Thread: PLEASE save me from a Territory or Pajero...

Plus, the D3/D4 2.7L is the same motor in the Territory anyway!

Originally Posted by alien d2

"The teretory will bend the floor pan with that weight"

Want to test that theory?
There is one other person we need to convince.
I'm up for it.

Thanks guys.
Its all down to MISERABLE money! And I'm just never going to have enough

I agree with the 'keep it' idea but theres still a few too many bucks tied up in the car and it will reduce lease repayments a decent amount. I've tried this angle too, but got the big 'negatory' on having a car still costing over $1000 in rego and insurance for just sitting around.

I doesnt help that I have done bugger all off roading - mainly thanks to a little arrival last October - and shocking weather all summer. I wouldnt contemplate taking a 'fat falcon' off road - no ground clearance, wrong tyres etc.

Running costs are 'tit for tat' - you've got to maintain one or another.
Not worth dropping a diesel in - and too slow for my liking and not in the realm of economy of the newer engines. Doing 30000klms a year (only using 98 ron) I will save $3300 going to a Territory diesel. Depreciation over 4 years - $30-40000!!!!!

Yep, i still like the old girl and really enjoy driving it, and really can't find anything even close regarding value for money. And it doesnt help when some random dude gives me a thumbs up at the local shops and says 'nice car mate'......

My try this - keep it and buy a Territory TX Diesel.....

Kyle - help me knock up some bush kays to justify keeping it! Same rules as before - no scratches and I dont want to get it dirty

Lets hope no one makes an offer hey!
But just in case you know anyone looking or want a sticky beak, rego is QSS-118, and yes I know the price is 'dreamin'

regards
Darian

Hi DM74
I think you have a easy option. test drive a new one of each with the boss on the same day. It is was easy choice for me after do this myself it would be hard to take the signifincant step down to the other two.

You could even choose to test drive a nice D3 just not mine as its not for sale mate

Forum forgive me, but: Not sure if its a misprint, but on Carsales there's a demonstrator Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo diesel in Hobart advertised for $50k.
Matches the Disco for tow capacity, properly offroad capable machine... Way better fit and finish than my old KJ Cherokee...

What about this one

The Jeeps are a nice bit of kit if you dont need 7 seats or the extra space in the load area that the D has. They were more unreliable and pricier on (and harder to get) parts, and also aftermarket accessories in oz...if they have picked up their game, as you would expect with a german platform, then its very good value.

Cheers

yeah, been looking at that bronze d4, but i dont like the colour.
I'd rather wait - another colour will come up.

Jeep - from word around the traps, the old ones are a pretty poor quality car, and resale is terrible because of it. I test drove a diesel limited. Engine is a ripper. Noise wise (engine and body) its halfway between the Pajero (shocker) and the Disco(THE BENCHMARK). Looks like its screwed together really well, and for $66k they have HEAPS of gear in them. I dont like the fact that there is near no stock in AUST and the dealers are playing on that.
Is a diesel worth another $6000 more than a petrol v6? I think not.
New car, new engine, no track record of this car in reliability etc. Could be a great thing, could be a lemon...

I still can't get over the asking price for a Pajero Exceed at list of over $80k - this is insane for this car. If a Disco is $75k, they should be $55-$60k - no more.

And the more I think about the rear swing door and how much it annoys me, the Pajero is losing my votes - along with another dozen or so 'stupid' things it has.

I need to wait another 12 months I think - need some D4's to drop into the 50's and I'll be a happy camper......

C'mon people, you really NEED a HSE.........
SELL SELL SELL...

Darian