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Originally Posted by CaliRubicon
Update. Yakima will be producing a set for the x3 that fits inside of doors. Not sure when. With a mighty mount conversion all Yakima should fit on Thule aero blade system. The aero blade and the BMW stock system seem very similar so the mighty mounts should fit both. Etrailer has the Thule system for $372. BMW of towson on amazon has the BMW stock system for $229. So unless anyone can think of a reason why the Thule is a better value it would seem that BMW wins the day. Hope this helps everyone.
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The Thule crossbars extend past the mounting towers whereas the BMW crossbars end at the towers. If you do not need the additional mounting space, no problem. I needed to carry two kayaks in saddles and the BMW racks did not have enough span, the Thule racks work very well.
Lou