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By: Tim Thompson

Depreciation is a huge factor in why I only buy used vehicles. I’m paying like 3.75 per gallon right now, so needless to say I only drive places I absolutely have to.

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By: MPH

I know it’s been a while since the original post was made, but the poster hasn’t considered that this isn’t practical everywhere and all the time. For example, a 2 mile bicycle commute in Marquette MI...

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By: MPH

I doubt it is safer per mile travelled than walking. Recent data (2011) shows that 677 bikers were killed and 4,432 pedestrians were killed in vehicle accidents for the year. But nobody really knows...

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By: Alex

Where we live (Houston suburbs), you have to drive almost everywhere. And if you have kids, the only place you can walk or bike to is the neighborhood playground. My commute is 11 miles one way on very...

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By: António Lourenço

The average British for example spends totally with its car around 70£ per week, 280£ per month and 3400£ per year, just for its automobile. These costs are insurance, fuel, vehicle inspection,...

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By: ginna

Rock on! Me too. I switched to car-free 9 years ago and haven’t looked back. Worst case (like distance or moving furniture), I take a Lyft or get a rental car. I spend maybe $500 on this including...

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By: T

Great if you live in NYC or somewhere warm. Try to do that in the winter region and see how your life is going to be.

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