Make an episode about Bicycles! In the Netherlands one of the main things you need move around in your town is a bike, which gets you anywhere for free. The Netherlands accommodates 17 million inhabitants and 23 million bicycles. Increasingly more Dutch residents own an e-bike; of the 23 million bicycles, 2 million are e-bikes. My daily commute (after bringing the kids to school by bike) is 45 minutes on an e-bike. That's also because of the bike friendly infrastructure of Dutch cities. One of the newest words in our vocabulary is: bicycle highway. Of course this will not be applicable in many countries but especially now because of the virus it might be a good option for people who will now refrain from using public transportation.
I’m lucky enough to live in a smallish town with everything being less than 5 km from me. I cycle as much as I can. I do have an older truck that I use , that’s been paid for for 5 years... every time it breaks down it costs me at least $1000+ , I only keep it around so my daughter can get where she needs to go.. I hate the insurance and maintenance costs. They rob me of my hard earned cash , which robs me of my free time. I’m at a point where if I lived too far from my work or stores I need to go to, I’d move closer.
Rural Midwest, we use our car and it definitely adds value and time to our lives. But, the stuff in the car...oof. Most definitely some stuff that doesn't need to be there. Thank you for the inspiration for the next decluttering project.
I owned a car and it was so stressfull. I owned it because I thought that I needed to... All of my friends, my family, family friends, all of them own cars so I thought, why shouldn't I? The times after I sold my car were so good, I felt a relief when I started to use public transportation (which in my country they're fantastic tbh) and started using transportation services as well because I'd more time to do things that constant traffic didn't allowed me to do (reading, check emails...). So, I'm not a car owner since 2 yers ago and I don't want turning back.
My Toyota Sunrader (22re) is also my house. It was born in 1988 Japan, then shipped to Concord, California where a fiberglass husk was added. When I don’t drive my house around, I use my electric bike - a 1986 Stumpjumper/FreeRadical/StokeMonkey.
I live in Europe, and public transportation is really good here compared to the rest of the world, you can get basically anywhere with public transportation, and it is not even that expensive. But. The truth is, it SUCKS. You probably don't live right next to the station/stop you need, so you'll need to walk there, which means if the weather is bad, it's raining, snowing, etc, you're gonna get wet. Doesn't matter if you have an umbrella, the wind will blow it under. The vehicles are crowded, they are full of sick, smelly, loud and obnoxious people. You're gonna get sick sometimes, just because someone was sick and decided to go to work and use the tram anyway (and not use a facemask). In summer, you'll be cold, because they turn the AC on max, in winter, you'll be hot, because you're standing in a heated place with your coat, scarf, hat and bag on, which you cannot take off (except the hat), because there is no space for it. Public transportation is truly a nightmare. Whenever I can I bike to work, but I can do that for like 4-5 months at best.
And here's the pro:s - - The bus/tram stop is often not further than 5 min away (were i live (in Europe) anyway). - It's very easy to remove any layer of clothing item when you're commuting. Try to do that while you're driving. - The cost is so much less than the gas + insurance + debt of the car - I'm sorry to hear about "loud, smelly, obnoxious people", but people here do not act that way while commuting so it's not a world problem. - It's great that you are biking, also very good for nature! But comparing it to driving a car, walking to the stop, or biking, keeps you more fit and healthy. + a question: Why do you complain so much about the rain and snow on your way on the short distance to the bus/trams/whatever when you would bike the whole way in the same weather condition? I'm sorry public transport is such a hassle for you, but i feel like half of this is just very negative thinking. Be grateful that you CAN take the public transplantations if need be, and be happy for everyone who has no other way of getting around! Like that person who might not be able to afford getting a sick leave that day.
