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Owning two cars in edinburgh...what does it take?
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:03 pm
by Michael
Hey guys..
seriously thinkin about hanging on to the lotus after all. This suzuki alto courtesy in making me appreciate it more!!!
Wanna buy my mates primera as a run around, moving to burgh dunno where tho...can i have my cake and eat it with this one?
Need two cars i think.... would put new zorst on elise and stuff to give it the essential appeal its always lacked
All info appreciated!
cheers
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:19 pm
by Rag_It
Hi Mike,
All depends where you end up living, if its new town or anywhere very central without private parking then it can be a bit of a nightmare, however if you are living new development or the few places with no parking restrictions then its a breeze.
Have been very fortunate to live with Ed, private parking, no probs even off Leith walk, a few miles outside the centre at Willowbrae, Garage and private parking, but before that it was a case of finding a space anywhere which could mean a 20 min drive round in circles!
Living on East Claremont with two cars and although you have to find any space you can it's easy!
Dave
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:08 pm
by simon
Hey Mike, you got the car sorted yet?
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:10 pm
by kenny
simon wrote:Hey Mike, you got the car sorted yet?
Will be interested to hear how long it takes you to get it repaired given my extended repair.
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:27 pm
by Michael
Well it went in on 16 july. and should be ready next week the guy says....Tried to get it for this gorgeous wekend
bbut not quite finished yet.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:37 am
by Tom
I live in the centre of Edinburgh and now have 3 cars (i know....
). If I were you i'd try and get into one of the permit areas - pref the new permit areas N1 or S1 - as permits in these areas are £80 for the year and you can have two. Parking is always better in permit areas (IMHO)as it keeps the out of town traffic away.
or a new build as dave says.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:07 pm
by Andy G
totally depends where you stay...think Tom's pretty much spot on though.
A drive and a garage make it easier though
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:36 pm
by Tom
Andy G wrote:
A drive and a garage make it easier though
show off.....
(says 3 cars tom.....
).
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:43 pm
by Andy G
Tom wrote:Andy G wrote:
A drive and a garage make it easier though
show off.....
(says 3 cars tom.....
).
Well, one of mine stays at the other garage (MMC!)