whats better to buy a car or motorcycle when you turn 16?

Answer 1

a car, you should learn how to drive that first. also a car can be used year round in all weather.

Answer 2

Well, it depends. I bought my fisrt motorcycle at 16 and my first car at 20. I have to say than riding motorcycles is a blast but when it comes to practicality it's way behind, i'm not even talking about having going to work when it's raining like crazy. If I were you, I would buy a cheap dependable car, like a used Honda civic and save some cash to buy a nice bike later on. Like that, you'll have the best of both world.

Answer 3

Any first vehicle for a 16 year old should be a beat up, old car. 90% of you wreck it within the first year, and cars are much safer than motorcycles.
You are all still learning to drive, even after you pass the drivers tests. Think about a better car or motorcycle after 2-3 years of driving.

Answer 4

I guess it depends on what you want to use your transportation for.

If it rains alot or gets icy where you live, then having a motorcycle could be pretty miserable if you need to use it to get to work every day, in this case a car is more practical.

If its dry mostly, then a bike is cheaper and a lot more fun.

If you are only using it for leisure, a bike wins for fun, but a car is good for shopping trips and going out with friends.

You can always carry a special someone on a bike, and its a good excuse to drop hangers on if you need to ;)

Answer 5

Both are okay for a 16 year old to get. Because either way you are just going to do stupid sh*t in or on it anyways. Hell atleast this way doing something stupid on a motorcycle, if you crash you will mainly just hurt yourself, unless someone is actually riding with you. In a car you can damage a lot of other people.

So yeah get a bike man, and have fun on it. ; )

Answer 6

I agree, a car would probably be a good move for a 16 yrs old. But if you're looking to save some money on gas then motorcycle is ok..

Answer 7

Car first, later a Motorcycle.

Answer 8

well, clearly motorcycles are the better value in terms of gas, price for vehicle. Also, you can go in the carpool lane and parking should be a snap if you go to college.

however, no one wants to be on a cycle when it is raining, when there is traffic, or at night. And you will not be able to haul around things or people.

I'd get a civic and a cycle.

Answer 9

a car. I am a motorcycleist and I can tell you from a statistical point of view men under 25 y/o are far more likely to get into a serios crash.I would wait until maybe 25 especially if this would be your primary trans.Take the motorcycle saftey course asap.

Answer 10

A bike..... has to be.... at 16 who doesn't want a bike.... sod the weather, sod kevin & trace in their blingmobile - get a bike, learn to ride it, get a bigger one learn that, then get a bigger one & show two fingers to every bloody car you will ever meet on the road... done deal, nuff said....
Except - don't get a car first then in10 years when you've got a bit of extra dosh get a bike... you'll jump the learning queue & end up killing yourself.... start now!

Answer 11

well if it doesn't rain much by u, i would go with a bike. pref a kawasaki 750 gsxr, good bike for starting out. but a car is a bit more comuter friendly. u may not want to ride a bike to work everyday if its a long comute. if u go for the bike see if u can get into a riding course, it'll save u $$ on ur insurance and teach u to be a better rider.