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My girlfriend has it in her head to get a car. She can drive, I can't. BUt because I will be "reaping the benefits" of her being able to drive, she wants me to split the costs, 50/50.
Now, maybe it's just me, but the economics of running a car just don't seem to make good sense.
We have an option to buy a car to around the value of £3,000, spreading the payments over 3 years - interest free.
Great, I hear you cry.
But then you have to insure it. Quotes come in at the princely sum of £800. Immediately almost doubling the cost of the car over the three year payment period. But even once it's insured to drive, you can't *actually* drive the thing, because you have to tax it, too. Something to the tune of £120+ to get your little sticker. So far we're looking at just under £2,000 a year.
But still the car is not "roadworthy", as it can't drive without... ta da da da da daaaa - petrol. I'm told "it's nothing to worry about" and "about £20-30 a week". Ooh, some small figures. But let's read the small print here. £30 a week? That's £1,560 a year.
So, for the paltry, almost insignificant price of £3,560, we have a car for a year. Put in a better perspective, for only £10,680 we have the car for three years and it is fully paid for, by which time, we'll likely be bored of it and want a new one.
Now, I can either have a car, or go on holiday twice a year to the bahamas, throw money to the wind gathering useless possessions and betting on the lottery, and afford all the alcohol and takeaway food I could ever want.
Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions.
Somebody please tell me why on earth I would choose the car?
Now, maybe it's just me, but the economics of running a car just don't seem to make good sense.
We have an option to buy a car to around the value of £3,000, spreading the payments over 3 years - interest free.
Great, I hear you cry.
But then you have to insure it. Quotes come in at the princely sum of £800. Immediately almost doubling the cost of the car over the three year payment period. But even once it's insured to drive, you can't *actually* drive the thing, because you have to tax it, too. Something to the tune of £120+ to get your little sticker. So far we're looking at just under £2,000 a year.
But still the car is not "roadworthy", as it can't drive without... ta da da da da daaaa - petrol. I'm told "it's nothing to worry about" and "about £20-30 a week". Ooh, some small figures. But let's read the small print here. £30 a week? That's £1,560 a year.
So, for the paltry, almost insignificant price of £3,560, we have a car for a year. Put in a better perspective, for only £10,680 we have the car for three years and it is fully paid for, by which time, we'll likely be bored of it and want a new one.
Now, I can either have a car, or go on holiday twice a year to the bahamas, throw money to the wind gathering useless possessions and betting on the lottery, and afford all the alcohol and takeaway food I could ever want.
Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions.
Somebody please tell me why on earth I would choose the car?
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gamezfreak wrote:
> I'm getting a citreon saxo anyhows. Lowered suspension, 17"
> alloys, new body casing, decent sound system to thump out that bass ;)
I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a bigger car.
> I'm getting a citreon saxo anyhows. Lowered suspension, 17"
> alloys, new body casing, decent sound system to thump out that bass ;)
I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a bigger car.
Blank wrote:
> I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small
> car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a
> bigger car.
It's an interest/hobby.
> I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small
> car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a
> bigger car.
It's an interest/hobby.
Tell her to get knotted.... heh, "get knotted".
-Note: I have a random disregard for the welfare of other people's relationships.
A motorbike and sidecar would be a better option.
You could do a camp Biggles impression with a white scarf and a pair of goggles.
I don't drive. Probably never will.
I'm waiting for someone to invent a hoverboard.
-Note: I have a random disregard for the welfare of other people's relationships.
A motorbike and sidecar would be a better option.
You could do a camp Biggles impression with a white scarf and a pair of goggles.
I don't drive. Probably never will.
I'm waiting for someone to invent a hoverboard.
Black Glove wrote:
"I'm waiting for someone to invent a hoverboard."
Ok, gimme a little while though.
"I'm waiting for someone to invent a hoverboard."
Ok, gimme a little while though.
Somehow, I believe you....
