Comments on: The cost of owning a car that sits more than it drives http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/ convergence, public media, networks, productivity, public engagement Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:45:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Wheels for Volvo http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-49102 Wheels for Volvo Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:33:51 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-49102 Yeah, there's a lot of solution to that problem and lots of people are doing those too. Try walking, bicycle and scooter. Additional savings and exercise too. Get rid of that car or just remove some of your activities. Just use the car for long drives and if it's really necessary if you really need to keep it. Yeah, there's a lot of solution to that problem and lots of people are doing those too. Try walking, bicycle and scooter. Additional savings and exercise too. Get rid of that car or just remove some of your activities. Just use the car for long drives and if it's really necessary if you really need to keep it.

]]> By: honda parts http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-49096 honda parts Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:24:33 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-49096 Yes, that's the price you have to pay for making our lives easy by those four-wheel thing. Then we need to look for a job that double our income. But cars are really a big help. Yes, that's the price you have to pay for making our lives easy by those four-wheel thing. Then we need to look for a job that double our income. But cars are really a big help.

]]> By: Fefrie http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-49017 Fefrie Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:11:31 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-49017 Get a used scooter. The convenience will more than pay for itself off. And join a car co op although the use of which is pricey compared to owning a used car, is comparable compared to owning a new car. Get a used scooter. The convenience will more than pay for itself off. And join a car co op although the use of which is pricey compared to owning a used car, is comparable compared to owning a new car.

]]> By: Vicki http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-49016 Vicki Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:21:34 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-49016 Hi Todd,<br><br>I also was in your situation, and although I was petrified, I took the big bite, and got rid of my car. I was so fearful at first, wondering how I would get to the hospital at 3:00am if something happened, and how I would survive without the 1:00am drives I used to take when I couldn't sleep.... <br><br>Well, after one month's time without, I had a complete epiphany. I realized that I was alot less stressed out, since I didn't have to worry about people breaking into my car, and I didn't have to waste a couple hours per weekend washing the car, nor worry about taking it into get maintenance done. Not only that, I saved an extra $300/month because I wasn't buying as many frivolous things at the store (since it wouldn't be so easy taking them home).<br><br>Now, one and a half years later, I worry about the day I might have to go back to owning a car (i.e. if my work moves to a remote location). I'm very content and much less stressed without. I dont need to worry about my 1:00am drives, since I'm sleeping much better than ever! All I can say is not only better for the environment, but it's better for you too. I hope you find the courage to take the plunge and go car-free!<br><br>Best regards, Hi Todd,

I also was in your situation, and although I was petrified, I took the big bite, and got rid of my car. I was so fearful at first, wondering how I would get to the hospital at 3:00am if something happened, and how I would survive without the 1:00am drives I used to take when I couldn't sleep….

Well, after one month's time without, I had a complete epiphany. I realized that I was alot less stressed out, since I didn't have to worry about people breaking into my car, and I didn't have to waste a couple hours per weekend washing the car, nor worry about taking it into get maintenance done. Not only that, I saved an extra $300/month because I wasn't buying as many frivolous things at the store (since it wouldn't be so easy taking them home).

Now, one and a half years later, I worry about the day I might have to go back to owning a car (i.e. if my work moves to a remote location). I'm very content and much less stressed without. I dont need to worry about my 1:00am drives, since I'm sleeping much better than ever! All I can say is not only better for the environment, but it's better for you too. I hope you find the courage to take the plunge and go car-free!

Best regards,

]]> By: Artificial http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-48888 Artificial Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:24 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-48888 The Segways are pricey, but use no gas. Others have suggested biking to me, but my beef there is that I don't want to show up at work sweaty, nor do I want to deal with basically a second set of clothes for riding (that adds commute time because of the changing of clothes and such). The Segways are pricey, but use no gas. Others have suggested biking to me, but my beef there is that I don't want to show up at work sweaty, nor do I want to deal with basically a second set of clothes for riding (that adds commute time because of the changing of clothes and such).

