Would you trade an $8,000.00 car for a $4,000.00 car and a $4,000.00 bike?

[Slacker]

I am thinking about doing this, I have had my 2000 mustang v6 convertible for a year and a half, its nice but I am getting bored with it, I can take it to carmax whenever I want and leave with a check for $8,000.00

I really only bought the car because it was a great deal at the time, it was less than three years old and had just twenty thousand miles on it, I got it for $10,000.00 and paid it off a couple of weeks after I bought it, it now has thirty thousand miles on it.

I still need a car for bad weather and going out with my wife(she has her own car) and son(who would like to be a passenger on a bike, but I dont think its a good idea)

Heh, found this site while checking out some bikes http://www.sellharleys.com/

 

[zixxer]

Yes, I would.

edit:
For a first bike you can spend way less than 4k. Get a ninja 500, or GS500 for 2k and a 6k car. Or just keep your car. You prolly get ragged on all the time over teh v6 stang though.. so I dunno

 

[Zim Hosein]

Personally no, since I know I'd kill myself real quick w/ a motorcycle

 

[radioouman]

No, but I'd drive a $2000 beater to work and have a $6000 muscle/hobby car.

 

[wbresson]

no, I'd rather stay alive

 

[SouthPaW1227]

i thought you were talking about like a Huffy, haha

 

[IgoByte]

I wouldn't mind having a bike... but my car's too expensive...

 

[Slacker]

Something like this......... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI...em&category=50020&item=4544368339&rd=1

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

It seems like there's a huge difference between $4000 cars and $8000 cars. Even getting a Civic under 4k usually means a lot of years or a lot of miles, and usually both.

I'd just start saving up on the side and get a bike when I could. You've got a decent low-mileage vehicle, I wouldn't let it go to waste.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: Slacker
Something like this......... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI...em&category=50020&item=4544368339&rd=1

imo you would be better off buying a bike to learn on that you KNOW you will sell in a year to two years. Something that it's not a big deal if you drop it in a parking lot or whatnot. The vulcan's not a 'bad' bike per say, just might not be the best 'first bike'

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Slacker
I am thinking about doing this, I have had my 2000 mustang v6 convertible for a year and a half, its nice but I am getting bored with it, I can take it to carmax whenever I want and leave with a check for $8,000.00

I really only bought the car because it was a great deal at the time, it was less than three years old and had just twenty thousand miles on it, I got it for $10,000.00 and paid it off a couple of weeks after I bought it, it now has thirty thousand miles on it.

I still need a car for bad weather and going out with my wife(she has her own car) and son(who would like to be a passenger on a bike, but I dont think its a good idea)

Heh, found this site while checking out some bikes http://www.sellharleys.com/

ha harley for 4K .... good one. That thing will cost you that much to maintain.

If you can't ride, i wouldn't spend that much money on it. Just save up some cash and get a used cruiser for ~2K tops. Odds are you will dump it, so might as well make it cheap

 

[Slacker]

Heh, I wouldnt want to ride a Harley I could afford

As I look around more, I am seeing that the type of bike I am looking for can be had for 2k to 4k, so I the new plan is to save a little and pay down some bills and not give up the car(which is paid for) and see what is available around september.

 

[imported_Mike]

Hmm...V6 C Stang? Hell yes...anything to get rid of it...

 

[funboy6942]

Duh yes without thinking twice if they were both worth it.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: radioouman
No, but I'd drive a $2000 beater to work and have a $6000 muscle/hobby car.

http://fox302.com/index.pl?s=vf&user=ca...on&category=cavemanmoron&file=fa7a.jpg

 

[b0mbrman]

I keep trying to convince myself to do this, but can't get over the idea of dying

 

[mugs]

If you meant a bicycle, I'd say yes. A bicycle would probably depreciate slower than a car.

 

[jamesbond007]

I'd sell the Mustang and get a cheaper car. Instead of a $4,000 motorcycle, buy each family member a nice bicycle instead or some rollerblades. That way, everyone has fun, stays healthy, promotes family time together, and you drive a safe 4-wheel vehicle that can take a winter without problems and also serve as a family car.

I'm thinking along the lines of a Neon or late 90's/early 2000's Honda of some sort. Maybe a Chevy Malibu or something, too. Look around and see what fits the bill!

 

[cubby1223]

Me, no - though I do know of someone who had a $4,000 bicycle with a ~$500 junker car. Always funny seeing that on the roof rack.

 

[Mojoed]

Hell no, I can't stand motorcycles.
I lost a cousin and uncle due to motorcycle accidents.

 

[rickn]

only if it was honda shadow 500. fun bike to ride, very girl/wife friendly

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: jamesbond007
I'd sell the Mustang and get a cheaper car. Instead of a $4,000 motorcycle, buy each family member a nice bicycle instead or some rollerblades. That way, everyone has fun, stays healthy, promotes family time together, and you drive a safe 4-wheel vehicle that can take a winter without problems and also serve as a family car.

I'm thinking along the lines of a Neon or late 90's/early 2000's Honda of some sort. Maybe a Chevy Malibu or something, too. Look around and see what fits the bill!

turn in your guy card NOW!

 

[PHiuR]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jamesbond007
I'd sell the Mustang and get a cheaper car. Instead of a $4,000 motorcycle, buy each family member a nice bicycle instead or some rollerblades. That way, everyone has fun, stays healthy, promotes family time together, and you drive a safe 4-wheel vehicle that can take a winter without problems and also serve as a family car.

I'm thinking along the lines of a Neon or late 90's/early 2000's Honda of some sort. Maybe a Chevy Malibu or something, too. Look around and see what fits the bill!

turn in your guy card NOW!

hahahaha.

and yes id do it in a nanosecond.bong.

 

[CHfan4ever]

I would trade a 8k car for a 8k bike for sure

 

[jamesbond007]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: jamesbond007
I'd sell the Mustang and get a cheaper car. Instead of a $4,000 motorcycle, buy each family member a nice bicycle instead or some rollerblades. That way, everyone has fun, stays healthy, promotes family time together, and you drive a safe 4-wheel vehicle that can take a winter without problems and also serve as a family car.

I'm thinking along the lines of a Neon or late 90's/early 2000's Honda of some sort. Maybe a Chevy Malibu or something, too. Look around and see what fits the bill!

turn in your guy card NOW!

How about NO! A real man value's his family first before any materialistic posesssions.

::waits for the ladies to flock to him::