[07CR]

Originally Posted by arun_josie

The current AT versions gets Cruise control. Limited plus 2019 variant didn't get this feature.

https://youtu.be/9Feh0zeSFVs

It does get. Move to the 07:00 minutes in video to see the cruise control. This was uploaded in feb 2020. So when did the compass received the cruise control ?

[arun_josie]

Originally Posted by 07CR

https://Youtu.be/9Feh0zeSFVs

It does get. Move to the 07:00 minutes in video to see the cruise control. This was uploaded in feb 2020. So when did the compass received the cruise control ?

You can check the below team-bhp thread, cruise control was introduced in BS6 AT version (starting from 2020).

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...nt-lineup.html (Jeep rejigs Compass BS6 variant lineup)

[07CR]

Originally Posted by arun_josie

You can check the below team-bhp thread, cruise control was introduced in BS6 AT version (starting from 2020).

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...nt-lineup.html (Jeep rejigs Compass BS6 variant lineup)

Thanks Arun, this helps.

[car_guy1998]

Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

I bought a 2000km done 2019 Limited Plus MT last year. You should expect at least 2-3L more to come off the asking price.

There is no comparison with Seltos and Creta. Compass is far superior in every manner and at delicious pre loved prices, an absolute steal.

Thanks for the inputs! Can you please tell me for how much did you purchase the Compass in used car market?

Originally Posted by arun_josie

For a Limited Plus, 19.5L is not a bad price. But you can still try to negotiate for 17-18L.

You can also check the below thread, bhpian ramnaresh_2000 bought 2019 Limited model for 16.5L.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ip-review.html (Red Phoenix - My Used Jeep Compass Limited (D) MT : An Ownership Review)

Thanks for the inputs Arun Sir! But, the dealer is not willing to reduce the price to 19.5L as the current market price of 2019 Compass is less than what he quoted!

Else, will look out for another Compass for a lesser price! If this doesn't work, will go for Seltos Diesel AT, which is another option, and will replace our Honda City Diesel, which is also due for replacement soon, with pre-owned Compass, that too post 2017-18 versions!

[Turbolove]

Originally Posted by vikrantshete

I have been considering buying a new Jeep Compass for the last six months. I wanted to know if the clutch failure and dashboard noise are still there in the compass. I did not have the chance to drive at high speeds. How is the stability at high speeds and are there any reliability issues with the engine in the long term.

We've had our compass diesel since 2018. The highway manners are alot like the europeans, high speed stability is rock solid. The compass gives you highway confidence similar to what the europeans give. The clutch failures were in the first batch only, ours had it and the clutch was replaced free of cost, after that we've had no problem at all, no rattles either.

Originally Posted by pankaj_9730

Hello All,

I did PDI of my Compass today, all went well. Can you please advise whether is it worth taking extended warranty? I've been quoted INR 40K for 4th & 5th Year warranty + Road side assistance. Standard warranty is 3 years.

We just paid 41k for our 3 year old compass' extended warranty 10 days before it was to expire, so you can take your time to decide and purchase it at a later time also. However its best to buy it now just incase you forget later or Jeep decides to jack up the price.

[vikrantshete]

Originally Posted by Turbolove

We've had our compass diesel since 2018. The highway manners are alot like the europeans, high speed stability is rock solid. The compass gives you highway confidence similar to what the europeans give. The clutch failures were in the first batch only, ours had it and the clutch was replaced free of cost, after that we've had no problem at all, no rattles either.

There are few issues I found out from the FB group. There are a couple of guys who had a problem with the clutch kit. One of the guys had paid about 50K for repair, the other one is getting quotes about the same price for flywheel, cylinder, plate etc.

There are quite a few people reporting broken plastic under the seat. Also many people particularly with facelift model are reporting failed battery.

I have primarily two doubts about the jeep compass.
1. Is it going to cost 50K to 60K every 50000Km for clutch work. In that case it's much worse than Octavia DSG TSI that I have right now which is under warranty for 4 more years.

