After reading a few comments from other users about how certain type/shape/class of vehicles "suck" and the amount of threads we get where OP is asking about what car they should buy, I have never really seen the break down of what most users actually want here.
We have our all time favorites that continually get spat out; Camry, Corolla/i30's, Tucson/Sorento, Carnival, Hilux/LDV, Mustang/86, Land Cruiser/Haval, etc etc, but it doesn't tell us what the general consensus is or what the spread is for what we would buy for ourselves.
I can look up vehicle classes sales over the past 12 months, but that only really breaks it down into 3 groups. Sedans, SUV and Commercial. I want to go a bit deeper and see what everyone's main preference is.
Let's say you are up for buying a new vehicle this year. It has to be within your budget and what you would be hoping to buy. What class/shape/type of vehicle would be the top of your list?? And if you are up for it, why do you want that class of vehicle? What appeals to you the most about your choice? (NB: I don't really care why you dont like other classes of vehicles, just why you picked the one you picked.)
FJ is currently my fav 4x4 vehicle. It's not as large as a Prado but based on same platform so very capable off-road and does well pulling my boat trailer. Wouldn't use it for a daily commuter but great weekend/adventure vehicle.
It has also appreciated in price about $20k since bought it, can't complain.
I would replace it with a Ford Bronco or maybe Hummer EV if they ever land in Aus.