]]> By: Maggie http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-48331 Maggie Mon, 19 May 2008 05:26:51 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-48331 Todd - I feel your frustration. The University I work for has negotiated a deal with the Cincinnati transit system to allow all of its students, faculty and staff to ride for free. Brilliant, right? I have an excellent connection and the schedule is reasonably convenient. Problem is, if I give up my campus parking pass (which I pay $75/month for) I may not be able to get it back should I decide to drive in during the colder months because there are long waiting lists. Parking Services refuses to re-consider their pay-structure, so it's either 75/month for unlimited parking or... take your chances at the meter. Subsequently, since I'm stuck paying 75/month either way, I have little motivation to take the bus (I live ~5 miles from work so the gas savings aren't enough of an incentive in light of the convenience I'd be giving up). This is frustrating, since I feel like there is an opportunity being missed here... and all the parties involved would benefit if this plan were implemented well.<br><br>On a bright note - I consider living within walking distance of everything a huge luxury, and I'm sure you do as well. Ann Arbor was supposedly soooo convenient, and yet I still found myself in the car for 30-40 minutes at a time, and often on the freeway. Maybe I was doing something wrong... :) Todd – I feel your frustration. The University I work for has negotiated a deal with the Cincinnati transit system to allow all of its students, faculty and staff to ride for free. Brilliant, right? I have an excellent connection and the schedule is reasonably convenient. Problem is, if I give up my campus parking pass (which I pay $75/month for) I may not be able to get it back should I decide to drive in during the colder months because there are long waiting lists. Parking Services refuses to re-consider their pay-structure, so it’s either 75/month for unlimited parking or… take your chances at the meter. Subsequently, since I’m stuck paying 75/month either way, I have little motivation to take the bus (I live ~5 miles from work so the gas savings aren’t enough of an incentive in light of the convenience I’d be giving up). This is frustrating, since I feel like there is an opportunity being missed here… and all the parties involved would benefit if this plan were implemented well.

On a bright note – I consider living within walking distance of everything a huge luxury, and I’m sure you do as well. Ann Arbor was supposedly soooo convenient, and yet I still found myself in the car for 30-40 minutes at a time, and often on the freeway. Maybe I was doing something wrong… :)

]]> By: jmproffitt http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-48328 jmproffitt Mon, 19 May 2008 04:58:39 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-48328 My proposal:<br>1. Get rid of the car as soon as you can<br>2. Rent a car when you need it OR buy a cheap one (like Robert Paterson's Echo/Yaris or maybe the new Smart car) and own it outright (no leasing!)<br>3. Buy a Segway to get to work. It'll cut your 40-minute walk down to a 10-minute roll (or less).<br><br>I've actually looked into the Segway lately because I'm in the same situation, where I live close to work and necessary shopping, but still need a car occasionally and only buy one tank of gas per month.<br><br>The Segways are pricey, but use no gas. Others have suggested biking to me, but my beef there is that I don't want to show up at work sweaty, nor do I want to deal with basically a second set of clothes for riding (that adds commute time because of the changing of clothes and such).<br><br>Just a thought! My proposal:
1. Get rid of the car as soon as you can
2. Rent a car when you need it OR buy a cheap one (like Robert Paterson’s Echo/Yaris or maybe the new Smart car) and own it outright (no leasing!)
3. Buy a Segway to get to work. It’ll cut your 40-minute walk down to a 10-minute roll (or less).

I’ve actually looked into the Segway lately because I’m in the same situation, where I live close to work and necessary shopping, but still need a car occasionally and only buy one tank of gas per month.

The Segways are pricey, but use no gas. Others have suggested biking to me, but my beef there is that I don’t want to show up at work sweaty, nor do I want to deal with basically a second set of clothes for riding (that adds commute time because of the changing of clothes and such).

Just a thought!

]]> By: toddmundt http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-48330 toddmundt Mon, 19 May 2008 01:13:14 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-48330 yep, that's one of the options I'm considering. yep, that’s one of the options I’m considering.

]]> By: W.P. Fleischmann http://toddmundt.com/blog/2008/05/18/the-cost-of-owning-a-car-that-sits-more-than-it-drives/comment-page-1/#comment-48329 W.P. Fleischmann Mon, 19 May 2008 00:59:51 +0000 http://toddmundt.com/blog/?p=228#comment-48329 Bicycle? Bicycle?

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