Not an option in South Florida
$127 for a monthly metrocard ×12 months equal $1,524 a yr
now if you compare that to couple hundred dollars a month in car insurance, gas, repairs, parking, tix and for some car notes... You literally save thousands upon thousands of dollars if you choose NYC mta over car
than you got some people that cop electric bikes for traveling which can range from like 6-1200.. Depending on lifestyle you could save even more money using this form of transportation
than you have bike riders
depending on lifestyle, borough, you can save lots of money and still get around pretty well in NYC without car... In fact there's lots of people that own vehicles that still end up doing public transportation cause they don't want to deal with traffic, parking, tix
$127 for a monthly metrocard ×12 months equal $1,524 a yr
now if you compare that to couple hundred dollars a month in car insurance, gas, repairs, parking, tix and for some car notes... You literally save thousands upon thousands of dollars if you choose NYC mta over car
than you got some people that cop electric bikes for traveling which can range from like 6-1200.. Depending on lifestyle you could save even more money using this form of transportation
than you have bike riders
depending on lifestyle, borough, you can save lots of money and still get around pretty well in NYC without car... In fact there's lots of people that own vehicles that still end up doing public transportation cause they don't want to deal with traffic, parking, tix
$127 for a monthly metrocard ×12 months equal $1,524 a yr
now if you compare that to couple hundred dollars a month in car insurance, gas, repairs, parking, tix and for some car notes... You literally save thousands upon thousands of dollars if you choose NYC mta over car
than you got some people that cop electric bikes for traveling which can range from like 6-1200.. Depending on lifestyle you could save even more money using this form of transportation
than you have bike riders
depending on lifestyle, borough, you can save lots of money and still get around pretty well in NYC without car... In fact there's lots of people that own vehicles that still end up doing public transportation cause they don't want to deal with traffic, parking, tix
I live in St. Louis.........Not giving up shit to risk getting robbed and/or shot. Even when I lived downtown Denver (and 5 minutes from work) before here I would never give up a vehicle. I'll use Uber or Lyft sometimes, but I feel more safe having my own transportation. Also, It's where I keep my pistol when I'm moving around the city. Lastly, I do alot of outdoor activities like fishing, camping, etc and need a SUV to haul my gear.
I live in the same area, north midtown. Marta if i needed, but most days i walk. Considering giving up the car but love it too much. It's a waste of thousands per year but i love driving it. Georgia has that damn vehicle tax that makes me never want to buy another car. Shit is crazy, then annual renewals.I live less than a mile from State Farm Arena. I can take MARTA straight to a Hawks game or concert, or to the airport for a flight or to get a rental car. Got a Walmart and Kroger within a mile, and Publix is right off the Midtown Station. I should have done this years ago, would have 50k more probably.
Insurance: $400/year
Man, I'm kinda in a dilemma. I want to buy a new car but it just doesn't make sense to do so. Even with having the discretionary income to do so.
Im in the DMV, walking distance to the metro station. Metro stop is right outside of my job therefore I don't drive to work. My current car is 10 years old. Low property taxes, insurance is very low since I don't commute (low gas expenditure) and no accidents. But damn, I want an update, lol.
In the end, I'll probably wait it out until manufacturers really decide to shift to electric cars OR if kids come into the equation.
My commute: $12/day on Metro roundtrip, but I telecommute 2 days a week. (261 workdays/yr - 104 telecom days - 25 days vacay)* 12 ~ $1,584/yr
No traffic: Priceless. But Red Line delays inevitable.
My Car: paid for a long time ago $0
Maintenance: Maybe $300-500/yr. or more
Property taxes: $160/yr
Insurance: $400/year
Gas: $35-40/month (1 fill up) ~ $420-480/yr .
Misc: $300/yr (inspections, washer fluid, wiper inserts,...)
$1,580 - $1,840/yr
New Car lease: $350/mo ~ 4,200/yr + $3k down
Maintenance: included
Property taxes: higher
Insurance: higher than current setup
Gas: more than current situation. Pumping premium.
Misc: ...?
First year $7,200+, afterwards $4,200+
I was paying 477 a MONTH for insurance alone.
how you only paying 400 a year for insurance? WTF
A month?!?!? Shiiiiet!
10-year old 4-dr sedan...no accidents/moving violations/tickets...I don't drive to work which is almost 25-30 miles away ( hell, I struggle putting 3k miles per yr on my car; it's a novelty at this point)... And I shopped around. GEICO was speaking the #s I wanted to hear.
None of that would matter here. State and city matters. My wife hardly drives and her car is 1200 a year.A month?!?!? Shiiiiet!
10-year old 4-dr sedan...no accidents/moving violations/tickets...I don't drive to work which is almost 25-30 miles away ( hell, I struggle putting 3k miles per yr on my car; it's a novelty at this point)... And I shopped around. GEICO was speaking the #s I wanted to hear.
Word. Grew up in SoCal riding RTD. All public transit isn't like that but damn if I'm not traumatized.I work for transit, not giving up my ride.....
With 850 Credit?!?! On ONE vehicle?!?!I was paying 477 a MONTH for insurance alone.
With 850 Credit?!?! On ONE vehicle?!?!
My guy, do you got 5 DUI's and drive a Lambo?
You have to be in VA. Is full coverage required there?
Not much.
I don’t live in the city tho.
It’s actually cheaper for me to have a car. All I pay for is insurance, gas and maintenance, no car note.
Insurance: $150 with GEICO (switched from Progressive.)
Gas: $60-80 maybe less that includes back and forth to work trips to grocery stores and going out on weekends and weekdays. 100$ on real busy weeks
Maintenance: About $20-40 just for small parts or fluids because I do most of it myself, that doesn’t include tires and alignment.
So I’d put my cost at about $300 for the month.
Public transportation is actually more expensive for how I move. If you ain’t got shit else to do but go to work and back home, don’t really go out like that or visit friends and family and can get all you need from nearby market or malls that’s great and ideal. But my lifestyle doesn’t allow me to depend on public transportation. I’d actually be spending same or more. Owning a car I suppose it all depends on lifestyle and the structural convenience your city or town is built with.
I’ll be got damn if I GOTTA get back on public transportation. I’d have to start my day several hours early just to be on time, I use to do that and by the end of the day id be tired asf. Shits draining. If you can do better but choose to ride public transportation you ain’t trying hard enough cuz riding that mutha fucka will motivate you to get a damn car. lol
I feel you. My unlimited MARTA (ATLANTA) card is 61.00 a month (student discount). I rented out my condos parking space since I don't have a car now so that more than covers my MARTA for a month. I went from about 700 a month to drive to zero to ride pub transpo. For me the savings outweigh the weirdos on the train.
I do wash my clothes almost every day though just from being on the train lol...no coronavirus here.