I learned alittle wrenching in my early years, but since gioning the WIRE in '03 I've earned my mastersdegree on here from folks on here helping me.
The V6 is less complicated for a beginner than the 4.
I personally like inline engine better than a V cause I can see everything better and it's easier on an ageing back,,,
but,,,,
The 4 clys have a carb with all the emmission hoses and gizmos that goes with that.
Fuel Injection system reduces the number of vacuum hoses and gizmos for emissions control because its computer controled. The copmuter systems on pre 1995 are pretty simple, too.
The Transmission with the V6 (esp. the manual) are way more H.D. than the 4 clys.
The axles and diffs are alittle more H.D. too.
This vehicle or a Toyota pickup with a 4 cyl 22R fuel injected are the best for a beginner to own IMHO,,,both also the best for a vehicle that can be kept in the family forever and handed down thru the generations. I've had mine since '96.
2 door Raider is a Short Wheel Base. SWB offroad vehicles are getting rare therefor more collectable (like old jeeps and old landrover,,,but Raiders don't break down constantly),and are better offroad.