Budget, not really sure. but I spose the max including a bar and spotlights would be around the 25k mark. (bar and lights budget is about $2500. yes they are farkin expensive. its criminal i know)
Want to try and keep it all below 20k if we can.

Toytoa dont make a new wagon. the 2001 model she had was the last of em. We could chase down a replacment one, but it is a good chance to upgrade, but it doesent have to be.

Its hard cause traditional wagons just dont exist. Holden and ford pretty much have the market.

Mal, I hate to admit it, but I am leaning towards a Vz/VY era dunnydore wagon too, on gas would be good.

And yes she is hell keen on a thou wagon mike. you know that. Dont tempt me when I have sheds, daisy and a hoist to get up first. You know that thou porn gets all sorts fo things up!

I like the adventuras, but after reading a few reviews, Im a bit turned off. apparently their AWD system is very average, and falls apart at the first sign of gravel. And they are juice guzzlers aparently. We alrady have one of those in the family (please dont take offence Pootrol, i do love you!) Most comments from owners seem that they love em, but its the fuel usage that the rickety awd that kills em.

They only sold them for two models as well. 2003-2006.
VY and VZ i think that makes it.

oh and on the syline wagon, it seems tha last of them was 2001, and they are import only. thats amking thingfs a little hard, but after looking at a few skylines, she does like a bit, and if we had the time, i could possily convince her that it would be a good idea, but alas, probally nt.