[bratwurst]

I've been getting a lot of positive comments over the last year about my truck. Looking at prices for low mileage specimens, they have gone way up (I've seen several north of $15k USD).

The Commander with QDII is great offroad compared to other SUVs in its size class, can tow easily especially with the Hemi, has a ton of space for gear, has a really good comfort/luxury level and is cheap to maintain as long as you keep on top of things. It also has a unique look so you stand out from the crowd.

I think even though it didn't have a long run in the market its becoming an accidental classic. Thoughts?

-Michael

 

[Airwreckc]

I've been wondering if it will become one, too.

I've been getting a lot of positive comments over the last year about my truck. Looking at prices for low mileage specimens, they have gone way up (I've seen several north of $15k USD).

The Commander with QDII is great offroad compared to other SUVs in its size class, can tow easily especially with the Hemi, has a ton of space for gear, has a really good comfort/luxury level and is cheap to maintain as long as you keep on top of things. It also has a unique look so you stand out from the crowd.

I think even though it didn't have a long run in the market its becoming an accidental classic. Thoughts?

-Michael

 

[Arapahoe]

I get a lot of positive reactions and comments about mine... especially lately. So I think you're on to something.

 

[MotorCityBrent]

I've been getting a lot of positive comments over the last year about my truck. Looking at prices for low mileage specimens, they have gone way up (I've seen several north of $15k USD).

The Commander with QDII is great offroad compared to other SUVs in its size class, can tow easily especially with the Hemi, has a ton of space for gear, has a really good comfort/luxury level and is cheap to maintain as long as you keep on top of things. It also has a unique look so you stand out from the crowd.

I think even though it didn't have a long run in the market its becoming an accidental classic. Thoughts?

-Michael

I've always foreseen this model similar to the boxy 'AMC' Cherokee upgrade. A more luxurious handsome brother.
I knew at one point in time lots of people would flock to these for their off-road capabilities, and reliability by sharing the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee!

(WK/XK = sisters)

 

[Airwreckc]

I agree. In fact, I was originally considering the Cherokee, but it was too small, too crude, and too old.

I've always foreseen this model similar to the boxy 'AMC' Cherokee upgrade. A more luxurious handsome brother.
I knew at one point in time lots of people would flock to these for their off-road capabilities, and reliability by sharing the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee!

(WK/XK = sisters)

 

[jklightner]

I've been getting a lot of positive comments over the last year about my truck. Looking at prices for low mileage specimens, they have gone way up (I've seen several north of $15k USD).

The Commander with QDII is great offroad compared to other SUVs in its size class, can tow easily especially with the Hemi, has a ton of space for gear, has a really good comfort/luxury level and is cheap to maintain as long as you keep on top of things. It also has a unique look so you stand out from the crowd.

I think even though it didn't have a long run in the market its becoming an accidental classic. Thoughts?

-Michael

Even the Washington Football Club ( formerly the Redskins) have adopted the "Commander" as their 'new' team name.
(They'll still be the Redskins to me)

 

[HyperionAlpha]

The Commander doesn't get a second look from anyone on the street when I'm driving. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, but it doesn't stand out much, no matter what customizations I've done to it. It gets lousy m.p.g., even after fixing my fuel leak. It is more than ten years old with only a five year run, parts are becoming scarce. It is not an easy car to work with. The engine compartment is stacked with stuff that you have to disconnect and move aside to work in there. For another example, changing the headlamp out means removing the grill and front bumper. Just being an SUV, it is overpriced today. Mine was overpriced in 2015 when I bought it. Post-pandemic, it is still overpriced, but that is mostly due to other factors.

