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11-22-2008, 08:09 PM
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Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
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Any BMW owners?
My wife and I have been looking at used 530 or 540i's over the last few weeks. Probably somewhere around the 00-03 range. I plan on using this car as a daily driver and a tow vehicle for my SV. Anyone have some experience. The 540 would be a better choice for towing ( I think ).
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11-22-2008, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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I'm sorry, you're considering a 540 for it's towing ability?
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11-22-2008, 08:22 PM
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TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
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well he is only considering towing a bike... so shit either one would be fine... I've seen a honda accord pull a simple trailer with a sport bike on it.
but what kind of trailer do you have in mind? a simple 500lb trailer will do... but you planning on a fully inclosed 1500lb jobie? |
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11-22-2008, 08:24 PM
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Soul Man
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If I'm not mistaken, this thread belongs in Pauldun's car forum...
 JC
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11-22-2008, 08:25 PM
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Canyon Carver
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That being said I cant afford a truck and a car. So I need a car that will tow a light (200lb) trailer and my 400lb SV to the track a few times a year. Quote:
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11-22-2008, 08:27 PM
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Soul Man
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There will be, if Paul has anything to say about it. JC
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11-22-2008, 08:33 PM
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TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
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if it's just a 200lb trailer... your looking at basically 500-600lb trailer with the bike... you should have NO problems towing that with any modern suv. shit even a lot of car's will do that. |
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11-22-2008, 08:38 PM
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moderator chick
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 OK. I've heard a more strange search though...
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11-22-2008, 08:40 PM
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TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
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all the truth is... you CAN afford a truck and a car... but you can't afford a BMW "truck" and a car.
get an old solid pos for your truck... and pickup a honda or toyota for the car... probably still under the price of the BMW 
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11-22-2008, 08:52 PM
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Ride Me Baby....
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Naperville, IL
Moto: '05 FJR 1300A, '01 SV 650S, '86 Interceptor
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With towing, comes hauling other crap... (gas, tools, etc.) which comes more wear and tear on the car itself. Any vehicle I have ever used for transporting stuff becomes worn... no something I would want in my BMW M-5 series car.
BMW's are fine cars, but I wouldn't consider one for towing.
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