G'day and all. We are in the market for a car to replace the Yota van. The vehicle needs to be Awd or 2wd, seat 5 tall adults and carry three dogs behind the cargo barrier.
We looked at a couple of vehicles in Mt Gambier and my head is spinning with all the info collected.

We test drove an X-trail but the clutch failed the stall test.

We also drove a 2006 Territory, which had a heap of room but was sucking 14l/100ks which is more than my 1994 Patrol.

I also felt the auto was a bit dodgy. I like the straight 6, but wonder if it has a timing belt or chain? Is the auto a quick fix or a major PITA?

Is a Kluger worth looking at, but its a V6.

Has anyone got some inside info on a good vehicle that would suit. We have a budget of 12 grand with on roads included in that price.

Time for a Bex and lie down...