I personally wouldn't want anything newer than '06, something with a manual transmission, manual everything if it's for work. Ford Ranger or Mazda B-series is what I'd be looking for. Get one with six cylinders you'll do pretty well on gas, even if you're towing. Parts are plentiful, and if you can't do it yourself you won't get raped by a mechanic. Added bonus is there's no embedded GPS. You can still be tracked by traffic and dash cams, but it's a lot easier to drop off the grid for a weekend if you want to.
I personally wouldn't want anything newer than '06, something with a manual transmission, manual everything if it's for work. Ford Ranger or Mazda B-series is what I'd be looking for. Get one with six cylinders you'll do pretty well on gas, even if you're towing. Parts are plentiful, and if you can't do it yourself you won't get raped by a mechanic. Added bonus is there's no embedded GPS. You can still be tracked by traffic and dash cams, but it's a lot easier to drop off the grid for a weekend if you want to.
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