I'm not keen on rear mounted racks (had and seen too many accidents with them (thankfully none caused by me!))...roof rack is fine but not my preferred option...as long as the bike can fit in the back then it's the right size...I'm looking for tiny as it is simple a means to get (predominantly) me to work; me to collect daughter from childminder hen take us both home; me plus bike to go ride somewhere not local.
Going for a very small car like this seems to make sense to me...it has a few toys in it that the main brands don't have at this price point; it is cheap to insure and tax and seems to give ok fuel economy. Fiesta sized does this as well and is slightly bigger BUT it costs more to buy; have less toys (which I'll admit are simple a luxury but as I've got them now, I think I'd miss a few of them) and probably cost me a bit more to run/insure.
I'm thinking for going brand new as the warranty is very good - every car I've owned has needed warranty work (all 3 of them), so I'm not thinking the warranty is a luxury...my thought is own this for 4 years then get rid and see how things are placed then...I'd hope I had a bit more cash and therefore not see the car as simply something to get me from A to B.
I've no interest in badge snobbery so I've no issues looking at Kia's, etc. and from what I can tell, this one is better specced and appears to be cheaper to run than the competition - which is more important to me than carrying a bike just now (at a push I'm sure I could use the S-Max!)...
It's effectively a second car that gets used for a slightly longer school run...
Thanks very much for the advice...the 28Kg weight was what I suspected so has instantly ruled out a towball and rack...I'll give the bike a wash and then head up to the showroom at the weekend and see if the bike will fit inside.
Thanks.