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Subject Topic: BMW X3 Petrol/LPG Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonMrVandal
24/12/2016 at 10:19am
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Hi

I am looking at buying a BMW X3 Petrol & LPG, Its a 3 litre engine. Would you say this is a good towing vehicle?


Thanking you in advance for your advice.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Brent


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It depends what you intend towing with it.

Rob


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Hi Rob

Abbey Adventura 320, I believe the car is strong enough, should I be nervous that its petrol?

Thanks
Brent


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I changed from petrol to diesel cars years ago as the diesels have more torque. The petrols I had meant I had to use the gearbox a lot more but as the X3 has a 3 litre engine this may not be a problem. Running on LPG usually means a slight drop in power but again with a 3 litre engine that may not be a problem.

I have no idea what that Abbey weighs but I think the X3 weighs around 1750 kg so it should manage a caravan up to 1500 kg or so without any problem.

Have a look at the owners club forum, there will probably be owners with caravans that can offer practical advice.

Rob


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Good advice thanks for the response


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Ive had Mondeo's for a few years and although the petrol models have less BHP, they have way more torque and tow a LOT better.

I can go from the Midlands to Cornwall with barely a gear change. With the petrol i would change down a gear or even 2 on the hills.

Best MPG when towing with the petrol 26MPG, with the diesel i have managed 39mpg.

Going to Cornwall with a roofbox and towing i averaged 33MPG, using approx £15 less fuel than the petrol car for the same journey.

With the diesel i would have 1/4 tank left whilst the petrol was coming close to the red.

Although it will tow it, the same car with the diesel engine may make more sense, certainly more relaxing with that extra torque from the diesel.


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Running on LPG the fuel bills will be less than diesel & 3litre will pull caravan no probs.


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What do BMW rate it at towing?

Also, watch what they also require for towing, like additional transmission cooling and radiator fans. I looked at an X5 but back in 2005, then it was a load of plus plus, not just a very expensive hook.

If all that stacks up then you need to consider how much towing it will be asked to do; if that is but a few % then even a dreadful towing consumption really has very little but psychological impact.

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