Shogun or Grand Cherokee?

[Supernova190188]

I’m considering buying a slightly newer 4x4, I’ve owned a hilux surf for 10 years now and I absolutely love it, however at 28 years old it’s starting to show its age a bit. I’ve also recently drove a 3 door shogun - 2004. To be honest I was surprised with how nice the shogun was inside too, it is the top spec one though.
I am thinking of buying a 5 door shogun or a perhaps 2010/11 ish grand Cherokee, would probably spend up to £8k or so.
What are your thoughts on what’s best? Not sure on the reliability of the jeeps of that age? Originally I was going to always go for a land cruiser but I’m not sure as obviously £8k gets a slightly older one and unless find a mint example will be more likely to have issues with corrosion, however I have absolutely loved the Toyota hilux surf this past decade.
Is there anything else I’m missing? Basically, something reliable, decent spec, plenty of room is what I want.

[ZX10R NIN]

The Grand Cherokee is a very good buy at 8k;

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403117...

[Terzo123]

I had a 94 plate LWB Shogun with the 2.8 TD engine. It was very agricultural, even with it being an auto. Fuel consumption was horrible and it was very slow. Overall however I really liked it. Sadly the head went on the engine, which for that age of car seems.to be a common issue with the Shoguns. I got it fixed and moved it on.

I've also owned a WK Jeep GC Overland. It was a fantastic big thing and never caused me any real issues. The 3.0 CRD engine in mine was a merc unit and found in all sorts of things. Good for huge mileages

Fuel consumption was okay, generally about 23 or 24 mpg about town, high 20s touching 30 on a run. For it's size it was quite quick and could be easily mapped to around 270 bhp.

[RoadToad84]

I'd avoid the shogun. They're plagued with fuel pump issues and 4wd selector faults. Rot like billy-oh as well

[Summit_Detailing]

At £8k definitely the Cherokee.

[Supernova190188]

RoadToad84 said:

I'd avoid the shogun. They're plagued with fuel pump issues and 4wd selector faults. Rot like billy-oh as well

Which years were plagued with these issues?

[sbk1972]

Ive had experience with both.

MkIV shogun all the way. Mkiii shoguns had the pump issues, mkii had pump and head cracking issues. Ive had many of each, I love them :-)

8K will get you a 2008/9 Diamond. Mkiv's changed the pump / injector design so no more failng pumps as such.

These trucks hide their age / mileage well. So check for rear inner sills for rusting, tap engine mean chain / lifter issues.

These things arent the quietest, or smoothest, or most modern but there is tons of information on the net, tons of cheap parts, and reliable.

Cherokees ? Mmmm nope ! Leave alone.

Simon

[Supernova190188]

sbk1972 said:

Ive had experience with both.

MkIV shogun all the way. Mkiii shoguns had the pump issues, mkii had pump and head cracking issues. Ive had many of each, I love them :-)

8K will get you a 2008/9 Diamond. Mkiv's changed the pump / injector design so no more failng pumps as such.

These trucks hide their age / mileage well. So check for rear inner sills for rusting, tap engine mean chain / lifter issues.

These things arent the quietest, or smoothest, or most modern but there is tons of information on the net, tons of cheap parts, and reliable.

Cherokees ? Mmmm nope ! Leave alone.

Simon

Interesting, thank you. I’m certainly not worried a lot quiet or modern as my daily is a 28yr old truck 😁.
I was considering going for the mk4 but not read about them much yet. I’ve got a mk3 sat on the drive currently to use for a bit and I really like the high driving position. However I also do love the look of the jeep inside and out but never actually been in one.

[fttm]

We've had a number of Grand Cherokees and can't fault them , they've all been V8s , wouldn't touch the oil burner tbh but I suppose it depends on your anticipated mileage .