I towed my 2004 PT Cruiser for about 40,00 miles. It was an automatic and I installed a Remco pump and also the base plate myself Remco has an adapter for the pump. Mounts on the left front shock mount. The base plate comes with excellent instructions and took me about 4 hours to do.
I looked for a PT with manual shift and finally went with the auto. It was great and kept it for 12 years and then sold it and now have a Honda CRV.
The Pt with manual will be great for you.
Busyguy