Very interesting discussion. I would love to have a hitch that would support the kind of rack where the wheels go in a tray. Sadly, my 2008 Lancer can only take a 1 1/4 inch hitch and that kind requires a 2 inch hitch. The other type of rack I already have (Saris Bones RS). It is a problem to get my mountain bike on it properly, being short doesn't help.

I will keep the Honda Fit in mind should something happen to my Lancer. I love that car, but you never know what might happen.