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Thule is my favorite. Some people have had success with the other stuff, but the model specific fit makes for a very sturdy rack. I carried a sofa bed from Brunswick to Portland maine on my roof on a Thule rack (on an old escort wagon no less) It was a good thing some drunk people were wandering around the street when I got home to Portland (western prom) or it would probably still be on that car... Thanks drunks!
I've found Thule parts, trays, towers, locks, etc, (but no cargo boxes) at random junkyards, and usually the people there will give the lot to you for $10-$20. better than ebay!
I think Thules boxes are more robust and better aerodynamically. Plus, they seem to rattle less and have easier assembly/construction. Mostly personal pref. though...
Besides those, there is always the Sears Ex-Cargo Clamshell. Buy them for a song at move-in time at the local college or uni. No parent wants to drive home with an empty plastic box flapping around on the roof.
cheers,
k
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