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#5298094 - 01/10/11 07:24 PM Could you get by without your ride??
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	So it has been just over 4wks now since my car was a$$ raped on the 401 by a transport.. While it majorly bites to not have wheels right now, I have been managing fine without. So I wanna know.. could you survive without yer ride?????
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#5298102 - 01/10/11 07:28 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
robbbby robbbby master electrician Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/23/02 Posts: 15430 Loc: Canada	Absolutely. I have a company work truck that I drive everywhere. My truck just sits in my driveway, i'll use it maybe once or twice a month.
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#5298199 - 01/10/11 08:06 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: robbbby]
Screamin' Type-R Screamin' Type-R The R stands for exactly what you think it does. Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/20/01 Posts: 48077 Loc: T.O. - Canaduh	i'd just call vas to pick me up. _________________________ "Ban low performance drivers, not high performance cars"
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#5298244 - 01/10/11 08:16 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
LNXGUY LNXGUY Post Master Supreme Registered: 08/06/00 Posts: 108436 Loc: Barrie, Ont,	If my car got totaled I'd drive my truck. No biggie. _________________________ -Bill The GN would OWN you, your children and your children's children. Left foot, right foot, just keep moving!!! -Jeffrey P. Murphy
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#5298246 - 01/10/11 08:17 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
Astroboy93 Astroboy93 Post Master Jr Registered: 07/09/02 Posts: 1666 Loc: Toronto, ON	Technically yes, but I'd rather drive a rusted out hyundai pony before taking the bus.
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#5298317 - 01/10/11 08:37 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Astroboy93]
Big Tasty Big Tasty Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/10/02 Posts: 20220 Loc: Toronto	Wife is taking the car, I'm left to the ttc bus and it blows. Twice as long to commute then driving, the seats are for skinny midgets, it's packed both ways, there is always one weird person sitting near me, pants get dirty from the grime/dirt, freezing waiting for the bus and half the ride down.
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#5298333 - 01/10/11 08:46 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
Risk E. Business, esq. Risk E. Business, esq. Provides a Great Work Environment. Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/17/10 Posts: 46488	Originally Posted By: Screamin4creampie i'd just call vas to pick me up. I wouldn't be able to go to work, I can't even imagine how long or if it's even possible to get to my work from my place via public transit. I'd assume it's at least 2 hours each way MINIMUM. Having said that, if the civic fucks up I'd take the M3 and buy another 1k civic with the quickness before I took fucking public transit. FUCK that, just like astroboy, i'd rather drive an EF hatch with purple tint, rotted to shit and falling apart with 500,xxx km+ and open header while sitting on a milk crate before i took a fucking bus to work.
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#5298346 - 01/10/11 08:49 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Risk E. Business, esq.]
Risk E. Business, esq. Risk E. Business, esq. Provides a Great Work Environment. Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/17/10 Posts: 46488	Speaking of which, this car is the perfect candidate. This guy kept looking at me when I was driving to work one day so I took a pic of him.
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#5298403 - 01/10/11 09:13 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Risk E. Business, esq.]
hyper-s2k hyper-s2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 12/01/05 Posts: 14556 Loc: T dot O dot, Canada	If it was just me - sure, I can always work from home; and the closest grocery store is about a 20-30 min. walk. But w/ my wife and kid - no -- a car is a must; no way in hell I can take public transit just to get my kid to school / pick her up (and cabbing it is just too expensive) OP: Don't you have a rental car allowance w/ your insurance policy? Seeing how you said your commute was 200+ km a day in the other thread, it sounds like you're pretty car dependent? _________________________ '08 //M3 - now @ 90,xxx km - wtf did i do? '13 x1 - now @ 99,xxx km - a2b car '10 x3 - now @ 123,xxx km - time 2 go? '03 s2k - now @ 80,xxx km - a2a car '08 535i - sold @ 149,421 km - cashed out just in time! '08 impreza 2.5i - sold @ - 64,147 km - smh POS '01 rav4 - killed @ 155,879 km - RIP old friend "Driving in the snow is like sex. If you want to avoid accidents, abstinence is the best policy. If you're gonna take her for a spin, use protection." - Rick Mercer
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#5298450 - 01/10/11 09:33 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Risk E. Business, esq.]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	^ lol. he was even looking at the camera. As for me without my car, I live in Markham, being without a car would be unpossible.
