Hey dtanesq, give yourself a little more credit! Any moderatly fit cyclist can produce 250 watts for at least a short sprint - that's about .3 horsepower. Lance can produce 450 watts continuously without going anaerobic, which is truly amazing. What a god.

Back to bike racks. I've always used Yakima products and have been very satisfied. I currently use a big Yakima rack which attaches to the roof rails of my wagon. It's a great setup - nothing touches the paint, and nothing interferes with the door seals.

I do recall seeing in the Yakima catalog that they don't recommend leaving the roof rack on 124 series sedans because it interferes with the door seals.

I like the idea of the receiver hitch mounted rack - it won't restrict access to the trunk when it's attached but not in use. Doesn't touch the car either. Don't know how difficult they are to mount/dismount, though.