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All Tow Hitch Options
I've been lurking for a while and will hopefully be ordering a 2013 X3 Msport soon. One of the uses for this SAV will be to tow my weekend track car (~4,000 lbs. trailer + car) about once a month. I've been reading as much as I can about tow hitches for the F25 and have gathered the information below. Any additional information or opinions anyone can provide to help me decide which one to go with would be appreciated.
Genuine BMW "Towing and Transport" System
$1,000 installed by dealer
3,500 lb. capacity
Pros: BMW warranty, re-programming included
Cons: not completely hidden, only Class II
Curt Hitch
<$300 for hitch, wiring, ball mount
3,500 lb. capacity
Pros: Class III, can add weight-distribution system for only ~$200 to raise the capacity to 4,000 lbs.
Cons: not hidden at all, no dealer re-programming, self-install (not really a con for me, but might be for others)
Execuhitch
$800
No capacity listed
Pros: class III (I think), completely hidden
Cons: price, self-install, can't use weight-distribution system with it (?)
Does the owner's manual actually only list 3,500 lbs. as the towing capacity?
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