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02-07-2009, 01:47 PM
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I am selling or trading in my 2001 4.4i pretty soon. It has the hitch package installed by BMW. I'm waiting for the stimulus package to become law which may change my purchase and/or financing decision for the new car. I'm receptive to making the swap for some cash, as long as my car isn't messed up in the process. Your old parts would have to be swapped with mine. I would also need to be reimbursed for the cost of the reprograming by BMW. I live on the east coast of FL. You would have to come down here to do the swap. Let the bidding begin...
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02-18-2009, 05:49 PM
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I posted this earlier on another thread. Hope it helps.
I have a 2004 X5 4.4 and have an appointment scheduled for this Saturday to have a hitch installed at U-Haul. Total cost is $425 and includes the wiring kit, install, extension arm, ball and lifetime warranty. Two years ago, I did the same thing with a 2001 X5 3.0 and they couldn't (or wouldn't) do the wiring. Had to find a local shop to do that separately. Something obviously changed since then. So depending on your year, I'd recommend U-Haul.
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02-18-2009, 08:12 PM
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Just by the design of the hitch, I would not go with the u-haul. It has caused many of horror stories by bending/flexing the body where it attaches and it can/will tear open some body seams. And unless they are using some kind of electric lighting interface that powers the lights itself instead of tapping into the tail lights for direct power as that could kill the lamp control module and cause problems.
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02-22-2009, 10:27 PM
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My OEM wiring kit included a cable that had a 12 plug connector on the trailer module end, and a 7 plug round socket on the towbar end. If you got ahold of an OEM tow module, the same source should have the wiring harness.
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02-23-2009, 02:03 AM
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Getting to the end of this thread without any resolution is disheartening. I will begin my search tomorrow... Sadly. I was looking forward to taking it to BMW tomorrow to have one installed as I just sold my Navi to tow with the X5 we just bought. Who would have thought a hitch would be unavailable for this long? If anyone has one to sell or and good place to look, please advise.
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02-23-2009, 03:49 PM
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Quote:
I carry bikes on the roof, primarily because they stay cleaner.
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02-23-2009, 01:11 PM
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Quote:
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"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama) You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur. Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. Examine what is said, not who speaks. X5 pics RIP 4.6is..... 2003 4.6is
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02-23-2009, 05:07 PM
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Thanks, Dennis
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