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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.

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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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