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Originally Posted by sendler
I look at it this way. Do we want the emerging nations from India east, billions of people who don't yet have any motorized transportation, all expecting to have a new 50 mpgUS car? Or would it be better to encourage everyone in the world to learn how to get by on a 110 mpg scooter or motorcycle? Lead by example.
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Sendler, since you have a lot of experience with motorcycles, could you tell us a little about cost of ownership and maintenance of a motorcycle?
I know i would save $650
A YEAR or more on car insurance alone. Less depending on riding season, Much more for a newer car. My 4 tires are rated for 40,000 miles, cost about $90 each. So $90 every 10,000 miles. Oil change at dealership -$20 every 3,500 miles. Having other people change engine mounts, maintenance, and parts can unexpectedly run far greater than several hundred. Vehicle depreciation. I know gas mileage for me is a small part of it. Also i have several thousand invested in my car just from purchasing. All of which could potentially be lost in an accident.
I really am over full time vehicle ownership. It's just a little bit too much material. I want something that i wouldn't care kicked the bucket one day, or got hit and run while parked, stolen etc.
If it wasn't so hard finding a cheap sidecar for my dog, i would have gotten a motorcycle already.