Buy car or motorcycle?

Yup that's pretty much it I would like a new vehicle my car is paid of and I'm pretty tired of it. My budget is about 10k. If I get a car I'd like either something with a V8 or jdm that I would WANT to invest money into. Or a motorcycle probably a r6 or a gsx-r6 or something similar. If I get the bike I would keep my car so I wouldn't have to ride. But I also drive on average about 80 miles a day so gas is a concern.

Opinions???

get a bike! no question about it!!!

I'd get a motorcycle if you're not worried about getting hit or anything.

I would love a motorcycle but I know several people who were killed on one. My biggest problem is I really want one, but hear these stories of people being killed and it not even being their fault. Some other cunt will crash into them, kill them, and then go on with their lives with nothing more than an airbag burn.

fuck rockets get a harley

So many people seem to have the same problem as me...I can get one or the other but not both. And I already have a truck. Fuck.

Depends where u live man. If u have alot of open country an not city riding go for. I live in nor cal an it's nuts out here. I had a gsxr an hot hit by a dumb bitch that ran me Into a semi truck. All this while doing 60 mph. Broke my back leg both arms an some bad road rash. It's not if u go down it when u go down an how bad it's going to be. Saying this I ride on closed tracks now an it's the shit.

Yup that's pretty much it I would like a new vehicle my car is paid of and I'm pretty tired of it. My budget is about 10k. If I get a car I'd like either something with a V8 or jdm that I would WANT to invest money into. Or a motorcycle probably a r6 or a gsx-r6 or something similar. If I get the bike I would keep my car so I wouldn't have to ride. But I also drive on average about 80 miles a day so gas is a concern.

Opinions???

If you have year round warm weather than I'd go with the bike.

If it snows or rains often where you like I'd go with the car.

Personally, I'd get a bike. However, assuming you've never ridden, I wouldn't get a 600cc supersport—they're not the most forgiving machines nor are they ideal for commuting.

Edited by Sunshine86, 11 April 2012 - 02:37 PM.

I think If you've riddin for the better part of your life a 600 is a perfect start. Won't leave your bored after 2 weeks like a 250 and it's more than enough to keep you happy till you can handle a litre bike. My first was a 99 cbr f4. wouldnt have had it any other Way. Now have a Gsxr 600 that I'm bout to trade.. So I won't have a bike for awhile. But it's time for me to get 1000cc. I hate riding w my guys and then them just pullin off while I play catch up. . Hopefully I can find a hippy repsol Honda. HOPEFULLY!!

Depends where u live man. If u have alot of open country an not city riding go for. I live in nor cal an it's nuts out here. I had a gsxr an hot hit by a dumb bitch that ran me Into a semi truck. All this while doing 60 mph. Broke my back leg both arms an some bad road rash. It's not if u go down it when u go down an how bad it's going to be. Saying this I ride on closed tracks now an it's the shit.

^ Truth

I have a 05 CBR 600RR so let me say that.. there is want and need. If you get what you want( a bike or fastass car )your going to have to pay the consequences of not having what you need. You get what you need have to pay the consequences of not having what you want. The economy is getting worse with gas rising blah blah blah.. you know the BS.. ALL I say is find your balance.

From my XP, a motorcycle is where its at but in the city it BLOWS. Motorcycles are made to RUN. Not sit in traffic and stop at stop lights that dont turn green and bs like that. It needs the highways or track. I have had mine for over a year as my daily and I have seen it all and luckily have not been down yet but I know I will see pavement sooner or later like danko said its just a matter of time. It all boils down to being ontop of your shit though. When you are not on top of your shit and fully aware of whats going on is when you fuck up. Words for the wise. Good luck bro at what you decide.

When you are not on top of your shit and fully aware of whats going on is when you fuck up.

Not even man. I was on my shit an the stupid fucking lady saw me in her mirrow an didn't want to let me in. You can be the best ridder ever but u have to Remeber you are riding with the worst drivers ever. I don't even think about taking my bike onto public road anymore. To many stupid people out there. You should buy a car an save for a bike. When your bike goes down an In the shop what will you do for a ride.

When you are not on top of your shit and fully aware of whats going on is when you fuck up.

Not even man. I was on my shit an the stupid fucking lady saw me in her mirrow an didn't want to let me in. You can be the best ridder ever but u have to Remeber you are riding with the worst drivers ever. I don't even think about taking my bike onto public road anymore. To many stupid people out there. You should buy a car an save for a bike. When your bike goes down an In the shop what will you do for a ride.

Im not saying it was your fault bro, just saying that when it comes down to it you have senses and brain to avoid the bs almost always. Yes there are times when you just so happen to be in the perfect timeing to get hit from behind from some dumbass who was not paying attention BUT you have the choice to which lane you are in, which cars you want to be infront of and how your going to slow down to make sure they see you slow down, whether or not to blink your brake light while you are at a stop, ect ect. All in all you CAN avoid all the bs but that does not mean that you will.

Yeah that's what I have always thought. You learn not to ride in blind spots always give yourself plenty of room and always be on your toes. But there is always the chance someone is going to fuck you. But that goes for anything... Bug drivers are just as fucking crazy. Lol. So those of you who think I should get a car what should I get for the same price as a bike? Those who want me to get bike what you recommend?

what kind of car do you have and where abouts do you live . I live in nh and have a vw tdi so its all open roads and my car already gets good mileage so i d go with a bike but if you live in the city, commute 80 miles and drive an f350 then i d be looking into a honda civic or a tdi or something to save on gas. its all situational.

what kind of car do you have and where abouts do you live . I live in nh and have a vw tdi so its all open roads and my car already gets good mileage so i d go with a bike but if you live in the city, commute 80 miles and drive an f350 then i d be looking into a honda civic or a tdi or something to save on gas. its all situational.

Live in central California mostly flat open highway to and from work. Mountains close by that would be fun to ride. And I drive a 96 Saturn sl2 gas mileage now isn't my problem. I bought the car for 1600 and but 3000 in repairs so far and still need new radiator ASAP. I'm tired of that shit. I'd rather make a payment or gas that I KNOW I HAVE to have instead of 2 or 3 hundred dollars every few weeks..

Also I will never pay money for a Ford or VW. Sorry not hating on the gti those are the best they make just personally can't stand them lol.

cars get to an age where a bunch of stuff breaks then they re good to go for another 100k or so, sounds like u just took care of that and the radiator is not soo bad. also ur not going to get your money back out of the car so might as well ride it into the ground.on a side note tdi=/= gti its turbo diesel and gets 50+mpg (at least how i drive). they last forever too 150K isnt shit for a tdi ( im at 119k in my 03, love it on my college budget, less gas=more grass).....id get a bike and stick it out in the saturn. it doesnt matter if your cars cool when you have a sweet gixxer that ll smoke pretty much any car

If you are using this to commute, i cant imagine 80 miles in the rain being enjoyable.

U said u live in SoCal. Fuck a bike then. U will die In the first year down there.

U said u live in SoCal. Fuck a bike then. U will die In the first year down there.

Central California is not SoCal.....