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Originally Posted by lordricey
I am always amazed when I read about the RWD vs AWD split for the Territory.
Current numbers state that 60% of Territory's are RWD - I would have thought it would be about 20%. Given the benefits of AWD (not only in off road situations) and the prospect of easier resale and higher residual value I thought more people would buy AWD models.
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I wasn't in the market for an SUV or 4WD. It simply worked out that the Terri was a more practical vehicle than anything else available right now. I am not going off road so don't "need" the 4WD.
Yes it's safer, but I'm not willing to pay $4000 for it when Subaru give it to you for free. Nor am I willing to cart around more kilos. I don't think you'll get that $4000 back in resale. Traditionally ANY model above the base model never recoups the extra cost added - so if it's only resale that matters you'd only buy the TX for example.
The RWD Terri is a MUCH better wagon than the BA Wagon - simple as that. Whilst thats gotta annoy the dealers, it's a fact of life. The Terri will drag in a lot regular car buyers that need something better but not neccesarily an AWD/4WD. If I wanted to go 4WD'ing then I'd most probably have gone with the TDI Pajero instead.
