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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.
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Last edited by Superstring on Feb-01-2008 at 15:36
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