Bike or Car at 17?

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17 in April. And because of my college class all being a bit older and talking about cars all the time (of which i know nothing about, or motorbikes...) sort of been thinking about what i want

i've been told i can't get a decent bike till im 21. I wouldn't really want a dirt bike looking motorbike, cos ... well... don't like the look of em. Not quite sure how i'd afford a slightly half decent bike but meh i cba to work that out at the moment

or a car ... but if i get a car, i want it to look good :P. Not bothered about how fast it goes as long as its over 100mph ish... doubt i'll go faster than that often anyway (well of course ... i never would as its illegal but you know ...). But the main reason i'd prefer a bike is so like pulling out of lanes/over taking etc is easier..faster acceleration. i'd always worry that my car (if i had one) would be too slow at acceleration.....

sorry if this doesn't make much sense... but what would you reccomend ... car or bike, at 17?
 
If it rains i'd get a bus :p. Unless its sunday. Then i'd be screwed... no busses where i live. I've lived 16 years without using cars much so if it rained, and i had a bike, i wouldn't be that bothered (well ..... .i say that now lol but not sure if id say the same once i've got used to own bike)

I have no idea about prices either ... how much for a nice looking black (don't think colour makes that much difference? but i would want a black car) car, fiesta sort of size, that has quite fast aceleration. I know this is a bit of a stupid question, as you could spend as much as you want, but as its at least 3 months away, i have no idea how much money i'll have by then... (so really its a how much would be the min i could get a decentish car that isnt expensive). damn it ... this isn't making much sense - sorry

cheers
 
[TW]Fox said:
Firstly you dont pick a cheap car based on colour becuase you'll miss out on loads of good buys. Secondly a Fiesta sized car with 'good acceleration' is expensive to insure becuase lots of kids buy them, run out of talent, and crash into things.
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If I did get a car (well or a bike even), it would have to look moderatly good. And black = the best colour for cars, IMO. But yeh thinking about it, when propperly looking for a car i guess colour wouldn't matter too much.

I wish cars were a lot easier to understand. And cheaper. And if insurance was cheaper. But meh can't see all those changing (maybe understanding how cars work but not really interested so doubt it lol)
 
Bit OT, but pointless making a new thread ... how much would a full respray be (not doing it youself, getting a propper company to do it), approx?

Also, whats the max CC of a bike, at 17? is it 125?
 
NathanE said:
Don't get a bike - you can't give your mates lifts. And at that age, it's what cars is all about.
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All (well most of) my mates drive/will be by the time i am 17 anyway... :) And they can always get on the back of a bike probably.

How much approx would lessons cost for learning to drive a bike? Is it similar to car costs?
 
andi said:
I wouldn't recommend a bike to anyone. A bike is a decision you make yourself. They're impractical, dangerous, and will probably work out more expensive in the long run.

The only real reason to get one is because you really want one, and it sounds like you don't.

Get a car.
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How are they more expensive? I would have thought a car would be more expensive...???
 
Hrmm ok. How much cheaper would bike insurance (remember... ill be 17) than car insurance?

And also how much would the clothing be... not really after leather either, something man made (don't umm "agree" with leather... won't wear it).
 
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