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Originally Posted by dezzracer
Here's my take on all this FWIW. Regarding the low payload capacity if BMW tuned the vehicle for more payload it would not handle like it does. There's always a trade-off on suspension settings and springs.
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The payload capacity may be a bit better than rated - I weighed my 2019 50i M Sport before closing the deal and found it has 1,220 pounds of capacity (based on GVWR minus curb weight) versus the official rating of 871 pounds. That was enough for me to be able to tow a trailer with a 600 pound tongue weight and transport me and my wife and our dogs.
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