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.

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.

Be cheaper to fix the Ford.

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

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

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.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

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 thought the land rover specialist near Lynn Mall was meant to be reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I thought the land rover specialist near Lynn Mall was meant to be reasonably priced.

He could afford to be. A mate had a couple of hobby range rovers. He got rid of them when he realised he'd need a third or fourth one to keep two moving.

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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

I thought the land rover specialist near Lynn Mall was meant to be reasonably priced.

I've dealt with Stag 4x4 a little bit and they seemed like good guys, about on par with other mechanics price wise.
But unless you live close to someone who knows Land Rovers other mechanics don't seem keen to work on them.
The biggest cost saving to be had working on LRs yourself is buying the parts from the UK, can get genuine or OEM parts landed here for 10-50% of the cost they are locally.

I fixed a locals guys D3 with a suspension fault as his local garage couldn't fix it, when I asked him what codes it was giving he said the garage hadn't plugged a scanner in......
Plugged my one in, told me a sensor was playing up, confirmed that by looking at the live data when driving it, bought a new sensor, installed it in an hour or so, and it was fixed.

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..