Thread: 2005ish GrandCherokee vs 2007ish Ford Territory

Originally Posted by Steve123

Published fuel figures for a territory dont seem that much more than my falcon.
Are they lies?
Looks like the jeeps out. Last time I ignored lots of car advice I ended up with a Sierra wagon. Never again.

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I don't have any first hand experience but the territory should be thirstier than a falcon, especially the 4x4 version and town driving.
If I were doing a lot of kms and towing I'd definitely get the diesel, but the petrol is probably a little more reliable and is cam chain driven so doesn't need a cambelt doing.

Both the 2.7 diesel and 4.0 petrol have gone into a lot of other cars so there is plenty of info out about them both.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

I don't have any first hand experience but the territory should be thirstier than a falcon, especially the 4x4 version and town driving.
If I were doing a lot of kms and towing I'd definitely get the diesel, but the petrol is probably a little more reliable and is cam chain driven so doesn't need a cambelt doing.

Both the 2.7 diesel and 4.0 petrol have gone into a lot of other cars so there is plenty of info out about them both.

I've got the 4 litre petrol at the moment but need more ground clearance and room. The XR6 is fun to drive but not practical. With the way the things depreciating I'm tempted to keep it as well.

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.

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

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.

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

I've always wondered about those spindly bars hanging down from Territory suspension.

Often sat behind one in traffic and thought "If I were to put something in the best place to have it smashed by a rock, that would be where I'd put it. I wonder if it really needs those things?"

Originally Posted by davetapson

I've always wondered about those spindly bars hanging down from Territory suspension.

Often sat behind one in traffic and thought "If I were to put something in the best place to have it smashed by a rock, that would be where I'd put it. I wonder if it really needs those things?"

Your not thinking of the escape?

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you do realise according to j clarkson that jeeps are a gay icon.
also the electrics in them are terrible.

Originally Posted by gonetropo

you do realise according to j clarkson that jeeps are a gay icon.
also the electrics in them are terrible.

Goddamn homo's stealing shit again. First words, then rainbows....what's next?

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Originally Posted by Steve123

Goddamn homo's stealing shit again. First words, then rainbows....what's next?

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freudian slip there ?

Originally Posted by gonetropo

freudian slip there ?

I'd like to reply but that would be un-PC. Farkin funny but un-PC

Originally Posted by Steve123

Goddamn homo's stealing shit again. First words, then rainbows....what's next?

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unicorns !

They'd both make great swing moorings