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  1. 03-23-2005, 01:32 PM #1
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    Default Jeep Lobs One At Porsche

    The Grand Cherokee SRT-8:





    The press release: With a 6.1-liter SRT HEMI® V-8 [415hp], Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers ultimate SUV performance. 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds – quicker than Porsche Cayenne Turbo, BMW X5.



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  2. 03-23-2005, 04:23 PM #2
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    Looks nice!

    BUT....

    Is that a set of duals in the middle of the bumper where a trailer hitch would go???
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    Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
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    Quote Originally Posted by channelmaniac
    Is that a set of duals in the middle of the bumper where a trailer hitch would go???
    Yes. Good catch. Wonder how Jeep is going to solve that little problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by srivendel
    Quote Originally Posted by channelmaniac
    Is that a set of duals in the middle of the bumper where a trailer hitch would go???
    Yes. Good catch. Wonder how Jeep is going to solve that little problem.

    S.
    I can't imagine why anyone would expect to be able to use a Hemi powered Jeep for towing.
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    This site says...

    Quote Originally Posted by http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_srt8.htm
    With an optional hitch package available from Mopar, the all-new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is capable of towing up to 3,500 pounds.
    Hmm.

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  6. 03-23-2005, 06:48 PM #6
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    3,500 lbs???? IS THAT ALL???

    My 6cyl Jeep is rated for that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by channelmaniac
    3,500 lbs???? IS THAT ALL???

    My 6cyl Jeep is rated for that!
    I'd bet that load capacity is limited by the tire capacity or gearing on the SRT-8.

    The Grand Cherokee with the std hemi can tow up to 6500lbs according to the website.
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    Its still a JEEP
    Hmm what is decent? Are we talking about your decent or my decent? I'm just curious because I don't want to offend anyone else's decent...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ataim
    Its still a JEEP
    This coming from a guy who owns a Disco. :P

    Personally, I can't fathom the need for an SUV that can do 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds, especially if you have to give up half the available towing capacity to get the speed. Does this thing have a low-range? Will it be "Trail Rated"?
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    Fuel economy would be my big concern. People always justify buying an SUV because they're so "practical." 13 MPG isn't practical. And something tells me this thing doesn't run on 87 octane, either. $2.25/gallon at 13 MPG equals $0.173 per mile. That does tend to make the prospect of using one as a daily driver rather daunting.

    So, if it's no longer practical to use the SUV as a daily driver. why not either (a) buy a sports car instead or (b) buy a practical daily driver like a Legacy Wagon or Accord Hybrid?

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