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Roof racks - Help a newbie
Posted by Bryce [Email] (more from Bryce) on Sat, 4 Oct 2003 08:25:52
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A recent 20% off coupon for REI has motivated to add a roof rack (or maybe a tent, or ...) to my '00 9-3.
However, being a newbie to roofracks, I'm confused about the after market setups from Thule and Yakima (others?) versus the factory.
I'd have guessed the Saab catalog to be the most expensive option but when I compare the basic roofbar setup to those in the aftermarket, Saab's a fair bit cheaper.
Seems like I'm looking at ~$200 for Thule/Yakima setups (towers, bars, fit kits) versus $120 from Saab.
What's the downside with the Saab bars? I feel like I'm missing something.
Bryce
PS: I'm most interested in using them to carry canoe, kayak or bike so I'll need to buy some additional equipment. Does paying more for Yakima/Thule save money down the road? Doesn't seem like it...
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Posts in this Thread:
- Roof racks - Help a newbie, Bryce, Sat, 4 Oct 2003 08:25:52 <-- Viewing This Message
- do you plan on getting the fairing?, Adam , Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:34:13
- Thanks! (nm), Bryce, Sat, 4 Oct 2003 14:27:17
- Saab bars in the catalog were made by Thule,, Ken F, Sat, 4 Oct 2003 08:49:40
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