More Gamecube related fun

[slycat]

In an effort to increase my game collection for the Gamecube, I decided to buy Burnout 2 which came out on Friday. I bought it from the nice people at Gamestation who I managed to get to knock the price down to £35. Not as cheap as some web sites but it was good enough for me as I could have it there and then. The game itself is an arcade style driving game that actively encourages reckless driving to be rewarded with a turbo boost :). There's even a "crash" mode where the objective is to cause the most expensive multiple car crash you can in one shot! I've found it very fun, fast and addictive, a welcome addition to my collection. Unfortunately, it is taking valuable time Zelda playing time away however.

In an unrelated note, I've decided to learn to drive. This has not come about because of me playing racing games, it's because I am restricted by public transport when it comes to looking for a new job. I'll need to have a lesson every Sunday at most due to me working long days but it'll be worth it. I seriously need to learn, I'm only worried about being able to finance a car and everything that goes with owning a car...

Comments

[gerald_duck]

Go for it! If you have the time and the money for lessons, learn to drive - even if you don't then get a car immediately. Buying a car can be done quickly when the need arises; getting a driving licence can't.

Owning a car makes more sense, the more you'll use it - once you've paid the large up-front costs, the cost per mile can be really quite low. With passengers, the cost per mile per person can be tiny compared with public transport.

I'm teetotal, I live in a rural area, and I have a big car. My chauffeuring services are in great demand for visiting pubs. (-8

[slycat.livejournal.com]

My chauffeuring services are in great demand for visiting pubs. (-8

I thought you were supposed to be selling the idea of learning to drive and having my own car :P

[gerald_duck]

Shrug - it was only an idea. (-8

If it doesn't appeal, you could always buy a Fiesta XR2i with lowered suspension and go hooning around council estates, instead?

[slycat.livejournal.com]

Nah, that's what Hawx plans to do. Comes with the territory innit?

[wardy.livejournal.com]

You'd never get insured on an XR2i as a first time driver!

Driving is great, driving brings independence...it also brings bills!

I'm NOT trying to put you off but first time drivers get shafted up the arse by insruance companies!

Stick to small engined (ick!) cars as anything with an engine under 1500cc gets cheaper tax.

Adrian Flux do a special London Drivers service which aims to lower premiums to drivers in The Smoke. Also look into the Pass Plus scheme which also can bring down your premium!

Good luck Sly and remember this...

If I can pass my test...any bugger can! ;-p

Ward

[gerald_duck]

You think those XR2i drivers in the council estates have insurance?

My first car was a Cavalier 1.6L - I needed something that wasn't small. The insurance on that for my first year, way back in 1993, was £850.

If you can survive the first year's premium, and you don't screw up, the premium drops like a stone in subsequent years.

Sly has, as I did, the advantages that he's not living in London, and he's not stupidly young. Both those help the premium.

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[wardy.livejournal.com]

I know how yeh feel!

Those pratts dont have insurance and you KNOW who pays for for their accidents dont you? Yep, us INSURED, law abiding citizens...that sounds fair doesn't it?

My first car was a 1989 Ford Ecort 1.3 litre. It cost £400 any first years premium as £1040 TPF+T Aged 18 with my Pass Plus.

Last July (renewal and first years NCB) It came down to £ 616 for the year. A sizeable dscount...2nd years NCB due in July!

Of course Sly don't live in London...I knew that...I just...forgot *blush*

I dont either but I may have to if a career move i'm considering works out!

Wardy
aka The Lead Footed (TLF) Lion