[2Grand4s]

The Overland seems to be the only Grand Cherokee that Daimler deems worthy of allowing body matching door handles, tailgate handle and the horizontal bar above the license plate. Back in 1994 my Limited Edition was deemed worthy of such finishing details, and even included the outside rear view mirrors. Now the Limited is has become the Middle Model, and has been given the cheaper paint scheme to match. And even the Overland gets the cheap black plastic outside mirror that matches nothing. Does anyone know where I can get a paintable mirror to have finished to match the paint on the body ?

What I do not like about this top-of the-line model is the cancellation of the Up-Country suspension option, an odd thing to do on a model that is supposed to be the ultimate off-road Jeep from the factory. I will modify the shocks springs and tires to make up for this loss, but the point is I should NOT have had to. And, in the, ' Believe It Or Not " column, they offer a TWO WHEEL DRIVE OVERLAND ? Ya Gotta be kidding me ! It's as though a bunch of people with NO understanding of the Jeep brand, and its history make these decisions. It's like a bunch of foreigners, not Americans, now control the Jeep brand.

[EZ1]

What I do not like about this top-of the-line model is the cancellation of the Up-Country suspension option, an odd thing to do on a model that is supposed to be the ultimate off-road Jeep from the factory. I will modify the shocks springs and tires to make up for this loss, but the point is I should NOT have had to. And, in the, ' Believe It Or Not " column, they offer a TWO WHEEL DRIVE OVERLAND ? Ya Gotta be kidding me ! It's as though a bunch of people with NO understanding of the Jeep brand, and its history make these decisions. It's like a bunch of foreigners, not Americans, now control the Jeep brand.[/QUOTE]

Yeah what a bummer, mine just squeeked through with a June build date.......

"Up Country Suspension deleted as of September, 2003. Prior to that, Overland models were available with and without this option. When the no-cost order code SDA ("Quadra Coil Suspension") was selected, it actually deleted the Up Country suspension option, unbeknownst to many dealers and customers. No credit was given)."

[wino_ii]

Honestly...I looked at a ton of overlands and there was just something about them (seats, chipped paint on door handles, wheels, etc.) that I hated. Finally got my baby and picking it up this Saturday. WOOT!

[2Grand4s]

Back in 94 the only model that didn't have the dull grey 'Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper' look was the limited. I only wanted the mono-tone paint scheme, even though I didn't care for the gold trim that looks so bogus, even now. I would have never bought one otherwise, so I know what you mean. Sometimes the look of a vehicle just doesn't look like, " YOU ", and more and more I find that in new vehicles. I went for the 04 because I had heard of Jeep following the new Daimler design theme of smaller window glass, and low roof lines, and I knew I hated that look. When I heard the front suspension was to be 'Soccer mom'd' like Daimlers' Alabama Benz the ML 420 and the Honda Pilot, and a whole bunch'a Toyotas, I went out shopping for the Overland while I still could. Really Glad I did !