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WTB: Roof Rack and Bike Mount for W203

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Old 05-05-2014, 01:07 AM
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WTB: Roof Rack and Bike Mount for W203

Looking For a roof rack system and bike mount for my 2005 C230 SS. Unfortunately my W203 didnt come with the rear folding seat option and I'm tired of scratching my leather. It could be oem or another reputable aftermarket brand. If anyone has one they are willing to sell please let me know. Thank you.

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I have been thinking about this for a while now...
See if this gives you a starting point.

50'' Thule square bars,
400XT feet,
Fit kit 2117.

Then some generic(?) bike attachments.
Total about $200 from ebay + wherever.

Alternatively, go to thule or yakima website, and they have a fit guide 'app' to help you spend more money on modern components

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Why not just buy the OEM bike roof rack?
They come up used once in a while.
I got a rack for my coupey with 2 bike holders for $200 but
drove to Sac to get it. New woulda been close to a grand with tax and all.
BTW- I need one MB bike holder to replace a damaged one.

Check the classifieds and this forum, as well as Ebay.
I found mine on craigslist FS with a car, and got them to sell just the racks! Ca-ching!
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Haven't seen one for sale in a while...
The cheapest I've seen was around 180 just for the rack though. Mainly they go for 300+ from what I have found.
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Yeah, I waited a long time before I got mine...
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I got a set of oem rack for coupe along with 2 oem mercedes bike holders for sale,.... Problem is I'm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,..... So shipping will be a pain.
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Might be selling my Yakima rack with bike racks
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Bump. looking for racks with bike setup.
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Originally Posted by Arab_Homie
Bump. looking for racks with bike setup.
I'm looking for Rack with 1 or 2 bike setup as well.
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Bump....as I am also in the market for a roof rack and bike rails.
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Hey Guys,

I just installed a custom setup this weekend, I bypassed the Yakima Universal Mighty mounts and bought a Thule Xadapt 1 kit along with a few M6 bolts and spacers from Home Depot. It fits even better than OEM. I'll post more pics of the connections if you're interested.

I have a few pics here:
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Looks nice...you posted in the R class forum?
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OEM racks work better than the generic Thule rack for our car. When I was looking to buy new, the OEM rack was actually significantly cheaper than the Thule because it needed so many extra parts to make it fit. The OEM has aero style bars and IMO better built than the Thule.

While I have a rack I carry my bikes on a trailer hitch rack, less wind noise and easier to load and can go in parking garages
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C230K Coupe/Orion/C4/C5/CD/AMG Spoiler/V60/TeleAid, 2 MGB's
02-06 Coupe Rack - For Sale

Rack only - Mounted once to test fit, never used, still sitting in my basement.
B/O over $200, plus shipping

Not sure if this will fit the sedan

Also available 2000 CLK Rack only, used a few times, somehow misplaced the ski holders B/O over $200, plus shipping
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Bump I'm also in the market for the roof track and bike mounts, curious to see what u guys get and if it works
(2005 c230k sedan)
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I've got an OEM sedan rack for sale $200 shipped, PM me for details.
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C230K Coupe/Orion/C4/C5/CD/AMG Spoiler/V60/TeleAid, 2 MGB's
02-06 Coupe Rack - For Sale
Rack only - Mounted once to test fit, never used, still sitting in my basement.
B/O over $200, plus shipping

Not sure if this will fit the sedan

Also available 2000 CLK Rack only, used a few times, somehow misplaced the ski holders B/O over $200, plus shipping
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c320 coupe
w203 coupe roof rack

Hello.

I have a 2005 W203 coupe that I am looking for a roof rack for. Do you still have yours for sale?

Thank you

Marcel
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I have a W203 basic roof rack with 3 bike carriers for sale. PM if still looking.

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