Any opinion on newer Jeep Libertys?

[CWBenjamin]

Hello.
I have a 2003 Jeep Kj, I have done plenty of work on it but it seems to just have more and more stuff I need to fix and I kinda want to start with a fresher car...

Is there any pro or cons on a newer Jeep Liberty (2012) compared to an older 2003? Both are 4WD 6 Cyl engines.


What I am wondering about is: Ease of engine access / difficulty of working on it...


If either have any difference on quality of parts and life expectancy. etc etc...

TIA

 

[lfhoward]

Check out this thread for a list of specific differences KJ vs. KK.

Differences between KJ & KK

Hello to all of you. I would like you to emphasize me you from your experience the negative and the positive points between KJ and KK so it could be easier for me to choose between those two models. Thanks in advance

www.jeepkj.com

IMO, the KK is just as easy to work on under the hood. The body is different but many components under the skin are the same or similar.

 

[CWBenjamin]

Check out this thread for a list of specific differences KJ vs. KK.

Differences between KJ & KK

Hello to all of you. I would like you to emphasize me you from your experience the negative and the positive points between KJ and KK so it could be easier for me to choose between those two models. Thanks in advance

www.jeepkj.com

IMO, the KK is just as easy to work on under the hood. The body is different but many components under the skin are the same or similar.

Thank you very much

 

[Ronald]

Hello.
I have a 2003 Jeep Kj, I have done plenty of work on it but it seems to just have more and more stuff I need to fix and I kinda want to start with a fresher car...

Is there any pro or cons on a newer Jeep Liberty (2012) compared to an older 2003? Both are 4WD 6 Cyl engines.


What I am wondering about is: Ease of engine access / difficulty of working on it...


If either have any difference on quality of parts and life expectancy. etc etc...

TIA

I like the 2011 Liberty Limited my daughter has in a blueberry peral blach, sharp looking and rides nice

 

[Austin288]

I have a 2011 KK and could not be more pleased. The most critical difference for me is the tailgate. The KK lifts vertically and is out of the way and also provides shade for tailgating. The rear seats fold perfectly flat, and the front passenger seat also folds, which makes hauling things like R/C model airplanes very convenient. The last of the KK's, 2011 and 2012, share the advanced steering wheel which has the controls for the radio and cruise control built in.

 

[Ronald]

Check out this thread for a list of specific differences KJ vs. KK.

Differences between KJ & KK

Hello to all of you. I would like you to emphasize me you from your experience the negative and the positive points between KJ and KK so it could be easier for me to choose between those two models. Thanks in advance

www.jeepkj.com

IMO, the KK is just as easy to work on under the hood. The body is different but many components under the skin are the same or similar.

most body parts are interchangible from 2008-2011

 

[Johnny O]

The head lights bother me.

 

[WheelNut]

One big advantage of the pre-facelift Liberty is that it is the best looking Liberty of all! The KK's had a cloth roof option which is VERY cool, so that could be a bonus. A vehicle that is 9 years newer is certainly an advantage. Test drive a couple and see what you think.

 

[tommudd]

One big advantage of the pre-facelift Liberty is that it is the best looking Liberty of all! The KK's had a cloth roof option which is VERY cool, so that could be a bonus. A vehicle that is 9 years newer is certainly an advantage. Test drive a couple and see what you think.

The roof option was a HUGE headache from day one, stay away from them
Vehicle 9 years newer could be a bonus, but biggest thing is how it was taken care of