A classic? Don't get me wrong, I love my Commander, and I totally get why anyone on this board does. It is a great starting point to all kinds of mods, and the spacious interior is great to work in. And it drives like a dream, definitely one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven in (or been a passenger in). But I think that the classic status is seriously muted for this car. The folks who are already Commander fans seem to be the only folks who hold it in any kind of esteem. Even the rest of the Jeep world looks down on the Commander. A lot of the bad rep it has is actually deserved: water leaks from seemingly nowhere even without sun roofs, worn-out stock suspension under a big heavy frame, dropped valve seats due to a design defect, radiator that springs a leak for seemingly no reason at all, the list goes on and on. I get that everyone here loves their Commander but as a classic I'm just not seeing it.

 

[bryankodiak]

Only if its a shiny limited with Hemi... lets be honest a stock sport with a 3.7 will go unnoticed and somehow even looks heavier.

 

[Richard Davey]

I've been getting a lot of positive comments over the last year about my truck. Looking at prices for low mileage specimens, they have gone way up (I've seen several north of $15k USD).

The Commander with QDII is great offroad compared to other SUVs in its size class, can tow easily especially with the Hemi, has a ton of space for gear, has a really good comfort/luxury level and is cheap to maintain as long as you keep on top of things. It also has a unique look so you stand out from the crowd.

I think even though it didn't have a long run in the market its becoming an accidental classic. Thoughts?

-Michael

It is a collectors Jeep at least that is what I believe especially after chrysler said they will not be making the hemi after this model year. Think about that they are unique and still have a following.lets make it one.?

 

[fshnbob]

The Commander doesn't get a second look from anyone on the street when I'm driving. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, but it doesn't stand out much, no matter what customizations I've done to it. It gets lousy m.p.g., even after fixing my fuel leak. It is more than ten years old with only a five year run, parts are becoming scarce. It is not an easy car to work with. The engine compartment is stacked with stuff that you have to disconnect and move aside to work in there. For another example, changing the headlamp out means removing the grill and front bumper. Just being an SUV, it is overpriced today. Mine was overpriced in 2015 when I bought it. Post-pandemic, it is still overpriced, but that is mostly due to other factors.

A classic? Don't get me wrong, I love my Commander, and I totally get why anyone on this board does. It is a great starting point to all kinds of mods, and the spacious interior is great to work in. And it drives like a dream, definitely one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven in (or been a passenger in). But I think that the classic status is seriously muted for this car. The folks who are already Commander fans seem to be the only folks who hold it in any kind of esteem. Even the rest of the Jeep world looks down on the Commander. A lot of the bad rep it has is actually deserved: water leaks from seemingly nowhere even without sun roofs, worn-out stock suspension under a big heavy frame, dropped valve seats due to a design defect, radiator that springs a leak for seemingly no reason at all, the list goes on and on. I get that everyone here loves their Commander but as a classic I'm just not seeing it.

I get what you are talking about. When I was shopping for a 3 row SUV, I did not think much about a Commander until I actually looked at one and took it for a test ride. I liked how it drove but was unimpressed with the body styling until I really looked at it and saw the potential with just a few changes. First I did not like the monochrome look but much of the body styling and ride reminded me of my old classic 1977 Bronco. So I purchased a Commander knowing that I would be making changes to make it less boring. First was to paint it 2 tone by painting bumpers, flares and lower door panels in a rough texture contrasting color bedliner. Then I widened the stance with wheel spacers ( did the same with my old Bronco but with wheel offset ). I also added a roof carrier, A/T tires, color matching wheels and front tow shackles. I now like how it looks (and getting Jeep waves) except for the torpedo shaped front bumpers that I will be cutting to expose the tires more, giving it more of a "Jeep" look once the weather is permitting. I have experienced most of the flaws that other owners have dealt with, broken door handles, leaking sunroof drains, cracked heater hose T's and need for burping the cooling system. But just about any other vehicle with over 100k miles also develops problems over time and I find the Commander is easier to work on than most. I Love My Commander! A classic? Only time will tell.

 

[Big Blue]

Only time will tell.

