Car verse Bike

Why not split the difference?   Decent new Bike can be had for much less ($2-$3k) and a used $7k car is not a junker by any means.    Wouldn't put all my eggs in one basket on the Bike.   Unless your going pro, this is a hobby after all.   Takign that new date out on the handlebars would lead to being in great shape and consequently (hopefully) several 1st dates yet lonely ride home.    

DP...  Sorry.  

Edited by cardenas1 2010-06-03 2:50 PM

Find a decent used Civic in your price range (might even find one with a bit of its warranty left), and you'll be good to go with only minor maintenance for another 5-7 years.

You need to find a woman who is attracted to Hyundais.  Believe me, it'll save you lots of money down the road.

If you can put that much money towards a bike your not poor and the government is paying you to much. 

hahahah +10!  I make good money and roll on a $250 Schwinn.  I have spec'd out some nice bikes for myself but I just can't justify it.


Edited by Pector55 2010-06-03 3:29 PM

As others have said, there is no way I'd do either of the two things you mentioned.

I would buy a used, but reliable car for fairly cheap.  I don't know where you live, but I just randomly picked Seattle and found a car (in mere seconds) that would be totally reliable for years to come for around $6K.  It even has a roof rack.  Then I would spend another $2K or so on a tri bike.  And then I would save/invest the other $2K.

By the way, I've been in my career for 5 years now and have never had $10,000 just to plunk down on something.  Oh, the joys of being a teacher!

If you have time to date you're not training enough.

buy an old banger. Claim it has character.
Buy a tri bike.
Problem solved.