Pro's and Cons of Motors

[steelo25]

Looking at replacing my WJ 4.L and wondering about WG CDR or V8, this is for towing our van mostly.

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[ShaneWJ]

Fuel consumption would be the biggest difference between the two, especially towing.

[Grippy]

I've loved my 4.7 WJ, towing has been great with it on the occasions I've had to, however the fuel consumption can be horrendous, so crd for the win I reckon

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[Cannonfodder651]

If this was a FB group you would be starting a flame war.

[JeanLuke]

The 2.7 CRD will need frequent TLC. As an owner, it's a love-hate relationship. It performs very well. It has never stuck me up, but it often throws MIL errors that need little fixes.

If you can DIY, go the CRD. It's a very solid platform overall and performs as well as most modern diesel 4X4's.

If you have to take it to a mechanic for repairs, it will send you broke. You will struggle to find a mechanic who will touch it, other than dealers. Even some Jeep specialists won't touch the WG CRD.

Bottom line, knowing what I know now, I'd go with the CRD again. (I'm a DIY'er. I bought it for the relaxation of getting greasy. It's been a success on that front!)

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[wjlimited]

I've had both, the CRD was better in every way except for its hideous repair bills when shit goes wrong (injector seals, injectors, turbo, crank/cam position sensors and torque converter).
My current WJ is an 05 4.7 overland it has been completely reliable for 40k kms minus a waterpunp leak, so the overall cost is less in my case for the v8, and it sounds lovely but I would replace it with another CRD if I could.

[steelo25]

Drove from Adelaide to Tintinara, just over 2hrs, used 1/2 as much fuel as the 4.0L. has a bit of a pull to the left and fan has stopped working.

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