New to the forum, not to 4 wheeling. I have owned and driven scouts, jeeps, and Toyotas for many years. I am considering replacing my T100 with something smaller. The ideal vehicle would be the size of a '50s jeep, with a hard top, the reliability of a Toyota, and highway gas mileage above 50 mpg:D. Since I am not going to find all of that in one vehicle, I am looking for the closest alternative. Unibody construction is not acceptable. Gearing for off-road use is essential. Manual transmission and standard gear-type transfer case are also essential. Something like a Suzuki Samurai looks attractive. I have seen Geo and Isuzu models that look interesting, though I don't know much about them yet. Does anyone have any suggestions? Where should I look for more info?

Thanx

reb