Faults:
Alternator and a new battery changed when I bought it used. Car dealer said it had problems, and I swear it was the original battery still. (about $160, both)
Had chipped of paint on the hood and a little rust on roof. Heard Chrysler had bad under coating for a few years around then. (94-97?)
Inside fair condition, sticky steering wheel when it rains outside. Easy fix with a cover.
Driver's seat feels lopsided to the left.
Around 152000 the O2 sensor (had to lift engine to get to it), and points and plugs @ the same time as the O2 sensor, just to be sure since the the engine was already up and out. (maintenance $423)
175000: front brake pads (easy and cheap).
2-1/2 years later, got a minor oil leak (too expensive and hard time finding it, so I let it go).
1 week before it was paid off ($3,200), it blew the rear seal bad main bearings. Haven't fixed it yet, but with no car payments now I`m having it repaired.
General Comments:
Overall I love my Jeep, and from reading all the comments here about the 94-95 GC Laredo, I think it`s best to buy em after someone else has paid for the first few years of costly repairs to the tranny and electrical problems.
I ran this poor auto to the ground, but once the rear seal and bearing are fixed, I`ll keep on having fun with it.
Nothing seems to stop it off road. I really enjoy fishing and camping in the mountains with it! Lots of power from the V8 blew away a Commander a month before the big problem. Handles well on and off road, even in the snow and ice.
19th Mar 2009, 14:47
"Driver's seat belt would pop out sometimes."
By Federal law, the seat belt mechanism is warranted forever. You should be able to go back to any dealer and this repaired at no cost. Anyway, it might just need a good cleaning.