cycle_bug
thought i had something more to say
I'm going to mention the whole idea to my parents this week.
It's a little scary to me, and a bit shocking to them probably, that I've spent so much money over the past year on the car - it's in great shape - and now I'm essentially giving it to my mum! Ironically, it's the cost of keeping it in great condition as well as moderate usage that is very much why I am willing to give it up.
The biggest motivator being that well, as much as I didn't mind investing in the car and learning to fix it, it just struck me.. well it's 10 years old, this money will sooner or later come to nothing when rust or something takes its grip. Maybe I'd be better investing my money and time into myself - fitness, a hobby, experiencing the outdoors etc..
People tell me two things mostly;-
- you wont want to cycle in that weather, you need a car
or
- you'll be killed on that main road!!!
In around August when my car insurance is up, that'd be a good time I reckon to hand it over to the mother. I might or might not become a named driver. Until August, I will use it to get to my work experience placement (ends July) and try to do as many of (all?!) my personal journeys as much as possible, pretending the car isn't an option.
Once it's handed over.. I guess that's it, I'd not be able to demand it back. That'd be it. As one of you said, it's the bike or a very inconvenient, slow and expensive bus service (about £3.50 in and again for out).. So I need to be damn sure 1) I can do it. 2) I want to do it. 3) I will enjoy it. Things I already am confident about!
It's a little scary to me, and a bit shocking to them probably, that I've spent so much money over the past year on the car - it's in great shape - and now I'm essentially giving it to my mum! Ironically, it's the cost of keeping it in great condition as well as moderate usage that is very much why I am willing to give it up.
The biggest motivator being that well, as much as I didn't mind investing in the car and learning to fix it, it just struck me.. well it's 10 years old, this money will sooner or later come to nothing when rust or something takes its grip. Maybe I'd be better investing my money and time into myself - fitness, a hobby, experiencing the outdoors etc..
People tell me two things mostly;-
- you wont want to cycle in that weather, you need a car
or
- you'll be killed on that main road!!!
In around August when my car insurance is up, that'd be a good time I reckon to hand it over to the mother. I might or might not become a named driver. Until August, I will use it to get to my work experience placement (ends July) and try to do as many of (all?!) my personal journeys as much as possible, pretending the car isn't an option.
Once it's handed over.. I guess that's it, I'd not be able to demand it back. That'd be it. As one of you said, it's the bike or a very inconvenient, slow and expensive bus service (about £3.50 in and again for out).. So I need to be damn sure 1) I can do it. 2) I want to do it. 3) I will enjoy it. Things I already am confident about!