Astute Propeller Skies readers will recall that just about a year ago, my Jeep Grand Cherokee determined third and fourth gears were unnecessary and proceeded to shred them. Conveniently, the transmission gave out in the middle of the Downtown Connector, which is similar to a sixteen lane NASCAR track except with Hummer H2s instead of stock cars. After spending two and a half weeks at the AAMCO shop on Northside Drive the Jeep was returned to me with an allegedly rebuilt transmission.

Six months later, the transmission died again on Lenox Road in the eight lane section between Georgia 400 and Piedmont Road. The Jeep was towed back to the AAMCO shop on Northside Drive where it was again allegedly repaired, this time under warranty. After picking it up, I drove it about two miles before it started acting up. Back to the shop it went.

Eventually, the transmission was repaired and the Grand Cherokee functioned normally for all of two weeks. The Jeep of Doom™ then needed a new power steering pump and several miscellaneous parts. Another two weeks passed the front differential seemed rather wonky. Yesterday, after taking six months to figure out what new car I wanted, I sold the Grand Cherokee.

This was a great truck until the transmission shit the bed. It handled great for an SUV and the four wheel drive was extremely capable. However, due to various, sundry, and expensive mechanical problems, I do not recommend Diamler Chrysler products.