Anybody know if BMW makes has a bike carrier for the e60 wagon? I see the system for the sedan in the accessories brochure but no mention of the wagon. They must make a crossmember for the factory roof rails, but I can't find any info on it.
Thanks

 

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/5/530...gon/access.htm

Yes they do. Go to the brochure and check out page 8. It's probably part of the same system as the sedan.

 

Provided you have the roofrails why not go for the products offered by companies like Thule (www.thule.com) ?

They work very well and are easy to put on / take off the car.

 

Agree - strongly recommend Thule. Quality stuff without the BMW / dealer markup

 

I agree too, I bought the Thule Aero Bars and 3 Pro-Rider bike carriers 3 years ago for my E46 touring, I have since used them on an A4 avant, A6 avant, A3 S-Line and now on the E61.
I have had to buy an slightly wider bar and a new foot pack for the A3, but bought that on ebay for ?20 anyway so all in all it has been a cheap purchase as I would have had to keep buying whole systems if I had gone with the factory set ups.

You also get the Thule one key system too, this is a kit that allows you to change all the locks on the system so it uses only one key, makes taking the whole lot off/on a 5 min process.

 

I have the BMW roof rack, and like it very much. Once set up, it is very easy to put on and take as needed (3 mins.). At first I tried the Thule (a friend is a dealer), but decided the BMW version had a much cleaner look than the Thule. I am also using the bike attachment that does not require front wheel removal, which works very well road mtb bikes.

 

What does this setup cost. I priced the thule and it would be close to $500.

Thanks to all for the input.

 

Base support system part # 82 71 0 396 333 - $195.00
Touring cylcle and mtb holder with locks part # 82 72 0 137 716 - $99.00 each.
As a BMWCCA member I received 20% discount from my dealer. Total was $314.00 plus tax with 2 bike holders.