I Buy A Jeep Grand Cherokee — Should

Unless you get the 4xe, these aren't exactly "sippers." The standard V6 is decent, but the Hemi V8 (if you find a slightly older model or the L version) is thirsty.

Once you start adding the cool features, the price climbs quickly. You might find yourself looking at a $70,000 sticker price, which puts it in direct competition with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a bit of a "Goldilocks" in the SUV world—it’s more rugged than a luxury mall-crawler, but significantly more refined than a bare-bones off-roader.

Most mid-sized SUVs struggle with heavy loads, but a properly equipped Grand Cherokee can tow up to 7,200 lbs. That’s enough for a serious boat or a horse trailer.