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practicality ([personal profile] practicality) wrote2007-08-22 04:55 pm

Things of a Vehicular Nature

So, as it looks like I may be moving out to East Van, I'm seriously considering a vehicle of some variety. The two major options on the table are buying a car, as I can't legally import my current one, or getting a motorcycle license and buying a motorcycle. As I am a compulsive list maker, here's the break-down for the two options:









CarMotorcycle
Upfront Cost Approximately the same (~$2000). Varies slightly depending on what car/motorcycle I buy, but used prices are comparable
Parking On Campus$84 for one parkade$20 for all parkades + special motorcycle spaces
Parking ElsewherePain in the ass (parallel parking)Slightly less of a PITA
Insurance Costs? (less for motorcycle, though, but ICBC doesn't give quotes without a vehicle)
MPG ($4/gallon) 20 mpg40 mpg
Passengers3-41
Stuff CarriedFurnitureA weekend camping
Coolness FactorThis piece of shit is supposed to have style?Badass


Any input? I know most of the people here are car owners, but I'm open to all opinions.

Also, my touchpad and trackpoint are acting up - neither left-click button works, and the right-click seems to keep pulling in left-click functionality. Cheapo USB mouse is fine though. Weird.

[identity profile] ext_277390 (from dreamwidth.org) 2007-08-23 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Motorcycles just SCARE THE SHINZET OUT OF ME! lol I was never too good at riding a bike!
Problem with motorcycles is that they OWN your hair always. They are hot for like a day and then it gets cold and you freeze when you go anywhere and you have to go to some more formal occasion and your hair gets ruined or the inability to wear skirts of any kind and bring your friends anywhere.
A car really is more practical in the long run. as cool as it is to be like "HEY I GOT A HOG! =D" The novelty wears off after a little while.
♥ Ase