[Richard]

You can take the Subaru off your list. The problem is that it must a manual in order to tow, and it doesn’t have a low range. In low speed situations, the clutch would not last very long because you have to slip it so much to creep along.

Typically ride quality and off road capability are trade offs. Which way are you leaning?

And, if you are going to leave it out there, does the narrow list of choices outweigh having to drive it out to CO?

Just wondering out loud.

And did you consider a Chevy Colorado 4 X 4? Longer wheelbase for on highway ride, ground clearance for off road, pickup bed for firewood and what not?