7 ways to slash commuting costs (Page 1 of 3)

Mon, May 1, 2006

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7 ways to slash commuting costs (Page 1 of 3): “Every morning, you take the same route to work. Every day it costs you $10 or more for parking, gas and tolls. And that doesn’t even count expenses like insurance and maintenance.

Given the way fuel prices and tolls are rising, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your daily commute.

Changing how you get to your job can create more breathing room in your budget — from gas savings to insurance reductions to reduced wear on the car.

‘After spending $100 one week last summer on gas for my 2000 Nissan Xterra, I plunked down the money for a small used Honda scooter,’ says Shana Smith of Eugene, Ore.

‘My gas bill went from $100 to $2.80 in one week,’ Smith says. ‘I find that I only need to fill up the Nissan Xterra about every three weeks. I don’t live far from work, and the ride is beautiful. Yipppeeee!’

The used scooter cost Smith $675, and it paid for itself in a few weeks. ‘I ride about six miles to work one way,’ she says. ‘If the weather’s crappy, I take the car. I live up in the hills, and it’s not worth the risk during inclement weather.’”

If yer looking for more excuses to get a scooter, you should read this whole article. Lot’s of ammo you can use on the “significant other” who is trying to hold you back.

3 Responses to “7 ways to slash commuting costs (Page 1 of 3)”

  1. scootersnoop Says:

    We are experimenting with simple living! In this consumer age in which we spend hours away from home, or commuting to work it’s nice to be challenged this way, work close to home, buy a scooter and actually enjoy the ride to work, save money, live more etc etc. I have just read a book called Affluenza, which was a great read into all of this ‘busy’ culture and the ways we spend our $$. The fact that a cheep scooter actually paid for itself in savings is a great selling point!
    Hey, welcome back from holidays!

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