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#5298463 - 01/10/11 09:40 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: hyper-s2k]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	Yes.. was pretty car dependant considering it was a commute for college... but I was hit "fortunately" (i guess you could say) the very last week/ my final exams of 4th semester..(still have this month, but at least I don't have class every day) Thankfully I have great friends/family that one way or another have managed to get me to where I need to be... (and I can use hubby's truck generally through day since he works straight midnights) I do have rental coverage.. but get this.. I was hit prior to the xmas rush... all rentals in a 200km radius were "sold out!!!!" until Jan 3rd.. was put on a 2 week waiting list.. so I decided to not even bother.. I am banking my payout funds right now, no longer have a car payment or insurance cost which is to my advantage at this time, seeing that just hubby is working at this point.. I cannot professionally start at my new career for several months seeing that the provincial boards are not until May.. .so I will just get whatever work I can in the meantime, save for the board exams then worry about a vehicle then...
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#5298484 - 01/10/11 09:52 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	Hmmm....you may look to have your name added on to your parent's policy in the short term as they'll rate you a higher rate group because you have a gap of coverage.
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#5298497 - 01/10/11 10:02 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	Quote: parent's policy ahhh I wish I could be that young again.. fortunately I have the advantage of being of the female gender, married and of a certain age.. all things in my favour in regards to insurance.. plus I have other policies through the same company as well... my insurance is on "suspension" for the time being.. to allow for time to find a vehicle without having to pay for coverage
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#5298554 - 01/10/11 10:33 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
Euphoricuck Euphoricuck Post Master Supreme Registered: 11/05/03 Posts: 92703 Loc: Canadistan	LMFAO@ that pic. i literally burst out laughing at the hard stare in that photo. right now id be ok with no wheels...but it sure would suck. Everything is way to spaced out. a2b if you are on your parents policy im gonna key your shit _________________________
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#5298748 - 01/10/11 11:59 PM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Euphoricuck]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	Originally Posted By: SiFactorFX Quote: parent's policy ahhh I wish I could be that young again.. fortunately I have the advantage of being of the female gender, married and of a certain age.. all things in my favour in regards to insurance.. plus I have other policies through the same company as well... my insurance is on "suspension" for the time being.. to allow for time to find a vehicle without having to pay for coverage How long does that last for? I don't think forever but I guess since u are female, probably older then 25, you are probably ok. Didn't know your A/S so just throwing it out there in case. Originally Posted By: Euphoric a2b if you are on your parents policy im gonna key your shit As for my policy, I used to pay $800 a year for my Civic even while under 25 before I changed companies in the summer. I work for the dark side, Remember?
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#5298773 - 01/11/11 12:12 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
iamfob iamfob Post Master Supreme Registered: 09/06/02 Posts: 24699 Loc: Out There	i only have one car and live in the suburb, it will be a pain in the ass to rely on the public transportation. if i live along the subway line then I am sure i will be okay without a car _________________________ FTMFW!!!
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#5298915 - 01/11/11 02:01 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: iamfob]
87ZCSi 87ZCSi Post Master Sr Registered: 09/06/00 Posts: 7325 Loc: Portland and Toronto	I could do with one with ease. In the condo I could have given it up but life isn't always about money in the bank. Vas ... Round here that'd be one sweet ride.
