2003 X5 Tow Hitch Options

[eDoug]

Originally Posted by AquilaBMW

Can't seem to find any anywhere. Only one I found so far was the one posted from eBay for $600

I just want to say thanks for all the folks who contributed to this. I have an '02 4.6is and plan to start pulling my car to the track with it. I've been holding off on a hitch for a while and had NO idea these things were as scarce as they are now. When my local dealer explained, I found this thread - called the place in San Rafael - then went to ebay - then called the dealer who's selling on ebay. Dealer from ebay quotes me $638 on the phone, ebay is $600 INCLUDING shipping of a (what?) 100lb+ box?

So… I ordered it through ebay - keep fingers crossed - haha. Will have the local dealer on indie install it - don't have the time, patience, or strength to tackle this - anyone know what the dealers are gonna charge me for the install?

Thanks again - VERY helpful thread for me. Cheers.

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by AquilaBMW

I thought you ordered an OEM wiring harness? Doesn't it have that mount? That one on amazon looks like it might work, just be sure the bolt holes will line up with the mount on the OEM Hitch. You'll also need the mount plate - unless that one is able to screw on directly.

Ordered it from mybimmerparts.com/Passport BMW, Saturday. Monday they refunded the payment with this message:

Note from merchant
This item is currently backordered - please accept our apologies! You will see a refund shortly. Thanks for your patronage.

That picture is an oem missing the mount/cover which he sold with the hitch. I feel sorry for the guy that got the hitch minus the bumper support module & harness at least and frame inserts at worst.

The mount from Amazon has a bunch of customer feedback that says it worked perfectly with oem harnesses on Cayenne, Q7, Toureg & F250/350s.

It appears to be ok, if not Amazon has a great return policy.