Tansmission clunk

[bmwgolfguy]

I am looking at Jeep Cherokee's about 2000 or 2001 vintage. I drove one (a Sport) that clunked when you had your foot on the brake and shifted from reverse to drive. There was a very loud klunk. I took it to a very reliable mechanic who assured me that the sound was normal and "within Jeep tolerance".

I have owned mostly GM products and never heard "cluncks" in any tranny I have ever driven/owned.

Is this really normal/ok for this vehicle? I can't believe it is. Clunks can't be "normal" in my opion, but I am no mechanic, thus the question.

Any input is appreciated. (I passed on this vehicle by the way because of this issue).

[dell520]

If it makes you feel better mine clunks too lol. I dont think it's normal, but I havn't got the money to really have it examined yet. Mine also clunks while downshifting and accelerating.

[originalmingia]

If your trucks are all wheel drive, chances are the "clunk" is the transfer case chain is stretched out of adjustment. My 99 Laredo did the same damn thing.

[bmwgolfguy]

thanks for the input. I just don't was to pay for a hunk of iron to sit on my driveway when someone tells me the tranny is shot and will cost $2000 or more to fix.