Can any 5 speed manual be towed?

revickers wrote:
Could I put it on a dolly and leave the car running, put it in neutral, and tow it with back wheels down?

That's a question I think you should ask the dealer. If you bought it new then I would think you'd be very concerned about any warranty issues with towing. Having your wife drive it seems like a decent idea if you don't spend a large number of days traveling. But it kind of sounds like this one just isn't going to work out the way you want it to. Bummer.