Check The autos.msn.com Jeep Grand Cherokee page . In my experience, 1998-2002 aren't the most reliable after a few years. When compared to an Explorer, they can be somewhat cheap feeling. Although, if you buy the nicer models, they have great looking interiors. The V8 is the way to go, the 4 wheel drive system on the limited model is rather handy. If you can get one with the 5.9 L V8 even better.