4.7L V8 issues?

[brad001]

I am looking at buyng a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo thats done 190,000km. I know the owner who has had it since new. I would like to hear if anyone knows of any issues with the V8 as they get older? I can get it for $14K (what was offered on trade) which doesn't seem to be a bad price. Any help appreciated!!!!

[cal85]

fuel pump o'rings go all the time. takes a long time to start when there buggerd, easy to replace but.

[brad001]

Thanks CAL85. Does anyone know how good the fuel economy is? The seller has told me but I wouldn't mind another opinion.

[tasar]

the other issues with grand

front disks
front diffs - bearings
drive shaft seals
plus fuel pumps and o rings as above

economy will depend on lots of stuff

normal driving about 16l per 100k

but if doing long flat driving this can drop considerably - 12l per 100k
hills, city driving and towing can increase fuel consumption considerably

I hope this helps