WTB: Roof Rack and Bike Mount for W203
05-05-2014 | 01:07 AM
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2005 C230
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.
Last edited by obsidian43; 05-05-2014 at 01:12 AM.
05-05-2014 | 04:19 PM
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From: Austin, TX
2005 C230K(sold), Mk7 Jetta
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
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
Last edited by VVF; 05-05-2014 at 04:23 PM.
05-08-2014 | 03:27 PM
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From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort (What the heck, it gets 38 mpg!)
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!
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!
05-08-2014 | 10:10 PM
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh!
2003 C230 Sports Coupe, Paprika Metallic Red, Auto, Pano, Leather
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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04-23-2015 | 12:45 PM
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From: Santa Cruz
10 w204 C63 AMG
W204 Thule/Yakima Combo
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:
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...-question.html
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:
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...-question.html
04-23-2015 | 06:16 PM
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From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort (What the heck, it gets 38 mpg!)
Looks nice...you posted in the R class forum?
The single fugliest car MB ever made.
R63 anyone? R R R
The single fugliest car MB ever made.
R63 anyone? R R R
04-25-2015 | 07:35 AM
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From: Toronto, Canada
2019 C300 Wagon; '75 Triumph TR6; previous: 2004 C230 6spd sold after 17 years of driving
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
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
04-25-2015 | 10:28 AM
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From: Central NJ
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
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
10-08-2015 | 05:47 PM
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From: Central NJ
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
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
