Bike Rack for 1999 Mazda Protege

[991.8L]

Being that summer is around the corner, I want to make our little mazda a little more utility friendly.... have any of you found a good bike rack for your proteges? Either OEM or aftermarket, if you have how did you mount it? Was drilling required? What do you recommend?

 

[doctorz]

I can't remember the model offhand, since it's been years since I bought the thing, but I have a simple, relatively inexpensive trunk rack. No drilling required, I take it on and off as needed. Probably the cheapest solution if your needs are infrequent. I wouldn't recommend it if you use the rack often.

 

[991.8L]

I can't remember the model offhand, since it's been years since I bought the thing, but I have a simple, relatively inexpensive trunk rack. No drilling required, I take it on and off as needed. Probably the cheapest solution if your needs are infrequent. I wouldn't recommend it if you use the rack often.

I pretty much gave up on a hitch style rack cause the hitch costs lots of $$$ and I don't want to add one to my protege. While i was looking around a relative inexpensive trunk rack dropped into my lap from someone @ work. I put it on the back and it fits real nice... i'm only concerned about the trunk lid denting from the weight of the bikes... have you noticed this at all?

 

[doctorz]

i'm only concerned about the trunk lid denting from the weight of the bikes... have you noticed this at all?

None whatsoever. Caveat is that I've only put one bike on it, although it's a heavy (read: cheap and old) bike.