New Jeep owner

I bought a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. after driving an '86 (!) Suzuki Samurai since it was new along with a car. I was so excited - what a difference. Comfy and lots of extras - finally could have one vehicle instead of two. Unfortunately, I have had a major issue with the Jeep which is what brought me here. Hopefully, I will resolve it with the help of this forum and then can truly love my Jeep.

I go skiing in the winter so 4wd is a must. To have to get out there and put chains on - that's torture. I love being able to get waved by from the guy blocking traffic with the sign that blinks, "4WD OR Chains required."