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Meanwhile I just bought a new scooter (sit on and ride motorcycle scooter) last week. Gets 90 miles to the gallon. Admittedly, it's not as efficient as an EV, b

Meanwhile I just bought a new scooter (sit on and ride motorcycle scooter) last week. Gets 90 miles to the gallon. Admittedly, it's not as efficient as an EV, but the $3500 price tag sure beats the $48,043 average new car price, and the insurance is significantly cheaper too. It's also a blast to ride! I was able to pay cash for it so I don't have a loan to repay. Before everybody starts in on but you can't take it on vacation bit, yeah, of course not. That's what I have my paid-for 2015 Honda Civic that I bought used in 2018 for $10,500 for - and it's now paid-off. The scooter extends the life of the Civic, so I only need to drive the Civic when I actually need a car. I'll now be driving that Civic until gas is no longer sold. Want more oomph than a scooter? You can get a motorcycle. Heck, you can get a motorcycle and a scooter both brand-new and not pay much more than I did for my Civic in 2018 - right now in 2022 at your local dealer! In this era of re-thinking transportation, EV's are but one option. Scooters, E-bikes, and motorcycles are other options. Heck even electric motorcycles are starting to appear for under $10K. Edit: Add link to Ryvid Anthem - https://ryvid.com https://ryvid.com

moistly 4y ago
You are much more likely to pay with your life when you’re riding two wheels. I quit riding because smartphones have made the roads much more dangerous. For sure, you do you, but there is a cost that you are not recognizing.
- taylodl 4y ago
  Always wear a helmet, don't drink and ride, and don't ride a bike that's too big for you or too powerful for you. Beyond that, continually practice your basic riding skills - especially swerving. If you do that, which granted many riders don't, then your probability of serious injury is vastly diminished.

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Meanwhile I just bought a new scooter (sit on and ride motorcycle scooter) last week. Gets 90 miles to the gallon. Admittedly, it's not as efficient as an EV, b

by taylodl 4y ago

moistly 4y ago
You are much more likely to pay with your life when you’re riding two wheels. I quit riding because smartphones have made the roads much more dangerous. For sure, you do you, but there is a cost that you are not recognizing.
- taylodl 4y ago
  Always wear a helmet, don't drink and ride, and don't ride a bike that's too big for you or too powerful for you. Beyond that, continually practice your basic riding skills - especially swerving. If you do that, which granted many riders don't, then your probability of serious injury is vastly diminished.