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Old 03-13-2011, 07:15 PM   #1
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any body have any idea where to get a good roof rack for some what cheap just wanting like a cargo one?
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Old 04-03-2011, 11:01 PM   #2
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I bought mine at eTrailer. I got the Thule Aero rack. I have owned Yakima and am not a fan of the round bars. Thule has a less expensive line that is square, but I really like the look, functionality, and ease of installation/removal of the aero bars. It was about $330 shipped. I thing the other Thule system is about $280.

This is the only pic I have taken since the installation:



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Old 04-14-2011, 01:47 PM   #3
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Just took another pic after putting my cargo box on it. The box is Sears exCargo brand, but is made by Thule.



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Old 04-15-2011, 01:25 PM   #4
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I recently got a roof rack system for my scion xd. I went with Yakima because the REI sales associate said that he finds yakima racks fit Japanese cars better than Thule racks. I eventually bought everything but the Q-clips (which are the only car-specific parts) off craigslist and thus paid about 50% of the retail price. The skybox 16s is long enough to carry skis but short enough to fit perfectly on the roof without interfering with opening the trunk. I've noticed a 3-4 mpg reduction with the box. Wind noise is not noticeable.
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