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New its all pretty easy do your research and then do some more , In the
maze of assorted 4x4 vehicles it may just be one maybe two if you are
lucky that will fit the criteria you are considering..
Point to keep in mind when purchasing a
four wheel drive
- Price
- size
- 4 wheel drive ability
- passenger comfort
- resale
- service and spares
- fuel consumption
- features
Each point will be a volume in
itself but seriously as mentioned earlier 4 wheel drive vehicle are now
purchased by people wanting a multipurpose vehicle.
This vehicle has got to pay its way , It must
perform the every day use, ask these questions
- can I park this vehicle?
- am I able to see safely around the vehicle?
- can I afford the up keep of the extra fuel
usage?
- will I every use the 4 wheel drive option?
- can my family/passenger be comfortable?
- will it do what I want? ( towing ,
recreation etc)
A good example is the retiree now with
a little cash and a bit of well deserved time purchasing the dream caravan
only to discover that a four wheel drive may be the only alternative to tow the
home away from home.
However..
In the market place it is common to find good
low KM vehicle that have been purchased for this reason only to find the
original purchasers trading in because the vehicle didn't suit their life after
the caravan or trip.
It happens and money is lost.
Visibility is another reason why people opt out of their 4x4 early . High rear
ends and front bonnets plus the fact they are higher than the average
vehicle does restrict visibility under normal driving situations.
Test this by placing a bucket or similar
object in front of the vehicle close to the bumper then in your normal
seating position reverse back until you can see the object. You will be amazed
the distance traveled before actually viewing the item. Try the same in the
family car and see the difference. Its sad and tragic the accidents that happen
in peoples own yards with small children because of this point. However the
4 wheel drive must have this if it is to work in a off road
capacity.
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