Good first/small 4x4?

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 07, 2015 at 22:14
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Hi all,

I'm in the market for my first car with off-road capabilities. I only recently have my licence, but I have done some beach driving and 'bush-bashing' in my Mum's Landcruiser workmate and went okay. I'm not needing anything too flash, so I have a reasonable budget of about $8,000.

Basically what I'm needing is a good onroad car that is able to handle itself in beach and other off-road situations. I will have to use it to drive to work, school, driving family members, etc on weekdays so it needs to go well on road. However on the weekend I'd like to be able to go to the beach with my dogs or my mates, and then on holidays do some camping. So nothing too serious but something that can handle these sort of conditions!

I have been looking at the Suzuki models such as the Sierra, Vitara and Jimny, as well as the Toyota RAV4, all 90's or early 2000s models, to give you a sort of idea, not fussed by manual/auto. I like the Sierra but apparently they don't go too well on-road, and they don't have a lot of backseat or boot space.

Just wanted to know what some of your more experienced 4x4 drivers thought. :)
Thanks for your help,
Vic
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