Sell your car - The Chainlink2024-03-29T09:28:28Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A125314&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe parts will end up on the…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-02-23:2211490:Comment:1580442010-02-23T14:17:19.151Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
The parts will end up on the road too . . .<br />
how about a fund-raising event for a bike related cause (maybe the gal at RIC) that involves taking a swing with a sledgehammer for a donation?<br />
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<cite>Clark said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A158027&x=1#2211490Comment158027"><div><cite>Brendan said:…</cite></div>
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The parts will end up on the road too . . .<br />
how about a fund-raising event for a bike related cause (maybe the gal at RIC) that involves taking a swing with a sledgehammer for a donation?<br />
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<cite>Clark said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A158027&x=1#2211490Comment158027"><div><cite>Brendan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A125221&page=5#2211490Comment157961"><div>Update: I haven't used my car in months now. Unfortunately I am getting tired of trying to sell it. I'm thinking of donating it but am wary of middle-man profiteer types...</div>
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Thanks Brendan for your unwavering effort to get one car off the road. And my lungs thank you too. Speaking of lungs, the American Lung Association has a very active <u><a href="http://www.lungusa.org/donate/vehicle-donation/vehicle-donation-program.html">Vehicle Donation program</a></u>. They're pretty active here in lobbying for cleaner air and combating the nation's #3 killer: lung disease.<br/>
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Of course they'll merely wholesale your car to someone else who'll put it back on the road. And you'll get a tax deduction (if you itemize); but it may be limited by new IRS regulations on this practice. So all-and-all, perhaps you might consider terminating that car's life, by selling it to a junk yard for parts.</div>
</blockquote> One summer about five years a…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-02-23:2211490:Comment:1580102010-02-23T08:13:17.870ZA.K.A Paulhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulNickerson
One summer about five years ago I made a commitment to myself that I would walk or bike for any transportation that was less than 3 miles from my house. My gas guzzling SUV sat parked behind my house for 2 months and when I actually went to start it, it wouldnt start. I donated it to charity and have never owned since. I had an Igo membership for a couple of years but I havent even had that for at least a year. I found that once I made the decision to make the life style change, I found a way…
One summer about five years ago I made a commitment to myself that I would walk or bike for any transportation that was less than 3 miles from my house. My gas guzzling SUV sat parked behind my house for 2 months and when I actually went to start it, it wouldnt start. I donated it to charity and have never owned since. I had an Igo membership for a couple of years but I havent even had that for at least a year. I found that once I made the decision to make the life style change, I found a way to get things done sans car.<br />
As a reinforcement to keep from driving a car, I borrowed a friend’s car a couple of months ago and got a red-light ticket. West Town Bikes!
">Update…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-02-23:2211490:Comment:1579862010-02-23T05:00:42.831ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
West Town Bikes!<br />
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"><div>Update: I haven't used my car in months now. Unfortunately I am getting tired of trying to sell it. I'm thinking of donating it but am wary of middle-man profiteer types. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it? Any organizations that support cycling advocacy? I'm pretty much opposed to 1877 kars for kids based soley on their radio commercials.</div>
West Town Bikes!<br />
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"><div>Update: I haven't used my car in months now. Unfortunately I am getting tired of trying to sell it. I'm thinking of donating it but am wary of middle-man profiteer types. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it? Any organizations that support cycling advocacy? I'm pretty much opposed to 1877 kars for kids based soley on their radio commercials.</div> Brendan said:Does anyone have…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-02-23:2211490:Comment:1579692010-02-23T04:06:27.821ZJoe Studer 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Joe80
<cite>Brendan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A157961&x=1#2211490Comment157961"><div>Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it?</div>
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation accepts <a href="http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=100890" target="_blank"><u>car donations</u></a>. While JDRF doesn't have a cycling focus, it's a worthwhile charity. Of course, I…
<cite>Brendan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/sell-your-car?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A157961&x=1#2211490Comment157961"><div>Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it?</div>
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation accepts <a href="http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=100890" target="_blank"><u>car donations</u></a>. While JDRF doesn't have a cycling focus, it's a worthwhile charity. Of course, I believe that many good charities have mechanisms for accepting car donations. Update: I haven't used my car…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-02-23:2211490:Comment:1579612010-02-23T03:03:40.478ZBrendanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Brendan
Update: I haven't used my car in months now. Unfortunately I am getting tired of trying to sell it. I'm thinking of donating it but am wary of middle-man profiteer types. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it? Any organizations that support cycling advocacy? I'm pretty much opposed to 1877 kars for kids based soley on their radio commercials.
Update: I haven't used my car in months now. Unfortunately I am getting tired of trying to sell it. I'm thinking of donating it but am wary of middle-man profiteer types. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable place to donate it? Any organizations that support cycling advocacy? I'm pretty much opposed to 1877 kars for kids based soley on their radio commercials. Yes I really did it, the oppo…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-08:2211490:Comment:1328122009-11-08T07:21:45.099Zcutiflyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/cutifly
Yes I really did it, the opposite. A 1982 Honda Passport 70cc. Runs, Free and It will make me very happy knowing I will freeze more in less time riding that in below zero weather than the bike. But hey, maybe it will prevent me from breaking down and getting a car, which would most likely be free too. Well at least until insurance, monthly parking ticket and gas....
