I had a hitch mount put on my Mazda 3. I am happy to have it. I just leave the rack there most of the time. It makes it much easier to be spontaneous, rather than always having to put the rack back on the trunk. I also like that my trunk is accessible. When I use the trunk mount rack it is not possible to get in the trunk whenever I carry a bike. Yes, it did cost, but the advantages made it worthwhile.