What are your needs? If it's just two of you, and you don't expect to need more seating or storage, you could get a Honda FIT, or something sporty like a Miata. If you want to go off-road (beach, mountains), then you would probably want a Jeep.
The sky is the limit sorta speak....what do you LIKE! That would be my first thought, then, I'd see if I could tow what I like....If not, then I'd go for second best...etc
Bill & Claudia / DD Jenn / DS Chris / GS MJ Dogs: Sophie, Abby, Brandy, Kahlie, Annie, Maggie, Tugger & Beau RIP: Cookie, Foxy & Gidget @ Rainbow Bridge.
2000 Winnebago "Minnie" 31C, Ford V-10
Purchased April 2008 FMCA# F407293 The Pets
As Bill said, what are your needs, besides being four down towable. And no, you cannot tow ANY manual transmission car. There are some manual transmissions that are not towable without mods, such as a drive shaft disconnect.
Pros
4wd
Seats 4-5
Easy tow 4 down
Light weight
Cool tech harness for wiring simplicity
Can remove key with no steering wheel lock issues on newer ones
No fuse pulling
No required start every so many hours or miles
Reasonably priced
Amazing resale value, almost cult like following
Cons
Rides like a jeep
'08 Newmar Kountry Star 3916, 400ISL Cummins
'11 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
'07.5 LMM 2500HD Duramax Crew 8'
Blue Ox, BB, PP TPMS, BB Buggy, Ranger EV
FMCA 427040
NO, you can NOT tow "any manual transmission" vehicle! Always check the Owners Manual for specific directions.
I like my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Saying that a Jeep "rides like a Jeep" is like saying my Dodge 1 ton "rides like a truck". Well, YEAH, what can you expect!
CM1, USN (RET)
2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"
msg1951 wrote: Getting frustrated....what's a good toad beside a Honda CRV. ( of course I understand that I can tow any manual trans car).
jeeps are super cool and very easy to flat tow...and your assumption about *any* manual tranny vehicle is not correct. never assume.
we tow either an '03 wrangler or a '10 liberty. both are auto trannys and have txfr cases that have a manually selected neutral position. without a txfr case that can be placed in neutral a jeep cannot be flat towed.
73,
rich, n9dko www.bananaboatbytes.com
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fulid. He says he can stop anytime.
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2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U
'46 Willys CJ2A
'03 Jeep Wrangler TJ
'10 Jeep Liberty KK
Tow a '12 Honda Fit automatic and love it. Under 20k new, 2500 lbs, surprising interior room - versatile seating/storage. Blue ox baseplate/tow bar, brake buddy. No fuses to pull, nothing to do but put in N - keep under 65mph and good to go!!
'02 KOUNTRY STAR DP
2012 HONDA FIT "PUMPKINMOBILE"
GILLIGAN- 1ST MATE CAT - 3 HR TOUR
towing 2012 suzuki Grand Vatara 4x4.Put TC in neutral and tow
no fuses,no running engine,no steering lock,liteweight,more reasonable to buy compared to jeep,journy,Honda CRV,etc
mowermech wrote: NO, you can NOT tow "any manual transmission" vehicle! Always check the Owners Manual for specific directions.
I like my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Saying that a Jeep "rides like a Jeep" is like saying my Dodge 1 ton "rides like a truck". Well, YEAH, what can you expect!
LOL
true
touche'
im actually one of those guys who HATES how theyve made pickup trucks like cars nowadays too
BUT, if i could tow my range rover hse 4 down i wouldnt have the jeep! and my rr will go ANYWHERE and then some my jeep will go.
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