Is it even worth having an "interesting" car anymore? - Printable Version

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Is it even worth having an "interesting" car anymore? - Bulti - 03-23-2014

[quote name='flash' timestamp='1386365276' post='153333']we looked at the X5 in 2006. the only reason we didn't buy it was the complete lack of towing capacity. 6000# is just not enough. what many fail to realize is that such a spec is on flat ground at 55mph. it goes down quickly if you go up a hill, or try to go faster than 55. the denali had 8200#. that meant that i could drag 7k# pretty much however i wanted. the X5 was down below 5k# net. that's not enough for even a featherlight flatbed with a 968, let alone the enclosed trailer i was going to tow.



now that we are not towing, it makes all the sense in the world, and as you say, it's worlds better. so, waiting worked out for us.[/quote]





I just read an article about the X5. Apparently you can upgrade the towing capacity from 5950 lbs to about 7700 lbs. I was wondering if that option is available in the US?

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Is it even worth having an "interesting" car anymore? - flash - 03-23-2014

i was told the same thing at one dealership, but i have yet to find any real information about it.

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