I'd certainly avoid the automatic trannys, so the 5-speed is a good choice.
2 wheel vs 4 wheel is a trade-off. My truck with low rolling resistance tires (narrow width) designed for the highway can't drive on flat, wet grass in 4WD, let alone 2WD. With higher rolling resistance tires designed for offroad use, I can drive around in 2WD on flat grass, and more difficult terrain in 4WD.
The trade-off is more weight/cost/complexity vs lower fuel economy due to running tires with more off-road traction.
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