I passed but I think I'm a bit stupid

[mitch212k]

I don't understand how you wont be driving for another 4 years.
Back in my day you had your car ready prepared and ready to jump in at the test station the second the examiner finished the paperwork.

FREEEEDDDDDDOOOOOOMMMM

If there was a reasonable way of insuring I'd be all over this. Unfortunately, there's not.

 

[d_brennen]

Why 4 years? Good examples of shopping trolly cars can be had sub £1000 easy. If you are using public transport work out how much you spend vs how much insurance and fuel costs. I guy I worked with paid more in bus and train tickets to get into work than I do in petrol and insurance, and I live further away than he did.

Sure there is the cost of the vehicle and servicing/consumables but think of the freedom!

 

[flibbage0]

I don't understand how you wont be driving for another 4 years.
Back in my day you had your car ready prepared and ready to jump in at the test station the second the examiner finished the paperwork.

FREEEEDDDDDDOOOOOOMMMM

I'll tell you something matey

I probably could afford a car, but that's about it.

Insurance is a massive joke, also probably going to uni soon so wouldn't need one.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Why 4 years? Good examples of shopping trolly cars can be had sub £1000 easy. If you are using public transport work out how much you spend vs how much insurance and fuel costs. I guy I worked with paid more in bus and train tickets to get into work than I do in petrol and insurance, and I live further away than he did.

Sure there is the cost of the vehicle and servicing/consumables but think of the freedom!

£1000 car + £1000 insurance (more if you are male and under 25) + tax + fuel + MOT + service. Without budgeting for repair and new tyres. It's not far off to suggest it will cost at least £3,000 a year minimum or the first year and £2k per year after.

I don't know about you, £3000 is a LOT of taxi fares! And as a student, £3000 is like a year's rent in some cities!