Tow my z to the paint shop?

Its a 4dr 98 civic ex.

./.. crap im screwed then :stupid:

Actually, it probably could, assuming you use the proper hitch/towbar. Years ago a friend borrowed my dad's steel trailer (custom built for the MG PB) for a quick towing of his Beetle. The car used to tow the trailer and bug was a mid 80's accord wagon, and it did it very well. Keep in mind that the tow was through town, and down any interstate/freeway, and we were able to use lesser traveled roads, but still it worked fine.

If you do this, just make sure that you use the appropriate hookups.

With a tow rope and a good driver in the Z yes. Towing the Z on a trailer is out of the question. I've towed things on a trailer that equaled or exceeded the weight of the tow vehicle before. Talk about white knuckles! (Especially when going above 50) If you're getting a two wheeled dolly and U-haul lets you use it with the Honda just drive under 35 and leave extra room for breaking.

In Florida the state requires you to have a white flag on a tow rope more than twelve feet long. (Just thought I'd add)

My Z once tugged a full size van and lawn trailer a few miles. (Used 50ft of pressure cleaning hose for tow rope ) Sure it was hard on the clutch etc but it worked. Using a rope makes more sense. You just need two good drivers. Keep mild tension on the rope at all times.

Just borrow a friend's truck, a lot less hassle.

Tow ropes are not legal in all states. Much depends on how far you need to travel and over what sort of roads. I used my truck and a flat bed trailer. with no problem. I wouldn't tow my Z under any circumstances. Unless it was going to be destroyed by flood or fire. Gary

Consider towing as part of the painting expense.