I've always seen lots of racks on cars at used car dealerships. I'm tempted to go up to one of the salesmen with a $50 bill and ask for a particular rack. It doesn't make a darn bit of difference in the price they will sell the car for.

I second the eBay recommendation. Ski swaps and consignment stores are a good place to check, too.

Shawn

: I bought my rack components used for a fraction of the cost of new ones. I
: got cradles so cheap ($75 for 4 pair) that it wasn't worth the effort to
: make my own.

: Thule and Yakima have fitting info on their web sites. Figure out what you
: need and look for a rack with the right feet and crossbars. The fit kits
: are cheap, so you can just buy the one you need new.

: One other brand of rack that looks really nice is Saris. However, they don't
: seem to be significantly cheaper, just easier to install and remove.