Nissan Xterra v. Jeep Grand Cherokee (v6/v8)

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#3 of 4 Re: buying a 2006 Nissan Xterra v. buying a 2006/2005 Grand Cherokee (v6/v8) [buyer1234] by twitch97 Sep 09, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: buyer1234 (Aug 28, 2006 10:23 pm) Actually, with the new body style, the Xterra beats the Grand Cherokee in 1. Head room 2. Total Leg room 3. Cargo Space 4. Towing capacity (5000lbs versus 3500 for the V6 GC which is the one comparable in price) 5. Gas Mileage 6. Ground clearance 7. Approach/departure angle 8. Angle over approach It also has 1. Part time 4WD instead of full time w/ shift on the fly (a nice option) 2. Better suspension 3. WAY nicer interior (laredo GC) Replies to this message: blkhemi (Sep 09, 2006 6:59 pm)
#4 of 4 Re: buying a 2006 Nissan Xterra v. buying a 2006/2005 Grand Cherokee (v6/v8) [twitch97] by blkhemi Sep 09, 2006 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: twitch97 (Sep 09, 2006 2:51 pm) Actually, The Xterra does not have better "total legroom" as the front seating dimensions aren't as big as the JGC. And yes the Xterra has higher ground clearance(which explains it's buckboard ride) and somewhat better approach angles but not better departure and breakover angles. But the Jeep is still tops with "3" different 4WD systems, something the Nissan can only dream of. And with QD, the Jeep is unstopable on anything this side of a Hummer H1. The ancient part time 4WD is not better than the any of the 4WD systems that Jeep offers. Big tires don't make a truck the king off-roading. And since when has any JGC had a worse interior than the spartan plastic the Xterra calls an interior? And the 4.7L V8 tows 6600 pounds, and is very comparible to the Xterra in price. Opt for the Hemi, and this thing is rocket. The Nissan doesn't offer an optional engine. But it's spiffy V6 will suffice.

#3 of 4: Re: buying a 2006 Nissan Xterra v. buying a 2006/2005 Grand Cherokee (v6/v8) [buyer1234] by twitch97; Sep 09, 2006 (2:51 pm)

Replying to: buyer1234 (Aug 28, 2006 10:23 pm)

Actually, with the new body style, the Xterra beats the Grand Cherokee in
1. Head room
2. Total Leg room
3. Cargo Space
4. Towing capacity (5000lbs versus 3500 for the V6 GC which is the one comparable in price)
5. Gas Mileage
6. Ground clearance
7. Approach/departure angle
8. Angle over approach

It also has
1. Part time 4WD instead of full time w/ shift on the fly (a nice option)
2. Better suspension
3. WAY nicer interior (laredo GC)

blkhemi (Sep 09, 2006 6:59 pm)

#4 of 4: Re: buying a 2006 Nissan Xterra v. buying a 2006/2005 Grand Cherokee (v6/v8) [twitch97] by blkhemi; Sep 09, 2006 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: twitch97 (Sep 09, 2006 2:51 pm)

Actually,

The Xterra does not have better "total legroom" as the front seating dimensions aren't as big as the JGC.

And yes the Xterra has higher ground clearance(which explains it's buckboard ride) and somewhat better approach angles but not better departure and breakover angles. But the Jeep is still tops with "3" different 4WD systems, something the Nissan can only dream of. And with QD, the Jeep is unstopable on anything this side of a Hummer H1. The ancient part time 4WD is not better than the any of the 4WD systems that Jeep offers. Big tires don't make a truck the king off-roading.

And since when has any JGC had a worse interior than the spartan plastic the Xterra calls an interior? And the 4.7L V8 tows 6600 pounds, and is very comparible to the Xterra in price. Opt for the Hemi, and this thing is rocket. The Nissan doesn't offer an optional engine. But it's spiffy V6 will suffice.