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Originally Posted by TiAgX5
BMW & Edmunds.com both show a 5000 lb tow limit on pre-facelift E53s with the manual trans. I am well aware of the underrating, I've towed a few boat/trailer combos over 7500 lbs, in the mountains no less.
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That's interesting. I was under the impression that the manuals were always rated at 6,000lbs. Hrm. Oh well, guess I was wrong as to that point.
You've towed some pretty impressive lash-ups with your truck on equally impressive terrain. I've towed my 5,000lbs+ rig through the Poconos (PA and NY) and the mountains in Tennessee without issue. I thought I was pretty cool, but towing 7,500lbs over the same terrain really says somethin'. I know that Whithidl yanks along his 8,300lbs+ Airstream but that's a bit more than I'd dare. Regardless, pretty interesting no less.
Nice to know you've got experience towing with the X. It really is a capable little truck.