First vehicle, motorcycle or car?

Question

So I'm going to be in the market for my first vehicle in a few months, I am thinking about purchasing a motorcycle instead of a car, as gas is getting unthinkably expensive.

Also, my father seems more keen on my getting a cycle, since they are cheaper.

(And he had a motorcycle for his first vehicle.)

The motorcycle I am looking at is the Ninja 250r.

I live in a somewhat small town, so I won't be going on any long rides.

The ~60 MPG is a huge plus.

The car I would like to get, but would have to work for a while to purchase, would be a Honda Civic Coupe.

It has very good gas mileage for a car (36MPG), and of course, has the advantage of having much more room, and increased stability in comparison a motorbike.

I don't have much of a budget.

So, upon enduring the whole of this somewhat long question, do you recommend getting a new motorcycle, or a cheap, used car for my first vehicle?

Answer 1

I would get the car because as a new driver you would be better protected in the event of an accident and I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be riding a bike when it is raining outside....

Answer 2

Buy a car first.  Motorcycle is no fun to ride in the rain.  I have both. Honda civic is a real good car.  Keep the maint. up and you can drive intill 250,000 miles.  With gas high these cars are getting expensive so don't be afraid to buy one with 100 to 130K miles on it. Good luck

Answer 3

I'd go with the car. The money you'd save in gas savings you'd blow in insurance. Plus the way to learn about how idiots drive is not in a vehicle that you can fall off of.

Answer 4

definately car. safer.

you convert the car to hybrid for better mpg

Answer 5

In the area of budget and money spent on gas the answer would be to get the motorcycle. But as a whole drivers are not as safe in ths day and time as they were when your dad got his first bike, so the answer as far as safety is concerned would be the car.