Just wanted to share and update (instead of resurrecting the old thread), I went ahead and did the deal yesterday and got the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X. They hooked me up with a great deal on a 2014 so I got everything I want. Sad to see my BMW go, but so happy to once again have something that I can actually take on poorly maintained dirt roads, take out camping, and also be higher up (the low car feeling was starting to get old in the Beemer- especially when an SUV or truck's headlights were in my rear view).
Here are some pics... of course, in a few weeks or so (probably after about 2 paychecks) I'm thinking about hooking up a grille guard. Good news, I love the wheels so no need to go shopping for some new ones in the future.
Finally,
Thanks to everyone here who had input in the previous thread about truck stuff... I'm very happy with my decision and thankful for the help in my research than many of you provided.![]()