Topic: Now this is a dilemma

[DavePhipps]

The place I'm staying in is being sold and I'm going to have to move. I don't have many hours at work so affording a place is tricky. I should be getting about a 4 thousand tax refund in about 2 weeks. OK, that will help get a place.
Here's the dilemma, I might have a chance to buy a fully functional sidecar for 200 dollars. I want to justify buying the sidecar but I don't think I can

What would you do?

[Skunk Stripe]

Sidecar can be used to haul tools, groceries, kids or SO, or any number of other things.

[wardenerd]

ask yourself  If I do not buy the sidecar will I have anything else to show for the 200 dollars that I spent.  At least a sidecar is a durable long lasting item as opposed to a Ruth's Chris Steak dinner for 2.  You could also fix up the side car and consider it an investment.

[weekend_junkie]

I would spend the money on some professional development courses, find a job with more hours, then buy a Ural in 3 years time.

[kirkn]

Save the money.

There's no 'justifying' it.  It's a toy, a 'want'...

[Roach]

Save the money.

There's no 'justifying' it.  It's a toy, a 'want'...

agreed its a "want" not a "need"

[754]

 Should be able to make money on the sidecars, unless its total POS..
 next time you look for one be prepared to spend at least 1-2k OR MORE..
 so the big Q.. got anywhere to stash it, prime selling time is only 2 months away...

[tramp]

is the sidecar big enough to sleep in?

[CaféElite]

Depending on the condition I will pay pal you 300 to buy the item for me... See you just made money.

[KRONUS0100]

well dont know about the side car, but there a few cheaper places to rent in Martinsville or Mooresville.  Has to be cheaper than college town Bloomington, just saying.

[domer]

The place I'm staying in is being sold and I'm going to have to move. I don't have many hours at work so affording a place is tricky. I should be getting about a 4 thousand tax refund in about 2 weeks. OK, that will help get a place.
Here's the dilemma, I might have a chance to buy a fully functional sidecar for 200 dollars. I want to justify buying the sidecar but I don't think I can

What would you do?

SUCKS!!! im going through the same thing, wife quit her job, then the owner of our house died. got till the end of the month. which isnt too bad, but moving my garage... it makes me cry a little, considering it took me a year to unpack it last time... #$%* i still have 4 or 5 boxes i havent unpacked in the 3 years.
 id at least find a place before buying the sidecar, maybe beg the guy to hold onto it and give him a $50 deposit? once you find a place you can budget for toys appropriately (deposits are a MOTHA #$%*A, im looking at a $4K-$5k move in cost)

Good luck! i feel for ya....

[DavePhipps]

I've decided no sidecar for me. I'm using the money to help get a place to live for my children and I. Then the rest of it will be used to pay off debt and help the credit rating.
I'll be starting school this june and going for 2 associates degrees. I'll just have to wait till I get a good job and hope for a deal on ebay.
Right now looking at the public housing, and sliding scale rentals in town. I should qualify for most of these.
Sorry CafeElite, I can't spend the money on the sidecar. If anyone wants I'll post when and where the auction is.

[singedebile]

Save the money.

There's no 'justifying' it.  It's a toy, a 'want'...

agreed its a "want" not a "need"

I kinda disagree, (assuming you use your motorcycle as more then just a toy)
Coming from someone that has lived without a car my whole life (and only recently getting a motorcycle), I have been using a bicycle and a cargo tricycle to haul bulky pieces bits and grocery runs. Once in a great while I will borrow/rent a truck but its surprising what you can figure out when you are determined.

If you are trying to live close to 100% with a cycle a sidecar makes allot of sense! (I just came back from hauling a bicycle frame strapped to the back of my 550). And for $200 bucks!!