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Second Vehicles

Discussion in 'Money & Finance Forum' started by Thelt, Sep 8, 2006.

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  1. Sep 8, 2006 at 8:04 AM #1
    Thelt

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    If you have an SUV that is hard on gas as your primary vehicle is it wise to buy a second inexpensive vehicle that is good on gas to use for commuting to work and the like? On one had you save gas and mileage accumulation on your primary car but on the other you have to pay for the second car and provide insurance, maintenance and pay tax on it. I am considering getting a small pickup which would also be of some value on its own because I could haul trash and mulch and stuff.
     
  2. Sep 8, 2006 at 8:32 AM #2
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    If you can afford it then I don't see why not. I have a midsize SUV and the wife drives a Honda Accord. We take the Accord for long trips. I have been wanting a used pickup though, mainly to haul the dog around and to have place to carry all the crap I buy at lowes.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2006 at 8:49 AM #3
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  4. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:05 AM #4
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    How could another loan plus gas and maintenance be cheaper than the gas for the first?
     
  5. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:11 AM #5
    VA49er

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    Who said anything about a loan?
     
  6. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:13 AM #6
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  7. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:21 AM #7
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    A decent bicycle is $400. A great one is $1000.
     
  8. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:23 AM #8
    slydevl

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    Or your could be a total dipshit and buy a Vespa
     
  9. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:28 AM #9
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  10. Sep 8, 2006 at 9:45 AM #10
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    Yeah, its real smart to own a depreciating asset :thud:
     
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