Z3 tow bar

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

I know this has probably been asked many times
is there a towbar made for a z3 in the uk
ive had an issue getting one for my cls i just hope its not the same for the z3 as all i want to do is tow my 16ft boat
thanks

 

[andyglym]

I know this has probably been asked many times
is there a towbar made for a z3 in the uk
ive had an issue getting one for my cls i just hope its not the same for the z3 as all i want to do is tow my 16ft boat
thanks

Yes there is, I believe somebody on here has one.

 

[jonco]

Price will probably be horrendous but look here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CH72-EUR---Z3-BMW-Z3 1.9&diagId=03_1069

 

[mrscalex]

My 3.0 came with what I believe is a genuine factory towbar. I'm torn between removing it because I don't like them/won't use it and keeping the car original as it possibly left the factory with it. There's an extra removable panel on the rear bumper too - I think the ball is only fitted when required. I don't know if that's a factory variation or a mod. I can't see a tow bar bumper on realoem.

The assembly referenced by @jonco above appears to be the complete unit and is approx £450. Not as much as I thought it would be. I don't know if any other parts are required. I've not studied it closely on my car.

 

[jonco]

.............. the complete unit and is approx £450. Not as much as I thought it would be. I don't know if any other parts are required. I've not studied it closely on my car.

That price does amaze me thought it would be far more - availability may be a problem.
Installation instructions would give more clues as to what else is required.

 

[Grumps]

@Oldguysrule has one on his 2.8 to tow his caravan ..........don't you Trev

 

[mrscalex]

I thought it would be like £2k. And perhaps it needs other bits that make it more. But I checked on 2 different dealer online shops including one in mainland Europe in Euros and that’s the £ price.

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

My 3.0 came with what I believe is a genuine factory towbar. I'm torn between removing it because I don't like them/won't use it and keeping the car original as it possibly left the factory with it. There's an extra removable panel on the rear bumper too - I think the ball is only fitted when required. I don't know if that's a factory variation or a mod. I can't see a tow bar bumper on realoem.

The assembly referenced by @jonco above appears to be the complete unit and is approx £450. Not as much as I thought it would be. I don't know if any other parts are required. I've not studied it closely on my car.

thanks for that so there is hope
my daily drive is a CLS 4 door coupe AMG and i just carnt get one for that as they are just not made and merc do not advise you pull with one for no apparent reason but just need to pull my 16ft speed boat so if i can get one for the z3 would be great
thanks for the info and if you are wanting to sell yours please let me know

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

Price will probably be horrendous but look here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CH72-EUR---Z3-BMW-Z3 1.9&diagId=03_1069

i will try to contact these today thanks for that

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

I thought it would be like £2k. And perhaps it needs other bits that make it more. But I checked on 2 different dealer online shops including one in mainland Europe in Euros and that’s the £ price.

do you have the links for the one in europe
thanks Dave

 

[jonco]

I thought it would be like £2k. And perhaps it needs other bits that make it more. But I checked on 2 different dealer online shops including one in mainland Europe in Euros and that’s the £ price.

Did the same thing after you said.
475 EUR plus shipping here https://www.online-teile.com/bmw-ersatzteile/search_results.php?keywords=71606752709

 

[mrscalex]

i will try to contact these today thanks for that

I'm not sure you can buy from the people who run realoem. We all tend to use it purely as an online catalogue of parts.

Give your local dealer a shout as it will be expensive to ship anyway. Sopers of Lincoln and Cotswold BMW will both give 10% discounts to forum members but you'll need to collect otherwise the postage will negate the saving.

 

[mrscalex]

do you have the links for the one in europe
thanks Dave

See my other message. Start with the BMW dealer as they will all most likely just draw the part off centrally from Germany so have the same access.

However some BMW dealers are clueless unless it's for a car under 4 years old. Soper and Cotswold are both very helpful if you need advice.

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

See my other message. Start with the BMW dealer as they will all most likely just draw the part off centrally from Germany so have the same access.

However some BMW dealers are clueless unless it's for a car under 4 years old. Soper and Cotswold are both very helpful if you need advice.

i will give bow a ring today thanks

 

[mrscalex]

If you decide to call Cotswold BMW in Cheltenham ask for Ross Hands and tell him Robert in Swindon with the Z3 loom sent you Very conscientious and helpful guy.

You'll probably cause head scratching wherever you go (re: what other bits you need) but I think Ross is more likely than most to search out the correct answer for you.

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

If you decide to call Cotswold BMW in Cheltenham ask for Ross Hands and tell him Robert in Swindon with the Z3 loom sent you Very conscientious and helpful guy.

You'll probably cause head scratching wherever you go (re: what other bits you need) but I think Ross is more likely than most to search out the correct answer for you.

thanks for that i will do just that
ive just asked a mate of mine as he is big into his older bmws hes got about 6 lol he get parts for his old m5 touring and his 2002ti from allover the place
if it comes down to it i can make one i suppose

 

[GazHyde]

@Oldguysrule's is a removable Westfalia tow bar, so that's another line of enquiry you can work down.

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

@Oldguysrule's is a removable Westfalia tow bar, so that's another line of enquiry you can work down.

just messaged them thanks for that

 

[Dave Kirkpatrick]

@Oldguysrule's is a removable Westfalia tow bar, so that's another line of enquiry you can work down.

just got a reply they say they don't do one lol will keep trying

 

[GazHyde]

just got a reply they say they don't do one lol will keep trying

Guessing they probably stopped making them then, probably not a surprise bearing in mind the likely incredibly small market.