Thanks for all the input. With my budget I am fully aware that i will not get a "tow and go" rig, so I am willing to put in the work. as far as Maint goes, regardless to what i get, a large amount of preventative maintenance will be done. as far as buses go, im not going to buy a bus that is going to need new tires unless The bus is under $2000 and has no other serious issues.
I have not completely ruled out a Pickup. I still would go Cummins, I just dont think I can get a decent one cheap enough, BUT i will look for one.
This is the best i could find locally. Its definitely a rot box, AND its got a broken Torque Converter. wants $3500
As far as buses go, I only want a Flat front "transit style", and I am
considering only getting a "bookmobile" or "mobile clinic" like below that would not require any serious exterior work.
This is a 94 8.3 Cummins BlueBird that is a mobile clinic. $4500
