Used Jeep Grand Cherokee or New Ford Escape???

[DapperDan]

I haven't bought a new vehicle in a long time (bought my Nissan Maxima new in 2001), but now I need to look at buying something new.

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Here's what I narrowed it down to:

New 2010 Ford Escape - 3.0L V6 either FWD or 4WD (for $2,000 more)

or

Used 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.7L V6 with 20,000 miles on it. . or 30,000KM's (I'm in Canada) Both vehicles under warranty to 100,000Kms

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Right now, I can get the Ford employee pricing as well as more trade-in value for my car. I found when test-driving that the drive was decent and comfortable for my needs.

The Grand Cherokee was available for me at a better rate of financing (2.75 interest as opposed to Ford's 6%), but the used car dealership I was looking at offered less for my trade-in and only came $1000 off of the sticker price. But the drive was much more comfortable and probably went beyond my needs (this had leather interior, navigation, sunroof, etc... The escape I might purchase didn't have any of these).

When it comes to reliability and reputation, I know nothing (haven't researched cars since 2001 when I was in the market)... but what do you guys think of these vehicles? Is there a clear choice that I should be making here... any input is appreciated.

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I'd get a Ford, but I'm biased.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

The Escape is an excellent vehicle, i had one. I love Fords so im biased as well.

 

[DapperDan]

The Escape is an excellent vehicle, i had one. I love Fords so im biased as well.

How long did your Escape last?

I want a car that will last 8 years... without major repairs, I understand I'll be doing some work.

 

[Cabin_Pressure 10+ year member]

K K K K K K Kia

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

How long did your Escape last?I want a car that will last 8 years... without major repairs, I understand I'll be doing some work.

Actually traded it in for something bigger at the time. Now i wish we hadnt. It was an 05 i believe. We had it for 2 years with no issues what so ever. Little thing was a beast.

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

I'd get the jeep, but I don't like Fords so.....

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

you joined a caraudio forum to ask what car you should buy? the fuk?

btw, ford ftw.

 

[DapperDan]

you joined a caraudio forum to ask what car you should buy? the fuk?
btw, ford ftw.

actually I was a member in 2005 but forgot my password... and I remember getting pretty good advice here before, so I figured it's worth a shot. This is obviously not he only forum I posted my question on...

But it's also hard to go to a Jeep forum or a Ford forum and expect unbiased answers...

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

check out the jeep, u wana do some audio or is just something u wana use to get around up in the sh it hole?

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

I'm a ford/chevy guy and cant stand jeep/dodge..In this case though i'd go with the jeep..The escape is girly imo.

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

There is no such thing as a ford/chevy guy retard

Join team FAF

 

[Cabin_Pressure 10+ year member]

There is no such thing as a ford/chevy guy retard
Join team FAF

lol, true

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

There is no such thing as a ford/chevy guy retard
Join team FAF

Ok, let me reword that for you..I'd take a chevy or ford over a dodge/jeep any day. However in this case i'd choose the jeep.. The escape is girly.

Understand?

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

I'd get the jeep, but I don't like Fords so.....

x2 but i personally like jeeps. my dad has a jeep rubicon, bought it and went up a huge hill same day, bone stock. sickkkkkkk