Owning two cars in edinburgh...what does it take?

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:03 pm

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

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:19 pm

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

Post by **simon** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:08 pm

Hey Mike, you got the car sorted yet?

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:10 pm

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.

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:27 pm

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.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:37 am

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.

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:07 pm

totally depends where you stay...think Tom's pretty much spot on though.

A drive and a garage make it easier though

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:36 pm

Andy G wrote:
A drive and a garage make it easier though

show off.....

(says 3 cars tom.....

).

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:43 pm

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!)