I have four vehicles. My daily driver is a 1998 Supercharged Regal and the wife has a 2013 Equinox. I keep the stuff I pay off if I like it and it provides good service. The only thing I am making payments on is the Equinox.
I have a 2000 Trans Am WS6 that comes out on nice days and a 2002 Silverado 2500. It has 34500 miles on it. I only use it to tow and picked it up with no options for 12,000 with 23,000 miles on it.
these two combined maybe see 5000 miles a year on a heavy year.
The deals are out there. I have always had a dedicated tow vehicle. Before this truck I had an 89 GMC one ton. Gave me great service even though it sat most of the time. I put 180,000 miles on it. I did start and drive it (just like the current truck) a couple of times a month.
I couldn't keep either truck inside, but I am lucky to live in Western Washington, pretty mild year round, and no rust. My 89 looked new on top and underneath when I sold it to a buddy cheap.
Make sure you keep the tank full. I change the oil every season and do a tranny pan drop and fill every season as well. As with all my cars they get brake fluid flush every 2 to 3 years. Coolant swap every 40,000 to 50,000 miles (or every 5 years). The rest of the stuff gets changed when it needs it.
I can't tell you what truck to buy as that is personal choice. But job one should be keeping the wife happy. :)
Happy shopping.
