V40 Roof Rails

[DavidMarron]

just checking...

I like the look of rails, but mine didn't come with them fitted.

I've been offered a set via a net based breaker for £250 all in. This seems a bit much but i do know they're expensive.

any good places to look? I don't really trust ebay although i've never used it

[woody-som]

I looked into this last year, I was in the same position as you. £250 s/h or £400 new.

In the end i didn't get either, but a set of genuine bars (across the car) for £40 on ebay, brand new in genuine box. certainly cheaper, and for the one or two times each year i carry something on the roof, more than adequate, and easy to remove when not needed.

chris.

[DavidMarron]

To be honest, I'm not even sure that I would carry stuff on the roof - I just like the look of them! They seem to add a touch of class and maybe make it look a little better.

I assume that the fuel consumpion will suffer but not by much.

[woody-som]

I agree, they do actually look better, I originally wanted a car with them.

I don't know if they make much difference to fuel consumption, but if you do enough miles, the i suppose it would add up, as the rails would cause drag of sorst.

Any that come up on eBay always seem to go for at least £175 + P&P irrespective of condition - I'm continually looking for a pair but really don't want to pay that much. It's all driven by the 'new' price though........

Peter

[DavidMarron]

I saw a mention of Nordic spares and registered with them to see what price their rails might be.

I was disappointed to see that all you get afetr registering and waiting to be allowed access to the ssite is a list and of part numbers. No pictures or prices.

[DavidMarron]

they contacted me with a price.

£230 plus vat which is £270 inc. Not bad compared to the s/h pice. Still bloody expensive though!!

Do they do discount for membership of the club? and if so, anybody know how much? I know i could ask them

Originally Posted by DavidMarron

I saw a mention of Nordic spares and registered with them to see what price their rails might be.

I was disappointed to see that all you get afetr registering and waiting to be allowed access to the ssite is a list and of part numbers. No pictures or prices.

Alright, what is the website address for this nordic spares, I'm looking for dog guard attactment and got the part number from the volvo dealer.

I too think the roof rails looks good and have found the same, about £170-£180ish on ebay and around £300 new from the dealer or www.partsforvolvosonline.com which does have a good selection of parts but costs around the same as a main dealer.

[DavidMarron]

http://www.nordiccar.com/