Comments on: I Finally Sold My Car

By: The Evolution of Fear

The Evolution of Fear — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:33:33 +0000

[...] to motorless travel, still shun umbrellas during the dreariest months of the year.” I Finally Sold My Car, November 30, [...]

By: Steven Ponec

Steven Ponec — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:26:57 +0000

Another Portlandian Carless. That’s great!
Even living in a more spread out city like Salem, I think going carless would help with exercise, money, and being green.
That’s great you did! I really don’t like owning a car.

By: Eco Links: Tell One Person Edition » Frugally Green

Eco Links: Tell One Person Edition » Frugally Green — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:55:11 +0000

[...] I Finally Sold My Car – My buddy Sean over at Location 180 finally, well, sold his car. And guess what? It’s actually made him happier. He’s getting more exercise, he’s seeing more of the details of his city, and he’s saving a bunch of money. Oh yeah, and he’s not spitting CO2 out of a tailpipe all over town. I wish I could say the same. Good job Sean. [...]

By: Going Carless

Going Carless — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:08:55 +0000

[...] from Location 180 just sold his car as he is preparing to leave the country, and he lists a great number of benefits for not having a [...]

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:23:49 +0000

I’ve been car-less for the last year and a half, and I’m hoping to stay that way for quite some time. I have to say, I do miss that car radio from time to time.

Congrats on another step toward Asia!

By: NomadicNeil

NomadicNeil — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:00:29 +0000

I’m surprised there aren’t more people on bikes here in Thailand… I feel a bit guilty on my moped.

But I wouldn’t risk it in Bangkok… stick with the tuk-tuk.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:32:53 +0000

I envy you, I can’t wait till I can get rid of my car. I enjoy driving them but owning them sucks, a small 125 moto would keep me very happy and I think I enjoy riding bikes more than cars anyway.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:01:12 +0000

@Matt SF $8500 is a lot of money! I am looking forward to seeing those savings myself! It is cool to see that he was actually able to get in better shape during the process.

@Robert It definitely depends on your personal situation. I fully understand that it is much easier for some people to take the leap than others. Frankly, if I weren’t moving next month, it would have been MUCH more difficult for me to give up my car, so I am glad I had something to push me in that direction. Before I bought the newer car I had driven a 95 Subaru wagon for years, and as uncool as it might have been, I wish I had just hung on to it for another year. I grew to love the car, and I would have saved myself thousands of dollars. Lesson learned.

@John I know exactly how you feel, I drove places that I never should have just out of the convenience.

@Diggy That is both a good and bad thing! As I have been preparing for this, I have found myself being much less social, just because I can’t get out into some of the areas that my friends live as easily (think suburbs a 20 minute drive away), but I am still adapting!

@Neil All things considered, Portland is probably one of the most bike friendly places in the country. Miles of bike lanes and bike paths, make getting around most of the city really easy. Now if only it didn’t rain so much…

@James Keeping a camera with you to capture some of things you wouldn’t have seen otherwise is a really good idea. I think I may just take advantage of that this afternoon when I walk to the cell phone store to look into canceling my plan…

@Colin I know all about that! Once I decided to sell my car, I was paranoid to drive it, thinking someone would hit it or it would break down. My life is much less stressful now that I don’t have to worry about it!

@Baker Who needs a car, when you have a wealth of tuk tuks in your soon to be home!

@Earl “Currency of Pad Thai” I love it! That is a great way of looking at things!

@Chris It should definitely be an adventure, thanks for the continued support and inspiration!

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:03:46 +0000

Wow, saving $500/month will be huge!

I take the bus to and from work now, for the past 2 years. I feel so free! And, chicks dig it!

By: Matt SF

Matt SF — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:45:21 +0000

Congrats, that’s a huge step! I wish I had the courage to do it myself.

My friend Dave (who inspired me to write the “going carless” post) has saved around $8500 in 2009 just by ditching his car. His health has also improved since he’s nearly back to his college weight.