Toyota Repair: Most reliable 4runner?, hilux surf, diesel engines

Question
Hello,

I've just moved to East Africa (Rwanda) and am looking for a reliable 4x4. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find one locally, so I will have to import one from Japan.
My choice has come down to the Hilux Surf (aka 4runner in the states). I can afford a car in the range of 1991-1995.
My questions:
- Would I be better off with the 2.4litre diesel or the 3.0l V6 diesel when I am mostly concerned about reliability?
- Should I stick to a manual transmission? Few people out here could repair an automatic, so I thought a manual would be better. But ATs are more easily available.

Thanks in advance for your help,
NIcolas

Answer
I know absolutely nothing about the diesel engines, there are not sold here in the US, it really is up to you which transmission you prefer, if either one has a problem it will be expensive to repair anyway but I think the manual transmission would probably a wise choice in your case.