Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So today I got my first car, not much just a little fiat punto but it's warm and dry http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y513/coolman418/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps82274bae.jpgI was sick of riding through the rain and the freezing cold so I had to do something I thought I would never do which was to sell my beloved TZR project to fund lessons, test and the car.You can all hate on me for selling it but I feel it was the best choice for me.Anyway, Wish me luck with my test!I'm an official Seasonal rider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Needs must Ricky we are not here to tell you what to do with your money and bikes its all your choice at the end of the day you wont regret doing car test good luck with it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Needs must Ricky we are not here to tell you what to do with your money and bikes its all your choice at the end of the day you wont regret doing car test good luck with it all Cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Good luck with the test Ricky......1st step to fair weather biker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Cheers tango! I should also add that if I ever have any financial problems the car will be first to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Cars deffo have a place in life imo. For example if i didnt drive iwould be screwed now, bike being repaired and a broken hand.... Still mobile though allbeit in pain changing gears. Congrats on passing pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Cars deffo have a place in life imo. For example if i didnt drive iwould be screwed now, bike being repaired and a broken hand.... Still mobile though allbeit in pain changing gears. Congrats on passing pal Can't wait to get started, not passed yet, getting some lessons for Xmas and with what's left off my tzr money book my theory and a few more lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 A car's a car mate. So long as it runs and keeps you dry thats all that counts.I know many will hate me for the next line, but IMO bikes make great hobbies, cars make great transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I know many will hate me for the next line, but IMO bikes make great hobbies, cars make great transport. totally agree there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Runs great new gearbox, clutch, and a few other goodies so should be good enough Getting a bit too excited at being a cager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Cars deffo have a place in life imo. For example if i didnt drive iwould be screwed now, bike being repaired and a broken hand.... Still mobile though allbeit in pain changing gears. Congrats on passing pal Can't wait to get started, not passed yet, getting some lessons for Xmas and with what's left off my tzr money book my theory and a few more lessons Oh my bad, well best of luck then. I took my car off the road dec last year until april this year and i still loved the biking but got tired of being selective while shopping, or trips to laundrette (now have wash n dryer) you will like the added freedom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 A car's a car mate. So long as it runs and keeps you dry thats all that counts.I know many will hate me for the next line, but IMO bikes make great hobbies, cars make great transport.oh you bad bad man tut tut. Only joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Cars deffo have a place in life imo. For example if i didnt drive iwould be screwed now, bike being repaired and a broken hand.... Still mobile though allbeit in pain changing gears. Congrats on passing pal Can't wait to get started, not passed yet, getting some lessons for Xmas and with what's left off my tzr money book my theory and a few more lessons Oh my bad, well best of luck then. I took my car off the road dec last year until april this year and i still loved the biking but got tired of being selective while shopping, or trips to laundrette (now have wash n dryer) you will like the added freedom the amount of times I've had to go to the shops and only get bare essentials, and not stuff I want I tried filling my big rucksack up with shopping but I bought too much and had to double bag food and tie them around the straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 You won't get any grief from me!I'd be completely lost without my car!My bike is only a toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm more impressed that an 18yr old can afford to insure both!! thats a lot of moolah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Insurance with black box on the car 1500Insurance on my bike 10002500 divided by 12 = 210 (roughly)I'm on an apprenticeship where my wage is 876 a month I don't have house bills, mortgage, kids or any of that nonsense yet so trying to enjoy my money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm on an apprenticeship where my wage is 876 a month Tha' were a lodda moneh in maah deh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I had a Punto and it was the most reliable car I have ever owned. It is fun to drive as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 You should have called this thread "Coming to a pitstop near you" I do like the punto, but the ones my mates had suffered with all sorts. Keep on top of servicing, and keep the electrics clean and dry, and you should be ok Welcome to 4 wheels Mr Ricky, where you quickly learn how great being warm on the commute really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible_Man Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hey, For years I was adamant I would never get a car so only put the effort into getting my licence when I was 21. How ignorant was I to think I'd never need a car! I actually wondered how I managed without! Especially the backseat.... There's also something very nice about arriving at work in the middle of winter been too warm! I still enjoy having a bike (used to be bikes gerrrr) but I can live without one.... I can't live without a car especially now I have kids. IM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 You won't get any grief from me!I'd be completely lost without my car!My bike is only a toy! if i didnt have the car the mrs would be stuck at home the whole time as she cant travel far on the bike..............oh hang on anyone want to buy a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think if I lived out in the sticks or at least not in a big city, I'd probably own a car as well... but... I don't They both have their pro's and cons and if you're in an area where you won't hit either traffic, or a red light every 30 seconds, you'll enjoy the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think if I lived out in the sticks or at least not in a big city, I'd probably own a car as well... but... I don't They both have their pro's and cons and if you're in an area where you won't hit either traffic, or a red light every 30 seconds, you'll enjoy the car. yep, with living in the sticks comes different sorts of problems... like needing to replace fence panels...Try carrying three fence panels on your bike!!This is my car from the weekend just gone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think if I lived out in the sticks or at least not in a big city, I'd probably own a car as well... but... I don't They both have their pro's and cons and if you're in an area where you won't hit either traffic, or a red light every 30 seconds, you'll enjoy the car. yep, with living in the sticks comes different sorts of problems... like needing to replace fence panels...Try carrying three fence panels on your bike!!This is my car from the weekend just gone:I reckon I could have got them home on my bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Keep sitting in the car at work with the radio on and heating on They may be referred to as FIAT (fix it again tomorrow) but everything is so easy to fix on it, everything is so accessible I think I made the right choice, got piss wet through on the way home again, mum is wanting to kill me as I have the heating on all the time to dry everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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