So hiaces are the best at getting through stuff then? I care what it looks like but am obviously more concerned with how well it'll handle the sand and mud.

Hey 4wd enthusiasts, I'm looking at getting a 4wd diesel van for around $2,000-$5,000 and am wanting to know what to get. I want to use it for snowboarding, surfing, road tripping and if possible some tramping track areas. I wanna be able to drive on a 4x4 track to some cool spot to tramp or ...