0% 60 months on 2015 Prius as well. I just checked the Cali market, and they aren't offering it out there though.
Re: no credit history, toyota financial is very easy to finance thru. That is what their new grad program is all about. Iirc, you just need proof of graduation, and your job offer paperwork.
They have like zero risk on you, it's a toyota, they just repo it and sell it for $5 off as certified used.
Emissions laws and firearms laws are two huge reasons why many people avoid CA. I don't like laws that tell me I can't have shit because it doesn't have the right sticker on it.
Prius C is just a yaris Hybrid. I test drove one and it's super anemic on the highway. C is for City and that's exactly what the Prius C is for. Much rather have a 2004 Prius than a brand new Prius C unless I could resell the Prius C for money to buy a 2004 Prius. 2010+ Prius is good but I just don't like it as much as the older generation Prius as the 2010+ feels more cramped for the driver.
Well, right now I'm swinging towards pickup truck for my next purchase. The one thing that is the most limiting for me in my life right now is not being able to haul almost anything. Get a full-size long bed truck and most of that is taken care of. (I can still get a trailer, if necessary)
Well, right now I'm swinging towards pickup truck for my next purchase. The one thing that is the most limiting for me in my life right now is not being able to haul almost anything. Get a full-size long bed truck and most of that is taken care of. (I can still get a trailer, if necessary)
Well, right now I'm swinging towards pickup truck for my next purchase. The one thing that is the most limiting for me in my life right now is not being able to haul almost anything. Get a full-size long bed truck and most of that is taken care of. (I can still get a trailer, if necessary)
Emissions laws and firearms laws are two huge reasons why many people avoid CA. I don't like laws that tell me I can't have shit because it doesn't have the right sticker on it.
More complicated options:
Keep car, use it when hauling people or needing to haul things. Buy motorcycle gear. Buy a 250/300. Sell it 3 months later. Buy a 600/899. Sell it some months later. Buy a BMW S1000RR. Become roadkill. Maybe die happy.
You're my only hope, save me!
The one thing that is the most limiting for me in my life right now is me.
Get a car with a hitch. More versatile/fuel efficient. Also, you can find a trailer with a much bigger bed and also be much easier to load that getting really big heavy shit in the back of a truck.
You think 3 months is long enough? How many miles is 3 months experience going to get you?
I've been riding for 9 years and owned an SV650 for 3.5 years and put 17,000 miles on it before moving on to a bike with 100hp. Had that bike for 3+ years and another 16,000 miles and then moved on to a bike with 150hp.
You definitely need saving... from yourself.
I already put in like 2-300 miles a week just from non-necessary driving (going out at night). :hmm: So, maybe I'll put in like 2,600-3,900 miles in those 3 months? (This is assuming I only use the bike for going from point A to B, which is likely but I'll probably just ride the thing for the heck of it)
Have you ever ridden a motorcycle before?
http://www.motorcycleriderbasics.com/ten-beginning-rider-mistakes/
Ten Beginning Rider Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. Motorcycle riders make some deadly mistakes. As a beginner or re-entry rider, here is my list of the top mistakes you must avoid making. Some are safety related, some are gear and some are money, all of them are real.In my opinion as an experienced rider, avoiding these mistakes will enhance your riding experience and improve you survival odds.
Mistake #1: SKIPPED THE MSF BASIC RIDER COURSE --- If you must make every mistake in the book please do not make this one. The MSF Basic RiderCourse will reward you with the essentials you must have before you ever get out in the traffic on your motorcycle.
Mistake #2: DONT BUY A SPORTSTER ---If you are a new rider or a re-entry rider, we all make this mistake. Your first motorcycle should be a "starter" motorcycle. Get a used Japanese cruiser, 250 to 500 cc. It is light weight, easy to handle and cheap. Find out if riding a motorcycle is really what you want to do. If not sell it. If you are still jazzed after 3,000 miles, now you are experienced enough to make an informed Harley purchase.
Mistake #3: LOST FOCUS --- You are not in a car. You cannot afford to go ten miles daydreaming about your sweetie, your job or anything else but the task at hand. Stay focused on riding. I cannot say enough about this. It can be a life and death mistake!
Mistake #4: WEAR THE PROPER RIDER GEAR --- I know its hot. I know its just six blocks to the store. Never get on your motorcycle without the proper gear. The asphalt doesnt care if you have been riding five minutes or five hours, its still awful damn hard and unforgiving. (Check out my matrix.)
Mistake #5: ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BIKE BEFORE YOU RIDE --- Check your tire pressure. Make a visual check. Do you have gas? Are your bungee tie downs secured? Stuff happens, things change and it is too tempting to just hop on and fire it up. Two minutes spent checking can save you hours with a tow truck or an ambulance ride.
Mistake #6: RAN OUT OF GAS --- Check the gas gauge? Sure, but experience will have you checking the gauge and the mileage. You know how many miles you have in your tank and there always isnt a gas station around every bend. Running out of gas is not only embarrassing and time consuming but on a motorcycle, it can be downright dangerous.
Mistake #7: OUTRIDING YOUR SKILL LEVEL --- New riders arent even sure what their skill level actually is let alone when they are outriding it. Statistically, outriding your skill level is a leading cause of solo motorcycle crashes. If you dont know your skill level, find out and dont find out the hard way by outriding it.
Mistake #8: UNDERSTAND "GO WHERE YOU LOOK" --- Is this a phenomenon or a law of physics? I dont know and I dont care. I just know that it is 100% absolutely the truth, your motorcycle will go where you are looking. Look ahead at the apex of a curve and you will track right there. Look at that tree on the side of the road and oh well, "Hello" tree.
Mistake #9: IGNORED THE BUFFER ZONE --- They cant hit you if your not there! Stay away from cars. Dont be ridiculous about it, but even in heavy traffic, you can always maintain some buffer zone around you. Anticipate the soccer mom in the SUV, on a cell phone, changing lanes right into you. You know she is going to do it so keep your buffer zone and stay alive.
Mistake #10: DIDNT UNDERSTAND COUNTER STEERING --- Want to go left? Push the left bar. Go right? Push the right bar. Hey, its not a bicycle so dont try to ride it like a bicycle. Practice, practice and practice are the three things you must do to master this technique.
Yes, I actually took the beginner MSF course in WA state so that I could get my endorsement.
You think 3 months is long enough? How many miles is 3 months experience going to get you?
I've been riding for 9 years and owned an SV650 for 3.5 years and put 17,000 miles on it before moving on to a bike with 100hp. Had that bike for 3+ years and another 16,000 miles and then moved on to a bike with 150hp.
You definitely need saving... from yourself.
eh let him do what he wants. My friend bought an R1 as her first bike and only dropped it once. She weighed < 100 pounds too. She also probably carries around boatloads of life insurance.
Mistake #10: DIDNT UNDERSTAND COUNTER STEERING --- Want to go left? Push the left bar. Go right? Push the right bar. Hey, its not a bicycle so dont try to ride it like a bicycle. Practice, practice and practice are the three things you must do to master this technique.
I never understood why people make a big deal out of this one. To me, that pushing on the side I want to turn movement is the same as riding a bike.. at least, if the bike is moving faster than "about to topple over" speed. Pretty intuitive!
You're in CA, right? Then, Chevy Spark EV lease.
I dare you to find a better deal or more fun for $139/mo, less than that if you figure in the 100mpg equivalent to power it. I love mine and pay 50% more than that for the lease. $139 is a steal.