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From: Dan--- on 24 May 2010 19:49
"su27dvr" <asdf(a)ghjkl.com> wrote in message
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> So whats wrong with the Territory? - my kid drove one and he loved it - I
> have a friend who has one and is happy with it - and I have been thinking
> of getting one too. Looks like a nice softroader with Falcon mechanicals
> ..

The Territory is an excellent in design but badly let down in poor build
quality.
We had a AWD TX model with 6 speed auto it was nice enough to drive but
after putting up with clunky suspension and suspectable front end ball
joints and rust around the tailgate and interior rattles.
They would of been an excellent car if it wasn't built by apes. No point
owning a rather new car that suffers from rust.

Now we replaced it with a new Hyundai Sante Fe R Highlander and its miles
ahead in build quality over the Territory.

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Regards
Dan.


From: Noddy on 24 May 2010 23:03

"Dan---" <hsvtourer(a)hsv.co.uk.com.au> wrote in message
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> Which keep in mind that Ford Forums is a massive irony vault as soon as
> you mention anything negative about Ford they will go at you like one eyed
> ogers. ;-)

Yeah, I find it pretty ironic that people do nothing but ask questions about
the *many* problems relating to the Terry and other Fords, but get all
defensive and hyped up if you bag a Ford product as being lousy :)

A bunch of apologist fuckwits really. They deserve all they get.

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Regards,
Noddy.


From: Deevo on 31 May 2010 09:29
"hippo" <am9obmhAc2hvYWwubmV0LmF1(a)REGISTERED_USER_usenet.com.au> wrote in
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> Noddy wrote:
<snip>
>> Finally, I'd add that if you want a decent driving vehicle that seats 7
>> (5
>> in comfort and two who are either midgets or amputees) and don't mind
>> getting to know your Ford dealer on a first name basis (or spending your
>> week-ends with the bonnet up if you're handy yourself) then buy a Terry
>> as
>> they're a good base despite the problems. However, if you want hassle
>> free
>> reliable motoring without having to worry about shitloads of issues that
>> shouldn't be affecting a car built in the last ten years then buy
>> anything
>> else.
>
> Except a Great Wally or a Mahindra that is....
> or especially a Chery if they wind up coming out here too.

Have you any actual facts to base that assertion on? While I can't speak
for Mahindra or the Chery (sp?) I've been involved in parts supply for GWM
for the last three months now and build issues have been minor and well
addressed to date by Ateco (The Australian importer). I'm still uncertain
about the long term viability of the marque, only time will answer that
question and I won't be so ignorant and bigoted as to pre judge them simply
on the basis of their country of origin. I'll leave that to the more
ignorant observers.
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Deevo
Geraldton Western Australia


From: D Walford on 31 May 2010 19:10
On 31/05/2010 11:29 PM, Deevo wrote:
> "hippo"<am9obmhAc2hvYWwubmV0LmF1(a)REGISTERED_USER_usenet.com.au> wrote in
> message news:htvpfj$hvh$1(a)news.eternal-september.org...
>> Noddy wrote:
> <snip>
>>> Finally, I'd add that if you want a decent driving vehicle that seats 7
>>> (5
>>> in comfort and two who are either midgets or amputees) and don't mind
>>> getting to know your Ford dealer on a first name basis (or spending your
>>> week-ends with the bonnet up if you're handy yourself) then buy a Terry
>>> as
>>> they're a good base despite the problems. However, if you want hassle
>>> free
>>> reliable motoring without having to worry about shitloads of issues that
>>> shouldn't be affecting a car built in the last ten years then buy
>>> anything
>>> else.
>>
>> Except a Great Wally or a Mahindra that is....
>> or especially a Chery if they wind up coming out here too.
>
> Have you any actual facts to base that assertion on? While I can't speak
> for Mahindra or the Chery (sp?) I've been involved in parts supply for GWM
> for the last three months now and build issues have been minor and well
> addressed to date by Ateco (The Australian importer). I'm still uncertain
> about the long term viability of the marque, only time will answer that
> question and I won't be so ignorant and bigoted as to pre judge them simply
> on the basis of their country of origin. I'll leave that to the more
> ignorant observers.

I couldn't comment on the reliability of GW vehicles but after seeing
the crash tests on youtube I wouldn't feel safe driving a vehicle that
lacks structural integrity.
Until they address those serious issues they won't be on my shopping list.


Daryl
From: Dan--- on 31 May 2010 19:20

"D Walford" <dwalford(a)internode.on.net> wrote in message
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> On 31/05/2010 11:29 PM, Deevo wrote:

>
> I couldn't comment on the reliability of GW vehicles but after seeing the
> crash tests on youtube I wouldn't feel safe driving a vehicle that lacks
> structural integrity.
> Until they address those serious issues they won't be on my shopping list.

Indeed also their engines are way underpowered too especially if you have a
loaded tray and or towing a trailer.

If I was going to look for a replacement for my Rodeo I would look at the
Nissan Navara Turbo Diesel.

---
Regards
Dan.


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