2. Is a rattle free car experience dependent on luck. I have travelled quite a lot with Octavia but no rattle so far except the minor chasis squeaks on bad roads and little occasional noise from somewhere near the mirrors

If compass is a car that needs one or two clutch repairs in a lifetime with reasonable cost of repairs and if the rattle isn't much of an issue then I would be okay with it.

Based on elementary research I did l, even 2WD compass is good enough for Himalayas in dry season, maybe for most part even in wet season.

[Turbolove]

Originally Posted by vikrantshete

There are few issues I found out from the FB group. There are a couple of guys who had a problem with the clutch kit. One of the guys had paid about 50K for repair, the other one is getting quotes about the same price for flywheel, cylinder, plate etc.

There are quite a few people reporting broken plastic under the seat. Also many people particularly with facelift model are reporting failed battery.

I have primarily two doubts about the jeep compass.
1. Is it going to cost 50K to 60K every 50000Km for clutch work. In that case it's much worse than Octavia DSG TSI that I have right now which is under warranty for 4 more years.

2. Is a rattle free car experience dependent on luck. I have travelled quite a lot with Octavia but no rattle so far except the minor chasis squeaks on bad roads and little occasional noise from somewhere near the mirrors

If compass is a car that needs one or two clutch repairs in a lifetime with reasonable cost of repairs and if the rattle isn't much of an issue then I would be okay with it.

Based on elementary research I did l, even 2WD compass is good enough for Himalayas in dry season, maybe for most part even in wet season.

Answering your doubts:

1. Clutch replacement costs 19-20k, excluding the flywheel and cylinder. I know a few people who had their clutch replaced. most people I know have easily gotten well over 45k km easily from the first clutch.

2. Our running isn't very high, we've only done around 23k kms in 3 years, however most of it has not been done delicately, the car has been tossed around on bad city roads quite a bit, some mild off roading too. Yet we have no rattles. Maybe people here who've run their car more can comment.

[di1in]

I received the following advisory today for all owners of the new Jeep compass:

Dear Customer,*

Important Message:* There's an update required for your New Compass to optimize battery health.
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Start the engine and keep it idle for 5 minutes
2. Turn off the engine and wait for 5 minutes
3. Restart the engine and keep idle for 5 minutes.


For old Jeep:
1. Turn the engine on once every 2 to 3 days
for the diesel variant, and every alternate
day for the petrol variant.
2. Maintain the engine idling at 2000rpm for 5 minutes to
recharge the battery.

[di1in]

Originally Posted by vikrantshete

2. Is a rattle free car experience dependent on luck. I have travelled quite a lot with Octavia but no rattle so far except the minor chasis squeaks on bad roads and little occasional noise from somewhere near the mirrors

If compass is a car that needs one or two clutch repairs in a lifetime with reasonable cost of repairs and if the rattle isn't much of an issue then I would be okay with it.

Based on elementary research I did l, even 2WD compass is good enough for Himalayas in dry season, maybe for most part even in wet season.

4WD: I did a trip to the Himalayas from Kerala in Feb and March, and there were quite a few out of the way stretches that a friend took us along where 2wd vehicles were slightly stuck trying to escape with the result of spinning wheels and slipping clutches, but none on the mainstream routes. The 4wd made these routes a breeze. We didn’t know the roads were bad until we saw the other vehicles. Of course experienced drivers might not find this to be a problem.

There were some other super muddy and sandy stretches too that we faced on the way from Thrissur to Kasol, were we were able to benefit from the 4wd. But overall, it would account for less than 2% of the trip but contributed to a much bigger % of the enjoyment
Nutshell: it’s not a need, it’s a want that lets you have fun on those fringe cases

Battery: I’ve had one battery replacement which was done by FCA for free. It’s been trouble free since then. Others have gone for aftermarket batteries that’s recommended by the service Center and had no problems since.

