Thread: 2005ish GrandCherokee vs 2007ish Ford Territory

It's time for a new to me vehicle soon. I'm after something for rough roads and day hunt type parking spots,weekend hunt rough camping area's and family wagon up for camping and long road trips etc. Pretty much narrowed it down to the two vehicle types in the title.
Just after any opinions for and against these vehicles.

I wouldn't put either in the rough road category myself.

Originally Posted by Gibo

I wouldn't put either in the rough road category myself.

I'm not talking about the top part of Endean road.

crusier or patrol,theres nothing else.

Be cheaper to fix the Ford.

Don't buy either, you will be disappointed.

Originally Posted by Trout

crusier or patrol,theres nothing else.

Good off road but too slow on road. Plus out of my budget for a good one.

Mechanic mate refers to Jeeps including Cherokees as “Custer’s Revenge”.

Wouldnt get either but the turditory would be the better of the 2

Originally Posted by Mohawk .308

What about an older prado?

Yep i'd go with whatever model Landcruiser Prado fits your budget. I run an old '96 Prado 3Lt diesel as my hunting truck, it gets along plenty well enough on the open road when i do longer weekend trips away out of town for private hunting trips with family. Quite surprising where the old girl will go off-road too, I just run a set of aggressive AT tyres which are well mannered on road too.

It's old faithful really. Good solid older wagon, the next newer shape might be the go for you maybe, same running gear i think, just an updated body styling.

I love my old truck, I run it as a daily driver too now and after quite a few years of having nice euro cars, I must say I really enjoy not stressing about anyone opening their door into me in a carpark or whatever.

It does everything i need it to do pretty well, without having a bunch of $ tied up in it, hard to go past the old Toyota.

If you don't do your own maintenance go for the Ford, most mechanics don't like exotic makes (like Jeep) and sourcing parts won't be as easy. The territory will handle most terrain you'll realistically cover, the diesel engine and 6 speed auto gear box is fantastic.

For something that does great on road, handle the rough stuff, and be great for camping and the kids in that age range, a Land Rover Discovery 3 is a fantastic vehicle.

Don't want to be paying someone else to fix it though (which you inevitably will) not to mention buying parts locally.

I wouldn’t buy either but if I had to choose it would be the ford. Some better suited more reliable maintenance friendly options out there.

Originally Posted by stagstalker

I wouldn’t buy either but if I had to choose it would be the ford. Some better suited more reliable maintenance friendly options out there.

Pretty much came down to the amount of boot space, Territory's and Grand Cherokee's have larger cargo area's than other options, plus have the horsepower for overtaking if needed.
I don't have the time, mechanical abiltity or patience to keep some old 90's cruiser or patrol putting along. For a designated bush hack I'd be after a SWB Pajero or a Mu.
So far the territory's looking better

Ive owned a jeep wk - 2008 crd in the past and was a weapon.. drove way nicer than any cruiser or patrol and the 3l merc motor is great.. had a few issues i had to sort, but what car doesnt...

Id buy another, we sold it as it was to small in the boot..

None, look at a 120 series Prado.