Sorry. Earlier post was sent with wrong subject matter.
Here is my question:
Can the chrome roof rails available on the 06 Vue fit an 04? The dealer (parts desk) wasnt sure when I asked.
If so, are there aftermarket rails available? The dealers wants $320 for the chrome rails. The price on the 06 option list is $150 which is acceptable. $320 isn't).
I will most likely never use crossbars. I just like the look over the plain factory rail-less look.
Thanks for any info
Wes
just fyi the chrome rails on the '06 VUE are part of the chrome "appearance package" and are not functional, they are just for looks. Saturn in thier infinite wisdum has decided for whatever reason to not produce cross bars to reinforce the chrome side railings, ergo the chrome railing are not really functional.
I dont know about the chrome bars being retroactive, but the actual functional roof rack which has all the parts is black and fits all model/year VUEs.
marx404
I have them on my 06 -
The story with them I was told is that Saturn decided to make them for looks and without the cross bars due to customer complaints about the wind noise with crossbars installed, because of the height the rails/bars are from the roof to give the accented look. If you want a functional rack, they provide the black low height as a dealer item. If you notice these the hug the roof very close and reduces /eliminates the wind noise. Although, why they don't provide a removable type crossbars for the chrome rails that you can put in when/if you need them, I don't know. I was told the chrome bars will fit any year Vue, but they are a factory installed item, and are not available from the dealer.
Scott
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