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Many people prefer the station wagon style lift/tail gate. It does give you an unobstructed view out the rear glass even if you have to climb or reach over the tailgate to put something in the back. They are definitely prone to rusting and decent replacements are scarce. Because of all the curve metal of the inside section they are hard to repair.

Barn doors are more utilitarian and functional and less prone to rusting although most seem beat to death from carelessness.