A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
for a used Jeep with a stick.

I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.

Jack

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
: A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
: was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
: discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
: for a used Jeep with a stick.

*****I would say the lack of demand is because of the 2.4.

:
: I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
: it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
: and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
: and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
:

*****Even if you were off-road inclined you don't need big power as long as
its geared properly so your needs should be focusing on the ratio of city to
highway driving. If you seldom take long highway trips, stay out of the
mountains and don't tow than the 2.4 with the 5 speed may be just the
ticket.

The dealer has acknowledged that there is not much of a demand for that
particular vehicle (for whatever reason), take it out for a good test
drive... 30 minutes or better and put it through its paces. If you're
satisfied with it, see how much more the dealer will come down on it.
Good luck,
-Brian

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
: A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
: was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
: discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
: for a used Jeep with a stick.

*****I would say the lack of demand is because of the 2.4.

:
: I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
: it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
: and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
: and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
:

*****Even if you were off-road inclined you don't need big power as long as
its geared properly so your needs should be focusing on the ratio of city to
highway driving. If you seldom take long highway trips, stay out of the
mountains and don't tow than the 2.4 with the 5 speed may be just the
ticket.

The dealer has acknowledged that there is not much of a demand for that
particular vehicle (for whatever reason), take it out for a good test
drive... 30 minutes or better and put it through its paces. If you're
satisfied with it, see how much more the dealer will come down on it.
Good luck,
-Brian

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
: A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
: was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
: discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
: for a used Jeep with a stick.

*****I would say the lack of demand is because of the 2.4.

:
: I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
: it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
: and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
: and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
:

*****Even if you were off-road inclined you don't need big power as long as
its geared properly so your needs should be focusing on the ratio of city to
highway driving. If you seldom take long highway trips, stay out of the
mountains and don't tow than the 2.4 with the 5 speed may be just the
ticket.

The dealer has acknowledged that there is not much of a demand for that
particular vehicle (for whatever reason), take it out for a good test
drive... 30 minutes or better and put it through its paces. If you're
satisfied with it, see how much more the dealer will come down on it.
Good luck,
-Brian

 

jacksteele3001@hotmail.com (Jack Steele) wrote in message news:<9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.c om>...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack

It is significantly underpowered. The 2.4L engine will not really do
what you need. The demand for this car is not there, so most
dealerships try to get rid of them dirt cheap. Especially with a car
that weight as much as the Liberty does, spend the extra cash and get
the 6-Cyl if you are really interested.

 

jacksteele3001@hotmail.com (Jack Steele) wrote in message news:<9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.c om>...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack

It is significantly underpowered. The 2.4L engine will not really do
what you need. The demand for this car is not there, so most
dealerships try to get rid of them dirt cheap. Especially with a car
that weight as much as the Liberty does, spend the extra cash and get
the 6-Cyl if you are really interested.

 

jacksteele3001@hotmail.com (Jack Steele) wrote in message news:<9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.c om>...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack

It is significantly underpowered. The 2.4L engine will not really do
what you need. The demand for this car is not there, so most
dealerships try to get rid of them dirt cheap. Especially with a car
that weight as much as the Liberty does, spend the extra cash and get
the 6-Cyl if you are really interested.

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack
==================================================

The 4 cyl 2.4 l engine for the Liberty is a waste of time. Don't know why
Jeep even offered that power plant. Go for the 3.7l six.

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack
==================================================

The 4 cyl 2.4 l engine for the Liberty is a waste of time. Don't know why
Jeep even offered that power plant. Go for the 3.7l six.

 

"Jack Steele" <jacksteele3001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9fe528e.0310192235.7639e835@posting.google.co m...
> A local dealer has a 5-speed 2002 Liberty with a 2.4L engine. It only
> was a few thousand miles but is selling at a several thousand dollar
> discount to to a comparable 2003 model because there isn't much demand
> for a used Jeep with a stick.
>
> I'd like to hear whether people who have tried then 2.4L engine think
> it is enough. I rarely drive much more than 5000ft above sea level
> and spend most of my time on pavement. Dirt roads on fishing trips
> and snow are the most serious off-roading I do. No towing.
>
> Jack
==================================================

The 4 cyl 2.4 l engine for the Liberty is a waste of time. Don't know why
Jeep even offered that power plant. Go for the 3.7l six.