Looking for my first tow vehicle (also trailer) - Truck Budget ~$4k

[alberto_mg]

I picked up a '96 Chevy Turbo Diesel for $4500. I had to put another $3k into it though. I tow a 20ft enclosed trailer with an rx-7 and parts inside. It does pretty well. Can't go much over 65 on flat ground though.
If you're towing an open trailer, your options broaden. They are lighter and you won't necessarily need a huge motor.

Ack! Scary. That would take a huge dent out of my racing budget...

Why and how quickly after the purchase did you have to dump that much $$ into it?

[Russ Myers]

1992 Ford F-250 with 7.3L diesel. paid $2500 for it and it will tow anything. I LOVE this truck.

Russ

[alberto_mg]

Thanks for the input guys.
I think I'm going to focus on an F250 hopefully with a diesel or a 460 V8 or a van with those same engine choices.