Sustain Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well depending if the price being offered is ok, looking at <$70k on the road. So next step is a bigger boat, camper trailer and tracks too explore Any others have any feedback on the overland model with the new 8 speed and the 3L diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Well depending if the price being offered is ok, looking at <$70k on the road. So next step is a bigger boat, camper trailer and tracks too explore Any others have any feedback on the overland model with the new 8 speed and the 3L diesel. jump onto www.ausjeepoffroad.com.au they are all jeep owners/fanatics from early willy's to the latest Grands. You will find all the pro's and con's plus what sort of prices new owners are being offered at the moment. I love the new models they have at the moment, and would love to look at updating the wifes car to a Laredo or overland. Edited April 20, 2014 by furkew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 They do look great, the grand Cherokee etc. A lot of money to spend on a car though imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well depending if the price being offered is ok, looking at <$70k on the road. So next step is a bigger boat, camper trailer and tracks too explore Any others have any feedback on the overland model with the new 8 speed and the 3L diesel. Those annoying adverts have have worn you down, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Those annoying adverts have have worn you down, then? Company car and we are dealing with Jeep so its a natural offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 They do look great, the grand Cherokee etc. A lot of money to spend on a car though imo. Compared with? All my peers driving cayeens and Rovers. Its a company vehicle and will be helpful on an upcoming farm purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm sure it would be great. I'd test drive a Toyota Landcruiser too if you want to do a lot of off road stuff. Jeep is good off road too. I was just talking generally that for me it sounds a lot to spend on a new car, but of course all relative to your budget. Actually my ex just bought a new Jeep like the one you described. I think for about $55K new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm sure it would be great. I'd test drive a Toyota Landcruiser too if you want to do a lot of off road stuff.Jeep is good off road too. I was just talking generally that for me it sounds a lot to spend on a new car, but of course all relative to your budget. Actually my ex just bought a new Jeep like the one you described. I think for about $55K new. Yes, your comments were well intended and sorry if I appeared to rebuff them. I used to have a land cruiser and have had a number of 4wd including defenders and rovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petkula73 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We've been looking at the Grand Cherokee, but the Limited rather than the Overland model. It shares a lot of bits with the Mercedes M class and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing in terms of reliability. I love the look of the Jeep, the engine and gearbox but I can't get over my prejudice that Jeeps are poorly built and things that look nice on leaving the showroom turn in to tat a few months down the line. I'm also scared of huge bills once the warranty expires as there is a lot to go wrong. Is this justified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We've been looking at the Grand Cherokee, but the Limited rather than the Overland model. It shares a lot of bits with the Mercedes M class and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing in terms of reliability. I love the look of the Jeep, the engine and gearbox but I can't get over my prejudice that Jeeps are poorly built and things that look nice on leaving the showroom turn in to tat a few months down the line. I'm also scared of huge bills once the warranty expires as there is a lot to go wrong. Is this justified? Having experienced a Jeep and a Toyota Land Cruiser (along with a LR and a RR), I'd go the latter every time personally. I found the Jeep shocking off road on the farm. (hilly, muddy and all that). Also found reliability not as good. Nice car on the road but still would go an LC over a Jeep. Really comes down to budget and intended use I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest40285 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I would have a Landcruiser over a jeep any day of the week, heaps better resale value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) We've been looking at the Grand Cherokee, but the Limited rather than the Overland model. It shares a lot of bits with the Mercedes M class and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing in terms of reliability. I love the look of the Jeep, the engine and gearbox but I can't get over my prejudice that Jeeps are poorly built and things that look nice on leaving the showroom turn in to tat a few months down the line. I'm also scared of huge bills once the warranty expires as there is a lot to go wrong. Is this justified? No personal experience of big 4 wheel drives but have 3 friends had jeeps. All liked them when they first got them but all had loads of problems and they had to go back to be fixed, mostly under warranty, a few times. One had loads of problems with the aircon and every time it went in they had to dismantle the dash to get at the problem, never really got fixed to his satisfaction. Another friends electric windows in the back packed in and they had to replace the motors. They have all got rid of them now and got other 4 wheel drives. I guess they look a decent price for a reason. I have a Nissan X-Trail, done 196,000 and I've had one problem where I had the camshaft timing sensor replaced. I know it's not in the same league as a Cherokee but if I had the choice of a company car I reckon I would go for something else. Maybe Pathfinder or Patrol. Having said all that here's a review that comes down well in favour of the Jeep. http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/nissan_pathfinder_ti550_vs_jeep_grand_cherokee Edited May 7, 2014 by Paul1Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So you will need a bigger boat :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Well depending if the price being offered is ok, looking at <$70k on the road. So next step is a bigger boat, camper trailer and tracks too explore Any others have any feedback on the overland model with the new 8 speed and the 3L diesel. Apart from the turning circle, the best non military off-road vehicle is Land Rover. We have a 2000 Discovery with 360k on the clock and it has been everywhere and has not missed a beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Jeeps a have a bad reputation for build quality and reliability. Check out product review - http://www.productreview.com.au/p/jeep-grand-cherokee-2005-present.html?rating=1#reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have a jeep JK, my son has a jeep TJ and I know dozens of mates with jk's, jku's, TJ's, grands and even SRT8's and they are all very happy campers. offroad a Tj & JK without modifications will go anywhere a land cruiser can go, and I have had to recover plenty of land rovers, land cruisers, prado's etc where I have had no issues (mine is heavily modified and still well below $60k). The big difference with the jeeps is that they cost a lot less than most of the other brands, but you need to modify them to with non jeep aftermarket parts to make even more capable. The biggest disadvantage with most jeeps is fuel consumption and space. A landcruiser can cost up to over $100k and a top of the range JKU Rubicon with lockers, sway bar disconnects etc under $60k. The new Grands have a very good reputation, and although they do have issues (like all other cars), the Jeep warranty service is excellent. At the end of the day, "its a jeep thing" You love them or hate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Of course the vast majority of 4WDs never leave the bitumin. But the yummy mummy's love dropping off the kids at school in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toolbox Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Of course the vast majority of 4WDs never leave the bitumin. But the yummy mummy's love dropping off the kids at school in them. Very true, most never get to need 4wd........used to call them Chelsea tractors in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Those annoying adverts have have worn you down, then? I'm actually singing the song :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I do like that radio ad, where Simon rings Kate. Makes me laugh every time I hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest40285 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Of course the vast majority of 4WDs never leave the bitumin. But the yummy mummy's love dropping off the kids at school in them. Always got a smart ass answer dont ya ? My fourby goes in 4wd every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Its true Matt, even if you don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Very true, most never get to need 4wd........used to call them Chelsea tractors in the UK No yummy mummy's or Chelsea tractors on this track. I don't live in the CBD so everybody I know has a 4by for on the farm. Towing the camper trailer or caravan or going for a few off-road adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongal76 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 And all the yummy mummies with their chelsea tractors were laughing at the haters this winter, when they could still get Tarquin to school in the floods (after reading the manual and working out where the 4x4 button was ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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