Starting to toy with the idea

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

So now that I can see as well as others I toyed with the idea of getting a license

But there is the cost of a car

Gas

Insurance

Am I missing anything

 

[zoo2tycoon]

So now that I can see as well as others I toyed with the idea of getting a license

But there is the cost of a car

Gas

Insurance

Am I missing anything

Car maintenance including oil cjanges
Having money aside for unexpected mechanical issues or new tires, etc

 

[YesterDark]

Depends if you're buying or leasing.

But typical maintenance items you'll have to worry about over the life time of the vehicle are breaks, tires, and of course oil changes periodically throughout the year. There are other long term things that you may have to maintain after longer term usage at the 80-120k mile range too that depends on the car as well.

Then there are registration fees with your state (every few years at some low amount of money, I just re-did mine at $30 a pop I think).

 

[larissawbb]

If you live in the northeast, brutal excise tax every year. We pay $1400 dollars.

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Starting to think Lyft is cheaper frequent discounts because I use them all the time

 

[VAfamily1998]

I think it depends on where you live too. Some areas, it's hard to find parking and it's just easier to use services like Lyft/Uber or use public transportation.
My son lives in an area where the roads are on steep hills and can be narrow and curvy (Morgantown, WV.) I hate driving when I go to visit him and would rather walk for miles!

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I live on the space coast

 

[JimMIA]

If you live in the northeast, brutal excise tax every year. We pay $1400 dollars.

Florida does not have excise tax on autos, so you don't need to worry about this one!

Your vehicle registration (tag) should be less than $100 per year.

 

[writerguyfl]

Just because you have driver's license doesn't mean you have to own a car. I have a license but don't own a car.

If I ever need a car, I simply rent one. Of course, I'm within walking distance of 4 rental locations and a bus ride to a major international airport with all the rest. Being on the Space Coast, you probably don't have those easy options.

But for me, the cost of renting a car and paying for insurance for each rental is tiny compared to the cost of purchasing/maintaining/operating a car.

 

[Searc]

Are you allowed to drive?

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Are you allowed to drive?

Yes I got clearance from my eye doctor

 

[shocker]

Yes I got clearance from my eye doctor

Woo-hoo, very exciting for you!