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| .4ngryToasters |
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you would
Registered Member #149
Joined: Sun Feb 12 2006, 01:08AMPosts: 2039 |
Motorcycle or New Computer
I've got $1,500 to spend and have been wanting both of these for a while now.
Now I know you're thinking "what kind of pos bike can you get for 1500?" Well It turns out a used 1994 kawasaki ninja is around that price, and is said to be a great beginner bike (me not having any motorcycle riding experience). Anyway, to help me out with my decision, I have made a list of pros and cons for both items:
Motorcycle
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Pros = I've wanted one of these since I got a car; great beginner bike; I do a lot of commuting, so getting 40 - 60 mpg will really save me a lot of money; I've seen these on craig's list for $800 (especially now at the end of motorcycle season); I have an extra garage for it; Its a motorcycle, all kinds of chicks will want rides with me
Cons = I have no riding experience, but I do plan on taking a 15hr class (that gives you a license when you graduate) even if I do decide to go with the computer; that class costs around $300 (info -[link]- ); after insurance, excise tax, registration, inspection, asshole tax etc it will definitely cost more than the computer; I can only ride it 6 months out of the year (new england), and only on good days; live off a windy road with a lot of potholes (but I see bikes on it all the time, so minor detail there).
Bottom Line = A motorcycle will save me money on gas (especially now that it's over $4 a gallon), but I still feel like it will be a drain on money for me. It will also be difficult to take the riding classes alongside with school and work... but think of how cool it is to show up anywhere riding a bike.
Computer
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Pros = I can build a rockin computer for 1500, that will last for years and can be highly upgradeable for the future; I'll be able to play tf2 with more than 10fps; It'll be my toy to try new Linux operating systems on; I'm an IT major, so building a computer from scratch would be a great thing for me;
Cons = I have no place to put a new desktop; my electricity bill is already ridiculous without another 1000W power supply; I don't really "need" a new computer yet, my laptop is still pretty capable; I'd probably cease to have a social life for a while; I've never put together a computer myself before, but I'm still pretty savvy about it
Bottom Line = I purely want a new computer (don't need it). Mostly because the keyboard on this one is fubar (i know i can replace it, but i don't feel like sending it back to HP for a week, especially with school starting soon). Also I hear a lot of improvements are coming out in september, so I might be better off waiting till then to build a computer.
So what do you think? Which would you choose?
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| Glas4d |
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Registered Member #756
Joined: Sat Jun 23 2007, 10:49PMPosts: 1717 |
Computer. | ||
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| b4ndito |
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b4ndito
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Joined: Fri Jan 04 2008, 06:59AMPosts: 3385 |
Glas4d wrote ...
Computer. |
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| SHIT SON! |
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Registered Member #1088
Joined: Thu Jul 17 2008, 04:13AMPosts: 85 |
Def computer. Considering the fucked up weather we have a bike is just a bad idea. I wanted to get one myself but its just not worth it around here. Edited Sat Aug 23 2008, 10:10PM | ||
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| Cookie Monster |
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Registered Member #770
Joined: Tue Jul 03 2007, 03:16PMPosts: 696 |
Toast + bike = extreme death. | ||
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| .4ngryToasters |
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you would
Registered Member #149
Joined: Sun Feb 12 2006, 01:08AM Posts: 2039 |
Honesty I have to say I'm leaning towards the bike. I didn't put that in my first post cause I wanted your unbiased opinions. | ||
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| Ruskiy Soldat |
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Registered Member #465
Joined: Tue Oct 17 2006, 10:00PMPosts: 1295 |
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| Rusty |
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FTS Server Op
Registered Member #159
Joined: Wed Mar 01 2006, 06:33PMPosts: 2682 |
fucking bike dude. As soon as I graduate, I'm gonna get myself a bike, just for the lower cost on gas. And as much as I'm a hog guy, I'm gonna have to go ninja. ps, bikes = chicks computers=virgin you choose! |
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| Noname|Boom |
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That one guy...
Registered Member #250
Joined: Tue May 09 2006, 11:59PMPosts: 2603 |
Seeing how you can barely ride your motorcycle during the year and how it'll probably cause more trouble than solve, with schedules and cost, I'd go with the computer. Yeah, it's really cool to be able to cruise in with a motorcycle, but I don't think it's worth the trouble if you won't ride it much. You can always get the bike later, when you have an easier schedule to work with and some more greenbacks in your pocket. A computer would last longer and like you said, is easily upgradeable. Just my honest opinion. |
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| emerican |
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Registered Member #164
Joined: Tue Mar 07 2006, 12:07PMPosts: 3146 |
our electricity bill: average of around $275 monthly go with the bike. youll pick up more chicks than with a custom built comp |
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