Need a new toad-a sporty one

[bob_b]

My wife totaled our Miata that we've been towing for over ten years. Before that car we towed an MR2. No one ever stated that either car was towable but neither car suffered any damage from towing. I'm looking for suggestions beyond the usual Jeep or truck. Any ideas? Bob

[rjstractor]

I was reading the latest FMCA Towing Guide and to my surprise my wife's 2021 Kia Forte GT is flat towable in either automatic or manual. Hers is a 7 speed dual clutch automatic with a 201 hp 1.6 liter turbo four, it's well equipped and comfortable and with a 0-60 time in the mid sixes it's definitely sporty. The Kia Soul GT with the same engine and transmission is also flat towable. Both of these DCT equipped cars require a specific procedure outlined in a Kia service bulletin to be performed before towing, but it's not too far out of line with procedures required for other automatic cars. The lower trim models of the Forte and Soul that have CVTs are not flat towable. Of course, this would need further research to verify.

[rickcarlene]

bob b wrote:
My wife totaled our Miata that we've been towing for over ten years. Before that car we towed an MR2. No one ever stated that either car was towable but neither car suffered any damage from towing. I'm looking for suggestions beyond the usual Jeep or truck. Any ideas? Bob

WE tow a 2018 Mini Cooper S 6 speed easy to tow fun to drive.

[Ro_n_Joe]

Try surfing here for some ideas:
https://www.viewnavionmotorhomes.com/tow_vehicle_guide/

[Lancslad]

JoeH wrote:
Here you go--- even has tow tabs installed already 327 powered MGA

Sweet. I would love to see how the tow tabs were installed. I had a MG Midget that I towed 4 down behind the motorhome. Apparently the tow tabs, welded to the front of the chassis, were stronger than the chassis metal and it all broke loose when we were in FL. I trailered it to Georgia and sold it for what I paid. Good fun while it lasted!!

[JoeH]

Here you go--- even has tow tabs installed already 327 powered MGA

[Horsedoc]

Went to a rally in Meadows of Dan Virginia and a guy there towed a VW beach buggy from Pennsylvania there. Had a tonneau cover snapped in place to keep it "sort of" dry when towing. Sporty thing touring the Blue Ridge Parkway that summer. Looked like fun. December? Not a chance!!

[Bikeboy57]

Ford Focus ST with manual transmission

[Y-Guy]

Did some house cleaning, please try to keep it on topic and helpful.

[BobGed]

Might want to take a look at a Fiat Abarth. I believe BlueOx makes base plates for models up to 2019 or 2018.

[wildtoad]

Since you had a Miata ( I had one too ) now may be a good time to get a “bigger” car. My wife has a 2018 Mini Cooper S Convertible. Only problem is it’s an automatic which means it can’t be flat towed, but the manuals can. It’s a fun car, with good power.

[ferndaleflyer]

Smart car. We been towing them for 14 years problem free on a dolly and 4 down as well.

[CA_Traveler]

bob b wrote:
Our house is in the pine trees of So Oregon and we stay for six months in the M/H in a seniors park in Mesa, Az So I don't need a Jeep, I may buy back my Miata from the insurance company and repair it myself. The problem is getting it back to my shop in Or. Bob

Ship it (likely $1000+), minimum repair so it's drivable, trailer tow it with the MH or other vehicle.

[rk911]

bob b wrote:
Our house is in the pine trees of So Oregon and we stay for six months in the M/H in a seniors park in Mesa, Az So I don't need a Jeep, I may buy back my Miata from the insurance company and repair it myself. The problem is getting it back to my shop in Or. Bob

i sold a car in CA to a buyer in IL. the buyer hired an independent car carrier to transport the vehicle to him. if your Miata runs and can move under its own power that may be an option for you.

[bob_b]

Our house is in the pine trees of So Oregon and we stay for six months in the M/H in a seniors park in Mesa, Az So I don't need a Jeep, I may buy back my Miata from the insurance company and repair it myself. The problem is getting it back to my shop in Or. Bob