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Old 02-17-2010, 08:15 PM   #51
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I had to go without the car for two weeks while I was getting some work done on it and I don't know how you guys do it. The grocery store is what killed me. It was either go every few days, bum a ride, or take the bus. I'm not a fan of any of these. The bus was the worst.


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Old 02-19-2010, 01:38 AM   #52
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it's possible

I've been without my vehicle since Oct of 2009. I've made due by either carpooling or riding to work. If you have good friends and are willing to chip in for gas most people will happily run errands with you. I think the hardest part is the road trips. I travel medium distances 1-4 hour trips a lot less. I decided I didn't want the car payment and have have a 5 different bikes. It's easy when the weather is nice but I carpool when its too cold or raining. I live in norfolk and we have a decent bus system but I rarely even use that. So all in all. I'd say if you live within 2-3 miles of your workplace and don't mind asking for help you can easily do it.
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Old 02-19-2010, 01:48 AM   #53
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If I could go without a car I'd be justified in dropping extra cash for a high end commuter because even the higher priced ones are a lot cheaper than a car.
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Old 02-24-2010, 10:52 PM   #54
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I have several friends that live carless in Austin. I couldn't do it with my daily commute unforutantely or getting the little ones around.

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