I know we have a car camping thread going but this one is more focused around the vehicles themselves.

I live in Spain and want to pick up a dirt cheap off road getaway /out/ car. Is the niva perfect for 1 -2 man outings? Should I consider the little suzuki? Or get a bigger used car?

(Or should I blast all my savings on a defender and live off water and rice?)

Consider this a continuation of the last thread.