Im about to sell my current 02 courier, save some dosh up and buy a new tow car to get me to the events.
Budget is maxed at $20k and id rather a modernish turbo diesel as they kill a petrol engine in every way when towing.

My Car and trailer will tip the scales at a little under 1500kg (trailer 400kg and my car around the 1000kg mark) Doesnt have to be 4x4

Main thing is that it MUST be reliable as i plan on doing many a mile towing my car around the country.
If anyone has any experience, wether you have one or a mate of a mate has one, share your experiance.

Ive recently put a new gearbox in my courier due to towing and these are the sort of thing i wanna avoid.

Currently looking at the 4x2 Ford rangers around the 2007 models, can be had for under $15k.. good on juice, lightweight, practical (motocross bike/dogs etc) towing capacity of 2500kg braked.. and in my price range.