CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,785 Member For: 21y 6m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 18/10/03 11:37 PM Share Posted 18/10/03 11:37 PM I know i might get flamed for this.. but i had a conversation with a relative about ute's and sedans.. Im just wondering why the fascination especially in Australia for the ute?I know there is work reasons behind having a ute ie carrying things int he back etc.. but why a ute just for everyday driving? I must admit the Pursuit and others look great Interested to know your reasoning behind buying a ute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 20y 11m 24d Gender: Male Posted 18/10/03 11:45 PM Share Posted 18/10/03 11:45 PM it is simple Chris, utes are utesto tell you more would mean that we would have to cut out your tongue ...I think it is just a passion ... you have either got it or you don't never have a go at a someone's mother, dog or ute !! utes may be more open and expressive like whereas sedan drivers more stealth .... go the uters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,785 Member For: 21y 6m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 19/10/03 12:03 AM Author Share Posted 19/10/03 12:03 AM it is simple Chris, utes are utesto tell you more would mean that we would have to cut out your tongue ...I think it is just a passion ... you have either got it or you don't never have a go at a someone's mother, dog or ute !! utes may be more open and expressive like whereas sedan drivers more stealth .... go the uters haha you love the don't you? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke zeke Member 792 Member For: 20y 9m 29d Location: Adelaide Posted 19/10/03 06:01 AM Share Posted 19/10/03 06:01 AM My first car was an inherited XM Falcon ute - came from a farm and always had a bag of barley in the back over the back axle to help keep the tail in place! 3sp column shift to very noisy gearbox and sadly limited power (didn't have the pursuit motor).Couldn't wait to get a back seat, but I was about 18 at the time and living at home! At least my ute had a bench seat!Have never really lusted after a ute since - maybe it's a "been there, done that" thing.Must admit though, the modern utes seem a far cry from my old girl and they do give the opportunity to own a very cheap sports vehicle with great load carrying ability and no less human accommodation than a 2 seater sports car.Horses for courses, I reckon.zeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomUte Member 26 Member For: 20y 9m 8d Location: Gold Coast Posted 19/10/03 06:23 AM Share Posted 19/10/03 06:23 AM My main reason for getting a ute over the sedan was a pretty simple. By getting the ute I avoid FBT as the vehicle is deemed to be 100% work use, which makes it much much cheaper. the other reason is there is plenty of room to put tools, tyres, etc for the race car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Butzy Guests Posted 19/10/03 07:24 AM Share Posted 19/10/03 07:24 AM The reason I love utes so much is because of the way the look. All utes look good and no matter what badge they have on them they all look good, and my favourte ute is problury the old HQ One-Tonner. Gotta love your old utes lol, and the only Ford ute I like is the BA XR8, did I just say that hmmmmm lol. Go the utes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bara Member 183 Member For: 20y 9m 5d Location: Gold Coast Posted 19/10/03 10:46 AM Share Posted 19/10/03 10:46 AM Why??Why not??I can cart stuff around in one go without worrying about ripping the seats or getting the interior dirtyI can tell ppl I can't drop em home or pick em up cause I don't have the roomI can throw my wetsuit and life jackets all sandy and dripping in the backAnd the lines of the ute are pretty cool now. Specially with the body kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turbo dave Guests Posted 19/10/03 11:06 AM Share Posted 19/10/03 11:06 AM utes are the besttools in the back for workand for play a chick in the front and everyone else has to go in there own vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 21y 4m 2d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 19/10/03 10:32 PM Share Posted 19/10/03 10:32 PM I think the value for money has got to be a big factor, they are about $10K cheaper than a sedan (XR6T). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 20y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 20/10/03 12:24 AM Share Posted 20/10/03 12:24 AM I use the ute as a ute but besides that it's cheaper than the sedan, resale value on utes is traditionally heaps better, rego is cheaper and now I don't get taken for a taxi service anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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