It is & I am trying to do things on the side (there is very little time as I am studying too) - there is sadly a loan (thanks to a UIF fuck up) that needs to be sorted too.@Ignored_Abortion - the issue seems to be lack of funds (tight budget).
Wouldn't a better solution be to get additional income? I know that's potentially easier said than done, but getting rid of your car just seems like a bad solution.
Fair enough.It is & I am trying to do things on the side (there is very little time as I am studying too) - there is sadly a loan (thanks to a UIF fuck up) that needs to be sorted too.
I do really hear you & definitely not a certain decision. I am very happy to weigh up everything thoroughly.
No thanks... Ek het klaar fokol geld nie...
I have a 115 Mercury motor, and that thing lift the boat out of the water.....🤣Is there such a thing as a "fast" 125? maybe 2 stroke but not 4 stroke.
Nope, she is
Now, if you were a 90kg, 1.9m muscle slabbed hunk, you could REALLY safe petrol by hiking. Sure some girl in a i10 will give you a lift....but haybo, not to be.....I personally don't see any (I am an 80kg, 177cm dude) - if it fits the means & is workable, then why not.
The Italian SO would murder any other chick.Now, if you were a 90kg, 1.9m muscle slabbed hunk, you could REALLY safe petrol by hiking. Sure some girl in a i10 will give you a lift....but haybo, not to be.....
Appreciate the thorough response - to add clarity, I do have a small amounts of savings & am not in financial ruin (just want to preserve these savings if possible).I'd say get the car paid off, keep it. Deal with the fallout, talk to the bank, get debt consolidation assistance, anything, sell pancakes from your stoep. But I regret getting rid of my car, and pretty much everyone I have spoken to that has done the same, is also regretful.
Bikes in any form can often result in more unforeseen costs, inexperienced riders can quickly cause damage, parts are often kak hard to find(stay away from anything that has not been officially imported by dealers).
Proper gear is also expensive, and remember, technically, your R5k helmet, once dropped or banged up, is no longer safe according to regulation, its protective properties are compromised.
You would also need to insure the scooter/bike, they being what they are, can carry higher premiums.
Absolutely I would say hold on to the i10, there is a reason these cars hold their value so well. I mean look at 2nd hand Atos Prime prices still... They hold their value really well because they are sought after.
PS: I want to see these mfkrs with their 2l+ bakkies and SUVs continue to drive like loonatics when the price goes over R25/l
I don't disagree that common sense is a requirement. It definitely is.Im all for safety and driving within your abilities.
Telling someone to hop on something that does 200km/h with little to no experience and claiming they aren't a man if they don't is the opposite of that.
There is also something to be said for riding right behind a taxi that you should know just stops randomly, it's called common sense...
Never stick to the left side of a lane if behind a taxi.
In fact, just don't ride behind one in the first place.
While some accidents can't be helped as shit really does just happen, you can be safer, without either buying a older fucked up 250-400cc bike, or paying way more than the bike is worth for a newer model with more safety features like abs etc.
I have been involved with bikes most of my life and basically grew up in a household where that was the main form of transportation as we couldn't afford a car back then.
I have also had my fair share of friends lose their lives on it and in most cases the cause is the same... driving way beyond your ability...
For example first time on a super bike and they want to learn how to lean... so what do they do... go to Franschoek pass... and 1/5 don't make it back in one piece...
I myself have nearly lost the plot on that stretch of road once...
Like I said... simplest way to stay safe regardless of what you are on is to not be stupid...
Having a bike that can quickly accelerate when you aren't used to it can cause accidents all on it's own even with no other vehicles involved.
Thus, start small and take it easy...
Protip when dealing with italians:The Italian SO would murder any other chick.
I have yet to try this - my suggestion of keeping pasta in the car (for road rage) was not very well received.Protip when dealing with italians:
Any time you mess up or they're angry or emotional, just take spaghetti and snap it in half. They will be so incensed by this, all the attention will go to this blasphemous act and you'll be in the clear for the prior transgression.
I have a italian friend, very very short tempered, but heck, who gives a hoot if you don,t understand any of the swear words they use during a fight.....Just close your eyes and imagine her seducing you loudly....The Italian SO would murder any other chick.
Funnily enough - her Dad is the serious Italian douche bag.I have a italian friend, very very short tempered, but heck, who gives a hoot if you don,t understand any of the swear words they use during a fight.....Just close your eyes and imagine her seducing you loudly....
Nah, the Italian I know makes his own spaghettis. If I really, really want to insult him, I will tell him his fattis and monies are tasteful......He would not be insulted by snapping bought ones, he would celebrate....Protip when dealing with italians:
Any time you mess up or they're angry or emotional, just take spaghetti and snap it in half. They will be so incensed by this, all the attention will go to this blasphemous act and you'll be in the clear for the prior transgression.
