Matt_S Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I want to be able to take the bikes out in the car, but seeing as I was stupid and bought a fcuking saloon, Im stuck with going for a rack. Any suggestions? I dont have a tow bar, so the ones which bolt on to that are out of the equation. CHeers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Roof rack and bike holder would be the way I'd go. OEM roof racks are about 80-90 used and the bike holder things are about the same again I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazanders Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 +1 For roof rack and bike holder. I bought a set of 2nd OEM BMW bars for about £70 and then got a pair of Halfrauds bike holders (same as the Thule one's just lot less £'ss) and they work a treat. Don't damage the car or the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 OK lads. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Roof bars and a bike rack, that's what I am going to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Further to this, Ive been scouring the bay for a set of used bars. But all I seem to see is the bars for "E46 and E39". I was about to hand over some hard earned for a set and then thought Id take a cursory look on Realoem... Turns out that the bars that fit E39 only fit the compact E46, not the saloon. In fact, these bars seem to fit every other car BUT the bloody E46 saloon/tourer! Jarred isnt the word! THen, when I went on realoem to get the correct part number, theyre discontinued with no alternative number Edited July 8, 2012 by Matt_S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Could have sworn the saloon bars for the e46 fit the e39, that's the impression I was under when looking for some myself. Good job you checked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Same as that. I think some of the confusion comes from the fact that it appears that some of them do and some dont These ones from BMW direct state they do and yet they fit loads. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Alu-Aluminium-Roof-Bars-Rack-E46-3-Series-82710142220-/170689550496?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bde3d8a0#ht_1565wt_1185 But these ones dont fit the E46 compact... But the badge on some of the bars for sale says E46(4/2) and E39. Confusing or what!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 That is confusing, I am also scouring eBay for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 How far are you from West Yorkshire? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Silver-Roof-Bars-E39-E46-/150850478692?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item231f63a264#ht_500wt_1202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Not that far, about 45 mins away, I have that set in my watch list already and was going to bid Quite a few sets seem to have cropped up in this past few days though So many are collection only though and too far away Edited July 10, 2012 by Rich_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Id drop him a mail. I had a set and asked a BIN price. The guy said he'd take £55. Unfortunately, they were for the compact. Also, if you see the ones with the badges on indicating fitment, the E46 saloon/coupe compatible ones seem to have "E39 / E46 4/2" on the badge. The compact ones have E39er / E46er. Thats just an observation Ive noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Already contacted the seller to check what fitment they are, they were on a saloon, so all good They want to let the auction run though, hopefully not many other locals want a set I have also noticed the 'E39 / E46 4/2' on the stickers Edited July 10, 2012 by Rich_D Matt_S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Just like to say well done for researching this and posting it here, as I nearly bought compact ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 LOL, no probs! Its what its all about innit! Rich_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I bit the bullet and bought some Thule aero bars on eBay. They were £160 delivered but are well worth the money! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Not cheap though, you then need the bike rack(s) as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I bit the bullet and bought some Thule aero bars on eBay. They were £160 delivered but are well worth the money! Ben Meh. You've now gone down in my expectations of 'OEM+' Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Meh. You've now gone down in my expectations of 'OEM+' Ben Most people who know me don't have any expectations of me! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Already contacted the seller to check what fitment they are, they were on a saloon, so all good They want to let the auction run though, hopefully not many other locals want a set I have also noticed the 'E39 / E46 4/2' on the stickers Unfortunately I missed out on them as I was out of the house at the time and it was the evening that O2 service was flaky So I'm still on the hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazanders Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Unfortunately I missed out on them as I was out of the house at the time and it was the evening that O2 service was flaky So I'm still on the hunt... You still on the hunt for roof bars and bike mounts? Going to be selling mine (and car ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 yeah but Dorset is a long way from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_S Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Rich, dont know if you have heard but apparently there are people that pick stuff up for you wherever you need collection from and bring it to you. For a charge. I think they call themselves "couriers"? Could be wrong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark G. Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Hi, does anyone have a roof rack and bike holders to sell? Thanks a lot, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
