Re: Need advice for cheap transport



In article <1138611406.331619.176540@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
says...
> Hi,
>
> I'm currently racking my brains over some kind of transport (powered,
> not just a pedal bike!) that I could use which would be cheap and only
> used at the weekends.
>
> The situation is that I'm currently at uni and return home via train at
> weekends, and it's quite annoying having to rely on lifts from everyone
> at the weekend, especially as I was driving for a year before that with
> my own car... I feel deprived!
>
> I was looking into getting a scooter (yes, I'm that desperate!) as it
> would only be used literally a few times a week for short journeys.
> However I have no idea where to start - I have a full UK license, and I
> understand that I don't need to do a CBT, however are these good value
> for money? It'd have to be either that or a banger of a car..!
>
> Whatever I get, car, scooter or whatever, it would need to have cheap
> insurance as it'd only be used at weekends and I can't justify (or
> afford!) the cost of expensive insurance.
>
> Can anyone offer any advice please? :)

How far do you have to travel? A scooter isn't going to be much fun at
30MPH in winter for a 200 mile journey with a rucksack on your back.


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