Need Jeep Info Please

[dss56]

I'm thinking of going from a Dodge Durango 1998 82k miles loaded to thinking of getting a used Jeep Grand Cherokee loaded with the 6 or 8 cylinder.
My question is what would be best for the Jeep choice for decent gas mileage.
Is there a difference from the 6 to 8 cylinder in gas mileage? Should I just get another Durango or go for the Jeep. I have looked at some Jeeps this past weekend and they seem to be a bit smaller than the Durango(maybe better gas mileage)!!! Hope someone can enlighten me with some good advice.

Thanks

[reekor]

My jeeps are older both 96. The I6 engine has good power, but the v8 has alot more passing power for about $10 more per tank of gas. The grand cherokee does have more options and add-ons for people that off-road.

Originally Posted by dss56

I'm thinking of going from a Dodge Durango 1998 82k miles loaded to thinking of getting a used Jeep Grand Cherokee loaded with the 6 or 8 cylinder.
My question is what would be best for the Jeep choice for decent gas mileage.
Is there a difference from the 6 to 8 cylinder in gas mileage? Should I just get another Durango or go for the Jeep. I have looked at some Jeeps this past weekend and they seem to be a bit smaller than the Durango(maybe better gas mileage)!!! Hope someone can enlighten me with some good advice.

Thanks

[dell520]

I think either way you go will be a good choice in my opinion, I have the I6 in mine and like it alot while wheeling, although I here the gas mileage isn't that much worse with the V8.

Lots of upgrades available so you will stay busy!

Good luck.

[msdz]

I do not know how many miles per gallon the average I6 or V8 gets but I will say my '94 JGC Limited gets 14 MPG around town and anywhere from 24-27 MPG on the highway. Or at least till I started having issues with the front end, transmission, and transfer case.
My personal experience is I would not have chose a Jeep Grand Cherokee if I knew a lot of these problems were going to happen. I do like the Jeep though and I am still considering on whether to fork out the cash and get it repaired or try to find some fool and sell/trade it to. I figure the money it would take to repair it could get me another good used vehicle instead though unless I do all the work myself which I am unsure about my ability since it has been a long time since I did that type of work.

[dss56]

Originally Posted by msdz

I do not know how many miles per gallon the average I6 or V8 gets but I will say my '94 JGC Limited gets 14 MPG around town and anywhere from 24-27 MPG on the highway. Or at least till I started having issues with the front end, transmission, and transfer case.
My personal experience is I would not have chose a Jeep Grand Cherokee if I knew a lot of these problems were going to happen. I do like the Jeep though and I am still considering on whether to fork out the cash and get it repaired or try to find some fool and sell/trade it to. I figure the money it would take to repair it could get me another good used vehicle instead though unless I do all the work myself which I am unsure about my ability since it has been a long time since I did that type of work.

What size engine in your 94 Jeep?

[Bob D.]

I wouldn't let engine size, 4.0 or 4.7 liter, influence your decision unless you plan to do a lot of towing, the 4.7 has a stronger transmission.
I have a 4.0L in mine and have driven both, no huge difference in mpg or HP.