"... I doubt the Jeep will be as reliable".
Bruce, based on what? I have had Jeeps, both Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, since 1988, and my wife has been driving them since 1997.
My first Cherokee was traded with 325k miles, when it started having some problems. Second Cherokee was traded with 225k miles when I got a trailer and wanted an 8-cyl. That 2004 8-cyl had over 150k when I traded for a 2007 diesel, which did have problems. I only put an additional 100k miles on it (total of 175k) before I got rid of it due to problems. My 2014 Grand Cherokee diesel has 93,500 miles today, and has had one "problem" - the exhaust filter needed to be cleaned.
Do normal maintenance, and your GC could last a very long time. Yes, I drive lots of miles, so my vehicles get lots of wear and tear. Jeeps have served me (and my wife) very well. Hers have been just as reliable, and have not had any problems. We love the Jeep brand.
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