Trying to figure out where you got the GVWR for the 3.0 as 5,963lbs. and the 4.8 as 6173lbs. From the website you mention, the curb weight of the 3.0 is 5,115lbs with a payload capacity of 1,345lbs., which would give it a GVWR of 6,460lbs. Here are the specs. So it still should qualify.

Can anyone with an E70 3.0 report on the GWVR number listed in the sticker on the door jamb? I am wondering if equipment options affect this number.

Thanks

Wyman

The link I provided earlier seems to show more details ...
http://www.forbesautos.com/research/...s/2007/bmw/x5/

GVWR: 5,963 lbs

under PowerTrain for the 3.0 and

GVWR: 6,173 lbs for the 4.8

I got it from the same website...all I did was click on the specs tab and it breaks down the GVWR between curb weight and payload...I don't know how they came to that number for the 3.0si...unless I'm wrong about what GVWR stands for.

ok...figured it out.......looking at the owner's manual......the 5963lbs. is the GVWR if you don't have the 3rd row seat option...with the option, the GVWR is 6327lbs (page 244).

Glad I opted for the 3rd row....the sticker on my door confirms GVWR is 6327 and my CPA has confirmed that this vehicle is eligible.