I've just picked up a little SWB Vitara a month or so ago and I rate it. Yet to take it anywhere hard core but for a hunting truck it seems to be the dogs danglies. The 1.6 engine has enough get up for the open road, will happily sit at 100 but not at risk of too many speeding fines. Mine has a 2" body lift and mud tires so not exactly designed for good cornering but other than that the manual gearbox is smooth, motor runs well and I reckon it'd be a great little wagon to learn in. On top of that they are common as so parts are easy to get, another reason I went with the zuk is I have heard they are pretty simple mechanically - I don't know bugger all about cars but plan on doing all my own repairs and maintenance when I break it.
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