I think if it is tastefully done like that one was, there is nothing wrong with it. I think it is pretty handy if the roof rack is used regularly. I know even the factory rack on my Eagle is used all the time and never thought about it before. With as big as my car is, I think I will build one for the rack I have to put on it. I gotta build the rear bumper/tire carrier first. And before that, I gotta get around to putting my Waggy/Dodge D44 front together to replace my worn out D30 with bad ball joints.