Yes I really did it, the opposite. A 1982 Honda Passport 70cc. Runs, Free and It will make me very happy knowing I will freeze more in less time riding that in below zero weather than the bike. But hey, maybe it will prevent me from breaking down and getting a car, which would most likely be free too. Well at least until insurance, monthly parking ticket and gas.... Have been car free and happy…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-08:2211490:Comment:1327782009-11-08T06:08:26.318ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
Have been car free and happy for more than ten years. I've situated my life to being close to public transportation for those trying meteorological days and moved closer to work for short daily commutes. Not having to spend all that money on the opiate of society has left me with money to spend on all kinds and types of bicycles.
Have been car free and happy for more than ten years. I've situated my life to being close to public transportation for those trying meteorological days and moved closer to work for short daily commutes. Not having to spend all that money on the opiate of society has left me with money to spend on all kinds and types of bicycles. We (me n girl) didn't sell ou…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-07:2211490:Comment:1327432009-11-07T21:59:35.644ZGlennhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/FatTireFool
We (me n <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/BrittanyHumphrey" target="_blank">girl</a>) didn't sell our van exactly. Just 2 weeks ago how ever (about) it broke down for the last time, so we junked it. Everyone was trying to tell us about good car deals or where to go for a new one but we decided to go the 100% van/car free way for a long while. After telling my mom that she offered us her car but we turned it down. It felt GREAT!!!!<br />
*Mind you we don't live in any downtown area and…
We (me n <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/BrittanyHumphrey" target="_blank">girl</a>) didn't sell our van exactly. Just 2 weeks ago how ever (about) it broke down for the last time, so we junked it. Everyone was trying to tell us about good car deals or where to go for a new one but we decided to go the 100% van/car free way for a long while. After telling my mom that she offered us her car but we turned it down. It felt GREAT!!!!<br />
*Mind you we don't live in any downtown area and things are much farther away then just down the road. But it works<br />
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We drove less then 2000 miles a year so year round biking and walking isn't something new. But i dont think we will have any more of those, "meh, I might as well drive" mornings. :-) I sold my car before moving t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-07:2211490:Comment:1326512009-11-07T01:59:24.788ZAnne B.https://thechainlink.org/profile/AnneBuffington
I sold my car before moving to Chicago this summer. I just did not want to deal with parking here and I have barely missed having it. BF and I joined I-Go as a backup and have actually only used it once in 4 months. I haven't bothered to calculate how much money we've saved going without a car...I probably should but fear that would just encourage me to spend that money on other stuff when I should just save it. The one time I've missed having a car is for getting out of the city, going hiking…
I sold my car before moving to Chicago this summer. I just did not want to deal with parking here and I have barely missed having it. BF and I joined I-Go as a backup and have actually only used it once in 4 months. I haven't bothered to calculate how much money we've saved going without a car...I probably should but fear that would just encourage me to spend that money on other stuff when I should just save it. The one time I've missed having a car is for getting out of the city, going hiking etc. I promised myself that I'd get a rental car occasionally but somehow that's a hard cost to justify now and it doesn't help you when you want to spontaneously go for a hike. But all in all, I've been really pleased with our decision to sell the car!<br />
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p.s. We got a $50 coupon from I-Go that brought their joining fee down to $25- I think they give these out at events where they're tabling I think it definetly depends…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-06:2211490:Comment:1326382009-11-06T22:07:38.725Zpistolahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/pistola
I think it definetly depends on where you live and where you work. I haven't owned a car in over 10 years although I did share a car with my sister when I still lived at my parent's place 5-6 years ago. I've noticed the difference good bike infrastructure makes when it comes to getting in the saddle.<br />
Back in March I moved back to the southside to live at my mom's for a few months near the Pulaski Orange Line station, still car-less. That neighborhood is not bike friendly, but its still not as…
I think it definetly depends on where you live and where you work. I haven't owned a car in over 10 years although I did share a car with my sister when I still lived at my parent's place 5-6 years ago. I've noticed the difference good bike infrastructure makes when it comes to getting in the saddle.<br />
Back in March I moved back to the southside to live at my mom's for a few months near the Pulaski Orange Line station, still car-less. That neighborhood is not bike friendly, but its still not as bad as living in Las Vegas or SoCal.<br />
There are very few bike racks, especially where you need them most and the nearest bike shop is at least a few miles away. There are no bikes lanes to speak of, and the neighborhood is surrounded by I-55, the airport, train tracks and a huge industrial park. Needless to say the main roads are full of trucks and cabs, drivers with no auto insurance, or are blocked by trains.<br />
Fortunately I have a motorcycle with hardcases which supplemented my bike very well this summer. It's easy to justify driving a motorcyle to work when the trip takes you half the time a bike will, and parking is easy to find. Well the parking became an issue again (thank you LAZ parking) and now I'm back on the bicycle riding to work.<br />
Long story short, I saved up a bit of cash and am closing on a place in lakeview pretty soon and I couldn't be happier. Being able to bike to work in 20 minutes will make things a lot less stressful. Even though the south side is sill in the city, it's not as convienent to get around car free as lakeview. I think if I were to stay there for an extended period I would go ahead and buy a car. Because biking down there is not fun, it's more about survival.