1985 to 1990 - the lost years

[mauser]

hmmm have to think about this one.

Lots of utes were brought new as a tool for a tradesman. The resergence in the sports option ute only came back with the VG until then I think the white hilux/courier/rodeo in either 2 or 4wd was prefered. Landcruisers and Patrols became the towing vehicle of choice for a while as well.

Pre-WB in Sandman terms, the reduced GMV of the XX7 Sandman ute would of affected some sales and I am suprised the XU3 option was not more popular among ute buyers. I guess the availablility to option a GTS dash in a Kingswood would of suppressed some sales to be specifically optioned as a Sandman.

The van buyers, on the other hand, were were buying the Sandman vans as a prefered daily driver as has been highlighted by the sales drop of 2-door coupes with their introduction. The reduced GMV would not of worried them in the slightest.

Mauser