Appreciate the detailed input - is what I am looking for in terms of all things to consider & the financial aspect!@Ignored_Abortion in a cost-saving scenario, an already-paid-off vehicle is the best option, by far. It's a no-brainer. New bikes have various running costs so your monthly savings are likely to be quite minuscule, if anything. And you only need to fall off/be bumped into once (both of which are mostly out of your control and cannot be 100% avoided no matter how well or safely you ride) for the entire equation to go completely tits up again.
E.g. you are standing at a robot and a taxi with no brakes fails to stop. Not a high-speed collision, but in a car, you go "ouch" and drive around with a dinged bumper for a bit - on a bike it's mandatory repairs and broken bones. How would your finances change if, through no fault of your own, you had to be in hospital in traction for 3 - 6 months because of a broken femur? Sure, that can happen in a car too, but in SA the risk is orders of magnitude less in a car.
All to save maybe a couple hundred a month (if you are lucky)? Not worth.
I hear you loud & clear - I am just looking to weigh in opinions on all the factors + variables.@Ignored_Abortion Listen to everyone on here, keep the car.
If you really really want to have a cheaper mode of transport, buy a E-Bike conversion kit and convert a old bicycle to a E-Bike.
Something like this
its probably still going to cost you R8K+ do to the conversion, but your fuel cost would be virtually zero.
But just beware, the only thing more dangerous to be on, on the road than a motorbike, is a bicycle.
God speed to you.
FML, WTF was I thinking, Fuck My back just cannot, Fuck my wrists, Fuck it's cold, Fuck the medical aid doesn't cover all the expenses after the accident, the bike ended up costing me R20k+ in parts and labor for something small, "the bike is broken down and with the mechanic", can I get a lift? "The mechanics screwed me over" ... FUCK it's hot in the summertime, my toes are swimming in these boots(Even the vented boots get hot). Vented Jackets are also hot, unless you are on a much larger bike on the freeway, then it's lekker.For interest sake, what did the people who traded a car for a bike/scooter say?
Must be nice...am not in financial ruin
That happens when the world decides you're doing a bad thing.Must be nice...
Those are definitely some drawbacks + considerations - regarding gear, it would always be sweat versus bleed.FML, WTF was I thinking, Fuck My back just cannot, Fuck my wrists, Fuck it's cold, Fuck the medical aid doesn't cover all the expenses after the accident, the bike ended up costing me R20k+ in parts and labor for something small, "the bike is broken down and with the mechanic", can I get a lift? "The mechanics screwed me over" ... FUCK it's hot in the summertime, my toes are swimming in these boots(Even the vented boots get hot). Vented Jackets are also hot, unless you are on a much larger bike on the freeway, then it's lekker.
Etc etc. Bikes are not ideal as a main mode of transport, period. You will either sacrifice yourself physically or financially.
And if you are safety conscious, then all the gear, all the time. Which means it's inconvenient af.
Not sure on stats, but something like 80% of bike/scooter accidents happen within 2km from home, short trips where you generally wont be wearing all the gear.
Gear:
Yes boots(ankles break easier than one might think)
Yes Gloves (Obvious reasons)
Yes a decent helmet
Yes Denim or other suitable long pair of pants(Skin grafts are not fun ey)
Jacket, I'd say yes most of the time, and not a hoodie, those things do not keep your skin on your back.
I have some feelers out but only so much time with balancing seeing the SO, studying & a bit of gym.That happens when the world decides you're doing a bad thing.
Jk but yeah @Ignored_Abortion the paid off car is likely going to be the best bet to keep around. Got anyone you know with books that need doing if you have the time, know a couple of my colleagues do it in their spare time.
I did the car/bike swop thingy.Appreciate the thorough response - to add clarity, I do have a small amounts of savings & am not in financial ruin (just want to preserve these savings if possible).
For interest sake, what did the people who traded a car for a bike/scooter say?
Hear you on the gear - get new stuff if anything compromises it in any way.
Good point - I will add that to the list of things to check!
I would like to see that too but will probably be crying with only having enough fuel for 5 two litres.
Tbh it's really not all that inconvenient.And if you are safety conscious, then all the gear, all the time. Which means it's inconvenient af.
And here I am looking for a urologist to do a vasectomy, I might be sterile already.(Xkulcha Double thick on the East Coast was not fun)Yes in summer you sweat your balls off, but it's still better than the alternative.
I am very strict with using aircon in my car and work has no shaded parking - I sweat balls already.Tbh it's really not all that inconvenient.
When I traveled to the office I just traveled with a pair of shoes in my backpack.
So boots, overpants, jacket, gloves, and helmet in terms of gear.
Yes in summer you sweat your balls off, but it's still better than the alternative.
As you said. skin grafts are not fun.