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a 96 4 runner has a max tow capacity of 3500lbs.
That's not enough to tow a car. It may work for like local events but the brakes, suspension etc on the truck are not upto spec and your average open car trailer weighs about 1300-2000 lbs depending on what the deck is made out of. An aluminum one is nice but usually double the price. 2400lb 240.. + 1500lb of trailer is gonna put you in 4000lb range.
Best bang for your buck in your budget range was something we got. Old ford work vans. We bought a 2001 E350 Ford work van with like 178k on it. They've got long wheel base, the beefy 1 ton HD transmission, real brakes.. and the rear bumper tow hitch is rated to 7500lbs. Prewired for trailer for 3k. Hard to beat and makes a perfect car hauler vehicle.
Other than that, an old chevy pickup is your next bet. Most v6 vehicles won't get you 4000lbs. I mean they may do it.. a couple of times... but they won't do it forever.. and last thing you need is your tow vehicle breaking down on you.
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