 Tow vehicle question, BMW X5? |
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 Aug 27 2003, 04:44 PM
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I'm looking at possibly picking up a BMW X5 as a daily driver and tow vehicle. Because of the tax laws, it makes a lot of sense to get something with a GVWR of 6,000 lbs or over. I'm also somewhat concerned with gas mileage. For this class of vehicle, the BMW X5 and the VW Touareq get the best mileage. There both nice vehicles. But, I would probably go with the BMW if it can meet my towing requirements.
The X5 with the 3.0 has a listed towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. I would be towing a Trailex open trailer that weighs just under 1,000 lbs loaded with a Boxster that comes in around 3,000 lbs. So, according to my math, I'd be pulling around about 4,000 lbs. Am I missing anything here? Do you think it would fit my needs? Anyone else using an X5? Thanks |
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Aug 27 2003, 06:14 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
My folks just got an X5 with the larger engine (4.4 I think). I'm not sure if it's really the best tow vehicle. It drives nice and rides nice. The X5 is built on the BMW 7 series suspension and chassis.
The Toureg is being touted as having a good towing capacity, but I'm not sure what's fundamentally different between it and the X5. Quick search on the net shows... Toureg has a 7700 lb towing capacity X5 3.0 has a 5700 lb towing capacity If you want to tow... I'd say the VW. Or get a truck. |
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Part Pricer Tow vehicle question Aug 27 2003, 04:44 PM
TimT Paul you have to add the weight of all the other "... Aug 27 2003, 05:39 PM Rob Ways The 6,000 pounds is total weight, but there's ... Aug 27 2003, 06:17 PM URY914 The way a car or truck's tow rating is figured... Aug 27 2003, 06:52 PM Aaron Cox personnaly the cayanne- oh wait it's 90+k fric... Aug 27 2003, 07:02 PM Brad Roberts I have one rule.
I dont tow a trailer with someth... Aug 27 2003, 08:08 PM Racer Chris IMO a 3.0 liter engine will not handle the task of... Aug 27 2003, 08:36 PM URY914 I agree with Brad.
The dog needs to be bigger than... Aug 27 2003, 08:37 PM
Rob Ways Wag? dog? tail????? What part is the ramp? :lol: Aug 27 2003, 09:56 PM |
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