Comments on: 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By: ninarussin

ninarussin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:12:51 +0000

Since I drive the cars new, I’m probably not your best source of information on that. I would definitely go on the NHTSA web site and check safety ratings and see if there were any federal recalls. FYI federal recalls only happen if there is a safety risk. A simple mechanical failure does not qualify for a government-mandated recall. You should also check out the IIHS web site. My final suggestion is to google the model followed by “service history” and see what you find there. Thanks for writing in.

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:07:00 +0000

I am looking at getting an SRT8 and wondering if anyone has had any problems with the transmission or other parts on this vehicle as they get more miles on them?

By: BILL KREBS

BILL KREBS — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:50:25 +0000

Hi Guys, i have a 2010 SRT-8 G.C. I HAD A WAY COOL sound system installed. It’s sweet. Just drive her once every 30 days. Ride my bikes all the time live in San Diego. Have Fun Life is short. I Love my SRT-8!!

By: ninarussin

ninarussin — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:08:48 +0000

SRT stands for Street Racing Technology. Basically, it’s the division of Chrysler responsible for high-performance variants of their models.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:03:08 +0000

I am in the process of purchasing my first JGC SRT8. I would like to know what the SRT stands for?

Great vehicle and looking forward to just cruising around in it…

P.S. If it is possible to send a reply to my e-mail, I’ed appreciate it a lot…

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:59:45 +0000

Jeep SRT 2010- I own, have had the car for over a year, it is my weekend/winter car, my other car is a BMW 5-series. This is my 6th Jeep, first SRT. I live in New England and my driveway is long and steep, with a right turn that makes many cars unable to get up from that point on. I was warned that the SRT might not be a great winter car given the HP/tires, etc…. This SRT goes right up, no problem, even in this winter of 2011 in the NorthEast! I depend on this car in the winter and it shines; I kept the original tires on it, too. As for the speed of it- nobody knows what you are driving and you just blow people off the road. I cannot endorse this car enough- it puts the FUN in functional. And at ~$40k??? A bargain!

By: ninarussin

ninarussin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:27:38 +0000

The Tire Rack web site has a lot of good, unbiased information (the company does all of its own tire testing on a dedicated track in South Bend. The web site is tirerack.com. Good luck!

By: Danjhs00

Danjhs00 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:30:38 +0000

i get 13-14 mpg’s…. love my jgc srt8, currently thinking about putting a super charger into it just to make it even fast/quicker right now though im having problems finding the right tire for it. anybody have any suggestions?

By: ninarussin

ninarussin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:26:07 +0000

There is certainly a trade-off between fuel economy and performance, although engineers do what they can to keep gas mileage as good as possible. There should be fuel economy specs in the information box at the end of the story. If you are driving on the highway, you will be at the high end, since stop-and-go driving consumes a lot more gas than cruising at a steady speed. You can also maximize your gas mileage by trying to keep your tach readings at or below 2000 rpm, including during acceleration. You might want to look into a technique called “eco-driving.” I did a story on it for this web site awhile back. Basically, it’s a method of maximizing your gas mileage by modifying your driving techniques. Hope this helps.

By: Rami (Dubai)

Rami (Dubai) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:04:39 +0000

I went to test drive the SRT8 last night and I fell in love with the car. However I have one concern.
I live in Dubai and my house is around a 30 minute drive on a highway to the office.
How is the fuel consumption?
I love the car but I wouldn’t want to spend a big amount of my salary over petrol.
Please advise.