yeah; i've been considering that as the cheaper option. the cheapest hitch option is $135 new. ouch!!! (and btw, my hitch isn't 2"; it's the smaller one.) the only shitty thing about the trunk thingy is that you have to take the bike off the trunk every time you want to get in. oh, and you can't lock them. but i might have to go that way; else just stick the bike inside my car. thanks, fence; i might take you up on that!