towing capacity slant six

From your description, i'd get the truck.....period. As a designated tow vehicle...not so much, unless it's some local, smaller loads. I'd think 5k + is a stretch for anything other then the occasional tow around town.

I will say that I mainly towed with 3/4 & 1 ton p/up's, other then a 318 Mag powered 94' 1/2 ton for a short period. I always liked a little overkill when it came to tow vehicles.

It really does sound like a nice deal, and i'd get it, just not for car trailer towing on a regular basis.