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:
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.
Car | Motorcycle | |
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 Elsewhere | Pain 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 mpg | 40 mpg |
Passengers | 3-4 | 1 |
Stuff Carried | Furniture | A weekend camping |
Coolness Factor | This 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.
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Date: 2007-08-23 12:29 am (UTC)From: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