How many cars per driver in your household?

[FlaMariner]

We went from 2 to 1 car when we went ER......never looked back...never an issue.

(At one point during our life when the kids were around, there were 4 cars in the driveway for 4 people and thus I was responsible for 16 tires.....was keeping a fleet on the road.....It's so nice to just have 1 car now)

 

[kcowan]

We have one per home for two of us.. Mercedes 240GLK north and Kia Soul south. Also use transit and taxis when more convenient due to parking.

 

[Rocky mtn high]

We have three for two drivers, ram truck drive enough to barely keep the battery charged, fun runaround 2 dr Jeep and our main car I guess is rx350. All 2017 or older. Feel like I shd up grade the rx350 but they continue size up every car. So i don’t know. Seems like if you have our net worth you shd have a newer car.

 

[reneeh63]

3 cars for 2.

I just got an Ioniq 6 Limited (replacing a 2012 Mazda 6) and have a 2005 (soon to be classic!) Mazda RX8. It will be hard to part with but I only drive it in the summer and it's a bit of a pain but it's really fun to drive.

My SO has a 2016 Toyota Corolla - he's had a couple before this one so I think he'll hang onto it for awhile longer.

 

[lrip]

21 Highlander for Home Depot runs and dog hauling.15 Corolla that used to be the commuter car. Like to have it around in case DW wants to go somewhere when I'm out by myself or with the dogs. Also have DS 87 mini classic in the garage. It's only there because we have the extra room to store it.

 

[Retch The Grate]

1 per driver because I'm the only driver, but 3 adults in the house (my wife and her sister are Russian).

 

[Trailwalker]

We went from a three vehicle household (2 adults) to a two vehicle household this year. We are looking at downsizing next year so may move to one vehicle if walkability/bikeability is good in a new location.

 

[freedomatlast]

4.5

 

[Koolau]

We have one per home for two of us.. Mercedes 240GLK north and Kia Soul south. Also use transit and taxis when more convenient due to parking.

How do you maintain your inactive car when you are in the other location? We count on friends/family to occasionally start our inactive car. It's not ideal as even once/month starting is probably inadequate - but it has to do for us. One year, we had to redo our brake rotors because they rusted so badly from lack of use. We've asked that folks actually drive the car, but don't feel we can insist.

 

[AudiDudi]

How do you maintain your inactive car when you are in the other location? We count on friends/family to occasionally start our inactive car. It's not ideal as even once/month starting is probably inadequate - but it has to do for us. One year, we had to redo our brake rotors because they rusted so badly from lack of use. We've asked that folks actually drive the car, but don't feel we can insist.

We're gone for 6-7 months over the winter. I top off the gas tanks, treat the gas for storage and charge, then disconnect, the batteries. Haven't had any issues in 10+ years.

 

[Koolau]

We're gone for 6-7 months over the winter. I top off the gas tanks, treat the gas for storage and charge, then disconnect, the batteries. Haven't had any issues in 10+ years.

Heh, heh, before enlisting folks to start the car occasionally, I let my old Mazda sit for 9 months. When I returned, I got in and was gratified that the dome light came on. I punched the throttle a couple of times and twisted the key. To my surprise, I got a rrrhhhhr, rhhhhrr, rrrrhhhhur, vrrroom! It sounded like a diesel for a while and it was two days before the last of the various clacking noises ceased. I just wonder how many years I took off the engine by doing that. I did the same one more year before selling the car and getting my Buick. The guy I sold the Mazda to kept if for a year when the tranny went out on it - but the engine still ran. Who knew?

For the Buick, I just could not let it sit like that. I wanted the car to last - and it has, but I just can't help thinking it needs more than a monthly start.

With all the new fangled stuff cars are coming with these days, I can foresee a time when they will start themselves on a pre-arranged schedule - and maybe even drive themselves in a circumscribed path.

Thanks for your input.

 

[AudiDudi]

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With all the new fangled stuff cars are coming with these days, I can foresee a time when they will start themselves on a pre-arranged schedule - and maybe even drive themselves in a circumscribed path.

Thanks for your input.

The two I leave at home are a 95 Audi S6 with 225k miles and a 2000 F350 diesel right at 200k miles. This will be the 12th Montana Winter they are on their own

 

[TheWizard]

The two I leave at home are a 95 Audi S6 with 225k miles and a 2000 F350 diesel right at 200k miles. This will be the 12th Montana Winter they are on their own

Montana, neato!
Yer right up there with our pal Street!!

