Hitch to be installed tomorrow

iamcdn · 09-23-2010, 03:33 PM

Wish me luck.

Getting a hitch on my 2011 X5 35d tomorrow. An all day affair they tell me.

iamcdn · 09-25-2010, 10:32 AM

Well, the hitch went on and the software updated but the dealer managed to gouge my bumper pretty good..

CMH75 · 09-26-2010, 08:29 AM

how much was it for the hitch & install?

iamcdn · 09-26-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CMH75

how much was it for the hitch & install?

$1200

Treeboy · 10-22-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by iamcdn

Well, the hitch went on and the software updated but the dealer managed to gouge my bumper pretty good..

How bad it is? Are you sorry you had to go for the OEM hitch? I am in the same boat, parts are already at the dealer, but I am scared to go in since I am pretty sure to have the first 2011 X5 they will do the install on.

TurboFan · 10-22-2010, 12:35 PM

Mine was done prior to delivery, no issue here. Looks good, very nicely tucked away. I did an aftermarket hitch on my old MDX, and hated the way it sat below the bumper. Scraped on everything. FWIW I never tow with these cars, I just use them for hitch-mounted storage and bike racks. My dealer did it for $900 prior to deliver.

iamcdn · 10-25-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by radeks

How bad it is? Are you sorry you had to go for the OEM hitch? I am in the same boat, parts are already at the dealer, but I am scared to go in since I am pretty sure to have the first 2011 X5 they will do the install on.

They tried to fix it but I wasn't happy so they are ordering me a new bumper. Also scratched up the extended fender flares so those are on order.

TrojanBMW714 · 03-17-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm considering do an aftermarket hitch. Can you post pictures of your OEM hitch. Thanks.

gilbertfg · 03-18-2011, 04:19 AM

Here they are! This is for the ///M, I'm not sure if it's the same one for the rest of the trim models....

bf900 · 03-18-2011, 06:22 AM

Can you post some pics with it installed?

sgunder · 03-18-2011, 06:24 AM

Did the hitch on your ///M require any cutting of the lower valence/panel? If so did the "kit" include and trim for the "cut-out?

TrojanBMW714 · 03-18-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sgunder

Did the hitch on your ///M require any cutting of the lower valence/panel? If so did the "kit" include and trim for the "cut-out?

yes; my next question. Thanks for putting up the pics.

09-23-2010, 03:33 PM	#1
iamcdn New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d, SB, Oyster,bamboo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hitch to be installed tomorrow Wish me luck. Getting a hitch on my 2011 X5 35d tomorrow. An all day affair they tell me.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Mine was done prior to delivery, no issue here. Looks good, very nicely tucked away. I did an aftermarket hitch on my old MDX, and hated the way it sat below the bumper. Scraped on everything. FWIW I never tow with these cars, I just use them for hitch-mounted storage and bike racks. My dealer did it for $900 prior to deliver. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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sgunder 4 Cylinder Fan 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: X5Mdinan-M6gc Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	Did the hitch on your ///M require any cutting of the lower valence/panel? If so did the "kit" include and trim for the "cut-out?
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