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Posted by activate on Feb-01-2008 00:05:

hmmm....

I'm leaning towards scooter even more.
I live and work downtown. A car would be so not not be practicle and would be a waste of money. I would really only drive on the weekends and would probably still end up cabing it to and from work every day.

Not too mention that a scooter would defintely have less of an environmental impact...

Posted by Jem_hadar on Feb-01-2008 00:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Jungle Fever

OR

CANT DECIDE. Biker Chick or Gamer Chick?!?

Posted by smuncky on Feb-01-2008 02:36:

quote:
Originally posted by Jem_hadar
OR

CANT DECIDE. Biker Chick or Gamer Chick?!?

y not both?

Posted by Ania_xox on Feb-01-2008 02:41:

I hopped on the bus on campus today, about 5:15, heading downtown... pulling right out of McMaster I saw a guy with a backpack, headed somewhere... on a UNICYCLE.

Bona fide unicycle.

I thought I was hallucinating. Has anyone else ever seen people travelling around on these things? W.T.F. mates...

Posted by rabbitjoker on Feb-01-2008 03:47:

quote:
Originally posted by Ania_xox
Has anyone else ever seen people travelling around on these things?

I see a guy on King West daily when it's warm. Odd to say the least.

Posted by Yohan on Feb-01-2008 04:20:

quote:
Originally posted by Ania_xox
I hopped on the bus on campus today, about 5:15, heading downtown... pulling right out of McMaster I saw a guy with a backpack, headed somewhere... on a UNICYCLE.

Bona fide unicycle.

I thought I was hallucinating. Has anyone else ever seen people travelling around on these things? W.T.F. mates...

people who bike in the winter are Darwin awards waiting to happen.

the roads are slippery. bikes don't have good balance. one slip and you're fucked.

esp. people who ride bikes with headphones on. can you be any more stupid?

/end rant

Posted by m2j on Feb-01-2008 04:32:

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
those things are cool as fuck.

ohhhhhhhhhh, damn! beat me to it!

Posted by The Highroller on Feb-01-2008 11:14:

Posted by TheVrk on Feb-01-2008 11:47:

quote:
Originally posted by Cosmic Fur
If you're living downtown, then honestly get a scooter.

And parking tickets are now 30 bucks a pop - that shit adds up QUICK.

I racked up $600 of parking tix in 1 yr in TO alone

Scooters are NOWHERE NEAR gay, in fact they're fuckin wikkid for SOOO many reasons as others have mentioned.

Biggest bonuses imo are incredible gas mileage and free parking.

Once again, if you live downtown or anywhere near, this is a NO BRAINER

Posted by Superstring on Feb-01-2008 12:36:

To get a car, you need to drop some serious cash up-front (at least a 2-3K) if you're leasing, more if you buy used outright. After that, regardless, you will have insurance and gas costs.

Leasing something new and decent:
* 4K upfront
* 250/month lease payment
* 150/month insurance
* 100/month gas (probably more)
* 200/month parking downtown
Net: 700/month payments

Buying brand new/used:
* 5K - 30K up front
* 150/month insurance
* 100/month gas (probably more)
* 200/month parking downtown
Net: 450/month payments

So now you see how much you spend on taxi's and is it worth it for you. Another point to consider is "what" are you going to haul with yourself when you're on a scooter/bike/car - is it craploads of stuff, or is it just your backpack?

Other people have mentioned zip cars and such. I believe they're about $10/hour of usage, everything included - not a bad choice for occasional user.

EDIT: Yes, I own a car. No leasing / financing - just plain own. Moving downtown soon. If I find out that I don't use it that much, I will sell it.

Posted by The Highroller on Feb-01-2008 13:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Superstring
Leasing something new and decent:
* 4K upfront
* 250/month lease payment
* 150/month insurance
* 100/month gas (probably more)
* 200/month parking downtown
Net: 700/month payments

Buying brand new/used:
* 5K - 30K up front
* 150/month insurance
* 100/month gas (probably more)
* 200/month parking downtown
Net: 450/month payments

Wow, christ. I'm so happy I live in the city. I don't plan to get a car for a looooong time. A scooter after I graduate is quite likely though.

Posted by zoogla on Feb-01-2008 14:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Superstring
Buying brand new/used:
* 5K - 30K up front
* 150/month insurance
* 100/month gas (probably more)
* 200/month parking downtown
Net: 450/month payments

Good analysis, but not sure if you included financing here...in that case it will be more than the lease.

Posted by FunkyCrew on Feb-01-2008 15:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Superstring
Other people have mentioned zip cars and such. I believe they're about $10/hour of usage, everything included - not a bad choice for occasional user.

yup very good point there

my roomie and I sometimes rent a car for the weekend (Discount rental car), it's like $50 for 2 days, $25 each if I need to go anywhere

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