I have only had the basket installed for the past several days, but I give it five stars based on the apparent quality and the ease of installation. It's very sturdy, but it is not too heavy. I was able to easily place it on top of my car without any assistance. It looks good on the car; it gives it that utilitarian look I was going for. Of course, it will also be useful - it's not just about the looks! It does appear a bit short on the car (not a fault of Yakima or Rack Attack). The dimensions are clearly given on the website, but it's one of those things that you really can't tell until it's been installed. My car is small, but the roofline is long from front to back. I will most likely be ordering the extension kit. Overall, I'm satisfied with the product.