Subaru for me--I have a 17" ocean kayak, and I have rollers and can easily load the kayak myself if need be, and then tie both ends down with those cool rachet thingies, using the little eyelets at each end of the car. My bike I can take off the front wheel and put it right in the cargo area. This weekend, matter of fact, I will be hauling X country skies, bike and Laborador Retriever!