Whilst my medium term intention (sometime in the second half of 2013) is to purchase a Sinner Mango Sport RE, in the short term I wouldn't mind trying out recumbent riding (trike) and by chance this Catrike Villager has linked to by just4tehhalibut is up for sale. The asking price is AU$2,000.
The riding that I would do with a trike is a daily commuting which is 42 km each way (a mix of shared use path and city roads), Audax riding (200 km + / 125 m) rides but not in mountains - we only have hills here) and maybe some on-road touring ( I will still have my Surly Long Haul Trucker anyway for the short to medium term unless I use a trike for touring).
The commuter riding involves riding the full 42 km home in a serious headwind (Fremantle Doctor - gusts around 50 km/h are normal which is about 27 knots) which I cop directly off the ocean so no buffering.
Based on feedback elsewhere the general censuses seems to be that I wouldn't be any faster on the Villager and possibly slower. Does this sound about right?
Another option has come up well maybe a couple going by my exploring the FlyingFurniture website. The top of the list is a Catrike Expedition which Ian has one (?) on special for $2,210. This particular model has bar end shifters and few other accessories included by the looks.

Ohter possibilites are a:
(1) Performer JC20 or JC70 but these seem to be not that great ... Baalzamon experience of one was not to good.
(2) ICE Adventurer but a base model not the one Baalzamon sold
(3) ICE Sprint base model
Maybe other possibilities? Honestly I really would like to keep the price as close to $2,000 or lower if possible so the ICE Adventurer and Sprint are really pushing my limits unless I sell say my Look 555 first.
Oh are their other dealers with good websites here in Australia? I assume buying overseas is not a realistic option at this level in the trike world.
Thanks in advance
Andrew