 

[MC Rider]

2 people 2 cars 1 motorcycle. I see no reason for more than 2 cars.
For motorcycles there is the N+1 rule. Only I ride.
N+1 = the most motorcycles you should have. Where N is the number you have now.

 

[brett]

We're gone for 6-7 months over the winter. I top off the gas tanks, treat the gas for storage and charge, then disconnect, the batteries. Haven't had any issues in 10+ years.

We do the same. The ragtop is typically garaged for seven months. I pull the battery, gas tank is typically 3/4, and cover it up. Never an issue.

Ditto for our daily drive when we snowbird or travel for two months at a time. I sometimes pull the battery when an a longer snowbird trip, and change the insurance to fire/theft.

 

[DrRoy]

We went from 2 to 1 car when we went ER......never looked back...never an issue.

Likewise. Love the extra room in the garage.

 

[FiveDriver]

We have 2 cars and 2 drivers.

DW has a new Lexus NX350, and this is our main transport. It's a wonderful vehicle with all kinds of creature comforts. My only complaint is the gas tank is too small....it's only like 14 gallons. This car 'sips' gas. But it seems to need a fill-up every 10 days. I asked the Lexus sales-guy about this and he said, "It's to save weight and to meet fleet fuel economy standards."
I said, "Gas weighs 6 pounds per gallon.. You couldn't carry 18 extra pounds?"

My car is a 1999 BMW 528, which has now achieved Classic Car status. This car is a weekend driver, with only 130K miles. It's probably increasing in value. We used to take this car out more often, but DW says I drive too fast.
Told her, "I just drive fast until you put your feet up on the dashboard and start screaming !"

 

[reneeh63]

How do you maintain your inactive car when you are in the other location? We count on friends/family to occasionally start our inactive car. It's not ideal as even once/month starting is probably inadequate - but it has to do for us. One year, we had to redo our brake rotors because they rusted so badly from lack of use. We've asked that folks actually drive the car, but don't feel we can insist.

I have a 'summer' and 'winter' car - the summer car is sporty and the winter car has snow tires that can't/shouldn't be driven if the temp is over 50 degrees. So whichever car I'm not driving is on a trickle charger for basically 6 months of the year.

 

[Major Tom]

Household of 1 here, and no vehicles. I used to cycle, but my knee has been acting up, so it's walking and public transport for me. Living in a large metro area, it's not much of a handicap, saves money, and is one less lumpy expense to think about. Suits me just fine.

 

[kcowan]

How do you maintain your inactive car when you are in the other location? We count on friends/family to occasionally start our inactive car. It's not ideal as even once/month starting is probably inadequate - but it has to do for us. One year, we had to redo our brake rotors because they rusted so badly from lack of use. We've asked that folks actually drive the car, but don't feel we can insist.

We rely on friends up north and our PM in the south. We did offer the northern car to friends but they already have more than one each!

 

[Koolau]

Household of 1 here, and no vehicles. I used to cycle, but my knee has been acting up, so it's walking and public transport for me. Living in a large metro area, it's not much of a handicap, saves money, and is one less lumpy expense to think about. Suits me just fine.

We could manage without a car as we have very good bus service. But I just can't seem to live without a car. I'm willing to pay for convenience.

 

[rembrandt]

Household of 1 here, and no vehicles. I used to cycle, but my knee has been acting up, so it's walking and public transport for me. Living in a large metro area, it's not much of a handicap, saves money, and is one less lumpy expense to think about. Suits me just fine.

I'm jealous. No money for insurance, repairs, or gas.

 

[Major Tom]

We could manage without a car as we have very good bus service. But I just can't seem to live without a car. I'm willing to pay for convenience.

Occasionally, there are places I'd like to go that are either not served by public transport, or would be too difficult to reach that way. It's at that times like that I almost wish I had a car. I'll rent a car every now and again for special trips though. I totally get the convenience factor.

I'm jealous. No money for insurance, repairs, or gas.

Yes, it's nice. It leaves more money for discretionary spending!

 

[Koolau]

Occasionally, there are places I'd like to go that are either not served by public transport, or would be too difficult to reach that way. It's at that times like that I almost wish I had a car. I'll rent a car every now and again for special trips though. I totally get the convenience factor.

Yes, it's nice. It leaves more money for discretionary spending!

Heh, heh, my car IS my discretionary spending! A LOT of discretionary spending.