AU or BA Wagon for backpacking around Oz?

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

I'd be looking for a Magna wagon personally and if the budget can stretch a little but further, look for a TL VR with the 3.5l/5sp Auto, should be able to get one for under the $3k mark now.

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-5664308/?Cr=0

Magna’s are great, when they’re not leaking oil.
I much prefer the front end before the facelift of the one you posted. I had one about 10 years ago that I treated pretty badly and never had issues apart from the standard oil leak.