@@IfYouMeetAWolf - The bus/tram stop is often not further than 5 min away (were i live (in Europe) anyway). Not always true, but even if it is, in heavy rain, snow, etc, that is more than enough to get completely soaked. Or get sweaty in summer (there are easily 40C summers here). - It's very easy to remove any layer of clothing item when you're commuting. Try to do that while you're driving. It is almost impossible, because we are packed liked fishes in a barrel. Even if you manages to do that, you'll what, drop it on the floor? Hold it in one of your arms, while you have to hold your bag, you have to grab something to not fall over, or any other reason why one of your hands would be occupied (umbrella, handbag, shopping bag, etc)? Also, while driving you can take anything on/off beforehand. I always do that, I never drive in a coat, it's uncomfortable. - The cost is so much less than the gas + insurance + debt of the car It is not so much less, if you buy an inexpensive car with good fuel consumption. Especially if you're not traveling alone. And also, time is money too, having extra 30mins in the mornings, and arriving home 30 mins earlier can add up to a lot. + a question: Why do you complain so much about the rain and snow on your way on the short distance to the bus/trams/whatever when you would bike the whole way in the same weather condition? I don't usually bike in bad weather, but when I do bike in slight rain for example, I've got specialized waterproof equipment for that. Sure, I could wear that when I'm commuting, but I don't want to wear waterproof clothing all day, and also look very weird on the tram and in the city. Oh, and I forgot to mention time. With car, my former university is 15-20-25 minutes away, depending on traffic. Public transportation? 50-60 minutes. There are instances when public transport is faster, absolutely, but most of the time it is the slowest. I'm not saying we should not have public transportation, it IS a very good, and a necessary thing to have, but still, it is just horrible. I have yet to meet a person who says that they actually like traveling via public transportation. PS. That guy who can't afford to get a sick day, not a problem, but I'm sure he/she can afford a 0.10$/€ face mask, so when he/she sneezes in my face, because he/she is not intelligent enough to put his/her hand in front of his/her mouth, I don't get sick. Honestly? I wouldn't be half as annoyed as I am if the people using public transportation would behave "properly".
@Mysterious Cartoon Character I really don't see it as a problem. Now, my public transportation is probably not as bad as in Hungary (i live in Sweden), but i use it very regularly (3+ times per week), and i see it as a time to relax. I listen to my favorite music and tune away, or watch youtube or a movie. I think it's what you make of it. Yeah, sometimes i wish i could wake up later if i need to go somewhere that through public transport takes quite a while, but heck, if it's such a huge hassle that day i'll just call a cheap taxi/cab. Problem fixed.
Nothing is within walking distance in Texas. My job is 45 minutes away. Public transportation would take 2 1/2 hours at a very bare minimum. That's a 5 hour commute 5 days per week for those of you doing the math. 5 hour commute plus 9 hours in the sweat shop, 14 hours. The closest grocery store is 2 miles away, and I buy groceries for a family, too many to carry on my bike. I'll be keeping my car. It's a necessity in Texas.
We do have a car but I could live without it. I actually rarely use it. Public Trasportation here in Switzerland ist very good. You can get everywhere. And I don‘t like driving a car that much. It is stressful. Traffic jam, dangerous... In the bus or train, I can read, check Mails, work or just look out the window and let my thoughts wander around, be at peace. Plus I do not like cars, they cost much, are not good for the environment, need a lot of space for parking (cars are parked most of their lives!). But I understand that in big countries as in the US or Canada, depending on where you live, you need a car.
I like driving and riding my bicycle . My car is low maintinence , reliable and comfortable. My bicycle is a hardtail 650 b. I've no desire to have any more of either,one of each is enough and they get regular use.
Unfortunately, Salt Lake City has the largest city blocks in the US. Compounding transportation issues, the valley sort of exploded outward instead of building upward. Our public transit hasn't expanded as quickly as the population growth and building expansion, and it's certainly not the most efficient. Case in point: I live downtown, and work only 11 miles away. If I were to take the bus, or a combination of the train and buses, it takes me between 75 and 85 minutes to get to or from work. Bike lanes all but vanish outside of certain parts of downtown. They built this city for cars, and it's going to be along and expensive journey to fix it. I'd love to live in a more bike friendly or walkable city.
I grew up in the UK where I could be in Paris within 3-4 hours from my front door using nothing but buses and trains. Here in the USA, I would have to risk my life walking to the bus stop on a major road - and there are no pedestrian paths. I tried to look up how to get to CA from NC the other day by train - 3 days and no real direction from ATrack on how to actually make this happen. I don't understand why it is so complex here... and why in some places, buses only rotate in 1 direction. So I am keeping my big beefy car, but I would rather use public transport.
