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Wow, that's a lot. City CarShare required a $300 deposit when I joined, but it's fully refundable. It was a cash hit at the time, true, but it's nice to know I can get it back if I leave for any reason. (Looks like it's refundable for the Co-op also, and they have a deposit-free plan that looks sort of reasonable.)
On the subject of joyrides, hey, you gotta recharge sometime, somehow. If burning a little gas once in a while helps you do good work the rest of the time, it's probably worth it. (And I say this as a VERY occasional driver -- I haven't taken a car out in over a month.)
On I sold my car, and I couldn't be happier ... I think posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago 20 ResponsesClick here to view comment in original post
Have you considered car sharing? It can be a great way to have those experiences without the expense, hassle, or carbon footprint of owning a car. Your profile says you're in Vancouver -- have you looked at http://www.cooperativeauto.net/ or zipcar?
I'm a member of City CarShare here in the SF Bay Area and like it a lot. I don't know what the services up there charge, but I pay $10 a month to be a member (I consider it a donation to a cause I support). And then each trip costs no more than what it would cost to rent a car (sometimes less), I have access 24/7 via phone or web, and the price of gas and insurance are included.
It's a good deal for that occasional need for a joyride (or a trip to the store).
On I sold my car, and I couldn't be happier ... I think posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago 20 ResponsesClick here to view comment in original post
I got rid of my car for good not long after moving to the SF Bay Area 6 years ago.
It would have been a little bit tougher to do so when I lived in the Midwest (winter biking to the grocery store kinda sucks).
A great book that helped inspire me to do it was "Divorce Your Car" by Katie Alvord, which I'd recommend to anyone. I don't know how dated it is now, since she got rid of her car in 1993... but it is an interesting and well-researched story.
On I sold my car, and I couldn't be happier ... I think posted 5 months, 4 weeks ago 20 ResponsesClick here to view comment in original post
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