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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.

Date: 2007-08-24 06:53 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] sumbarbarus.livejournal.com (from dreamwidth.org)
I would point out...do you really want to be driving through vancouver rain on a motorcycle? On the plus side, you can avoid a lot of the stop and go via commuting on marine drive. Not all, but a lot.

Of course my advice is to not get a vehicle in the first place, all things considered. Though it might become more affordable if you can convince the passengers-to-be to chip in for gas.

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