Thread: Do you own a car?

Do you own a car? Why or why not?

They're too expensive for me.

No, I don't have a car. I can't afford to have one. It costs a lot, especially considering insurance, gas, and such.

Quite a number at my place here owns a car like me, I guess it depends on certain places as our public transportation isn't that good. I believe Japan has really nice public transportation although it seems expensive.

Yes, I have a car. Ford Mustang Black color. Its not that expensive, one can afford if he has a good income. The main reason I am owning a car is because I love going for long drive, simply I love driving.

Nice car you have there, is it the new ones? I kinda like the front look of the car it looks cool.

I own a car too. Its very hard to imagine life without a car. A car is essential when public transport is unreliable. It may be expensive but it honestly saves a lot of time in travelling.

I own a car, but in the states I typically use public transit as its much more economical

I have a '77 Toyota SR. But with the high price of gas these days, I usually don't drive it around anymore.

I don't have a car for now. But I am wishing to have one soon. It is like treating myself for all the hardwork. Well anyway, its not a necessity for me at the moment (good because price of gas is soaring very high.)

I thought of selling my car because it uses too much gas but it got sentimental value to it, being my first car and all.
So I kept it and take it for long drives during weekends.

now that was a bit drastic rebster. There are other ways to cut fuel costs. Drive on high gears. Do not use the brake much and try to keep it on the free gear.

I tried those tips girl but there's just too much traffic to stay in high gear. I tried driving around with the aircon turned off but I can't stand the heat.
Anyone got any more advise for me?

I don't own a car because I had a seizure a few months back and can't drive legally in the United States.... so I sold it

I sold my car. Now I'm using mass transportation such as bus and trains to move around the city.

I don't have, too expensive to have one! May be after 4 yrs . . .

Yeah, I have a car. I can't afford one myself but my parents bought me one when I just got my driver's license. That was very nice of them .

What type of car do your own Sky high

Originally Posted by nuaeman

What type of car do your own Sky high

An Avensis. I'm very happy with it but hopefully I'm getting a Mazda 6 before the summer .

Originally Posted by Sky_high

An Avensis. I'm very happy with it but hopefully I'm getting a Mazda 6 before the summer .

Mazda 6? that is great? Buying a brand new? or seconds?

I've looked into it and Mazda 6 should be a pretty good car . It's going to be brand new...there isn't a better time to get one than now when all the prices are low .

Originally Posted by Sky_high

Yeah, I have a car. I can't afford one myself but my parents bought me one when I just got my driver's license. That was very nice of them .

You are lucky! :-)

personally i dont have a car.. i often times use public transportation..its easier nowadays and it costs less cheaper..you dont have to pay for gas..

i totally agree... but then is this contentment due to the LACk? hehehe

The public transportation is really inconvinient here, IMO. It doesn't take you to the door of where you need to be, they're always packed with people so there's absolutely no space to breathe (or sit), it always takes doubble the time to get to your destination (compared to driving yourself)...and well, we got pretty harsh winters here with snow...the public transportation gets affected by that. Driving is alot more convinient - if that convinience comes with a price then fair enough...

Yes I have. I own a maroon Mazda 3. I'd like to buy Mazda Ryuga hopefully.

Originally Posted by Thiago

i totally agree... but then is this contentment due to the LACk? hehehe

yeah..i sold my car so i can pay for some of my bills..times are rough though..plus i gotta save some money so i can travel..

How bad are gas prices over there in Brazil? Can you survive without a car? I was thinking of walking mainly when I arrived there.

I lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si...muito rapido!

Nice car there.

Originally Posted by VilaIsabel

I lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si...muito rapido!

nice ride!! can you post some pics of you and your car..

mine is a ,metallic lavander Honda civic ESI but lately I am not using it cause my boyfriend fetch me all the time

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Originally Posted by VilaIsabel

I lease a 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si...muito rapido!

woah very nice!!

civic? hmmm..pocket rocket..hehehe

I don't have a car. ... I don't know how to drive...

I have one, in Brazil it is so useful as the public transportation here is not this good