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#5298970 - 01/11/11 06:34 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	Quote: How long does that last for? I don't think forever but I guess since u are female, probably older then 25, you are probably ok. Didn't know your A/S so just throwing it out there in case. I was thinking the same thing.. not certain how long they can leave one on "suspension" but the insurance company knows I am anal as f@ck when it comes to my rides... so no surprise to them it is going to take me some "time" to find something to my liking
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#5298991 - 01/11/11 07:27 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19346 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	fuck the insurance companies, that's all I have to say. as for not having a car, I NEED a car to get to and from work. I dont think there's public transit that goes into the area where I work at and even if there is, I'd have to walk at least a good 40 minutes to get there. Do more walking and be on my feet some more before starting 12 hour shifts on my feet isnt gonna thrill me. But now you've gotten me curious, I will have to check out the bus schedule in the area and see if there are any services to get me there before 7pm and leaves after 7am but I doubt it. _________________________ Who cares
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#5299007 - 01/11/11 07:49 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: c2k]
Alpha-Trion Alpha-Trion Post Master Sr Registered: 06/10/02 Posts: 6959 Loc: Milltown	I suppose I could get by, but wifey and I only have the one car, that would make life ALOT more difficult.
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#5299018 - 01/11/11 08:05 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Alpha-Trion]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	well, if I didn't have a car, I'd probably have enough to rent a crappy apartment near my work.... so I "could".. _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#5299044 - 01/11/11 08:25 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
BroKe BroKe Post Master Sr Registered: 09/15/01 Posts: 3978 Loc: Markham, Ontario	i'm poor, i'd be screwed. good thing i still drive an old honda
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#5299074 - 01/11/11 08:43 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	Originally Posted By: SiFactorFX Quote: How long does that last for? I don't think forever but I guess since u are female, probably older then 25, you are probably ok. Didn't know your A/S so just throwing it out there in case. I was thinking the same thing.. not certain how long they can leave one on "suspension" but the insurance company knows I am anal as f@ck when it comes to my rides... so no surprise to them it is going to take me some "time" to find something to my liking Auto insurance is regulated. I've read through the OAP 1 and I can't recall there were any conditions that would allow this for a long period of time. It is probably safe to assume around 30 days and probably the same insurance company. You may want to talk to your broker to see (and get it in writing if possible). The last thing you want to hear is "don't worry" and next thing you know, your insurance is going to cost you a few hundred more a year because you don't have continuous insurance record.
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#5299080 - 01/11/11 08:47 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: BroKe]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	public transportation... i curse the bloody bus stop sign that is on the pole beside my driveway... ( i guess good for me if i ever need to take the bus, it is right there) but some ppl can be so ignorant, they sit or stand in the middle of the driveway and then they look at you like you have caused them a huge imposition when trying to leave or enter your own bloody driveway... I mean come on... the sign is not literally on my driveway...(5ft to the side to be precise).. so wtf is with the dirty looks... ????
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#5299090 - 01/11/11 08:51 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: phoenixrage]
civiclvr civiclvr Post Master Sr Registered: 03/11/02 Posts: 3922 Loc: DFGland	Wife and 3 kids. No can do no car. _________________________ -------------------------------------------------- I have only been wrong once in my life and that was when I thought I had made a mistake.
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#5299098 - 01/11/11 08:55 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada	A2B-Civic yes, good point.. I am going to check into it today... no sense in getting screwed anymore than necessary..(i can see it now.. bend over and say awww when you feel it come out yer mouth.. ) Not sure if it helps any that the husband and I are listed on each others vehicles as well..
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#5299099 - 01/11/11 08:55 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: A2B-Lexus]
Risk E. Business, esq. Risk E. Business, esq. Provides a Great Work Environment. Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/17/10 Posts: 46488	Originally Posted By: A2B-Civic Originally Posted By: SiFactorFX Quote: How long does that last for? I don't think forever but I guess since u are female, probably older then 25, you are probably ok. Didn't know your A/S so just throwing it out there in case. I was thinking the same thing.. not certain how long they can leave one on "suspension" but the insurance company knows I am anal as f@ck when it comes to my rides... so no surprise to them it is going to take me some "time" to find something to my liking Auto insurance is regulated. I've read through the OAP 1 and I can't recall there were any conditions that would allow this for a long period of time. It is probably safe to assume around 30 days and probably the same insurance company. You may want to talk to your broker to see (and get it in writing if possible). The last thing you want to hear is "don't worry" and next thing you know, your insurance is going to cost you a few hundred more a year because you don't have continuous insurance record. You can do a suspension, I've done that before on my motorcycle for 3 months and it counted as continous coverage (State farm). Shouldn't you know this stuff if you work in the industry?
