Gday and welcome to the forum.
Mate do you intend to tow allot?
Because if you do, get an auto.
You may of read on this forum about the manual using the dual mass fly wheel.
I have the manual but dont really do allot of towing, but those who have, have reported clutch replacement before 40k after towing BIG boats and caravans consistently.
If you dont then it will be fine, mine has done 60k and done a little towing including towing a car on a trailer for a couple of hundred km and all is good.
Next thing i would say is dont bother with the plastic tub liner dirt, sand, and condensation all build up underneath and cause rust as the sand or other grit rubs the paint off then the moisture does the rest.
The advice given to me by the manager of Kloster Nissan before i bought my first Navara over 6yrs Ago was to get a spray in tub liner like "RHINO" Instead, for a few reasons like the rust issue, and also how slippery the plastic is compared to the "RHINO" liner, also you dont have to remove the spay liner to clean under it, and you will save a tiny bit of space with the spray in job.
Can i just say that was the best bit of advice, i have had the spray in liners in both my D22 and my D40 and as you can tell cant recommend it enough.
As for the price, i think you could probably get a few more extra's for 41k, like weather shields, bonnet protector, floor matts ect, especially as it gets closer to the end of the financial year they love to get rid of stock.
Mate i would add on a heap of accessories drop the price by another $1500 and tell them that what some other dealer has offered, and see what they say. If they um ans aahhh just walk and let them chase you in a few days, if they want the sale they will ring you for sure.
I paid 40k last year on on the run out model, BUT i got, ARB deluxe bull bar with fog lights, ARB bash plates, Rhino roof racks and ladder racks, weather shields, bonnet protector, head light guards, Safari snorkel, Haymen reese tow pack, floor matts, soft tarp, all included.
Anyway thats my 2cents, Good luck with it.
Regards,
Nathan