cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/241572

The going rate at used car dealerships is 5000 and a friend of a friend has a car in reasonable condition for 1000. I doubt I could find the 1000 offer later on.

For reference a like ebike costs like 2000 without shipping and nobody sells them in my region.

I initially needed a car to get to a job that I don’t have anymore. But maybe it’ll be useful if I pick up a job outside the city again?

Also, maybe I could flip the car? since I need the money since i’m having job trouble atm.

Part 1 of this post if you’re interested.

  • @sascuachOP
    2•2 years ago

    collective setting: they’re good for recup’ing free stuff (food, furniture, etc) and it’s much easier when you’re several people splitting the bills and learning about maintenance.

    Yeah like 1 car for like a family sounds much more affordable, and people could carpool in like the morning to work.

    • @southerntofu
      1•2 years ago

      If you’re living on the countryside it’s possible you have no choice, but in most settings 2/3 vehicles for a dozen+ families is good (to account for one being broken at almost anytime :D). One car for a family can still have pretty expensive insurance/maintenance, unless your family is well-off.

      It’s possible to acquire second-hand vehicles for 300-5000€ but even after it’s acquired i personally count each vehicle will cost about 100€/month maintenance… that’s definitely not affordable for many families living on minimum wage ;)