Rokmonanoff Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'm looking at purchasing a gx470 or 460 in the next year or so to replace my wife's rig. We need extra room for additional car seats. My wife loves her jeep. It is a Grand Cherokee Limited with the V8. It has been exceptional in the snow with all time all-wheel drive and the option for low range. Though her driving is all on road, we do live in Alaska, and she has a job that requires her to get in when called regardless of the weather. How is the gx going to compare with the jeep? It must be able to handle: -As much as 30 inches of fresh snow -Snow berms when plowing is not completed before leaving -Ice (both patchy ice on the road and very thick/slick ice when we get an occasional winter rain -3 carseats It will have studded snow tires on it in the winter. I've heard great things, and know it is based off of the 4runner which has a great reputation for 4wheel drive handling. I also will purchase in the winter time so I can test drive. I just want to find out what to expect before I buy one. Thanks, Rok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrsrfr Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Can't compare it to the Jeep but I drove mine in that kind of weather last winter. It was rock solid. Most capable vehicle on the road-plowed or unplowed. And better quality than the Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXIRX330 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I have had two jeeps one when I was younger and one as a spare...no comparison! I love my GX and it handled this past winter with no problem at all. We don't get near as much snow as you but this year we got quite a lot of snow...was kind of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgerry Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 i drive my 06 470 in all kinds of harsh Canadian winters with no issues at all... and here in Sask we get a lot of snow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokmonanoff Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks for the advice. It was quite helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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