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      12-30-2016, 01:37 PM   #1
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Affordable roof racks

Browsing roof racks, Thule seems to be the only one short of an OEM BMW unit that offers a roof rack for the flush rails on my e70.

The Thule setup goes for over $500 new, BMW's OEM unit can be found if the timing is right used for $200-$250 or so.

If timing doesnt work out, what are your guys thoughts on this Chinese off brand?
https://www.amazon.com/2007-2014-Lug...dp/B01NCMTEIR/

About the only thing that would go on top are snowboards, or no more than about 30lbs of stuff... At least for the foreseeable future.
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hey, I went through the same thought process.

I think you should stick with OE BMW bars and buy it preowned. I've picked up OE bars (almost brand new) for $150 on forums and local Craigslist. Aim to pay $100-$150 for used OE bars, which is achievable.

If you must buy new, it looks like there are many merchants selling brand new OE bars $200 shipped already (BMW Morristown):
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#t...support+system

Advantage BMW already has it for $187 and then add at 10% off coupon to get id down to $168. I think I'm going to do this deal too. My base support is kind of broken, I had to reassemble the damn thing last month when the spring popped out. PITA.

https://www.advantagebmwparts.com/oe...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D


At this pricing point, i would not buy an off brand.


Good luck finding the rest of your roof accessories on the cheap. Boxes are at lest $500...
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Thanks for the Advantage BMW source. Morristown did away with their free shipping.

My other go to source now is bmwpartspros.com. They are actually a sponsor on this site. I just bought some stuff from them and it was free shipping and no tax. They're in CA too lol.
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I bought my OE BMW roof rack used from a forum member for $125. I kind of wish I had bought the Rola roof bars as they don't stick up vs the OE bars. I just used it this past week with my Thule Roof box I bought from Amazon for cheap with my skiing gear inside.
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@OP - I'm looking to sell my almost new (only used for 2 hrs) rola bars that I bought brand new from Amazon ($160) for my x5. Let me know if you're interested and we can work out a very good deal.
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Folks with OE bars - do you have problem with side plastic bits turning white?
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hey, I went through the same thought process.

I think you should stick with OE BMW bars and buy it preowned. I've picked up OE bars (almost brand new) for $150 on forums and local Craigslist. Aim to pay $100-$150 for used OE bars, which is achievable.

If you must buy new, it looks like there are many merchants selling brand new OE bars $200 shipped already (BMW Morristown):
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#t...support+system

Advantage BMW already has it for $187 and then add at 10% off coupon to get id down to $168. I think I'm going to do this deal too. My base support is kind of broken, I had to reassemble the damn thing last month when the spring popped out. PITA.

https://www.advantagebmwparts.com/oe...RpZXNlbA%3D%3D


At this pricing point, i would not buy an off brand.


Good luck finding the rest of your roof accessories on the cheap. Boxes are at lest $500...
How do you get the 10% off coupon from advantage BMW?
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How do you get the 10% off coupon from advantage BMW?
On my Google link, click on Advantage BMW's product link, you'll see the code
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Folks with OE bars - do you have problem with side plastic bits turning white?
Yes, I've learned to live with it.
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On my Google link, click on Advantage BMW's product link, you'll see the code
Hmm, I'm only seeing a coupon to knock off 10% off shipping - is there another one?
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