Hi jim1632 and Golden HVAC.
Thanks for the replies and info. There are a lot of opinions out there, pro and con, and some of them even make sense.;)
Actual experience is what I am requesting. Seems like there are a number of folks towing backward w/o any complications. I agree with them.
The condition and the selling price of the Miata is why I am buying one with an automatic transmission. If it weren't such a fantastic deal, I would wait and buy one with a standard. It will mainly be my play toy to enjoy all the back roads here in the Texas hill country, but will be our toad on some of our motorhomr trips.