I have a PT Cruiser but still find that towing it on my new dolly, causes the tie down straps to get chewed up.I am considering buying a car that I can tow WITHOUT a dolly, but uncertain just which automatic transmissions, or tow-friendly.I know that all ( or most ) Saturns are.I would like some ideas which ones other people find compatible for this.Thanks

You are doing something wrong if the tie downs are getting chewed up. Learn how to properly secure and tie down.

Most all wheel drive vehicles are capable of 4 flat towing. The new Durangos all wheel drive Durangos are flat towable.

A manual transmission PT Cruiser is towable four down. You can get a lube pump from REMCO that, when installed properly, will allow you to tow your auto tranny PT four down (I have one on mine that I am not using, I should remove it and get rid of it. I don't even know if it works.) How are your straps getting "chewed up"? I towed my PT from here to Chattanooga and back last year, with no strap damage at all. No problems of any kind, in fact.As stated, MOST (but not all) 4X4 Jeeps are towable four down. Two wheel drive Jeeps are usually not towable four down unless the driveshaft is removed.Subarus are towable four down, but MANUAL TRANSMISSION models only. SOME All Wheel Drive vehicles are NOT four down towable.Many other 4X4 vehicles are towable IF there is a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case. Automatic or manual tranny makes no difference.ALWAYS read the "Recreational Towing" section of the Owners Manual when considering a vehicle.Good luck in your search.

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gotsmart
Explorer
Jun 16, 2013
havasu wrote:
How about a Smart Car? Fun to drive, enough room for 2 and 40mpg around town.

My 2008 tows nicely.

X2 for my 2009 smart car. http://www.smartusa.com/
mowermech
Explorer
Jun 16, 2013
Richard_999 wrote:
I have a PT Cruiser but still find that towing it on my new dolly, causes the tie down straps to get chewed up.

I am considering buying a car that I can tow WITHOUT a dolly, but uncertain just which automatic transmissions, or tow-friendly.

I know that all ( or most ) Saturns are.

I would like some ideas which ones other people find compatible for this.

Thanks

"but uncertain just which automatic transmissions, or tow-friendly."

That seems pretty clear...
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jun 16, 2013
crasster wrote:
My opinion that a standard Toyota Yaris is the best toad ever made. Small, you don't even feel it back there. 4 down. A snap to hook up. If you need to manually shove it around, it rolls with just a bit of force in neutral.... So easy. Plus incredibly reliable, fun to drive, and you could really count on it if your coach ever broke down.

perhaps, but I surely wouldn't want to go back to a stick shift myself.
which is why the OP should have specified, stick or automatic.
bumpy
JohnnyT
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2013
Moved from class A forum
crasster
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2013
My opinion that a standard Toyota Yaris is the best toad ever made. Small, you don't even feel it back there. 4 down. A snap to hook up. If you need to manually shove it around, it rolls with just a bit of force in neutral.... So easy. Plus incredibly reliable, fun to drive, and you could really count on it if your coach ever broke down.
havasu
Explorer
Jun 15, 2013
How about a Smart Car? Fun to drive, enough room for 2 and 40mpg around town.

My 2008 tows nicely.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
whatever you buy to tow, be sure to check out the owner's manual under recreational towing, or towing behind a motorhome as that is the only valid source for information. read it in trailer life towing guide or here and then "verify" before spending any money.
I have a 2005 Vue that is towable. all saturns are NOT towable.

bumpy
dieharder
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
The HHR is great for towing and all around driving. Too bad they stopped making them.
anconn
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
We're happy with our Jeep Liberty. It is quite light and easy to tow. Gas mileage isn`t the best though.
wny_pat1
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Remco towing and 2012 Dinghy Towing Guide

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