This is interesting and valid if someone lives in a big city like SF or New York. I live in Northern California and we don’t have public transportation. Also to Lyft to the closest place I would need to go would be over $20 and it goes up from there. I need a car to get to where I need to go on a daily basis. I have a ten year old Prius that I plan to own forever but for many people a car is a necessity.
I hate to say this, but I think the reason we drive cars as opposed to public transport because... well publci transit in the US sucks unless you're in Chicago, New York or Portland. Our cities were designed around the car. Our suburbs were designed around the car. So even if I wanted to not drive, I still have to, to get to work, school or anywhere.
A bit late but... I'm surprised so many people are talking about cars like they wish they didn't need them, or talking about driving being a chore. And I always say, if you don't want to drive, don't drive. Less annoyed people driving = less chance of an accident for those who do drive. But here in Europe, at least in eastern Europe, your car is your church. It represents you, doesn't have to be posh or expensive, it just has to be yours. Every teenager is eagerly waiting to turn 18 just to drive. And don't get me STARTED on the actual car culture, people who KNOW cars. Cars hold sentimental value, and it's a good thing! If you want to be environmentally friendly, don't buy a brand new car, keep hold of the current one as long as you can!
I could relate to Erin, I was spending a lot of money on Uber, sometimes waiting extra hours after my office because the Uber drivers would cancel my ride, it was so frustrating monetarily as well as ruining my evening routine. Finally after discussion with my brother we got a second hand Chevy Beat for an affordable price, my brother still thinks it wasn't the right investment made but I know the amount and energy-saving I have done with purchasing a my beautiful chevy
With Uber/Lyft you don’t really need a car today. The average car is over 500$-1500$ a month with Gas/Maintenance/Insurance/Registration. Owning a Car can be a liability unless it’s for Business. It depreciates Monthly
Now, what if I want to be minimalist, but cars are my passion. I'm a total car enthusiast. Cars make me giddy just thinking about them. How is it possible to pursue that when you are minimalist? One that is modified and fun to drive. An honest question
Cars, just as collections that truly add value to your life should stay part of your life. As long as you are meaningful in the purchase of them and use or look at them regularly it should be fine. First try to minimalise in other areas of your life. And maybe, at some point you will be ready to also have less in these areas. Minimalism is about living with intention and adding value to your life, not owning as little as possible at the cost of your wellbeing.
@@charlesray93 same with me for me also cars are emotions and i love driving new and old model supercars which are very sportier to drive and i truly love cars so for me i keep it as a priority so my interest in cars was experiencing the cars and enjoy its ride so i rather chose to lease cars rather than owning one and the best part as i was also able to switch models to try out new that was what i want ,if you want a collection i believe its not a good idea as its a depreciating asset but if you really want to collect cars i would say then certified preowned models from brand they are good amazing and cheaper and you can also think of buying a new car provided you a value in your life and not just keeping it .
I want to think of myself as a semi minimalist yet I bought a Tesla. It's a contradiction but something about the Tesla helps you to understand conservation. I think you should try it and if you don't feel it adds tremendous value to your life then sell it for not much of a loss as it doesn't really depreciate.
nah thats not contradiction if you love cars and have passion for it and add value to your life you can own for example i was fond of cars from a very young age and i loved supercars but at same time i like a minimalist lifestyle ,so what should i have done and i like to drive for relaxation on weekends for me its a priority and thus i fell in love with a brand new lamborghini huracan sto and bought one for me it was my priorities it helped me get what i really wanted (meaning the thrill experience and joy) at the same time i didnt waste my time on buying fancy clothes so that it matched my dressing sense with the lamborghini neither did i tried to buy expensive items to decorate my houses and other unnecessary things and things which was for me not a priority and all which was there i elimianted now i live a simple life with my lamborghini
So excited to see this unpacking episode on cars!! I spend a lot of time in mine because I live in a rural area. Plus, I have twin teens who are always wanting to go somewhere. I have paired down greatly what I items I have in my car. Recently I let a friend borrow my car for over 3 weeks. Before I lent it to her I took everything out. When she returned it I only put back in a few items. That showed me I could do without the things I thought I had to have in my car. Thank you for the great video!!
