like the other suggestions, i would get something fairly common and easy to get parts for. forget any euro box, i personally think they aren't built for Australian conditions. Either go japanese or Australian Also, if you don't mind me asking, where about are you going to be living? Sydney, Brissy, Melbourne? One suggestions, if you can get out to a country car yard, do it. I got $2000 off any price the metro / city dealers would give me on a new car, so it worth the trip and you get so see something different while your out there :) PM if you move to Sydney and you need a hand :)