new looking for the right taco

Intrested in a gen 1 taco. I dont have the extra income for a jk wrangler as much as I would love one.. I will be using it for fun mainly. My stupid 2010 6.0 2500 silverado gets stuck in anything and everything mud, sand, you name it ill get stuck in it. I love my silverado... anyways ever since I got pulled out of the marsh at the beach by a gen 1 tacoma when 2 silverados and a powerjoke could not pull me out... well I fuckin want one. The main uses for the truck will be taking it fishing beach lakes rivers ect. Will be lifted and it will be used for mudding occasionally. ive been told "4x4 4cyl 5 spd is indestructible!" But I see so many v6s im just not knowledgeable on the engines and drivetrains enough to pick the right setup for what it will be used for. I want it to be a 5 speed I know that for sure. Ive done a little research its mainly everyone saying how much they love there taco so appolgies if you think im not doing my reasearch before posting. Thank you anyone who provides helpfull information!!