I think it's the distance of important places around you and where you live for example in Nigeria public transport can be dangerous so people who can afford it get a car for security but a car doesn't necessarily guarantee absolute security on the road on the long run it's the effort of the government to make transportation a joy rather than a eyesore
I live in nyc and public transportation is great. Most millennials like me don’t own cars but the boomers here vilify you for not owning one, yet they still use public transportation so they are paying both. It’s purely a status Symbol here.
I live in a wee village in Scotland. A car is a necessary evil out here. That said, my car is a 20 year old with low mileage. It will keep me going until I can buy my next one in cash
I am 66 y/o and drive a 2011 Honda FIT, purchased used. It has 135,000 miles on it and I am hoping to double that at least before I trade up in a material thing that goes down in value constantly. I used to think my car reflected who I was and my worth but now believe this car to be my "badge of courage" for reducing cost of both fuel and car payments. Thanks "Minimalists" for your channel and hello from West Tennessee!
@@helloalanframe As I live in community that has some but not adequate public transportation, I and many others here have personal vehicles. I choose to drive one that operates on less fuel AND it did not and does not cost me hundreds of dollars a month like so many people who have $400-500/month car payments so I view it as my opportunity to make a statement for myself that I will do, as this video has suggested, and drive a more economical vehicle, both in cost and fuel usage and older.
Seen on bumper sticker....My Other Car Is a Port Authority Bus....I do know how to drive, but see it cost more to own a car. It’s cheaper and less stressful to buy a monthly bus pass. As for Uber and Lyft, don’t have any reasons to use those services, nor any other reasons to get to places faster. Only time I have reasons to be in a car is on election day and when my youngest sister wants to kidnap me..(come along for the ride). If it’s just the ride, I get to bring Queen music to listen to.
This emotional connection, status influence, utility, cost effective, work of art, of cars is what? Just another something to avoid in the interest of minimalism? Sure if you don't need or want it and can do without, do without. Shout out nissan datsun. 510 featured no less. Awesome.
Work in the auto industry. You will be shocked at the stupidity of people. They lose their minds on the lot. The long term debt is ridiculous. Then, they don't love the vehicle. So, they trade it and put the negative equity in the new choice which they will probably hate. Most people want a new vehicle because their current vehicle is filthy. After we transfer all their garbage into the new vehicle, it looks the same as the old one. All they see is payment. They buy all the warranties and have no idea that they're leaving $75,000 in debt. They are the joke at the Saturday morning sales meeting. Please know that you are never at the table. You are always on the menu. That salesman is an idiot who has a $800 or higher car payment. That's how he can easily say your payment is good. Everyone is on commission. The biggest theives are the service writers. They recommend anything and everything because their paycheck is dependent on you being ignorant and afraid. Buy a sensible new car and keep it forever. Most used cars are abused. Know someone in the business who can help you through the process. Communicate by email only. Never give a dealership your phone number. Walk... it's good for you. Be Well.
Man if I knew Ryan was selling that Corolla I would of bought it off of him so my whole family can use because we all have been having car problems so that could of been a backup car for all of us 😞
Didnt want a house but i did want a Model 3 so i bought one. You can sleep in a car but you cant race a house ;)
Then amazing thats your priority if you are happy with it then amazing
Make an episode about Bicycles! In the Netherlands one of the main things you need move around in your town is a bike, which gets you anywhere for free. The Netherlands accommodates 17 million inhabitants and 23 million bicycles. Increasingly more Dutch residents own an e-bike; of the 23 million bicycles, 2 million are e-bikes. My daily commute (after bringing the kids to school by bike) is 45 minutes on an e-bike. That's also because of the bike friendly infrastructure of Dutch cities. One of the newest words in our vocabulary is: bicycle highway. Of course this will not be applicable in many countries but especially now because of the virus it might be a good option for people who will now refrain from using public transportation.
