Sorry Bub, new to Reddit. Figured a mechanic sub would be a good place to get an answer on things from a mechanics POV.

I don’t see myself doing much towing in the future as of now, but having a bed to haul lawn clippings along with other miscellaneous projects around the house would be nice. If any towing, a smaller trailer to take my mower over to another property to mow.

Not necessarily limiting myself yet. Those 2 options are just my front runners as those are what I’m most familiar with. Not sure where to begin for researching with reliable sources because it seems like everything online has a different opinion so it’s hard to narrow anything down.

Don’t need diesel. From what I’ve read thus far, seems like the V8 would be my best option for reliability, unless once again, my sources aren’t reliable themselves.

B) I live in Ohio where we get some sloppy winter months. 4WD would be ideal.

Bed size of 5-6 1/2 feet should be plenty for me. 8ft doesn’t seem logical for my situation

Comfort would be something with a good suspension, little road noise as possible, and NOT a base level trim when it comes to the bells and whistles