Lots of riders in our club, many with pricy bikes, carry them inside their vehicles. These days, when so many coupes and sedans have fold down rear seats, it's really pretty easy to do. Even easier with a mini-van, SUV or station wagon.

I even fit my (pricy) Guru inside my Honda Insight; just have to remove the front wheel. When I drive my Miata, however, I do use a bike rack.

Rick / OCRR