Probably a Cherokee if it's the bigger one.
So long as you're not in a hurry (78bhp 2.3 normally aspirated diesel pulling 2.8t around) she's a lovely old bus to drive. Really surprising how well she can hustle on the motorway once you've got there though. People seem to get very puzzled when this goes howling past in the outside lane on the motorway!
After spending many hours I've managed to get the living area relatively rattle free even, and she rides astonishingly well given that we're sitting on leaf springs all round and on tyres at around 60psi. Very much echoes of a 70s coach in the way the suspension sort of floats along at speed...in fact the whole driving experience is kind of reminiscent of that which is probably one of the main reasons I enjoy it so much.
The driver's seat in this has height adjustment on, so combined with an already commanding driving position you tend to find yourself looking a good foot down towards the drivers of modern vans which is always fun. Has a crazy tight steering lock too so has a really small turning circle...that really winds the delivery drivers up when they see I can do a 3-point turn easier than most cars.
You definitely climb into rather than stepping into the driving seat!
Good antitheft device fitted as standard too...
Thankfully because I've spent enough time messing around with old buses, coaches and farm equipment this didn't cause me any issues but it really seems to mess with some people's heads.
Only thing I do wish she had was power steering as it's a right battle when getting in/out of tight spaces sometimes, though absolutely fine when driving. Knowing the OM.605 engine (five pot TD) basically drops in means it's something I'd consider if I tripped over one at the right price... roughly twice as much torque would be nice when dealing with hills! Though of course the five pot warble is probably the thing I'd be most interested in.