 

[hessz24]

When I bought mine a few years ago I didn’t see many around. Now I’m noticing more of them on the road. I think prices are still decent and people don’t wanna spend a lot on a new suv. I think bc they were only made for 5 years and if Jeep doesn’t bring back the commander name , they will get collectable. Look how much the 80s- early 90s grand wagoneer goes for. I remember when nobody wanted them or they were under 1000.00. Just like the ford excursions. Prices are nuts, prob bc they are not made anymore, but nobody wants a suburban(like mine) bc they are still out there and being made.

 

[fshnbob]

When I bought mine a few years ago I didn’t see many around. Now I’m noticing more of them on the road. I think prices are still decent and people don’t wanna spend a lot on a new suv. I think bc they were only made for 5 years and if Jeep doesn’t bring back the commander name , they will get collectable. Look how much the 80s- early 90s grand wagoneer goes for. I remember when nobody wanted them or they were under 1000.00. Just like the ford excursions. Prices are nuts, prob bc they are not made anymore, but nobody wants a suburban(like mine) bc they are still out there and being made.

The biggest reason that the Commander will be ignored as a classic is that the body style is so similar to a Liberty and a Patriot that most of the Commander's other traits go unnoticed to the average person. Even I sometimes have a hard time telling a bone stock Commander apart from it's cousins at first glance.

 

[hessz24]

The biggest reason that the Commander will be ignored as a classic is that the body style is so similar to a Liberty and a Patriot that most of the Commander's other traits go unnoticed to the average person.

Yeah I noticed the newer liberty’s look like a commander. I have a 02 liberty sport also that my daughter drives and I like that body style better. I don’t consider a patriot or compass a real Jeep lol but that’s just my opinion.

 

[GO4WD]

Just being an SUV, it is overpriced today. Mine was overpriced in 2015 when I bought it. Post-pandemic, it is still overpriced, but that is mostly due to other factors.

A classic? Don't get me wrong, I love my Commander, and I totally get why anyone on this board does. But I think that the classic status is seriously muted for this car. The folks who are already Commander fans seem to be the only folks who hold it in any kind of esteem. Even the rest of the Jeep world looks down on the Commander. A lot of the bad rep it has is actually deserved: water leaks from seemingly nowhere even without sun roofs, worn-out stock suspension under a big heavy frame, dropped valve seats due to a design defect, radiator that springs a leak for seemingly no reason at all, the list goes on and on. I get that everyone here loves their Commander but as a classic I'm just not seeing it.

I couldn't agree more. Personally (and I know many will not like hearing this), I'm done with mine. I still have Bilstein shocks and rear JBA springs to waiting to be mounted (was going to replace the 2 puck lift along with adding some coilover kit to the front), and a host of other things and parts.. but after replacing the tcase 3 years ago, the motor 2 years ago, the RF axle a few months ago, the radiator 3x recently, and a hundred+ other things... I'm done. Especially now that it needs more front suspension work, and the rear heater core lines now leak. Why? Because of course they do. Couple that with an unfindable AC leak that's been driving me nuts for 3 years now, and I'm ready to part ways with it. It's a damn shame too because it really does have the best 4wd system on the market... but the rest of the vehicle is the downfall. Not hating, just tired and not rich enough to afford it anymore.

 

[jklightner]

I couldn't agree more. Personally (and I know many will not like hearing this), I'm done with mine. I still have Bilstein shocks and rear JBA springs to waiting to be mounted (was going to replace the 2 puck lift along with adding some coilover kit to the front), and a host of other things and parts.. but after replacing the tcase 3 years ago, the motor 2 years ago, the RF axle a few months ago, the radiator 3x recently, and a hundred+ other things... I'm done. Especially now that it needs more front suspension work, and the rear heater core lines now leak. Why? Because of course they do. Couple that with an unfindable AC leak that's been driving me nuts for 3 years now, and I'm ready to part ways with it. It's a damn shame too because it really does have the best 4wd system on the market... but the rest of the vehicle is the downfall. Not hating, just tired and not rich enough to afford it anymore.

Dang, if it was a 4.7L I might take it off your hands.