comparatively between the two.

Posted: 6/22/2018 8:52:37 AM EDT

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For reliability?

4Runner

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Posted: 6/22/2018 9:04:34 AM EDT

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Inline I-6 4.0 is what you seek......
Unfortunately not made anymore

http://blog.autoparkchryslerjeep.com/jeep-inline-6-inline-six-jeep-straight-six-jeeps-legendary-4-0l-in-line-six-engine/

Posted: 6/22/2018 9:05:56 AM EDT

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4 out of 5 worst owned by one company.

Posted: 6/22/2018 9:24:57 AM EDT

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Hemi, only drive the V6 if that’s what you want, the hemi is the only option after you drive it. Wife gets 21 HWY on shit CA gas, 14 city. When we road trip and run ethanol free, it’s 25 Mpg doing 80+ mph. I think the ethanol free gas is just enough extra to keep it in 4 cylinder mode more.

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Earlier this year I bought a 16.6k mile 2017 JGC 4x4 Limited, 5.7 Hemi with towing package for use as our getaway vehicle. Daily driver is my purchased new '03 Tacoma 4x4 with 153k miles on the clock. We have been out of town a few times and it typically displays between 20 and 21 MPG. About the same as my Tacoma. I love the torque of this engine, it is pleasure to drive.

I would like to try the ethanol free for greater gas mileage. Which octane are you using? I have available locally 87 or 93 octane, both at a premium price.

Posted: 6/22/2018 11:21:06 AM EDT

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I have an 08 with the V6. If the towing capacity isn’t an issue then get it. Been reliable over 10 years and 170k miles.

Posted: 6/22/2018 11:35:44 AM EDT

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Inline I-6 4.0 is what you seek......
Unfortunately not made anymore
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/131861212527-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

http://blog.autoparkchryslerjeep.com/jeep-inline-6-inline-six-jeep-straight-six-jeeps-legendary-4-0l-in-line-six-engine/

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Although mine was great in my 03 Rubicon offroad I didnt like it much on the road. I had to tow a small atv and 2 people in the backseat. My friend in his v6 ranger and 2 atv's off and left me. Going up a paved incline I could not get to 3rd gear. 4.10's and 31's. I cant remember if I had the cold air intake and bored throttle body at the time or not but I was embarrassed.

Posted: 6/22/2018 11:59:15 AM EDT

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For what it's worth, I have a 5.7 Hemi Grand Cherokee with 157,000 miles and have never had any engine or tranny issues.

Posted: 6/22/2018 12:00:25 PM EDT

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GF has a 3.6L WK2.

It's a pretty meh engine but has been trouble free for 120k so far.

The stupid transfer case in those vehicles clunks so bad though. And when you google it you learn it's just "a jeep thing!"

Posted: 6/22/2018 12:08:34 PM EDT

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Did they fix the cylinder head problems ?
You know, like cracked heads that wind up dropping the valve seats and destroying the entire engine ?

Please tell me they fixed that, well...because FIAT.

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The Pentastar has been around for a long time, and in 100x more vehicles than the Hemi. Not saying it's more reliable, but its not a bad choice either.

Did they fix the cylinder head problems ?
You know, like cracked heads that wind up dropping the valve seats and destroying the entire engine ?

Please tell me they fixed that, well...because FIAT.

funny. because the Pentastar is a Mercedes engine. it was on a few of the 2011-2012 engines and didn't typically appear till after 30K-50K miles. and yeah they did fix the problem and Chrysler has issued an extended warranty for this problem.

how do I know this? because my Jeep is in the shop right now waiting for a cylinder head to become available...

Posted: 6/22/2018 12:09:38 PM EDT

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Before you decide, be sure to drive both. The 8 speed auto makes the 3.6 feel a lot better than the old 5 speed slush box.

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yes. it's a WHOLE different car with the 8-speed. I wish mine had it...

Posted: 6/22/2018 12:16:50 PM EDT

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I had a 5.7 Challenger for over 100k it’s a great engine.

So good they based the 6.4 off of it and not off the 6.1.

I have 50k on a 6.4 no problem.

I have 35k on a V6 Grand Cherokee.

It is just fine.

Here is what I would do.

If you already have a car or truck with serious/fun power,
Get the V6.

If you don’t, get the Hemi.

Posted: 6/22/2018 12:22:01 PM EDT

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4 Runner may be the best off road but their powerplant is slow and boring.

Posted: 6/23/2018 1:10:32 PM EDT

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Get the Hemi. Pentastar is fine for a mall crawler but if you want to tow, you want the extra HP. Resale, if it matters, is always going to be better with the larger engine.

Posted: 6/23/2018 1:13:52 PM EDT

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Toyota 4runner for reliability. /Thread

Posted: 6/23/2018 1:23:45 PM EDT

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Doubt there is much difference in reliability. I have a 2017 hemi and love it. Get a V8 while you still can.

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I got the 5.7l Hemi in my Grand Cherokee Summit, same engine in my wife Durango R/t.
Great engine !!

Posted: 6/23/2018 1:24:10 PM EDT

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Not with todays emissions.

Posted: 7/2/2018 6:59:12 PM EDT

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Availability, pricing,and the right deal put me into a 2015 Grand Cherokee Limited V6. With the 8 speed, it’s plenty fast enough for me. Belated thanks for all of the replies, seriously.

Posted: 7/2/2018 7:02:20 PM EDT

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hemi all day. 14 gc 18 1500 ram.

buy the lifetime maxcare.

Posted: 7/2/2018 7:15:44 PM EDT

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Toyota 4runner for reliability. /Thread

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You guys are obnoxious. No one is asking about 4runners here.

Posted: 7/2/2018 7:45:37 PM EDT

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2005 Grand Cherokee Limited with a 5.7. It's on it's third starter. 195K miles. Not the most fuel efficient vehicle on the road. But it will tow a 4500 lbs. trailer up the grade to the Western entrance to the Eisenhower Tunnel at 70 MPH and never miss a beat.

I think between the two fuel costs will be about the same. I'd buy another Hemi if we were to buy another Grand Cherokee.

Posted: 7/3/2018 6:11:50 AM EDT

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Availability, pricing,and the right deal put me into a 2015 Grand Cherokee Limited V6. With the 8 speed, it's plenty fast enough for me. Belated thanks for all of the replies, seriously.

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What did you end up paying?