I’m lucky enough to live in a smallish town with everything being less than 5 km from me. I cycle as much as I can. I do have an older truck that I use , that’s been paid for for 5 years... every time it breaks down it costs me at least $1000+ , I only keep it around so my daughter can get where she needs to go.. I hate the insurance and maintenance costs. They rob me of my hard earned cash , which robs me of my free time. I’m at a point where if I lived too far from my work or stores I need to go to, I’d move closer.
Rural Midwest, we use our car and it definitely adds value and time to our lives. But, the stuff in the car...oof. Most definitely some stuff that doesn't need to be there. Thank you for the inspiration for the next decluttering project.
I owned a car and it was so stressfull. I owned it because I thought that I needed to... All of my friends, my family, family friends, all of them own cars so I thought, why shouldn't I? The times after I sold my car were so good, I felt a relief when I started to use public transportation (which in my country they're fantastic tbh) and started using transportation services as well because I'd more time to do things that constant traffic didn't allowed me to do (reading, check emails...). So, I'm not a car owner since 2 yers ago and I don't want turning back.
My Toyota Sunrader (22re) is also my house. It was born in 1988 Japan, then shipped to Concord, California where a fiberglass husk was added. When I don’t drive my house around, I use my electric bike - a 1986 Stumpjumper/FreeRadical/StokeMonkey.
I live in Europe, and public transportation is really good here compared to the rest of the world, you can get basically anywhere with public transportation, and it is not even that expensive. But. The truth is, it SUCKS. You probably don't live right next to the station/stop you need, so you'll need to walk there, which means if the weather is bad, it's raining, snowing, etc, you're gonna get wet. Doesn't matter if you have an umbrella, the wind will blow it under. The vehicles are crowded, they are full of sick, smelly, loud and obnoxious people. You're gonna get sick sometimes, just because someone was sick and decided to go to work and use the tram anyway (and not use a facemask). In summer, you'll be cold, because they turn the AC on max, in winter, you'll be hot, because you're standing in a heated place with your coat, scarf, hat and bag on, which you cannot take off (except the hat), because there is no space for it. Public transportation is truly a nightmare. Whenever I can I bike to work, but I can do that for like 4-5 months at best.
And here's the pro:s -
- The bus/tram stop is often not further than 5 min away (were i live (in Europe) anyway).
- It's very easy to remove any layer of clothing item when you're commuting. Try to do that while you're driving.
- The cost is so much less than the gas + insurance + debt of the car
- I'm sorry to hear about "loud, smelly, obnoxious people", but people here do not act that way while commuting so it's not a world problem.
- It's great that you are biking, also very good for nature! But comparing it to driving a car, walking to the stop, or biking, keeps you more fit and healthy.
+ a question: Why do you complain so much about the rain and snow on your way on the short distance to the bus/trams/whatever when you would bike the whole way in the same weather condition?
I'm sorry public transport is such a hassle for you, but i feel like half of this is just very negative thinking. Be grateful that you CAN take the public transplantations if need be, and be happy for everyone who has no other way of getting around! Like that person who might not be able to afford getting a sick leave that day.
@@IfYouMeetAWolf
- The bus/tram stop is often not further than 5 min away (were i live (in Europe) anyway).
Not always true, but even if it is, in heavy rain, snow, etc, that is more than enough to get completely soaked. Or get sweaty in summer (there are easily 40C summers here).
- It's very easy to remove any layer of clothing item when you're commuting. Try to do that while you're driving.
It is almost impossible, because we are packed liked fishes in a barrel. Even if you manages to do that, you'll what, drop it on the floor? Hold it in one of your arms, while you have to hold your bag, you have to grab something to not fall over, or any other reason why one of your hands would be occupied (umbrella, handbag, shopping bag, etc)?
Also, while driving you can take anything on/off beforehand. I always do that, I never drive in a coat, it's uncomfortable.
- The cost is so much less than the gas + insurance + debt of the car
It is not so much less, if you buy an inexpensive car with good fuel consumption. Especially if you're not traveling alone. And also, time is money too, having extra 30mins in the mornings, and arriving home 30 mins earlier can add up to a lot.
