Get the 3.6. You said that all you want is a runaround and occasional wheeling trips, petrol engines are perfect for this.
The CRD is great if it has been maintained well, but parts are expensive, maintenance is expensive, and while it provides improved economy and nice torque, its all not worth it unless you are doing long trips and really get the CRD working/cruising on longer drives. Thats my opinion.
Put the best oil you can afford in the manual trans, make sure its full synth, don't try to do quick shifts like you can in a sports car, and it should last forever. I have Redline oil in my trans and it shifts beautifully.
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