Choosing the Right Car

First of all before you even start to look at cars you must decide what vehicle best suits your needs. The main factors are how many people do you regularly plan to have in the car, how many kilometres do you plan to do and how much time do you have? Of course budget is also a key decider! Please find below our advise when it come to Stationwagons vs Vans vs Campervans.

Australian made 6 cylinder wagons such as the FORD FALCON’s are cheap, very reliable and most importantly, easy to find parts for in even the remote regions of the country.

Recommended for:

• People on a tight budget – Wagons are a cheaper option and spare parts are in general cheap & easy to source
• People who might be travelling in a group or planning to take other travellers along (great way to save on petrol costs)
• People who don’t mind to sleep in a tent or in the back of a Wagon – just get an air mattress, couple of sleeping bags and some pillows!
• People who prefer automatic vehicles – over 85% are automatic
• People who are planning to stay a few nights in a hostel

These vehicles are most suited to couples, more than two persons is too much. It is also recommended that you are travelling at a relaxed pace. You should look for low Kms and preferably nothing older than 2000.

Recommended for:

• People who have a bit more money to spend – Vans are in generally more expensive then Wagons – same counts for their spare parts
• People who are travelling in a group of two – either as a couple or as friends
• People who are planning to sleep 90% of their trip in the van
• People who don’t mind to travel manual vans – the majority of vans are manuals
• People who have lots of time – minimum 4 month!

These vehicles are again most suited to couples & who are planning to travel for a very long time. Don’t be scared of high kilometres – Toyota Hiace can run for miles even with 600,000 km on the clock. Age wise we would recommend to look for any Hiaces from the age of 2004 onwards.

Recommended for:

• People who have the cash for it – this is a life changing experience
• People who are travelling in a group of two – either as a couple or as friends. It has space for three but you will be travelling together for a very long time…
• People who prefer a bit more “luxurious” fit-out – proper kitchen featuring sink, fridge, gas stove and some even microwaves
• People who are planning to sleep every night in their campervan
• People who don’t mind to travel manual vans – the majority of vans are manuals
• People who have lots of time – minimum 6 month!

For more information please feel free to read our blog story about “What’s the right vehicle for you”