At that budget and the fuel consumption concerns, i'd look at a Crosswind XTO ('01-'02) model. I find the XUV (or the tall- X-winds) a bit more dangerous as they will be more susceptible to roll-over as it wasnt really designed to be that high from the looks (and feel) of it.

Another option is a Revo diesel ('00-'02); that would fall within budget.

If you can find a nice '01 Starex at your budget range then that would fit the bill well.