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Old 01-10-2011, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rneedham1979 View Post
Obviously the X5M is a remarkable machine but it's also more limited than the 4.8is with regards to towing etc. Honestly, if the X5m had the same tow rating and was available with the optional 3rd row seat, we would already own one. The fact that it isn't, makes it really hard to justify one.
Is the UK tow rating lower for the X5M? Maybe that is an issue with the euro towbar. The North American X5M is reportedly rated higher than the non M model.
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