+ a question: Why do you complain so much about the rain and snow on your way on the short distance to the bus/trams/whatever when you would bike the whole way in the same weather condition?
I don't usually bike in bad weather, but when I do bike in slight rain for example, I've got specialized waterproof equipment for that. Sure, I could wear that when I'm commuting, but I don't want to wear waterproof clothing all day, and also look very weird on the tram and in the city.
Oh, and I forgot to mention time. With car, my former university is 15-20-25 minutes away, depending on traffic. Public transportation? 50-60 minutes. There are instances when public transport is faster, absolutely, but most of the time it is the slowest.
I'm not saying we should not have public transportation, it IS a very good, and a necessary thing to have, but still, it is just horrible. I have yet to meet a person who says that they actually like traveling via public transportation.
PS. That guy who can't afford to get a sick day, not a problem, but I'm sure he/she can afford a 0.10$/€ face mask, so when he/she sneezes in my face, because he/she is not intelligent enough to put his/her hand in front of his/her mouth, I don't get sick. Honestly? I wouldn't be half as annoyed as I am if the people using public transportation would behave "properly".
@@sznt8648 Do you mind telling me where you live?
@@IfYouMeetAWolf Hungary.
@Mysterious Cartoon Character I really don't see it as a problem. Now, my public transportation is probably not as bad as in Hungary (i live in Sweden), but i use it very regularly (3+ times per week), and i see it as a time to relax. I listen to my favorite music and tune away, or watch youtube or a movie. I think it's what you make of it.
Yeah, sometimes i wish i could wake up later if i need to go somewhere that through public transport takes quite a while, but heck, if it's such a huge hassle that day i'll just call a cheap taxi/cab. Problem fixed.
Nothing is within walking distance in Texas. My job is 45 minutes away. Public transportation would take 2 1/2 hours at a very bare minimum. That's a 5 hour commute 5 days per week for those of you doing the math. 5 hour commute plus 9 hours in the sweat shop, 14 hours. The closest grocery store is 2 miles away, and I buy groceries for a family, too many to carry on my bike. I'll be keeping my car. It's a necessity in Texas.
We do have a car but I could live without it. I actually rarely use it. Public Trasportation here in Switzerland ist very good. You can get everywhere. And I don‘t like driving a car that much. It is stressful. Traffic jam, dangerous... In the bus or train, I can read, check Mails, work or just look out the window and let my thoughts wander around, be at peace. Plus I do not like cars, they cost much, are not good for the environment, need a lot of space for parking (cars are parked most of their lives!). But I understand that in big countries as in the US or Canada, depending on where you live, you need a car.
I like driving and riding my bicycle . My car is low maintinence , reliable and comfortable. My bicycle is a hardtail 650 b. I've no desire to have any more of either,one of each is enough and they get regular use.
Unfortunately, Salt Lake City has the largest city blocks in the US. Compounding transportation issues, the valley sort of exploded outward instead of building upward. Our public transit hasn't expanded as quickly as the population growth and building expansion, and it's certainly not the most efficient. Case in point: I live downtown, and work only 11 miles away. If I were to take the bus, or a combination of the train and buses, it takes me between 75 and 85 minutes to get to or from work. Bike lanes all but vanish outside of certain parts of downtown. They built this city for cars, and it's going to be along and expensive journey to fix it. I'd love to live in a more bike friendly or walkable city.
I grew up in the UK where I could be in Paris within 3-4 hours from my front door using nothing but buses and trains. Here in the USA, I would have to risk my life walking to the bus stop on a major road - and there are no pedestrian paths. I tried to look up how to get to CA from NC the other day by train - 3 days and no real direction from ATrack on how to actually make this happen. I don't understand why it is so complex here... and why in some places, buses only rotate in 1 direction. So I am keeping my big beefy car, but I would rather use public transport.
This is interesting and valid if someone lives in a big city like SF or New York. I live in Northern California and we don’t have public transportation. Also to Lyft to the closest place I would need to go would be over $20 and it goes up from there. I need a car to get to where I need to go on a daily basis. I have a ten year old Prius that I plan to own forever but for many people a car is a necessity.
