Car that can be towed 4 down without too many modifications

[AGC]

I an trying to decide whether to tow 4 down or on a tow dolly.

Which car(s) can be towed 4 down with just the basic equipment (base plate, tow bar, etc.), don't really want to add transmission lube, disconnect drive shaft, etc.

Don't really want to spend to much as it will also serve as a commuter car, so anything between 5-8 years old would be fine

[mowermech]

Manual transmission Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Jeep Wrangler
Original VW Beetle
Most (but not all) Jeep CJ models

[tenbear]

Another vote for the manual transmission Subaru.

[Islandman]

As rk911 noted above, get a Jeep (except the new Renegade model), personally I prefer the Wrangler model but there are other Jeeps that will fit the bill also.

[wbwood]

Whatever you get, there may be some modification needed such as cutting/trimming the fascia.

[Bobbo]

PUCampin wrote:
Any manual transmission Subaru

Like PUCampin said, if you want a standard transmission, all Subaru's with standard tranmission can be towed 4 down. Full time 4 wheel drive. High clearance. No routine to go through before towing or so many miles/hours. No speed or distance restrictions.

1. release parking brake
2. put transmission in neutral
3. turn key 1 click to unlock steering and go

No Subaru with an automatic transmission can be towed any way but 4 wheels up on a trailer.

[lj2654]

any Cadillac SRX...tow bar,base plates, lights....push a button, neutral and go....

[Bumpyroad]

AGC wrote:
don't really want to add transmission lube, disconnect drive shaft, etc.

a good decision but do you want a manual or auto tranny?
bumpy

[njtony]

2004-2007 Malibu max. auto.

[PUCampin]

Any manual transmission Subaru

[Hank85713]

We bought 2013 Hyundai Elantra, just takes a towbar setup (roadmaster) added a brake system and a light kit Car weights about 2700lbs has good wide track for stability. Have towed 4500+ miles with no issues once we added a charge wire!

It is a 6 speed manual, 150 HP 4 cyl. Forgot to add, just hook up and leave key in on, not start position is all that is required. no distance to stop start etc.

[rk911]

AGC wrote:
I an trying to decide whether to tow 4 down or on a tow dolly.

Which car(s) can be towed 4 down with just the basic equipment (base plate, tow bar, etc.), don't really want to add transmission lube, disconnect drive shaft, etc.

Don't really want to spend to much as it will also serve as a commuter car, so anything between 5-8 years old would be fine

you've described a jeep. most any jeep with a manually selectable neutral position in the transfer case can be flat towed. no mods needed. and even better and unlike other mfg's there are no time/speed/distance restrictions.

[lryrob9301]

Suzuki Gran Vitara with a manual transfer case. Makes a great all weather commuter and toad, inexpensive to buy and maintain if you can find one.

[lanerd]

RV CONUS wrote:
GMC Terrain

We've been towing ours now for four years and 65,000 miles...not a single problem has developed with it. It's been a perfect toad for us.

Ron

[RV_CONUS]

GMC Terrain

Chevy Sonic

[2_Retired]

Be aware that the 2015 Honda CRV cannot be towed 4 on the ground! We have a 2011 Ford Fiesta, standard transmission vehicle. Our car dealer called it "the car with the Amish Package! LOL Its so simple to use as a toad we don't have to do anything except put the standard transmission in neutral, attach the extra braking system, and, of course, attach the car to the RV. Takes less than 5 minutes total! Just as simple to unhook. The key doesn't even have to be in the ignition!!! We had a tow dolly for our other car - used it twice and decided it was just too much hassle. Love it as a "do the errands around town" car as well. We get over 35mpg when driving it around town and have taken it on longer trips enjoying as much as 42mpg. Just have to be able to drive a car without automatic transmission!!