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For your intended use, i'd be thinking more along the lines of a camper. Granted £6k is not going to buy much, but should get you into a Bongo, possibly pre-conversion. Engine options are 2.0 (4cyl) petrol, 2.5 (V6) petrol and 2.5TD. Self contained units with built in hob, sink, fridge and cupboard can be mounted at various points in the van, some of which will necessitate moving one of the rear benches (8 seater, two 3 seat benches in the back), also pop up roofs and various other stuff can be added later if you like it and as you can afford to. Here is an example,
www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20180525687...1
Another possibility, depending on how many others you plan to go exploring with, is just to get a van of some kind (usually 3 seats in the cab) like a SWB Transit. Easy and cheap enough to get some lining and a bit of carpet in the back, remove the bulkhead, buy a blow up mattress and camping stove, you are good to go!. Here is an example of what you could get for £6k (£5k plus VAT),
www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/20180703808...1
As for the SUV option, all the cars you mention are reliable, but if you fancy a Duster, you can easily get into a 1.6 petrol for £6k. It will be a basic version, probably white, with steel wheels (that is actually how i'd like a Duster, maybe put UN stickers on the side?!). Also, if a RAV-4 is on the shopping list, you should also be looking at it's arch nemesis, the Honda CR-V. Both equally reliable, both available as 2.0 petrol.
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