Any owners here that would like to share their impressions? As I age I do not want to give up the advantages of a 4-door cargo carrier that can be a reliable DD. I prefer the older body style...'07 era. Pro's and con's of owning a SRT8, other than the MPG, such as maintenance and reliability? Thanks.
Had a 2008 SRT8 Charger for 3 years, and it performed flawlessly. I looked into the Jeep, but it lists for mid 60's , and seemed like too much money for what you got. I have the regular hemi in a 2015 Durango, and it's got plenty of punch for this old drag racer. I believe the Jeep offers that engine too.
Why not wait a year and get the Hellcat version with over 700 hp Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat Will Arrive in 2017
Probably falls into the top 5 of favorite cars I've ever owned. (out of over 100 cars) Loved it. Drove it from Mass. to Florida and back and had a ball. Never any problems with it. Wife complained about the "jumpy" suspension but it never bothered me. I actually like the look of the first gen ones over the current ones. That being said, the Hellcat version is awfully tempting!
Very nice!! I am privy too the 1st gen body style though and would not be buying new if I decide to take that route. I wanna school my brothers wife in her seldom driven, less than 10K mile, Challenger R/T anyway. If memory serves me that was the initial issue during testing and was the reason for the delay, time to call Allison.
I believe it was 2011 when the new body style appeared. The 1st Gen just looks more muscular and mean but I do like the newer body style as well.
Gotta Love that 6.1 HEMI !!! 2008 Jeep SRT8... loooooooving it. Such an astonishing sound, great acceleration from stand still, very muscular look. I already replaced the awful original runflat Good Year by Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (275 - 315 combo), it really makes a great difference : the ride is much smoother and there is a lot more grip especially on the wet. By the way, 1st generation SRT8's (WK1) are faster than new ones of 2011+ (WK2) even the ones with 8-speed gearbox. The thing is that despite the power increase on the new model, those are much heavier. Cheers from France Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, there are a lot of Jeep in Europe but SRT8 are rare of course. Driving it, I feel a bit the USA from the steering wheel
Very cool! I love those trucks! Where was yours built? There should be a label, in the door frame maybe? Here's a break-down: Total for 2008: 1,602 USA: 751 CAN: 156 MEX: 232 EXP1: 059 EXP2: 404 (Note: "EXP1" are export models built in Detroit; "EXP2" are export models built at the Steyr plant in Austria) SRT8 worldwide production totals
living in usa, I love European cars if I lived other there, of course, I would want American like z06 corvette, viper, Cadillac V series, hellfire. viva la difference!
