I wish I had a bike trailer like that just to get from the take out back to the road. On our favorite local run, it's about 100yds winding uphill. When carrying a kayak on one shoulder and dripping wet walking in water shoes it stinks! I'd much rather pedal it in a nice easy gear without the kayak on my shoulder!

Well, I'm glad to hear, err read all the input. I don't have to have AWD, as I'm not into the snow sports, but everyone I've ever known who has had a subie loves/loved it. So, it's definitely worth checking out. As much as I hate dealing with car salesmen, I guess I have to bite the bullet and go take some test drives. It doesn't make much sense to buy a car that gets a zillion miles to the gallon if I am in a bad mood every time I drive it because it's underpowered or stowing my bike/kayak is a pain. So, it's time to do some leg work...

Thanks again for all the comments.

Stacy