Toyota or jeep

Why not a Freelander2?,thats our next purchase. Pat

Two of my work associates have new Grand Cherokees. One is the top of the range version - very nice. Was about $80K

The other bought the limited edition, cheaper version (coil springs rather than air and less bells and whistles) was about $50K

Both are very nice vehicles.

Only drama in six months has been scratching the lens on the proximity sensor connected to the cruise control.(Sits under front bumper!!!) A new one was well over a grand (had to buy whole unit), but I think he managed to polish the scratch out.

One is a diesel and the other petrol and both seem to work very nice.

IMHO , Jeep have come a long way and is equal to Merc and D4....

(And a helluva lot better than a Toyota!)

P.S.Both have commented on the lack of availability of extras (Bullbars, Towbars, etc etc)

P.P.S. The Jeeps look a look better too.:p

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Originally Posted by Tank

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Wouldn't the Land rover service deal be available from any licensed, approved Auto maintenace and repairer establishment, esp. in remote areas, Regards Frank.

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Yes, in theory. In practice, there are anecdotes about NW establishments telling prospective customers to "take their pommie s**t out of here". I would want to be certain that a local establishment would take on servicing. And it is unlikely that Landrover would handle warranty or recall issues through anyone other than a dealer.

John

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Originally Posted by mark2

Pretty sure the Challenger is a rebodied Triton. Leaf sprung solid rear axle.

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It is based on Triton but Challenger is coil solid axle rear suspension.
It also has the super select transfer case.

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Yes, in theory. In practice, there are anecdotes about NW establishments telling prospective customers to "take their pommie s**t out of here". I would want to be certain that a local establishment would take on servicing. And it is unlikely that Landrover would handle warranty or recall issues through anyone other than a dealer.

John

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So they would rather Japanese s**t instead.... They forget where they came from. Can't understand this mentality.
Regards
Robbo

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Yes, in theory. In practice, there are anecdotes about NW establishments telling prospective customers to "take their pommie s**t out of here". I would want to be certain that a local establishment would take on servicing. And it is unlikely that Landrover would handle warranty or recall issues through anyone other than a dealer.

John

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The TDCi is Ford.If I ever for whatever reason meet someone with that mentality they NEVER under any condition get my money. Pat

How about the new Nissan Patrol, Y62. One engine, petrol 5.6 DOHC petrol V8[ VK56VDi]. Seven speed auto, with manual mode. 140 Litre fuel tank. Suspension, independant live double wishbone ,coils, front. same at the back[ no live axles] 265/70R18 tyres.off road angles, approach 34.1deg , departure 25.9 deg., ramp over 24.1 deg., ground clearance- 283 mm.
Fuel economy 14.5 lt/100 km.

Expected RRP; ST-L, below $ 85,000
Ti; below $ 95,000
Ti-L ; below $ 115,000

Plastic front guard looks like it should not go off-road. It has every electronic doo-daa known to the Auto industry. For below $ 85,000 for the 'cheapie', how much money would you have to spend to make it an off-road vehicle. Bob