Turbo Territory Issues

[Raging]

Hey guys,

Just curious as to how many of you have had issues with their territory's, or know of people that have had any issues.

Currently I am looking for a larger car to replace the FG XR6T, the wife wants a larger car, mainly a little more boot space for when we go away, nothing drastic, and I am not willing to give up on the power. I have been looking at a 2008 TT with 30k on the clock. It has what I want on the car (tow bar, sidesteps, foglights, headrest dvd players, reverse sensors, tint) apart from premium sound, and a decent set of wheels.

Personally I don't really like the look of the dash without the larger screen, and I would have to put an aftermarket CD player in where the lighter is with Ipod connectivity and supports mp3/wma etc etc, as I did in my BA XR8.

My other option is to go with a new limited edition Bogan special sportwagon, with the G8 front end on it. There isn't a huge increase in luggage space compared to the sedans, but it is enough for what we want to. Very hesitant to go for one, mainly because I'm not real keen on either the M6 or A6, would probably go for the A6 due to better towing and AFM if I went with one. There is, as most of you probably know (know thy enemy lol) other build quality issues with the VE's, though I personally like the look of the sportwagon, but is another 13k dearer than the TT, and I don't think it is 13 grand better than the TT...

I've read a bit about territory problems with rust, window problems, car stalling out while driving for no reason..is this common in later models??

So without dribbling on too much, some good, honest, preferabbly unbiased opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[Raging]

Hmm, these cars must be faultless....seemingly..

[cobramad]

Hi there,

We have owned our Territory Ghia Turbo since new, its a late '07 that I have done a few mods to ( LPG Injection Gas, Sniper Tune, Deka 60lb injectors, 2300kg tow bar, Kings uprated springs, Walbro GSS342 pump..Black-As Window tint, Phoon CAI..Ferodo DS2500 pads and Castrol SRF Brake fluid and soon 6 piston Brembos and rotors for the front..) Its now done over 30k and has been reliable to this point. Warranty claims so far have been limited to a crookedly applied Turbo badge (now deleted!) and a loose interior C pillar trim. Worlds apart from my BA2 Phoon and great as a fast family wagon. I can see your point in as much as the CommodoreWagon does look the goods but is limited in load carrying ability. We have been breeding steadily and the 7 seat option is just great for friends and the like.You gotta do what makes you happy in the end, however the Territory makes a great sleeper... Hope this helps a bit.

Mal K

[Raging]

Thanks Cobra, any input is good input :D

[ASNU]

Raging.

This is my 5 ford in 10 years which I use mainly for business.Currently I have 115Kms on it and it seems to the best car of the lot.

Quality control seems to be good with no window failures,Paint issues or rust.

Tyres last me 55/60000kms and are still on original brake pads but I do allot of Highway Kms.I dont see any advantage with the bigger brakes on the fx6 as the original ones dont fade or warp.

I had the edit done plus injectors and exhaust and removed Turbo badges so a nice sleeper that all the idiots dont want to race you all the time.Actually the only time I have had a duel and got flogged was from a F6 with a APS 2 kit on it.Nothing will touch you off the line but and nothing at all in the wet.

4WD is excellant in the wet and the ride is very comfortable.I might upgrade the springs one day but dont see the point at present.

I can tow my 26ft boat quite well once up to speed that actually does a better job than my V8 explorer.

I think 60-70K is to much for a FX6 or a new Ghia and would expect you could find a low milage ghia for around late 30s to 40K.

[kw xrt]

Raging.

This is my 5 ford in 10 years which I use mainly for business.Currently I have 115Kms on it and it seems to the best car of the lot.

Quality control seems to be good with no window failures,Paint issues or rust.

Tyres last me 55/60000kms and are still on original brake pads but I do allot of Highway Kms.I dont see any advantage with the bigger brakes on the fx6 as the original ones dont fade or warp.

I had the edit done plus injectors and exhaust and removed Turbo badges so a nice sleeper that all the idiots dont want to race you all the time.Actually the only time I have had a duel and got flogged was from a F6 with a APS 2 kit on it.Nothing will touch you off the line but and nothing at all in the wet.

4WD is excellant in the wet and the ride is very comfortable.I might upgrade the springs one day but dont see the point at present.

I can tow my 26ft boat quite well once up to speed that actually does a better job than my V8 explorer.

I think 60-70K is to much for a FX6 or a new Ghia and would expect you could find a low milage ghia for around late 30s to 40K.

The all paw sounds like fun.Should have taken my turbo badge off.

[ZAP]

My TTG has had the standard problems.

We have balljoints replaced, passenger window regulator, rear bushes and turbo oil feed filter. All were done under warranty without fuss.

We have the boot rust as does all the Territories.

I will be seriously be looking at the new model mid next year as we have had 3 good years out of this one.

[Ford_Power]

Zap,

How did you get Ford to replace the turbo oil feed filter under warranty? Unless one can prove it is "faulty" I wouldn't think Ford would replace it?

Edited 17/11/09 02:12 AM by Buf-Phoon
quoting post directly above