Hey, Eric. Take a look at your individual cost breakdown between the "Total Cost: $881.75" and "Total Cost: $1,032.75." They appear (to me) to be the same.
What is not considered is the time lost in driving 15000km per year in terms of lost leisure time due to the separation of home from every other thing that you need that is consequent on single use zoning. I reckon that's another $10,000 in lost earning potential or lost time for doing things that you would prefer to be doing rather than sitting in the drivers seat,
That's a point not talked about enough. Many public transportation options allow you the ability to travel while being productive in other ways, including reading and working, among other things. Driving requires a lot of mental energy which is a cost unto itself.
Hey, Eric. Take a look at your individual cost breakdown between the "Total Cost: $881.75" and "Total Cost: $1,032.75." They appear (to me) to be the same.
Thanks so much Kevin. Looks like I had the wrong numbers listed, though I still had the totals right. Good eye.
Your estimate is close to that here: https://rac.com.au/car-motoring/info/buying-a-car/running-costs
What is not considered is the time lost in driving 15000km per year in terms of lost leisure time due to the separation of home from every other thing that you need that is consequent on single use zoning. I reckon that's another $10,000 in lost earning potential or lost time for doing things that you would prefer to be doing rather than sitting in the drivers seat,
Very good point Erl.
That's a point not talked about enough. Many public transportation options allow you the ability to travel while being productive in other ways, including reading and working, among other things. Driving requires a lot of mental energy which is a cost unto itself.