04-07-2012, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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Thule Foot Pack vs BMW OEM for 2013 x3
I currently own Thule square LB58 cross bars and Thule Cargo Box.
As far as I can tell, I will need to purchase Thule 460 Foot Pack and KIT4023. The price for both is higher than BMW's OEM cross bars. Seems like BMW's OEM bars are better than square Thule bars. Any opinions? |
04-08-2012, 03:50 PM | #2 |
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For my money
I prefer the BMW (Thule-crafted) OEM base support system. Even if it cost a little more, they look much better since they are tailored to the vehicle. I usually leave my base system in place year round because it looks like just an extension of the car, not an aftermarket rack.
That said, Thule and I've seen a couple others in the forum that are very nice and people are very pleased with them. For me, it's OEM, hands down.
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Happy to sell them if you're interested. The box is banged up but the racks are perfect, never been fitted. I'm in NJ, just out of NYC. |
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04-09-2012, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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Not exactly the same, but we just bought an OEM Mini rack with tow bike holders (for a Mini). Chose the Mini option vice Thule because it worked specifically with the attachment points on the Mini roof, the bars are specific to the size of the car so there's no extra overhang (that I don't need for anything at this point), and the general style incorporates nicely with the rest of the car. Very pleased with the function, sturdiness, and apparent (it's still new) quality. Imagine it would be similar for the BMW rack, except that the X3 has rails.
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