BMW bike hitch finally installed

[DrewX5]

I have to say I am very impressed with the quality of the BMW bike hitch. "Simple Awesome" is the best way to describe it.
This is the new generation bike hitch which I just picked up a week ago.

1.It swings out completely to gain access to tailgate (with and w/o bikes)
2.Has a built in cable lock (in tube frame) that locks the bikes securely to prevent theft
3.Has a separate locking mechanism that locks the hitch itself preventing theft of entire hitch
4.The hitch rest has 4 separate grooves which the frames sit on and secured through rubber straps. This piece can be completly rotated 180 degrees when you are traveling without the bikes. Has a back up locking pin as well.
5. comes with additional nylon straps 4 total to secure the bikes to the post.
6. Removal and install is very easy less than 2 mins. Comes with a locking wrench. Also nice little BMW logo in the rear.

[x5turtle]

how much did you pay for the hitch?? I find out that the deisgn that BMW hitches are the same as Thule hitches~ so yea~ if you find the hitch too expansive~ return it and buy at thule~ they should be cheaper without the bmw logo~

[DrewX5]

The BMW bike hitch costed me $350. Worth every penny and I think retails for close to $500