Need to gather some more info. Here's what we know so far and it is good information: your WIFE will be a user so-- ( a/c, p/s, automatic, p/b, and a MUCH improved ride along with handling that instills confidence. This can all be put to pencil and paper but with the 35K limit we need to know about rust, glass, bed condition, desired wheels/tires/sound system, upholstery desired, and whether just driver quality or up the scale to show truck. There are a myriad of other factors but first what is the patients condition---could be anything from an ingrown toe nail to stage 4 cancer and what can be done within your budget highly depends on this. No way meant to be a put down but since this is what we do for a living I assure you all is needed to avoid any misunderstanding or disappointments.
