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i got one ,an x-rack,

decided not to use it in the end , as it sits in the middle of the car roof and gave me the impression that with any real weight on it, it would make the roof flex too much as it dosen't actually reach the sides of the cars roof where the support is.

i opted for the more normal roof bars instead

We used a handi rack for the last 2 years and found it fab.  In the reviews it says it lets in water through the doors, we had a minor amount one night when it was chucking it down.

We put cases chairs and all sorts on and it was fine - must say after we used the cords that were supplied to tie things to the roof I also attached some ratchet straps and bungee cords that I bought for a few pounds from Lidl to make extra sure that I did not loose anything down the motorway but I would definitely recommend them.

I planned to buy the inflatable roofrack and holdall as they seemed to be a good idea. However I found out that they would interfere with the side airbags in my car. It basically meant that the side airbags would not operate in case of an accident if the inflatable rack was fitted. You may wish to check if your car would have the same problem and if this is acceptable to you. I am not going ahead with it now.

this is the one iv been looking at i think as the cages are flat when foled it should be ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Easy-Rack-Soft-Roof-Rack-Fits-Ford-Focus-1998-To-2005?item=290713151308&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8719551392079473349