Trailer Brake Controller Plug
03-30-2010 | 01:12 AM
#16
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From: Arizona
Well if it tows like the 4.4 it will be fine. It has plenty of power and great brakes a little shortly coupled, so keeping the trailer balanced is important, the air suspension is nice, the deisel should do well.
03-30-2010 | 12:38 PM
#18
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From: Houston, Texas
J Richard, I agree $1,500+ for all parts and install is a little pricey. The unit should be better integrated into the car. I believe the issue is almost no one that purchases an X5 uses it for towing. At my dealer I was the first person to have the electronic controller installed. Brand new car and too many electronics to deal with so the only option for me was to have BMW perform the install and reprogram the car.
The X5 Deisel is great. It is my Wife's daily driver. I can't tell you how it tows until I get a trailer.
The X5 Deisel is great. It is my Wife's daily driver. I can't tell you how it tows until I get a trailer.
