Trailering A Small Boat

[avoy]

I have a small sail boat weighs approx 450 lbs + trailer of aprox 600 lbs.

I was thinking of buying a 3 series and was wondering if they would pull a small boat of this size.

I was considering one of the 6 cylinders: 323i, 325i, 328i convertibles.

Does anyone know if this is possible, and if there is a better choice available?

Thanks,

-kevin avoy

[B_w.]

can you even put a trailer hitch on a 3 series? if you need something to pull a boat dont buy a bmw unless it is a x5

[Cruzin 323is]

puttin that much extra weight on the back will cause many problems!! i wouldn't try it!

[Phrozen]

Originally posted by Cruzin 323is@May 9 2005, 08:17 PM
puttin that much extra weight on the back will cause many problems!! i wouldn't try it!

[snapback]342762[/snapback]

Word. The 3 series isn't exactly an SUV... used

*Imagines the car going up the hill with the boat in tow....*

and then the boat going down the hill with the car in tow...

or the whole back ripping off !


dont do it!

[avoy]

hmmm...

I asked the folks at allBMWParts and here was their response

From: "Parts Expert" <bmwrodd@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: trailering a boat with a 323i convertible?


NO PROBLEM find your hitch online @ www.bimmerparts.net FULL SPECS
ONLINE 1-800-590-7770

Rodd
ALLBMWPARTS

http://www.bimmerparts.net/bmwpart/t...-hitches.shtml

[willis]

damn everybody got played

['89 635 csi]

Then I guess you can.

[B_w.]

i am sure you can hook a boat up to it but do you really want to chance really messing up your bimmer? i know i wouldnt. if you can afford another cheap vehicle get an old truck or suv to pull the boat. i do not remember seeing anything in my manual or e36 broucheur(sp?) that mentioned towing.

[ldsbeaker]

Shit, EVERYONE has a hitch on their Bimmer in Germany.

Dude, if that's the way you roll, get on with your bad self.

[Furious]

yeah , i know lots of people who have towed with their 3 series, however i think its unnessary stress on the car. but if your gonna do it, go with the 328, it has lots of torque over the other models suggested.