Sorry for your troubles, but it will be interesting to see the trans/coolant issue
Trading?? I have no tolerance for a disloyal vehicle, but I certainly understand your position
Do you run mud flaps? Even small ones will help.
I would be concerned with durability of PPF, those rocks on a gravel road will come hard and fast.
Look into LineX those rockers, they have color choices now too,
But once, cry once.