Current candidate is a 1994 5-sp 4-cyl. I guess this would have been the 22RE at the time...

I'm looking for the fewest hassles down the road and the lowest repair costs should they be needed. I'd also like to add the twin-stick setup from Marlin at some point but that's later down the road - if ever.

I have always liked a V6 for power but I'm not sure it's necessary for what I'm looking to do. I haven't towed a trailer in years and wouldn't do it frequently but I -would- like to have the capability to do it. Nothing more than a smallish boat or small h-hell trailer.