What about when cars get more eco friendly, electric becomes the mainstream fuel of cars and the parts for your prius become harder to find?
I hate to say this, but I think the reason we drive cars as opposed to public transport because... well publci transit in the US sucks unless you're in Chicago, New York or Portland. Our cities were designed around the car. Our suburbs were designed around the car. So even if I wanted to not drive, I still have to, to get to work, school or anywhere.
Great video, such truths. I really enjoy listening to Ryan sharing more
A bit late but... I'm surprised so many people are talking about cars like they wish they didn't need them, or talking about driving being a chore. And I always say, if you don't want to drive, don't drive. Less annoyed people driving = less chance of an accident for those who do drive.
But here in Europe, at least in eastern Europe, your car is your church. It represents you, doesn't have to be posh or expensive, it just has to be yours. Every teenager is eagerly waiting to turn 18 just to drive.
And don't get me STARTED on the actual car culture, people who KNOW cars. Cars hold sentimental value, and it's a good thing! If you want to be environmentally friendly, don't buy a brand new car, keep hold of the current one as long as you can!
I could relate to Erin, I was spending a lot of money on Uber, sometimes waiting extra hours after my office because the Uber drivers would cancel my ride, it was so frustrating monetarily as well as ruining my evening routine. Finally after discussion with my brother we got a second hand Chevy Beat for an affordable price, my brother still thinks it wasn't the right investment made but I know the amount and energy-saving I have done with purchasing a my beautiful chevy
With Uber/Lyft you don’t really need a car today. The average car is over 500$-1500$ a month with Gas/Maintenance/Insurance/Registration. Owning a Car can be a liability unless it’s for Business. It depreciates Monthly
Unpacking smartphones please! What’s on the Minimalists phones. Love these series
Now, what if I want to be minimalist, but cars are my passion. I'm a total car enthusiast. Cars make me giddy just thinking about them. How is it possible to pursue that when you are minimalist? One that is modified and fun to drive. An honest question
Cars, just as collections that truly add value to your life should stay part of your life. As long as you are meaningful in the purchase of them and use or look at them regularly it should be fine. First try to minimalise in other areas of your life. And maybe, at some point you will be ready to also have less in these areas. Minimalism is about living with intention and adding value to your life, not owning as little as possible at the cost of your wellbeing.
@@roybruijnis5829 thanks a lot for the insight
@@charlesray93 same with me for me also cars are emotions and i love driving new and old model supercars which are very sportier to drive and i truly love cars so for me i keep it as a priority so my interest in cars was experiencing the cars and enjoy its ride so i rather chose to lease cars rather than owning one and the best part as i was also able to switch models to try out new that was what i want ,if you want a collection i believe its not a good idea as its a depreciating asset but if you really want to collect cars i would say then certified preowned models from brand they are good amazing and cheaper and you can also think of buying a new car provided you a value in your life and not just keeping it .
I want to think of myself as a semi minimalist yet I bought a Tesla. It's a contradiction but something about the Tesla helps you to understand conservation. I think you should try it and if you don't feel it adds tremendous value to your life then sell it for not much of a loss as it doesn't really depreciate.
nah thats not contradiction if you love cars and have passion for it and add value to your life you can own for example i was fond of cars from a very young age and i loved supercars but at same time i like a minimalist lifestyle ,so what should i have done and i like to drive for relaxation on weekends for me its a priority and thus i fell in love with a brand new lamborghini huracan sto and bought one for me it was my priorities it helped me get what i really wanted (meaning the thrill experience and joy) at the same time i didnt waste my time on buying fancy clothes so that it matched my dressing sense with the lamborghini neither did i tried to buy expensive items to decorate my houses and other unnecessary things and things which was for me not a priority and all which was there i elimianted now i live a simple life with my lamborghini
So excited to see this unpacking episode on cars!! I spend a lot of time in mine because I live in a rural area. Plus, I have twin teens who are always wanting to go somewhere. I have paired down greatly what I items I have in my car. Recently I let a friend borrow my car for over 3 weeks. Before I lent it to her I took everything out. When she returned it I only put back in a few items. That showed me I could do without the things I thought I had to have in my car. Thank you for the great video!!
