Saturday, Jun 01, 2013 at 10:42
I have had the Jeep since new in 2008. It hasn't given me any trouble, having said that it hasn't done a lot of offroad
miles.
We use it to go offroad and 4X4ing when on holidays, but most of its
miles have been towing a 2ton van. Towing is what it does really
well, comfortable tons of power and reasonable economy approx 16-17l/100km actual not indicated.
If I was going to spend most of my time 4X4ing and travelling outback corrugations, I would get the Pajero.
I feel they would be more robust, than the Jeep. I'm not saying the Jeep hasn't got a brilliant 4X4 system, it has, I've taken
mine up hills that only vehicles with twin lockers would get up. It's just the Jeep is a bit plasticy, I'm sure bits would fall off the body.
As for servicing, since the warranty ended I do the oil changes myself, so it is no dearer than any other diesel.
Parts from the dealer are stupid prices, but I've noticed they are dropping, as most people are buying them direct from the U.S.
But I also know parts for VW, Toyota and Land Rover are sky high also.
It is the first Jeep I've owned, would I buy another? Yes
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