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#5299136 - 01/11/11 09:09 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Risk E. Business, esq.]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	Originally Posted By: Risky Business Originally Posted By: A2B-Civic Originally Posted By: SiFactorFX Quote: How long does that last for? I don't think forever but I guess since u are female, probably older then 25, you are probably ok. Didn't know your A/S so just throwing it out there in case. I was thinking the same thing.. not certain how long they can leave one on "suspension" but the insurance company knows I am anal as f@ck when it comes to my rides... so no surprise to them it is going to take me some "time" to find something to my liking Auto insurance is regulated. I've read through the OAP 1 and I can't recall there were any conditions that would allow this for a long period of time. It is probably safe to assume around 30 days and probably the same insurance company. You may want to talk to your broker to see (and get it in writing if possible). The last thing you want to hear is "don't worry" and next thing you know, your insurance is going to cost you a few hundred more a year because you don't have continuous insurance record. You can do a suspension, I've done that before on my motorcycle for 3 months and it counted as continous coverage (State farm). Shouldn't you know this stuff if you work in the industry? Take it easy son. I am not an expert in all insurance coverages and I don't claim to know it all. All I am saying the OP should look into something just in case. I am not going to say something I am not 100% sure about. You are an accountant right? Do you know every detail of all aspects of personal, corporate tax along with all the regulations of the CRA? Its the same thing with insurance.
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#5299182 - 01/11/11 09:27 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: SiFactorFX]
f22b-dohc f22b-dohc Post Master Supreme Registered: 09/09/05 Posts: 11227 Loc: canadia	yes. i had no car for 2-3 weeks when i was looking for my s2k. took the bus/subway/go train from mississauga. -- heck i even rode my bike to a friends place so i can get to the bus stop faster. friends would pick me up if needed. _________________________ JB weld is your friend Chewbacca makes me yawn Yawn "rolling -----on my 2.0, with the rag top down so my hair can blow..."
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#5299217 - 01/11/11 09:46 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: f22b-dohc]
Senor Eduardo_82 Senor Eduardo_82 miataist Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/09/03 Posts: 38067 Loc: Ca�ada	I've commuted to work on the buses and it wasn't too bad. Groceries and stuff are close enough to walk or cycle so yeah, I think I could do it. But I would totally hate it in the winter.
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#5299228 - 01/11/11 09:50 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
RTB RTB Post Master Sr Registered: 09/09/02 Posts: 6952 Loc: Mississauga	To and from work, no problem. Everything else... Fthat
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#5299365 - 01/11/11 10:41 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: f22b-dohc]
Screamin' Type-R Screamin' Type-R The R stands for exactly what you think it does. Post Master Supreme Registered: 02/20/01 Posts: 48077 Loc: T.O. - Canaduh	Originally Posted By: f22b-dohc -- heck i even rode my bike to a friends place so i can get to the bus stop faster. i know _________________________ "Ban low performance drivers, not high performance cars"
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#5299391 - 01/11/11 10:48 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
SiFactorFX SiFactorFX Post Master Jr Registered: 08/05/01 Posts: 1635 Loc: Canada
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#5299417 - 01/11/11 10:56 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Risk E. Business, esq.]
TYJelly TYJelly Post Master Registered: 08/02/07 Posts: 2160 Loc: Milton, ON	Originally Posted By: Risky Business
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#5299485 - 01/11/11 11:19 AM Re: Could you get by without your ride?? [Re: Screamin' Type-R]
A2B-Lexus A2B-Lexus Post Master Supreme Registered: 04/19/01 Posts: 45596 Loc: Raptors Land	Originally Posted By: Screamin4creampie Originally Posted By: f22b-dohc -- heck i even rode my bike to a friends place so i can get to the bus stop faster. i know Mmmmmmm..........meals on wheels. YUM!
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