I have to confess that I am looking to buy a VW powered sandrail. I used to own a honda Odysee and while it was a blast to drive, It beat the heack out of me with its limited or non existent suspention.
I still enjoy the dual sport but would like to share some off roading with my girlfriend. My brother has a very nice one but uses it only as a street vehicle.
As far as mini trucks go, I was out on a ride on the bike last year and stumbled on this place.
http://northtexasminitrucks.com/index.htm
They had trucks and minis unlike those I had seen before. Check out there sold vehicles.