*wonders what strange contraption Grix Thraves is dreaming-up*
*wonders what strange contraption Grix Thraves is dreaming-up*
Back to the future hoverboards- they would be the coolest thing ever along with lightsabres. :P
I am increasingly getting annoyed with cars and i'm only 16. I love Top Gear and cool cars and all, but when you're in endless traffic jams day after day I really do think there must be another altrenative. I use the bus all the time so I may take a pilgramage not to own a car later in life because basically, they will be the death of this planet- mark my words, oh yes, Cars WILL KILL US ALL.
There is some truth in the above statement.
I am increasingly getting annoyed with cars and i'm only 16. I love Top Gear and cool cars and all, but when you're in endless traffic jams day after day I really do think there must be another altrenative. I use the bus all the time so I may take a pilgramage not to own a car later in life because basically, they will be the death of this planet- mark my words, oh yes, Cars WILL KILL US ALL.
There is some truth in the above statement.
Lil Ginge wrote:
> Meka Dragon said:
> >and Walter smells. Walter frequently gets the bus.
>
> there is a walter in every village so it would seem
IAM WALTER AND THOUGH SHALT PAY FOR YOUR INSOLENCE
> Meka Dragon said:
> >and Walter smells. Walter frequently gets the bus.
>
> there is a walter in every village so it would seem
IAM WALTER AND THOUGH SHALT PAY FOR YOUR INSOLENCE
Blank wrote:
> I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small
> car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a
> bigger car.
I totally agree with that, some of the cars that i see with stupid looking spoilers, bucket seats and wierdly curved tacky plastic bodies that resemble the rear end of a hippo, just make me wonder how anyone can drive such an atrosity and not shrivel up in shame. The townie 17year old girls think they're the coolest things under the sun.Oh i forgot the "racing seat belts" <--fitted to a 1.2 nova!!!
Me...Id use the subtle approach that speaks for itself...BMW M3 baby yeeeaaaahhhhh, all the gadgets are buried under the bonnet, including one of the best engines known to mankind.
> I don't understand that mentality at all. Instead of buying a small
> car and adding loads of crap to it to make it look better, just buy a
> bigger car.
I totally agree with that, some of the cars that i see with stupid looking spoilers, bucket seats and wierdly curved tacky plastic bodies that resemble the rear end of a hippo, just make me wonder how anyone can drive such an atrosity and not shrivel up in shame. The townie 17year old girls think they're the coolest things under the sun.Oh i forgot the "racing seat belts" <--fitted to a 1.2 nova!!!
Me...Id use the subtle approach that speaks for itself...BMW M3 baby yeeeaaaahhhhh, all the gadgets are buried under the bonnet, including one of the best engines known to mankind.
£30 a week for petrol? I drive to work and back every day (okay so its only a 10 minute drive), and I only fill my tank once a month, which costs me about £25 a month.
and £800 for insurance, Is that realy the cheapest quote you can get? Ouch!.
I find its really useful to have a car for grocery shopping. When you need to go to the supermarket and do a whole load of shopping. There is always too much to carry back on the bus, especially when you have arthritis and your boyfriend is allergic to carrier bags (true story).
But if you don't drive I think splitting a car 50/50 is asking a lot.
and £800 for insurance, Is that realy the cheapest quote you can get? Ouch!.
I find its really useful to have a car for grocery shopping. When you need to go to the supermarket and do a whole load of shopping. There is always too much to carry back on the bus, especially when you have arthritis and your boyfriend is allergic to carrier bags (true story).
But if you don't drive I think splitting a car 50/50 is asking a lot.
I repeat - It's a hobby/interest.
I'm not a "townie" or whatever you kids call it, its just something that i'm interested in. I read Max Power and all them things cause they interest me. Improving my car is something that i'd like to do cause I like it.
I guess i'm an "inbred" - I have "townie" interests like Graffiti art/Car modding, but I listen to Metal/Rock music, play the guitar and wear different clothes.
I'm not a "townie" or whatever you kids call it, its just something that i'm interested in. I read Max Power and all them things cause they interest me. Improving my car is something that i'd like to do cause I like it.
I guess i'm an "inbred" - I have "townie" interests like Graffiti art/Car modding, but I listen to Metal/Rock music, play the guitar and wear different clothes.
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