Deanspoors Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'm looking into getting my race licence and racing the Westfield when I can, but the main thing that is stopping me, and in fact stopping me for even going to the local race tracks at the moment is that I can't tow my Westfield there. I currently have a Mercedes C63 Coupe, and I'm contemplating moving on to something else that can tow (the mercedes isn't rated for towing at all) The car will still have to be quick, handle well, no more than 3 year old, and good build quality and around the 40k mark. .... any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I would love one of these http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201506304780142. Can tow 1800KG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanspoors Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 You've got me thinking... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508095909545?sort=pricedesc&page=1&postcode=dh79jt&price-to=45000&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&make=bmw&radius=1500&search-target=usedcars&model=m5&logcode=p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves_luke89 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 look at the BMW 335D 0-62 in 4.9 and 630NM. That should be plenty to tow the westie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 my 530d towed superbly well - 535d would be an excellent choice and I didn't have other toys would probably be in one now the M would be cool if you can afford to run one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Dean, I was looking around for a Tow barge as well and came up with the same problem Unfortunately the C55, C 63 series Mercs cannot tow, nor can the BMW M5, M4, M3 but the BM's with an M after the model name can . Before you do buy a car call a Towbar fitter and ask them if it will be legally approved. I bought an Audi Avant S4 and that is approved. Most of the sporty Audi range can tow but do check first before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I was quoted over £500 to have a tow fitted on a 525 m sport touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 My best tow car was a BMW 330d M Sport tourer but on wet grass and rear wheel drive it was hopeless. Rear wheel drive in ice and snow is also a PITA without the trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I was quoted over £500 to have a tow fitted on a 525 m sport touring. As I said, 525M is ok for towing but not the M5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves_luke89 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 My best tow car was a BMW 330d M Sport tourer but on wet grass and rear wheel drive it was hopeless. Rear wheel drive in ice and snow is also a PITA without the trailer. £40k will get you the latest 335d with 313ps 630nm torq and four wheel drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommo Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've not driven one personally, but I've seen Subaru's recommended on here before. Or is there possibility of getting a cheap 4x4 for tow/load lugging duties and keeping the C63? That's how I've set my fleet out, a car for each purpose albeit none as nice as a C63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanspoors Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Dean, I was looking around for a Tow barge as well and came up with the same problem Unfortunately the C55, C 63 series Mercs cannot tow, nor can the BMW M5, M4, M3 but the BM's with an M after the model name can . Before you do buy a car call a Towbar fitter and ask them if it will be legally approved. I bought an Audi Avant S4 and that is approved. Most of the sporty Audi range can tow but do check first before you buy. I've checked up on the new M5, and they are rated to tow. They can be specced with a fancy retractable tow bar from the factory. I'm sort of swaying towards a 13/14 plate M5 now, although it's a bit of a OTT car for a 28 year old. look at the BMW 335D 0-62 in 4.9 and 630NM. That should be plenty to tow the westie. The 335D is another option, but not sure I could lower myself to a diesel just yet the 335D M Sport Xdrive is nice, but not far enough from the price of an M5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanspoors Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 I've not driven one personally, but I've seen Subaru's recommended on here before. Or is there possibility of getting a cheap 4x4 for tow/load lugging duties and keeping the C63? That's how I've set my fleet out, a car for each purpose albeit none as nice as a C63 I did consider it for a short while, but it would mean keeping one car outside, plus it's tax, mot, insurance, servicing for another car. I'd rather just have an all rounder. My first thought was to downgrade to a mediocre "everyday" car, and then spend the extra money supercharging the Megabusa for the weekends and trackday fun, but I can't bring myself to buy that everyday car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 If you're in the position to get a newish M5 as a tow car I'd do it. I am also 28 and now hate you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhutch Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Your all talking about orders of magnitude more expensive cars than I ever plan to own, nor can afford at present. However what I will vouch for is that anything at all 'sporty' that is legally plated to enough will tow fine including all the petrols, and that while there are random holes including most of the 'M' BMWs most are ok. I think my next car will be an E46 330 coupe, assuming I can mentally get over not having a tailgate, and still get a bike in the back. I am also 28 in age. The current car is a E36 316i compact, and while its weedy 100 horse 8v lump us a bit guttless with a 12ftx6x4 1200kg slab-sided covered trailer, it tows like a dream. Dam it, clearly doing this wrong! Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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