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Post by DaveC on Jul 14, 2014 16:00:43 GMT -5
I totally understand some peoples emphasis on the cost comparison in fuel savings, tyres, ins, etc, but, I got my scooter/trike for the total purpose of having fun, enjoying the ride, getting my knee in the wind, and don't factor in the difference of cost as compared to fun.
You can't put a price on the enjoyment of riding (be it a scooter, sport, cruizer, tourer).
The cost is well worth the feeling of freedom, both scooting down the road, and waking up every day, a free person, thanx to those who serve our (and your) country.
May God bless and protect every man and woman who have served, who are serving and who will serve, in protecting our country and our freedom.
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Post by SylvreKat on Jul 15, 2014 6:33:26 GMT -5
My point with the price savings comparisons is that usually the poster (rocky in this case) also will comment how much fun it is driving the scoot around, just driving, just enjoying the heck outta the scooter.
Now, were you prone to just driving around your car like that? Or did you drive it to your destination (work, store, theatre, wherever) and back and that was it?
So to make the savings comparison accurate, you need to omit the extra miles you drive just for fun, and only compare the trips on the scooter that correspond to similar trips you would've used the car for. Actually, you probably need to somehow add those miles as something extra. I'm not an actuary so I don't know how that works. But those "fun" miles should not be used against the car's "only errands" miles.
>'Kat, who has pretty much always driven her vehicles as transportation, sad as that may be....
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Post by BadCattitude on Jul 15, 2014 15:41:34 GMT -5
I wouldn't own anything that wasn't a joy to drive whether it was for business, pleasure, errands or just recreation. I own 2 Jags, a saloon for everyday use, a convertible for trips to the beach, etc. and now a scooter just for having a fun ride. Each has it's merits and detractions.
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Post by spunn on Jul 15, 2014 21:51:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the club on the 300. I am about to trade mine in for a new 2015 and wasn't even a choice if I should by my second. I have driven this beast from Fort Benning to San Diego 9 times plus shots to Missouri and Minnesota and just love it.
I can relate to having to switch from scoot to cage. Well not cause of weather. We had our. First rain last night in the longest.
As for the BMW let me know your thoughts. I have a majesty and I think that will be my next one. But I love my yamaha
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 16, 2014 18:01:00 GMT -5
I had a hemi Magnum...awesome! Not a big fan of the 300's styling, but it's a great car.
If you live in the snow belt, a set of Winterforce tires will make it nearly unstoppable.
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Post by rockynv on Jul 17, 2014 4:24:20 GMT -5
Since I live in Florida its the best of the best riding every day while saving $4,000 a year. A joy ride or trip to the beach for fun becomes even more fun when it only costs pennies on the dollar. A 2 gallon ($7.50) trip the the hardware store for a 50 cent washer is more fun when it only costs 50 cents for gas with the bike. Found I haven't really needed to take the van anywhere for at least 6 months now as the fun ride has been able to take care of the deal and made it so even more fun can be afforded on the weekends. When I spend $10 on gas riding the bike to go on a joy ride instead of $100 in the cage then an extra treat at a small out of the way country dinner becomes very affordable. Gives a whole new meaning to a weekend One Tank Trip. With the money I have saved I have been able to afford all the volumes of the local One Tank Trip books and can afford to do more than just sit around reading them too. To me riding is empowerment or enablement allowing me to do more with less, without needing to work overtime or a second job giving me more time for myself, family and doing the things I like to do. Take the bike out for an ice cream sundae then sure I can afford a second topping and an extra scoop (that's fun too!).
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