Noise: I’ve been driving since oct ‘17, and been very rough with the vehicle for most of the 35k kilometres. I’ve had one noise issue that I remember, with the driver side speakers losing their firm fit in the door and making a noise when I go over rough roads or have a bass or low frequency sounds playing on the stereo. That said, there is road noise from the tires which I hope to fix with better tires when my stock tires are due for replacement.

Clutch: I haven’t had this yet, and my vehicle is from among the initial batches. But there is a slight (something’s not perfect) feeling that came up last month after a friend drove the vehicle very hard out of (bad) habit. I intend to get it checked after the lockdown, and it might be this.

[vikrantshete]

Originally Posted by di1in

4WD:

Nutshell: it’s not a need, it’s a want that lets you have fun on those fringe cases

Battery: I’ve had one battery replacement which was done by FCA for free. It’s been trouble free since then. Others have gone for aftermarket batteries that’s recommended by the service Center and had no problems since.

Clutch: I haven’t had this yet, and my vehicle is from among the initial batches. But there is a slight (something’s not perfect) feeling that came up last month after a friend drove the vehicle very hard out of (bad) habit. I intend to get it checked after the lockdown, and it might be this.

In that case 4WD is a matter of choice, not necessity.

Good that Jeep recommends batteries that are available in market. Skoda is compelling customers to buy Varta batteries at 11110 Rs.

35000 Km seems a little early for clutch issues. I usually drive more than 20000Km in a year. My Octavia has done 44500Km in two years. That would be 15-20k expense every alternate year. The AT gearbox wouldn't be suitable after driving DSG on Octavia.

[Iceman33]

Guys, do you know any reliable expert mechanic in NCR who can upgrade Compass.
I got 2020 Longitude diesel, and exploring following upgrades
1. Metal sheet protection for radiator area and fuel tank.
2. Head light upgrade from stock halogen to power halogen/ LED/ projector
3. Roof rail installation

[Dhananjay_Desai]

Dear All,

I’m considering cancelling my Creta booking and going for the Compass limited variant. I’m only worried on the long term Jeep commitment to India and their service (approx cost for a diesel). Can someone please guide me on this and if it would be a good decision to go with Jeep. My EMIs would be a bit higher that that of Creta but at least I’d be getting a better vehicle. I’m totally confused. I’ve been waiting for the Creta for more than 4 months now and the sales experience has been very apathetic.

Thanks.

[manohar]

Originally Posted by Dhananjay_Desai

Dear All,

I’m considering cancelling my Creta booking and going for the Compass limited variant. I’m only worried on the long term Jeep commitment to India and their service (approx cost for a diesel).

I own Jeep Compass Limited and very happy with the vehicle. Just go for it as it is a very superior product.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by Dhananjay_Desai

Dear All,

I’m only worried on the long term Jeep commitment to India and their service (approx cost for a diesel). Can someone please guide me on this and if it would be a good decision to go with Jeep.
Thanks.

In my opinion, Jeep is going to be here to stay. Despite it's poor sales, Fiat didn't pack up and leave - I don't expect Jeep to make that error either given its in a much better position than Fiat.

Routine maintenance shouldn't be much more expensive, but parts would be more expensive should something go wrong / wear and tear given its a segment higher in terms of pricing and positioning.

[Dhananjay_Desai]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Routine maintenance shouldn't be much more expensive, but parts would be more expensive should something go wrong / wear and tear given its a segment higher in terms of pricing and positioning.

Thank you for the clarification. I’ve been using Hyundai cars for the last ten years and to be honest their spares are also quite costly. So is the service. My i20 diesel service comes to around 12k a year. Is it worth spending the extra 6 lakhs on the Jeep if we look at the bigger picture? Would a longitude variant be a good option? Only reason for me to check on the limited variant was due to the 6 airbags. Sorry if these sound like noob questions but I’m new to the Jeep area

Originally Posted by manohar

I own Jeep Compass Limited and very happy with the vehicle. Just go for it as it is a very superior product.

Is it a diesel? How much do you spend on the service annually?