Kilometres travelled
75,000 - 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2019
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
56000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
We needed a vehicle capable of towing a 3 ton caravan, and ideally with a third row of seats for those times where there was more than 5 needing transport. It needed to be suitable for my wife to drive occasionally too. I considered a Ford Ranger, but the second row of seats is less adult friendly, and the tray is not user friendly with a canopy. It ticked all the boxes, and more.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
I had previously owned a Mitsubishi Pajero and a Toyota Prado. So a 4x4 unibody SUV appealed. It is less 'ute-like' compared to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the Toyota Fortuner. I picked it up at 12 months old, with 20km on the clock, and close to $30k off the new price. So it was near-new, without the new price tag. It came with the balance of the 5 year new car warranty for piece of mind too. It's been a great vehicle, and is likely to be my primary vehicle for many years to come (unless I can figure how to afford the new generation Everest).
What have you discovered since owning the car?
It does what it says on the box, and as numerous reviews state, its the only real 4x4 to be compared to a Toyota Prado, and it comes without the Toyota tax. It's capable, comfortable, spacious, resonably economic.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
My biggest bugbear? Fords servicing costs are exorbitant. But now that the warranty period is about to end, I can look to thrid part servicing options.
Any other comments on the car?
I'm a car guy, but not specifically a 'Ford' car guy. But I really rate this car, and would definately buy another. It's not simply a ute turned into a SUV. It has better rear suspension and rear disc brakes amongst other things when compared to the Ranger ute.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
4
Performance/economy
4
Value for money
5
Overall rating
5
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
Toyota capable, without the Toyota tax. It fits my need really well. I have enjoyed the whole ownership experience, and look forward to many more years of reliable convenient motoring. Its big enough to hold what I need, but small enough to fit into a regular carpark.