This vehicle offers a very smooth ride at its price, and of course, you expect and receive a very reliable car from Toyota
It feels very spacious inside, and with a third row, is a great vehicle for the family.
It gets good mileage too. Very highly recommended, especially at the price
This truck gives you just what you should expect: reliable, solid, and wokmanlike.
I do not drive it much, but I have had absolutely no problems with it. The mileage is good. It is best in class
The early model years of the M-Class had their issues -- electrical systems primarily.
But the '01 version was a good step forward. We have owned this car for 7 years have had very little trouble with it. It is a great car for growing families, has good power
Only drawback is that it handles a little stiff, and the ride can be a little rough
Generally, we have been pleased with this ride. We have had some recurring issues with certain parts of the electrical system.
But the ride is smooth and comfortable, and it does have a lot of power.
I checked the repair estimate on DriverSide for a water pump replacement, and it looks like the job should cost about $290 assuming that the labor rate is $100/hour.
To check for yourself, you can browse to the Service Your Cherokee link on the left hand side of the page and click on the section that says "What to Pay" for your repairs