Quote Originally Posted by davegmh View Post
Mate, did you think of buying a Sandman ute second hand as there are some for sale with virtually no K's on them.
I did, but was sold on the extras the black edition comes with, especially the HUD, remote start and flappy paddle gears. Some silliness at that price, but I figure it will pay off in comfort.

I really value not having to look away from the road while driving and auto dimming headlights​ are a treat.

As for rain, yes I will have to plan carefully and perhaps sometimes turn around without making the destination, but that can be the beauty of travel, the unknown, the alternative route can be surprising. Or mind numbing and frustrating, at least I'll always have a dry bed.

This journey started 3 years ago when I hired the new VF sedan while on holiday in Darwin. Now of course I would never take a hire car off road, but some of my family live out of town...

Was all set to buy a storm 2yrs later, maybe even take the back seats out for a coffin style sleeper when I saw the ARB canopy on a VF Ute and rethought the build.

Once I found the Amcat canopy I was sold, then it became which Ute? Lightning? Storm? Sandman?
I knew I wanted a V6, but didn't like that meant missing out on some kit, so when the black edition dropped I was done.

Then it was just about the colour and how long I should wait? Buy new or 2nd hand?