View Full Version : Jeep Commander - Any Good?
Kev946
08-19-2007, 11:47 AM
I know they are now X5 beater, but since you guys have loads of these over there would like your oppinion.
My wife has a Grand Cherokee 2004 at the moment. This is a second car to tow her horse trailor, (yes she's has horse and I have no money). We also have a 19 foot trailor we use to tour europe.
Jeep's are very good value in the UK when compared to say a Land Rover. We've had a test drive in 3.0 V6 CRD Limited so far. An equivalent priced Disco would be a very basic spec
I know they are now X5 beater, but since you guys have loads of these over there would like your oppinion.
My wife has a Grand Cherokee 2004 at the moment. This is a second car to tow her horse trailor, (yes she's has horse and I have no money). We also have a 19 foot trailor we use to tour europe.
Jeep's are very good value in the UK when compared to say a Land Rover. We've had a test drive in 3.0 V6 CRD Limited so far. An equivalent priced Disco would be a very basic spec
Hey, your wife and I are related. I have horses and no money, too! I use the dually to tow the horse trailer.
Spyder
08-19-2007, 01:44 PM
Jeeps generally fare quite poorly in US reliability surveys, barely finishing ahead of, well, Land Rover. Ironically, these are the two most celebrated brands when it comes to off-road prowess. Having said that, I will offer that in the past I've driven my Jeeps (Cherokee and Grand Cherokee) off-road throughout Mexico without a problem. Now I'd choose some sort of Toyota product for such adventures for safety reasons. Jeeps, like all vehicles, are a lot more complex to repair these days.
Spyder
Kev946
08-19-2007, 03:06 PM
An alternative we are just considering is a used Range Rover TD6.
A new Jeep or a used Range Rover????
It looks good but the quality isn't all that great. If you want to tow then get a F150! :youbet:
boxboss
08-19-2007, 03:11 PM
Jeeps generally fare quite poorly in US reliability surveys,
The wife had a Jeep Grand Cherokee when we met...what a POS. It rattled like a log wagon over every bump. Serious problems with the interior fit and finish...
Spyder
08-19-2007, 03:22 PM
I sold my Grand Cherokee with 70k on the clock to a friend. He's now an ex-friend :tongue: :chophead: :electric:
Kev946
08-19-2007, 03:30 PM
We've had one problem with our Grand Cherokee, the gearbox. This eneded in us having a new gearbox under warranty. Otherwise it's been OK. It has had an easy life though, e.g. I don't drive it often... :grin:
I do fancy a Range Rover though. The air suspension in particular.
BHR4CE1
08-19-2007, 03:45 PM
For towing, it's hard to beat a nice Ford F-250 Diesel. It works GREAT for me!
Kev946
08-20-2007, 04:53 AM
I know they are now X5 beater, but since you guys have loads of these over there would like your oppinion.
My wife has a Grand Cherokee 2004 at the moment. This is a second car to tow her horse trailor, (yes she's has horse and I have no money). We also have a 19 foot trailor we use to tour europe.
Jeep's are very good value in the UK when compared to say a Land Rover. We've had a test drive in 3.0 V6 CRD Limited so far. An equivalent priced Disco would be a very basic spec
Hey, your wife and I are related. I have horses and no money, too! I use the dually to tow the horse trailer.
She has 4 horses plus 2 out on loan, hence the having no money comment.. :tdown:
Kev946
08-20-2007, 04:54 AM
For towing, it's hard to beat a nice Ford F-250 Diesel. It works GREAT for me!
Not available with the steering wheel ion the correct side... :grin:
We have Jeep in Down Under. They are reasonably popular cars.
BHR4CE1
08-20-2007, 07:24 AM
For towing, it's hard to beat a nice Ford F-250 Diesel. It works GREAT for me!
Not available with the steering wheel ion the correct side... :grin:
So, re-learn how to drive the RIGHT way!
Kev946
09-03-2007, 03:54 AM
Well we've bought a Range Rover and traded the Jeep. We should collect next weekend. It's a 2004 Vogue Td6 in Adriatic Blue with Parchment Leather with blue piping. Pictures to follow.
Why am I more excited than when I got the 6er? It's not even my car. :shock: :-?
commencer
09-03-2007, 06:04 AM
Well we've bought a Range Rover and traded the Jeep. We should collect next weekend. It's a 2004 Vogue Td6 in Adriatic Blue with Parchment Leather with blue piping. Pictures to follow.
Why am I more excited than when I got the 6er? It's not even my car. :shock: :-?
I loveRange Rovers. Congrats Kev!
We'll be waiting for the :fotosign: !!!