Originally Posted by Hutch

Only second-hand though. Found the following customer comment on one of the review sites - " Well traded my 2 year old Ssangyong Rexton in to dealer to get new 4WD. Resale value quite bad. Built Oct 2004, Compliance Jan 2005, approx 25000 km's - $30000. Paid $52000."

Originally Posted by simpy

If you want a 4x4 then get one, like someone said earlier, nearly every other vehicle on OZ roads is a 4x4. My only gripe is this, i'm a motorcyclist (not weekend dry weather rider, but use it everyday for work), I have nearly been knocked off 4 times (twice on freeway, once on highway and once going to coles with my little boy as pillion) and guess what, all 4 times it was a 4x4 that tried to kill me/us. People in OZ aren't as aware of bikers as they are in the UK. Now either they have the 'im the king of the road' attitude, they dont use their mirrors, they don't check their blind spot or they just don't give a s41t. All i ask of all the 4x4 drivers (and car drivers) in OZ is try to be more aware on the roads and check your blind spot before moving lanes, you may be fortunate enough to only get a booted door panel (like the last one that swiped me). Everyone can choose what they want to ride/drive, it's a free country, just remember, you may feel safer in a 4x4, but you are driving a very dangerous weapon that can kill if not treated with respect.
On another note, everyone should be aware that the Aussie driving lessons must'nt teach them the give way rule, (or they forget about it), 'cos no-one gives way over here, to anyone.

Originally Posted by zx10r_aus

I also ride a bike. I also drive a truck and a 4x4. I find that when I'm in a truck most people are okay. It's the ones that sit in the blind spot all the time. I agree people should double check blind spots before moving. However, it is up to the rider and driver to make sure that they can be seen too. IT's not too hard to maneuver you bike or car into a spot where you can be seem.


ZX.....

Originally Posted by asher

They could see me very clearly at the junction the idiot just didn't realise how much room their ruddy 4x4 took up and parked the damn thing on my foot.!!!
got very offended when I banged on their car wouldn't/ couldn't understand they were on my foot and get off so I bent his aerial!! He moved then


Kim

Originally Posted by simpy

(disclaimer: he was probably a 1 off so not labelling all 4x4 drivers with same name )

Originally Posted by Geelong Gent

Thanks for the disclaimer. Some of us do offer bigger gaps in front of us (taking account for the extra weight of the 4wd and those devilish easter eggs ). And its not all a race for some of us - why are people in such a hurry to get to work or to the mother in laws??????

Cruise control and stereo dials - much more important than the throttle

Originally Posted by asher

They could see me very clearly at the junction the idiot just didn't realise how much room their ruddy 4x4 took up and parked the damn thing on my foot.!!!
got very offended when I banged on their car wouldn't/ couldn't understand they were on my foot and get off so I bent his aerial!! He moved then


Kim

Originally Posted by zx10r_aus

Yes I've had to do the same. I took a mirror off a car, it was obvious to me that he didn't need it.... But, this is what I use my 4x4 for....

Originally Posted by Geelong Gent

Would look even nicer with your boat behind it mate

Now thats a road I would love to idle down.

Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Yes I would probably agree with that, although the 2007 Rexton is the new model with the Mercedes engine, it actually resembles the 4WD Mercedes a lot and I think will hold its value better.



Buzzy

Originally Posted by zx10r_aus

Yes I've had to do the same. I took a mirror off a car, it was obvious to me that he didn't need it.... But, this is what I use my 4x4 for....

Originally Posted by asher

I think a 4x4 must be fun to drive I don't have a thing against the vehicles it is the prats who seem to think that motorbike = room to squeeze past but when driving these big things there isn't and they weigh a ton when they roll over your foot


Kim

Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Well whatever I'm driving I give motorcyclists and pedal cyclists plenty of room - I used to ride both regularly.



Buzzy

Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Well whatever I'm driving I give motorcyclists and pedal cyclists plenty of room - I used to ride both regularly.



Buzzy

Originally Posted by samnrob2

If we're in the mood for stereotyping I'll tell you who pisses me off on the roads....bikers. Constantly breaking the speed limit, undertaking and when there's queues of traffic, these buggers are the ones that can squeeze through the gaps and beat everyone else

I was pleased as punch the other day though because I saw an un marked police car finally pull over a biker for speeding...something you don't often see.

And for the record, I've slowed my speeding down since I got my 4X4...cruise control works a treat!