lightest toad car

Gotsmarts summary covers all the important stuff. I'll just add this picture because, well, its cool. :) Yah thats our tent trailer. :)

az99 wrote:
Are those registered as golf carts....?

You wish. Mine is a 2009 smart fortwo Passion. It is a gasoline car. The electric smart cars are white.

33 city / 41 hwy - I average 42-46 mpg. highest is 51 mpg on I-5
1.0L, 3 cylinder
9 gallon US fuel tank
5 speed automated manual transmission (it's a manual tranny with no clutch pedal. The computer does the shifting)
designed to seat someone with a height of 6'4"
can be driven manually with paddle shifters or floor shifter - or in automatic mode. You can switch between modes on the fly.
lots of cargo storage behind the seats
Passenger seat folds forward for more storage.
the inside of the tailgate is a storage bin. I keep the flat towing equipment in there.

no speed limit restrictions when flat towing
no need to stop to start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes
a $15 battery disconnect switch is the only mod needed for towing

Hi,

I would prefer an automatic actually. In fact, if I could find one--an electric car would be even better.

From the Dinghy towing guide cars under 2500 lbs: Chevy Spark 2237; Ford Fiat 2363; Honda Fit 2496; Hyundai Accent 2396; Nissan Versa 2354; Smart 1830; Toyota Yaris 2295. They are all manual transmissions and towable 4 down. You didn't mention if you want an automatic. That changes things. We used to tow a Ford Focus manual transmission 4 door hatchback. It would be comparable to the Fiesta now but not sure if it comes in manual transmission.

gotsmart wrote:
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I think the OP was looking for a REAL car.

Manual tranny Miata's are a fun car and curb weight is approx. 2100 - 2500lbs, depending on the year and like any, it depends on what you're willing to spend. Myself, I like the toad to also be a DD, so as to receive full benefit for the investment.

The Volkswagen Original Beetle, or Karmann Ghia, or Thing, with 4 speed manual transmission.
About 1800 lbs, IIRC
If you can find one of the fiberglass kit cars built on The VW floor pan, it would be even lighter. The Manx was one, IIRC. I see them occasionally on eBay. In fact, I just looked, there are two of them. Search for "Meyer Manx".

Just for information, there are:
7 original Beetles
13 Karmann Ghias
and
11 Things

Are those registered as golf carts or motor vehicle?

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The Smart car coupe is 1830lbs.
the Honda Fit is 2500lbs.
the Toyota Yaris is 2300lbs.