I can't totally support arguments for or against either vehicle, but this is said without reviewing the referenced article. I've now had 2 Jeeps - a 1983 DJ5M (Postal Jeep) and a 1975 Cherokee Chief and a total of 7 Montero/Raiders.

+ The DJ was just plain scary!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> Sold for profit to a high school kid because of the camo paint!!

+ The Cherokee Chief had a 401 V8 with 40" glass packs that dumped below the doors, sounded great, best riding vehicle I've owned, but couldn't keep the t-case together. About 3 years ownership, 3 t-cases, and 1300 miles. Sold for loss.

+ The silver Montero hit a tree, I was able to drive it home and for another 1800 miles before the radiator gave up. Then I bought my Raider....look out! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />