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Originally Posted by Paulv
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......
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Part of Ford's idea on the Territory was to give people a choice; RWD or AWD, this has been one of the great advantages that has made the Terri a sales success.
The AWD would be almost as safe as the RWD (it is stiil very safe), but the AWD has the advantage of traveling on roads covered in ice & snow, spirited driving on dirt roads and going off road when the urge arises. Not everyones cup of tea, but probably the same people that buy Subaru Liberty's.
So the RWD Terri is taking sales away from the traditional wagon market, and the AWD Terri is eating into the Prado sales.
Quite a while back, I read an article that quoted a researcher for Glass's Dealers Guide that mentioned the resale value of an AWD would be higher in the long term due to buyer perception of safety and also off road capabilities.
And Subaru don't give AWD away free, it is included in the price.
