The gradual removal of the "average/family" enthusiast choice

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Cav

I've owned lots of Falcons (mostly 6s) and Fairlanes (mostly V8s) over the years.

I currently have an FG XR6 ute that will see me out and we have just traded the Territory (diesel AWD) for a Kia Sportage SX+ (diesel AWD) and I'll be 80 when the warranty runs out unless I petered out before then.

I don't need the Sportage for towing, so it is vastly superior to the Territory in all other ways.

If you want a good used car then hesitation is not your friend. I bought the ute based on pictures and talking to the owner 18 months ago - a 2009 model, 60,000kms and in mint condition. I paid $17,000 for it, probably $5,000 more than I wanted to pay. They would not budge on price and I knew it would sell quickly.

Late last year, Shannons upped the insurance value on the ute to $20,000

Because of the silly market, I see some blokes now asking $25,000 for FG NA and insane prices for turbos.

I am a very happy camper with these cars:

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How come you decided to ditch the Territory and what attracted you to the Kia?