Towing

Rustylemonz · 02-10-2011, 10:07 PM

Would I be able to tow jetskis or anything around in my e90? In case push comes to shove I would always like to keep it an option.

hipnotic · 02-10-2011, 10:14 PM

shouldn't be a problem

MKR_DmD · 02-10-2011, 10:20 PM

Buy a tow hitch on ebay and you are all set.

Rustylemonz · 02-10-2011, 10:21 PM

Thx for the input, just have never seen it done. Will keep posted if I do end up installing a hitch.

bsamoul · 02-10-2011, 10:35 PM

There have been some people who have done it

Rustylemonz · 02-10-2011, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the picture this is deffinantly going to happen!

MKR_DmD · 02-10-2011, 10:50 PM

I am looking at a trailer hitch so I can tow my motorcycle to the track. $200 on ebay.

chromisdesigns · 02-11-2011, 12:41 AM

Be aware that in the US BMW sedans are not rated for towing, and having a hitch may come back to bite you if you have any engine or driveline issues during the warranty. This is, of course, ridiculous, as the same cars are tow-rated in Europe and you see them towing all sorts of things.

However, that's how it is, and BMW is being really picky about warranties in the US right now.

That also means you can't buy the OEM hitches in the US, and BMW dealers won't install them for you. There are alternatives, of course.

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Rustylemonz Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 328i sedan M-Tech Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Towing Would I be able to tow jetskis or anything around in my e90? In case push comes to shove I would always like to keep it an option.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	shouldn't be a problem
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MKR_DmD Lieutenant 6 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 16 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (3)	Buy a tow hitch on ebay and you are all set.
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Rustylemonz Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 328i sedan M-Tech Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thx for the input, just have never seen it done. Will keep posted if I do end up installing a hitch.
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Rustylemonz Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '11 BMW 328i sedan M-Tech Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the picture this is deffinantly going to happen!
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MKR_DmD Lieutenant 6 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 16 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (3)	I am looking at a trailer hitch so I can tow my motorcycle to the track. $200 on ebay.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Be aware that in the US BMW sedans are not rated for towing, and having a hitch may come back to bite you if you have any engine or driveline issues during the warranty. This is, of course, ridiculous, as the same cars are tow-rated in Europe and you see them towing all sorts of things. However, that's how it is, and BMW is being really picky about warranties in the US right now. That also means you can't buy the OEM hitches in the US, and BMW dealers won't install them for you. There are alternatives, of course.
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