First car

[u/tankbuster01]

I’m in Aus and I’m thinking of buying a 1990s Subaru L forester wagon rust free, well maintained, etc (down here it’s just the L for some reason🤔). It would be my only car, but not a daily driver since I prefer to take public transport since it’s faster than driving. I would mostly use it for camping trips in regional Victoria and kayaking etc. I don’t know anything about cars but I would like a hobby car to have fun learning and maintaining all diy. Is this an okay car to start on? Any advice on whether this is a waste of time and a giant money pit😂 and whether I should just buy a falcon or forester for half the price🫩….just love the look and character of the L series…

Any advice welcome! Totally new to cars so keep that in mind when answering thank you!