DeepV

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I wouldn't mind either but on looks alone i'd go for the Jeep and then regret it when its falling apart 3 years later.

mrbigjeep

jeep for sure.

and you don't know what your talking about. mine have been reliable as can be. so have my buddies.

Rocky Rotella

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I seriously considered both and ultimately decided upon the TBSS. I took delivery of my AWD '06 in Dec '05. It stickered for $40,255, but after incentives and some negotiating, I bought it for $32,700.

I've always admired the SRT-8 Jeep and have been entertaining the thought of trading up in 2010 when the 6.4L Hemi is said to arrive, but what keeps me away is how harsh the Jeep rides.

I had the opportunity to drive one at length and while straight-line performance and cornering and handling is impressive, I was quite disappointed in the ride quality. I love taut suspension, and it felt great while the road was smooth, I also felt every ripple in the road. I hit an expansion joint on the highway and where my TBSS would shudder slightly, the SRT-8 jolted me upward while the axle banged loudly.

Is that enough to keep me away? Probably not if the 6.4L puts out 500 hp as been reported but if the price tag eclipses $50K, I don't know if I'll be ready to spend that much.

Omaha Lt1

My dealership has both, and the SRT-8 is twice the vehicle. The TB SS is no slouch, but the SRT-8 is more comfortable, rides better, much faster, ect...

The SRT-8 will also most likely come at a premium price.

StuntmanMike

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I was all set to vote for the Jeep, but this I did not know. Ride quality is a big issue, and if there's that big a difference, it might sway me to a TB SS. I actually looked at one at a dealer a few weeks ago, it was actually very nice, but it's just that the TB body style is getting old now, and it never looked that great to begin with, IMO. The SS is a big improvement, but it IS still the same basic shape.

As far as Jeep reliability, my '97 Grand Cherokee has served me very well for 8years and almost 100k (136k total mileage on it).

DeepV

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Don't take it to personally, just a joke buddy. I have a chrysler product parked right next to my f-body.

S0MWS6

I have recently been thinking about trading my escalade in on an SRT8. I really like the aggresive styling,stance, and performance of the Jeep

DeepV

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Yeah, it is pretty sexy for what it is.

mr.z28

tbss!!!....honestly i would take either one but i heard that out of the gate the jeep flat out sticks like no other suv...drive both n see what u like

Ericbigmac83

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TBSS all the way,the jeep looks like its trying too hard

bad2dbone

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i heard the srt8 saw it in san antonio run a 12.20 on street tire

ZR1 DREAMING

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I miss my TBSS. I may even get another in the near future.

I've raced and been in the SRT8, it's nice. But I prefer the TBSS hands down

BlackTTC6

Looked at both of them. TB has a garbage interior compared to the Jeep's. Said **** it and bought an SS.

93LT1TA

Working for Jeep I have drove many of the srt8 Jeeps and I am in love with them. They NEVER come in with problems only oil changes. The biggest problem I see on these jeeps at all is the pinion seals other than that I would say they are pretty reliable.

Garrett114

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I have a TBSS and my friend has a SRT-8. Stock for stock he is faster but not by much. My SS was $12,000 cheaper than his Jeep and mine is a 3ss. With the money I can go alot faster if I wanted to. I get about 17mpg on average between city and hwy driving doing the norm not killing it while he averages 13mpg. I like the style because not to many people have either one. Mine rides better but his handles and feels more like a sports car. After use for a while his does rattle more than mine but cant tell with the radio on. Mine is to use for the family and trips it works great and still fun to drive even hauling car seats. just my two cents O Mine went 13.7 just tuned 2WD and his went 13.4

Redlinez

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Money has everything to do with your decision, unless you've somehow found a cheap
SRT8. The SRT8 absolutely guzzles gas, has massively expensive brakes, etc. I think the SS offers more potential with way more widespread parts choices and those who will work on it and tune it. I work at a Chrysler Jeep dealer. Stock for stock, it isn't a race, but for the money difference, I wouldn't mind being a little slower.

ss454327

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What about the G8 GT??? I test drove one saturday and it was very nice.

Blownz28man

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Jeeps suck. My girlfriend has one. It went down in value so fast!! Like $8000 in three years!! Drives like a go-cart..Want to buy a 04 Jeep??lol

I Go To Costco

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Well the economy is **** right now and brand new SUVs are going for under invoice, what do you expect?



The responses are less biased than I thought, but still pretty biased.... I still can't believe a 2009 model SUV still has 4-speeds! I mean its still got the ***** to back it up but imagine if they had an A6 LS3 TBSS, maybe they can borrow it from the new C6s. Even better fuel economy and performance. I still like the SRT8 Jeep interior more but if it came down to an A6 LS3 TBSS vs a Jeep SRT8 it would be TBSS hands down

Blownz28man

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Well I live here in OK in a town the oilfield is booming. So the economy isnt suffering here. Its just went down in value per kbb. I'm not saying its crap by anymeans..just value