Thread: 2005ish GrandCherokee vs 2007ish Ford Territory

Originally Posted by Dicko

None, look at a 120 series Prado.

Mate if somethings got 300k on the clock I'm not forking out 20 grand for it. 2nd hand toyota's are overpriced

I agree, wouldn’t pay 20 for one but at 14/15 k Mark for a private sale and well maintained I’d be onto it. I reckon you could end up with a few issues pretty easily with old jeeps and territory’s once you work them a bit or otherwise.

We bought a territory a couple years back when we were shifting as we needed an extra tow vehicle. Its a very nice vehicle to drive, drives like its on rails. But, it is the most gas guzling-est thing Ive come across in my life. We have still got it as its still a handy extra tow wagon and staff use it to travel from home to the dairy shed but I need to save up for 6 months first every time we need to take it somewhere. Its as if someone took an XR6 driveline, added 4wd, and put it in a 4 tonne chassis....oh, wait...

They made a 2.8L diesel, which helped on that front. Was a real popular rep car over here in the Ag game. Reps loved them but they got a bit loose and squeaky around the 150k mark from bouncing around on outback roads.

Originally Posted by Steve123

Mate if somethings got 300k on the clock I'm not forking out 20 grand for it. 2nd hand toyota's are overpriced

there is a reason they hold their price so well, very reliable, good resale at what ever the Ks, drive well and are not too heavy on servicing costs, Jeeps and Territorys not so much, Jeep known to be one of the most unreliable, and nothing but suspension problems with a teritory, thats from owning a workshop for the last 30 odd years.And I am not a big Toyota fan but they are hard to beat.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

We bought a territory a couple years back when we were shifting as we needed an extra tow vehicle. Its a very nice vehicle to drive, drives like its on rails. But, it is the most gas guzling-est thing Ive come across in my life. We have still got it as its still a handy extra tow wagon and staff use it to travel from home to the dairy shed but I need to save up for 6 months first every time we need to take it somewhere. Its as if someone took an XR6 driveline, added 4wd, and put it in a 4 tonne chassis....oh, wait...

I remember telling you this before you brought one
we had a territory and as Ryan said great car but fuck me it used half a tank to town.

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And here's me with a pre 2000 Patrol with 4.2Turbo D @ 10L/100km, 15L when towing the horsefloat. And about to tick over 500,000km. Just goes and goes. And a BIG step up in comfort etc from the GQ SAF's

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

We bought a territory a couple years back when we were shifting as we needed an extra tow vehicle. Its a very nice vehicle to drive, drives like its on rails. But, it is the most gas guzling-est thing Ive come across in my life. We have still got it as its still a handy extra tow wagon and staff use it to travel from home to the dairy shed but I need to save up for 6 months first every time we need to take it somewhere. Its as if someone took an XR6 driveline, added 4wd, and put it in a 4 tonne chassis....oh, wait...

We bought one for the wife when we moved back to the farm about 18 months ago, haven't noticed fuel consumption being too bad, mind you, it replaced a 480hp G6E Turbo...and my wife has a heavy hoof

Fuel consumption would be one of the only downfalls of them, they are a pretty good car. Cheap and very easy to maintain. Would take one over a Jeep.

The engines keep going but it's the electrics shitting themselves after about 20 years that put me off.

Originally Posted by Steve123

Mate if somethings got 300k on the clock I'm not forking out 20 grand for it. 2nd hand toyota's are overpriced

id rather own a toyota with 300 on the clock than one of those other piles of shit... i get to fix them

Originally Posted by Steve123

The engines keep going but it's the electrics shitting themselves after about 20 years that put me off.

Not to mention 10 a year newer vehicle will be considerably more comfortable, more power, and nicer gear box.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

We bought a territory a couple years back when we were shifting as we needed an extra tow vehicle. Its a very nice vehicle to drive, drives like its on rails. But, it is the most gas guzling-est thing Ive come across in my life. We have still got it as its still a handy extra tow wagon and staff use it to travel from home to the dairy shed but I need to save up for 6 months first every time we need to take it somewhere. Its as if someone took an XR6 driveline, added 4wd, and put it in a 4 tonne chassis....oh, wait...

What sort of fuel consumption do you get?
They had the same petrol and diesel engine options in the Disco 3, the V6 petrol is well known for being very thirsty like 50% more than the diesel (15l/100km vs 10l/100km on average).

Wouldn’t worry about the electrics in the older ones, yes maybe some caps need replacement but once it’s done it’s good for another 20 years
If you go diesel terry then make sure it got good service history and check of rust around gearbox x member mounts
And don’t leave battery disconnected
4l terry as others have said good towbar with tanker behind
Wouldn’t even touch the other one
The other comment about not having the time /mechanically ability
Maybe get something new with a warranty

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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