roof box and rails recommendations

[stevo6]

Hi all
I'm looking to get a roof box and rails for my '08 3.0SD MSport.  Any recommendations please?
Thanks

[sid10]

Hi they did two versions of the E70 roof rails Se version had raised roof rails , M sport flush roof rails unfortunately neither fit each other , so just be watch out when ordering new or looking out for second hand .
  The BMW ones are very good and all the BMW bike racks & roof boxes fit into the T track system , Thule also do the roof bars & as long as you stick with Thule bike racks & roof boxes you will be fine .
    Most Thule roof boxes open both sides so easily packed , but some BMW ones only open from one side which is a pain if like me you bought 2 for a trip to France although I went for the longer narrower boxes that you can fit the bike racks on with if you use one !
   

[X5Sport]

I have Thule Aero bars and one of their boxes.  Both really well made....if expensive.

[kenniff]

I have the BMW bars which seem perfectly good - nothing to compare them against. I used them originally on my E70 and now on my F15. One point to note is that if you leave the bars on when not carrying anything you need to put the rubber strips (supplied) back in otherwise you get a lot of wind noise. Don't know if this is the same for the other makes?