Car versus machine.....ha ha ha!!!!
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The History Man":2vih0t80 said:
Bloody hell i can't believe how much that C90 is going for :shock:
Give it a go Kaz, you can always get another car at a later date/winter if needed
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Thias
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I have 2 cars, one motor scooter and 15 bikes. I do my commute per bike as often as I can. 2 years ago I did around 5000km on the bikes. But I would not want do give away my cars. They're just so much better in getting you quickly to anywhere. And of course my 2 weeks shoping tour, I'd have to go to the shops every 4 days if I had to do that by bike. (3 kids do eat alot...)
And in the winter, the bike is totally out of question. I'd ruin my health with that, I am sure. I tried that, believe me.
When you're ill and still have to get somewhere, a bike is a pain, too.
(You did ask for the negative sides, did you? )
And in the winter, the bike is totally out of question. I'd ruin my health with that, I am sure. I tried that, believe me.
When you're ill and still have to get somewhere, a bike is a pain, too.
(You did ask for the negative sides, did you?
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For getting myself around I exclusively use a bicycle, and I have on many occasions gone shopping by bike...
I've had everything from a Nespresso machine to a spare steel wheel (for a car) on the back of the bike. I ride to and from work in all weathers all year round and don't have any inclination to go back to a car.
However, for bigger shops and items, the family car (aka child taxi) does still get employed although I'm sure a trailer would be fine if it was just me. When the twins were young I had a trailer which I used to take them to nursery and then head to work. That frequently got filled with shopping.
I'd say give it a go.
I've had everything from a Nespresso machine to a spare steel wheel (for a car) on the back of the bike. I ride to and from work in all weathers all year round and don't have any inclination to go back to a car.
However, for bigger shops and items, the family car (aka child taxi) does still get employed although I'm sure a trailer would be fine if it was just me. When the twins were young I had a trailer which I used to take them to nursery and then head to work. That frequently got filled with shopping.
I'd say give it a go.
I haven't owned a car for many years and sold the motorbike earlier this year. I tend to use buses for most travel beyond very local and the bike for localish. If I need to do a big shop once a month then I tend to get the bus to the town and a cab back (about £6)
For holidays or the occasional need I will hire a car. A few weeks ago I hired a 2016 Astra elite diesel from Friday morning to Monday morning from Enterprise (other car hire firms available ) for just £66 all in. I simply do not need a car all year round.
At the moment I have my fun bikes but I am considering something like a Kona Ute or Surly big dummy for the summer months and fairer winter days
As to the C90 value on that ebay link, yeah the C range has gone silly in value like most 80's vehicles we have a few fond memories of.
For holidays or the occasional need I will hire a car. A few weeks ago I hired a 2016 Astra elite diesel from Friday morning to Monday morning from Enterprise (other car hire firms available ) for just £66 all in. I simply do not need a car all year round.
At the moment I have my fun bikes but I am considering something like a Kona Ute or Surly big dummy for the summer months and fairer winter days
As to the C90 value on that ebay link, yeah the C range has gone silly in value like most 80's vehicles we have a few fond memories of.
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Some good waterproof clothes and puncture-resistant tyres will go a long way. As for groceries :
The last time I needed a car was when I had to go to Germany to pick up my Sbike. I ended up renting one. Could have done it by train TBH, but I didn't.
You'll also find that not owning a car anymore will free up a lot of money for bikes, or for working less if you are getting tired of the whole rat race (like myself)
Some good waterproof clothes and puncture-resistant tyres will go a long way. As for groceries :
The last time I needed a car was when I had to go to Germany to pick up my Sbike. I ended up renting one. Could have done it by train TBH, but I didn't.
You'll also find that not owning a car anymore will free up a lot of money for bikes, or for working less if you are getting tired of the whole rat race (like myself)
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As those of you who know me through FB too will probably now know....I caved in and got a Fiesta :facepalm:
On balance, I realised it's just not feasible to go completely without a car at all for someone like me, and although I hate to admit it, I absolutely adore driving too. But based on the ingenuity and ideas you have all shared, I'm determined to start using a car a lot less in the summer, and at least give it a go, perhaps having a car free week once a month?
As those of you who know me through FB too will probably now know....I caved in and got a Fiesta :facepalm:
On balance, I realised it's just not feasible to go completely without a car at all for someone like me, and although I hate to admit it, I absolutely adore driving too. But based on the ingenuity and ideas you have all shared, I'm determined to start using a car a lot less in the summer, and at least give it a go, perhaps having a car free week once a month?
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Behind the wheel of a large automobile
Behind the wheel of a large automobile
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Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
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