Report Card.
I have had the 2000 GV for a couple of months now.
10l/100km on a run, 11 around town.
Needed a new clutch, OK that's just second-hand cars.

Pros.
Much more comfortable, still not as good as any small car(but that is to be expected).
Nice motor, very smooth at lower revs.
Has plenty of low range reduction, good for backing the boat up the driveway.

Cons.
Stupid tyre size, limited selection.
235/60/16 7" rims, mainly highway pattern tyres, may be able to squeeze BF Goodrich AT Radial 215/70/16 on, with minimal change in diameter.
Needs to run on premium to avoid pinging, on advice by Suzuki mech.
OK on ULP but will ping at higher revs, eg. gunning it up a slippery hill in 1st gear or 5th gear on the highway on the uphill.
Have I made the right choice for me?
So far I am happy.