I guess this would probably differ for each of us depending on weather terrain knowledge abilities ect.

i am thinking qualities motor horse power weight capacity

1. 4 wheel drive utmost here in the woods and mountians
2. carbureted emp hits this will still run and with minor modifications it will run on alcohol or kerosene
3. has to be a 350 ci motor at bare minimum
4. for me gas mileage matters but not as much as the ability to haul large loads or push other vehicles even tow capacity
5. has to hold 2000lbs easily
6. ground clearance minimum 18 inches
8. i want it made of steel don't care that it is heavy
9. i want a positronic rear end this means wheel goes flat it will still go forward
10. i want room in the engine bay to work on it if you cant reach the alternator or water pump life becomes alot harder if it breaks down.
11. i want it to be a common vehicle chevy preferably gmc i dont drive rice and think ford sucks balls
12. i want the heater to work.