Would this be so bad?

[kyburg]

Blame nytshaed. She's getting one and did all the legwork for me. Told me how much it cost and everything.

I could lose a 1988 pickup truck without A/C or radio for this....

Maybe I should rent one instead of a car for the next couple of days. Hmmm. I sense a poll coming on!

[Poll #114162]

Have at.

Comments

[inagawayuu.livejournal.com]

Go with the scooter, but GET A HELMET!!!

I love scooters, and used to have a couple of them. :) Sadly, I can't ride them anymore ;_;

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

Helmet required in California.

Why can't you ride them anymore? Bummer!

[inagawayuu.livejournal.com]

Because I got hit by a delivery van while riding one of my scooters, and it practically destroyed my left leg :( Just had another surgery on my leg last Oct. That's why I stress helmets. I would be dead if I wasnt wearing mine.

I want another scooter, but I panic whenever I get on one.

Road Kill

[forestcats.livejournal.com]

How well does your body take to vehicle impacts?
Do you HAVE to go any place that would mean being out in the weather?
Do you NOT carry anything with you but a backpack?

Re: Road Kill

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

I'm in California. And this baby tops out at 30 MPH. That means it goes little faster than a bicycle. And I would ride it much the same way, on the same kinds of streets.

I can put a wallet in a jacket pocket and be done. Oh hellya.

[syrionslave.livejournal.com]

No air conditioning? No radio? WHY GOD WHY?! 86 the scooter! Plus you must take into account, rain and snow. Ick. And wrecks on vehicles like that are scary and a million more likely to be fatal. Bad plan. Say it with me, "Veto the scooter!!" :o)

Justin

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

This is California. Rain only in Feb through April. No snow. Ever.

[syrionslave.livejournal.com]

That's still two months you'll get rained on if you have a Scootie:o) Be sure to tell me what you decide!

Justin

[sithdragn.livejournal.com]

I voted for the scooter, with costs in mind. As someone who's worked at a car dealership, get the scooter. Man, the beater autos might look like a good option now, but repairs are just right around the corner, and constantly. Even if you can call a cab or pay bus fare or whatever on days when the weather is poor, chances are very good you're still paying less than multiple car repairs. And insurance will be much cheaper, too. :)

It's a tough choice. Good luck!

[kyburg.livejournal.com]

*bows* Thanks!

There also remains the option of buying a car after we close escrow on the new house - just getting into payments right now wouldn't be wise.

[arien.livejournal.com]

I've seen them in real life; they're really cute. I'd rent one.

[snobahr.livejournal.com]

I voted for the scooter as well, with the following caveats:

• Your commute is short (i.e., around 5 miles one way, at worst)
• There's an operational vehicle that you guys already have (I saw a mention of a station wagon?), because toting groceries on a scooter is a pain. It also helps during those six or seven days when SoCal gets weather that isn't Nice And Pleasant (like this past weekend)
• Take the motorcycle safety class (if you haven't taken one already). If you took one some time ago (more than 2 years), take it again, because it never hurts to brush up on those mad l33t skillz in a nice, controlled environment

I want a motorcycle. Mrrf.

[2stars4arms.livejournal.com]

The scooter is cute, but this LA. It's scary on the roads!

How much are they running nowdays?

[ulesegisa.livejournal.com]

that wouldn't hurt.

NOTE: Getting insurance that covers anything you hit isn't to difficult. Getting insurance that covers "you" when you get hit or hit anything could be a bit more difficult. Check with your current insurance provider FIRST before you get the scooter so that you know the facts. My folks used to ride their motorcycles to and from work in the 70's (125cc Yamaha and a Trail 90cc Honda both enduros) and we used to trail ride on the weekends. I have a lot of very fond memories there as well as some rare bonding moments with my dad. Thanks for the post it brought me happy memories.

Indigo

[amizadai.livejournal.com]

*Ami gazes upon the scooter and weeps*