X6 roof rail

[lk117]

Hello guys:
This is my first post on this forum, want to say hello to everyone ~~

I'm going to order a 2011 X6, and i want to get a silver roof rail like some of the member's X6, however, i dont see roof rail as an option on BMW site.

Can this rail be ordered directly from MFG? If not, where can i get those rails and what's the $$?

Cheers.

[REInvestor]

Originally Posted by lk117

Hello guys:
This is my first post on this forum, want to say hello to everyone ~~

I'm going to order a 2011 X6, and i want to get a silver roof rail like some of the member's X6, however, i dont see roof rail as an option on BMW site.

Can this rail be ordered directly from MFG? If not, where can i get those rails and what's the $$?

Cheers.

DON'T GET THE ROOF RAILS. It's pretty much the concensus here on the forum. Takes away the lines of the car.

[lk117]

Ok i see, i thought it look kinda cool and also not many ppl are getting it......do you know how much is gonna cost?

[dmlgc]

Originally Posted by REInvestor

DON'T GET THE ROOF RAILS. It's pretty much the concensus here on the forum. Takes away the lines of the car.

+1
if you really need roof rails you should be getting an X5.

[chuckd123]

The thing is a truck, use it.

[archwerks]

Originally Posted by lk117

Hello guys:
This is my first post on this forum, want to say hello to everyone ~~

I'm going to order a 2011 X6, and i want to get a silver roof rail like some of the member's X6, however, i dont see roof rail as an option on BMW site.

Can this rail be ordered directly from MFG? If not, where can i get those rails and what's the $$?

Cheers.

Bware of parkade height at the entry.
Depands on your height, U may need running boards, which is not wide, to stand on if u actually use it. Or u may need a step ladder.

[flz9636]

Originally Posted by lk117

Ok i see, i thought it look kinda cool and also not many ppl are getting it......do you know how much is gonna cost?

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1115

You can order it from your dealer. I think it cost about $250 to install, I forgot what the actual price. I was about to get it when i first got the car but decided not to because of the small running board.

[lk117]

Originally Posted by flz9636

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1115

You can order it from your dealer. I think it cost about $250 to install, I forgot what the actual price. I was about to get it when i first got the car but decided not to because of the small running board.

Thanks, for some reason I like the silver roof rail alot.....

I go up to the mountain a lot during winter for snow sport, that's why I wanna get a roof rail for the x6

appreicate ur info on this

[Nuggett]

I actually like the look of them as well...

[lk117]

just got a call from dealer, it cost $1500 .....not sure worth the $$

[evandro13]

u ever do anything? I'm in the same boat. possibly thinking of this http://www.etrailer.com/roof-2011_BMW_X6.htm
as i would only need it for the winter... any input?

[Barbja]

Ask your CA about ordering them from the factory when the car is built. I'm pretty sure that its on the order sheet. I think its a $350 option.

[somonster]

Originally Posted by Barbja

Ask your CA about ordering them from the factory when the car is built. I'm pretty sure that its on the order sheet. I think its a $350 option.

ebay had some BMW dealerships (not aftermarket accessory suppliers, but actual BMW dealerships, east coast USA I think?) that were selling the matte black and silver versions for between $300 - $500 USD. for some reason, one color was significantly cheaper than the other.
I considered buying and installing myself (and from what i understand from past research on the forums, installation does NOT require removing the interior headliner...), but I never pulled the trigger.


aside: not to offend anyone, but I've always found it funny that people make recommendations about purely subjective and aesthetic matters based on "concensus" (e.g. consensus among forum gods is that the roof rails are ugly). i say upholster your car with atroturf and get a horn that plays "la cucaracha" if it floats your boat.


let us know how the roof rail decision goes, post pics if you get 'em.


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[seantremblant]

I ordered the rails and cross bars from the dealer when i bought the car. I love the look of them ( black on black ). I think the whole kit cost me about $750 installed but numbers could be off because they were put on with purchase. They look great and are great for carrying anything you dont want to put in the car.

[pako88268]

Hey i have the roof rails aswell but after a time i find them not going to well with the car anybody know how to remove them or if it is possible to remove them?

[Rek]

I needed roof rails for my bike but decided against it because of the cost and the install. They have to open the roof liner and drill holes in the roof to bolt on the roof rack. The rack isn't a great look for the X6. The after market Thule can be removed when you're not going to the mountains. The rack also creates a lot of wind/noise turbulence which takes away from your smooth ride.