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bob_b
Explorer
Feb 17, 2023

Need a new toad-a sporty one

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
  • Smart car. We been towing them for 14 years problem free on a dolly and 4 down as well.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
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    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    I take it you don't camp in the mountains or backwoods ?
  • What's wrong with another Miata? A Wrangler with top off is sporty too. I've had both and loved each!

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