rjackfExplorerApr 23, 2013towingcab anyone tell me if a Mazda Miata can be towed with 4 wheels down? Thanks Jack
7 RepliesReplies sorted by NewestFoggyExplorerMay 03, 2013When I contacted Mazda their @#$%^&*()lawyers said noway but nobody would say why.BumpyroadExplorerApr 29, 2013yep, ignore what the owner's manual and towing guide says. go for it, what could go wrong?bumpyHealeymanExplorerApr 28, 2013rjackf wrote:cab anyone tell me if a Mazda Miata can be towed with 4 wheels down?I towed a 2000 5-speed over 35,000 milesand have now towed a 2010 6-speed over 12,0000 miles.In the past 7 years, I have helped more than 40 other Miata owners get their cars set up to RV tow.PM me for more information.TimrjackfExplorerApr 23, 2013thanksDouglasCExplorerApr 23, 2013If it's a manual transmission it can be towed 4 wheels down. Numerous people have done it & I have seen them being towed on the road. Perhaps you can find a previous thread on the subject here for more details.BumpyroadExplorerApr 23, 2013what does your owner's manual say under "towing behind a motorhome" or "recreational towing"?bumpyFrancesca_KnowlExplorerApr 23, 2013Not listed as towable 4-down at Blue Ox's towing guide, if that means anything. Link to Guide
FoggyExplorerMay 03, 2013When I contacted Mazda their @#$%^&*()lawyers said noway but nobody would say why.
BumpyroadExplorerApr 29, 2013yep, ignore what the owner's manual and towing guide says. go for it, what could go wrong?bumpy
HealeymanExplorerApr 28, 2013rjackf wrote:cab anyone tell me if a Mazda Miata can be towed with 4 wheels down?I towed a 2000 5-speed over 35,000 milesand have now towed a 2010 6-speed over 12,0000 miles.In the past 7 years, I have helped more than 40 other Miata owners get their cars set up to RV tow.PM me for more information.Tim
DouglasCExplorerApr 23, 2013If it's a manual transmission it can be towed 4 wheels down. Numerous people have done it & I have seen them being towed on the road. Perhaps you can find a previous thread on the subject here for more details.
BumpyroadExplorerApr 23, 2013what does your owner's manual say under "towing behind a motorhome" or "recreational towing"?bumpy
Francesca_KnowlExplorerApr 23, 2013Not listed as towable 4-down at Blue Ox's towing guide, if that means anything. Link to Guide
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