I think it's the distance of important places around you and where you live for example in Nigeria public transport can be dangerous so people who can afford it get a car for security but a car doesn't necessarily guarantee absolute security on the road on the long run it's the effort of the government to make transportation a joy rather than a eyesore
I live in nyc and public transportation is great. Most millennials like me don’t own cars but the boomers here vilify you for not owning one, yet they still use public transportation so they are paying both. It’s purely a status Symbol here.
I live in a wee village in Scotland. A car is a necessary evil out here. That said, my car is a 20 year old with low mileage. It will keep me going until I can buy my next one in cash
Really good stuff, man. I'm going to enjoy this series. Just a heads up, Jordan's audio was a tad lower than the rest of the clips.
I am 66 y/o and drive a 2011 Honda FIT, purchased used. It has 135,000 miles on it and I am hoping to double that at least before I trade up in a material thing that goes down in value constantly. I used to think my car reflected who I was and my worth but now believe this car to be my "badge of courage" for reducing cost of both fuel and car payments. Thanks "Minimalists" for your channel and hello from West Tennessee!
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@@helloalanframe As I live in community that has some but not adequate public transportation, I and many others here have personal vehicles. I choose to drive one that operates on less fuel AND it did not and does not cost me hundreds of dollars a month like so many people who have $400-500/month car payments so I view it as my opportunity to make a statement for myself that I will do, as this video has suggested, and drive a more economical vehicle, both in cost and fuel usage and older.
Awesome.. you are an inspiration..sir
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The transportation system in my country is terrible. I remember crying when I was in college. Owning a car here is a necessity.
Seen on bumper sticker....My Other Car Is a Port Authority Bus....I do know how to drive, but see it cost more to own a car. It’s cheaper and less stressful to buy a monthly bus pass. As for Uber and Lyft, don’t have any reasons to use those services, nor any other reasons to get to places faster. Only time I have reasons to be in a car is on election day and when my youngest sister wants to kidnap me..(come along for the ride). If it’s just the ride, I get to bring Queen music to listen to.
What she said about CD’s is so true. Takes up too much space!
Funny ending!
Live in a golf car community now. Really don’t need a car anymore.
This emotional connection, status influence, utility, cost effective, work of art, of cars is what? Just another something to avoid in the interest of minimalism? Sure if you don't need or want it and can do without, do without.
Shout out nissan datsun. 510 featured no less. Awesome.
The problem is people keep buying newer and newer cars which is totally unnecessary
Thank you.
When you have a Prius, you don't really need a Tesla, more over a Lucid...
my first car was a Datsun 200B
What does this have to do with a the car in the thumbnail?
What car does Ryan have?
How about smart phones.
Maria Olmos yes! I was thinking about that just yesterday.
@@Momma_AL As an Eco-minimalist, it disturbs me how often people upgrade their phones. 😕 Such a waste of resources.
Anyone know what Ryan was driving?
The beginning of this stressed me out 😬
Work in the auto industry. You will be shocked at the stupidity of people. They lose their minds on the lot. The long term debt is ridiculous. Then, they don't love the vehicle. So, they trade it and put the negative equity in the new choice which they will probably hate. Most people want a new vehicle because their current vehicle is filthy. After we transfer all their garbage into the new vehicle, it looks the same as the old one. All they see is payment. They buy all the warranties and have no idea that they're leaving $75,000 in debt. They are the joke at the Saturday morning sales meeting.
Please know that you are never at the table. You are always on the menu. That salesman is an idiot who has a $800 or higher car payment. That's how he can easily say your payment is good. Everyone is on commission. The biggest theives are the service writers. They recommend anything and everything because their paycheck is dependent on you being ignorant and afraid.
Buy a sensible new car and keep it forever. Most used cars are abused. Know someone in the business who can help you through the process. Communicate by email only. Never give a dealership your phone number.
Walk... it's good for you. Be Well.
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Man if I knew Ryan was selling that Corolla I would of bought it off of him so my whole family can use because we all have been having car problems so that could of been a backup car for all of us 😞