August 22, 2007
Things of a Vehicular Nature
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:
| Car | Motorcycle | |
| 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 Elsewhere | Pain 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 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Passengers | 3-4 | 1 |
| Stuff Carried | Furniture | A weekend camping |
| Coolness Factor | This 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.