With my new Autoweek came their annual Buyer's Guide. I looked at the Jeep section. It said the Grand Cherokee CRD would only be for 2WD models. I really hope this is a misprint. Anyone know?

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<b>2005 Liberty CRD Limited</b>
Atlantic Blue, Navigation, Sirius,
Park Distance Control,
Parrot Bluetooth system;
Custom heated, leather seats (black on the side bolsters, Atlantic Blue center);
Skid plate package, Michelin Cross-Terrains
<b>2007 Mercedes ML320 CDI (twin-turbo V6 diesel)
2008 Mercedes C350 Sport

That seems to be a misprint. The latest JEEP magazine has a whole section on the CRD, and then does a lineup of 2007 vehicles. There is no mention of 2wd only CRD,and a lot of mention of towing capacity..etc. Absolutely a misprint. Probably ment to say NOT available on a 2wd.

The mileage stats weren't impressing me. and I'm not a fan of the GC. I'd love to see a big fat diesel in the Wrangler Unlimited.

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2005 Liberty Sport CRD w/all the fixings
Elephant Hose, MAF (ORM), Amsoil Airfilter, nice when I get to drive it
1 EGRreplacement, but never again.
99.5 FrankenJetta TDI (R.I.P.): being turned into diesel hybrid!
99.5 Replacement Jetta TDI: deal of a lifetime, EHM, some other stuff

You know, it's funny to hear you say you weren't that impressed with the Grand Cherokee. My Jeeps sales guy, who's also a good, personal friend, had me take out a Grand Cherokee Overland while my CRD was getting its glow plugs changed out. I really didn't care for it. I couldn't believe how hard it rode, the seats were realliy uncomfortable, and i just couldn't see what all the $$$ was about. So, since my CRD had to stay an extra couple of days, he gave me a Commander Limited. I know they're essentially the same vehicle, but the Commander felt SO much more refined. He said I wasn't the only one to have made that observation.

In any event, glad the Autoweek article is a misprint. I wish the highway mileage figures I've been seeing for the GC CRD were misprints too. Why does the Mercedes GL320 CDI get 27 highway, but the Grand Cherokee CRD (same engine) gets 23? The GL is HUGE. Does the 7-speed automatic in the Benz make THAT much difference? If so, who knows - the DC cars might get the 7-speed sometime soon now that Lexus has an 8-speed auto. Mercedes will have to out do them - it's the automotive equivilent of an arms race (or comparison of another anatomy part).

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<b>2005 Liberty CRD Limited</b>
Atlantic Blue, Navigation, Sirius,
Park Distance Control,
Parrot Bluetooth system;
Custom heated, leather seats (black on the side bolsters, Atlantic Blue center);
Skid plate package, Michelin Cross-Terrains
<b>2007 Mercedes ML320 CDI (twin-turbo V6 diesel)
2008 Mercedes C350 Sport

The 23 mpg is the overall average of city/highway, they are rated 21 city, 27 hwy and 23 combined if I remember correctly. Which is about the same as our Libery CRD guys.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

Last I heard on the GC CRD is that it will only be available in 4WD. It will have the Mercedes 5 speed automatic.

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Gasoline is for washing parts - Alcohol is for drinking - Nitromethane is for racing - Diesel is for hauling.

2005 CRD Limited 4x4 - Deep Beryl Green - Selec-Trac
Trac-Lok - Skid Plates - BFG Radial Long Trail TA's- Rotella T 5W40 Synthetic.

2007 GC CRD Limited. Silver.

Well, there goes the mileage.

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2005 Liberty Sport CRD w/all the fixings
Elephant Hose, MAF (ORM), Amsoil Airfilter, nice when I get to drive it
1 EGRreplacement, but never again.
99.5 FrankenJetta TDI (R.I.P.): being turned into diesel hybrid!
99.5 Replacement Jetta TDI: deal of a lifetime, EHM, some other stuff