BMW M4 for towing a quad?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 10:35 AM

So I am really willing to get a BMW M4 as my car and that will be the only one I can choose. I checked the X5M but it's more expensive and would prefer a M4 more for the looks. Now, I also like to do some quad and I need to know if I can tow a 750lb quad.

Lups · 07-31-2015, 11:27 AM

Just to clarify: You want an M4 to tow something?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Just to clarify: You want an M4 to tow something?

Well it started out I wanted a M4 because of the car. Then this week-end I did some quad for the first time and I loved it. So if I ever get a quad for myself I want to know if it's possible to tow it.

evanevery · 07-31-2015, 11:52 AM

X6M!

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by evanevery

X6M!

Yes but it's it's like ~ 120K $ CAD for the X6M instead of 98K $ CAD fort the M4 here.

Onewheeldrive · 07-31-2015, 11:54 AM

Buy the M4 and a $5,000 Tacoma.

evanevery · 07-31-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Yes but it's it's like ~ 120K $ CAD for the X6M instead of 98K $ CAD fort the M4 here.

I've got a 2013 X6M Fully Loaded, Low Mileage (25K), in Melbourne Red Metallic (with a hitch) that I just queried my M4 dealer if they were interested in buying. Run the KBB value and PM me if you're interested...

O-60 in 4.4, 180 MPH, AWD, ***AND*** a 6600 lb towing capacity!

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Onewheeldrive

Buy the M4 and a $5,000 Tacoma.

That's not an option for me right now with the insurance and the current state of my life. And even if I could, I don't want a second hand car that's... not as quite luxurious or safe.

secretariat · 07-31-2015, 12:06 PM

Forget the M4, just drive the quad.

Onewheeldrive · 07-31-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

That's not an option for me right now with the insurance and the current state of my life. And even if I could, I don't want a second hand car that's... not as quite luxurious or safe.

You like riding quads and you're worried about safety??

evanevery · 07-31-2015, 12:09 PM

Put a hitch on the quad and tow the M4!

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Onewheeldrive

You like riding quads and you're worried about safety??

You do realize I don't drive the quad on a public road where there are plenty of 2 ton blocks with wheels, right?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by evanevery

Put a hitch on the quad and tow the M4!

I mean, if the quad trails wouldn't require me to use public roads... no need for towing, and could actually tow the M4 maybe ha ha ha.

mephiska · 07-31-2015, 12:12 PM

Just because the engine has enough torque & HP to tow doesn't mean the frame or suspension are braced in the correct areas to tow, well, anything. The online owner's manual refers to emergency vehicle towing with a rope or tow bar using the offset fittings in the bumper, but says nothing about long term towing with a more permanent tow hook attached.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mephiska

Just because the engine has enough torque & HP to tow doesn't mean the frame or suspension are braced in the correct areas to tow, well, anything. The online owner's manual refers to emergency vehicle towing with a rope or tow bar using the offset fittings in the bumper, but says nothing about long term towing with a more permanent tow hook attached.

So then... what should I do? Just get a normal x5 or x6...?

mephiska · 07-31-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

So then... what should I do? Just get a normal x5 or x6...?

Maybe, or get a beater truck to tow your quad. How often do you expect to tow it, every day? The nice thing about beater trucks is once they've depreciated to around $3-5k they stay that price pretty much forever. Somebody always needs a truck.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 12:55 PM

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Maybe, or get a beater truck to tow your quad. How often do you expect to tow it, every day? The nice thing about beater trucks is once they've depreciated to around $3-5k they stay that price pretty much forever. Somebody always needs a truck.

Well once every 2 week-end in the summer really.

But I think I will do the smart move here and get a used M4 and used X5 or maybe even used x5m . I can't believe how used can lower the cost. A fully loaded M4 is 100k CAD and I can get a used one with the exact same options for 80K CAD. Wow. Imagine if I would even wait another year or so.

ricerx1 · 07-31-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Now, I also like to do some quad and I need to know if I can tow a 750lb quad.

No, no tow hitch available for the M4 and most likely no one will make one.

ersin · 07-31-2015, 01:07 PM

I believe I've read in the owners manual of previous M3's (E46 and E92) that BMW does NOT recommend these cars tow anything. They are not meant to. I would think this has not changed for the F8x BMWs either. Get something else for towing.

Cheers.

04RC51 · 07-31-2015, 01:18 PM

Best! Thread! Ever!

Naz24 · 07-31-2015, 01:28 PM

Seriously? Are you looking to buy or lease the M4? if the answer is "buy" then go buy a used X5M

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-31-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Naz24

Seriously? Are you looking to buy or lease the M4? if the answer is "buy" then go buy a used X5M

Well at first I wanted to buy it, because if I lease it IMO it's not worth it at all.

But actually now that you remind me of leasing, I could get a new X5 and lease the M4.

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