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The idea of buying my first car is very unappealing to me (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by TrickyCamel@lemmy.world to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world
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Ever since I saw how bad the infestation of cars is in the streets all around me, I just don't find the idea of buying my own car very appealing anymore, in my small and dense town, every new vehicle on the street is a problem when the streets are tight and people already double park in many spots.

However, I do drive around my parents cars when I need to cause public transit here isn't the best but I try to utilize it as much as I could.

Nevertheless, long gone are the times when I used to watch YT chaneels like carwow and hoping that I get to own the cars that I see, I can maybe compare my resentment towards buying a vehicle to the idea of buying cigarettes or alcohol to someone who quit either, a silly comparison but I hope it gives you an idea.

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[-] Xanderill@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yep yep, good on ya. Getting an ebike? I'm up to almost 3k miles on mine over the past 15 months. I love it

[-] Katana314@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I want an e-bike, but they seem too big of a target for theft. There’s steps you can take, but lengthy lock setup and battery removal almost removes their convenience.

[-] Xanderill@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I suppose it really depends on where you live. I usually don't lock up and leave my battery in.

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