# Car logbook **URL:** \ **Category:** Mission Operations\ **Created:** [January 26, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105 "2022-01-26T16:10:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/21 "2024-04-06T16:43:34Z")
I looked into the viability of taking the train to Toronto rather than flying. It would cost about $650, $300 one-way, about double the typical $250 to $400 round-trip flight; and the trip takes 2 days of travel one-way. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/22 "2024-04-06T16:51:37Z")
It looks like renting a car for a week (for a trip to Calgary, say) would cost about $250. I could rent a car for 5 weeks/year for the cost of registration. (costs much more if you pick up from the airport, for some reason.) ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/23 "2024-04-06T17:12:21Z")
Let’s review the TCO I have to work with. Say I spend $6,000 in depreciation every 5 years = $1200/year. Registration is about $1400/year. I spend about $60 in gas every month, so another $750/y. And then maintenance; so far, I’ve easily spent over $2000 in 2 years, but Google says average maintenance for a mazda3 is about $500/y. Parking is $1080/year. 1200+1400+750+500 = 4930 / year. I could take 125x $40 round-trip taxi rides a year, i.e. twice a year, and still break even. And this doesn’t factor in less quantifiable factors that I mention above. Also, I could potentially rent my parking spot. otoh, that’s “only” 400/mo. only 20% of my non-house disposable income. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 9:03am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/24 "2024-04-08T09:03:35Z")
Let’s note some use cases for my car and potential alternatives. - Getting to work promptly during normal weather - - Grocery shopping – need insulated bag for frozen stuff and big cart. Otherwise should be fine. - Going to Greenbryre for social. – 30 minute bike ride, 10 km taxi = $20 each way. Bus nearby. - Dropping off recycling at SARCAN - Going to visit Blackstrap - Going to visit Calgary I don’t think ebike is a reasonable alternative. Don’t really feel safe biking in a lot of areas of town. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 9:04am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/25 "2024-04-08T09:04:49Z")
Taxi rates are fixed in Saskatoon: > **[Taxis & Transportation Network Companies | Saskatoon.ca](https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/business-licenses/business-license-categories/taxis-transportation-network-companies)** > > The City of Saskatoon licenses the operation of vehicle-for-hire services, such as taxis and ridesharing in order to ensure compliance with Bylaw No. 9651, the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019. $0.25 ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2024, 1:06am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/26 "2024-06-24T01:06:51Z")
Uhaul rents for $20 + 0.7/km - a trip to Larry’s house would cost $100. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2024, 1:09am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/27 "2024-06-24T01:09:33Z")
USask has discontinued their Flex Parking option that they briefly had, but if you get a UPass you can get 25 entries at the parking lot. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/28 "2024-06-26T18:11:24Z")
Try biking to bus stop? Review instructional video I hold my phone out at night so the bus driver can see me I’ve added the 45 and 46 as an option going to nelson & lowe ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/29 "2024-06-26T18:15:30Z")
Tire was loose - clunking sound. had to re-torque. Hopefully no long-term damage to studs ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/30 "2024-06-26T18:16:33Z")
was raining hard, needed to use car, would have had to pay for taxi. how many days does it rain in saskatoon? Looks like 20% of days usually have \>1 mm of rain. got soaked anyway just walking in to work despite umbrella, having spare clothes at work was a lifesaver. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/31 "2024-06-26T18:21:10Z")
Car used May 5th - picked up PSU from memory express. Bus would have taken quite long, but doable. Could have waited until Tuesday and ordered one in. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 1:09am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/32 "2024-07-05T01:09:44Z")
my normal 44/43/45/46 bus stop doesn’t have a cover, but if I take my bike I can wait at Preston Crossing, which does have a stop. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 1:11am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/33 "2024-07-05T01:11:40Z")
I really like SGI car insurance. Seems to be well handled. I prepaid for 1 year of insurance, but since the bus+bike is working out so well, I’m considering not using my car at all, or at least switching to month-to-month. I called to ask whether it was possible to cancel and get a refund. Said it was, To protect from any issues while it’s stored, seems there are some options to get the car covered under SGI home insurance. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/34 "2024-07-05T22:57:09Z")
Taken the bus to work with bike on the rack for the last 5 days. Rained briefly one day but I was able to take cover at the Preston bus shelter. Today I biked home. Humidex 29 C. Pretty straight shot, quite manageable, ~half an hour. Wouldn’t want to bike _to_ work this way, I’m a little toasty. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/35 "2024-07-05T23:15:32Z")
> **[cofs\_cyclingguide2020-08web.pdf](https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/transportation-utilities/transportation/active-transportation/cofs_cyclingguide2020-08web.pdf)** > > 4.33 MB ![Screenshot from 2024-07-05 17-26-14](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/uploads/default/original/1X/5509b384306a904145f6860999ee36ef593d4fb3.png) ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/36 "2024-07-05T23:38:51Z")
> **[Additional Cycling Resources | Saskatoon.ca](https://www.saskatoon.ca/moving-around/cycling/cycling-safety/additional-cycling-resources)** > > Whether you’re a current rider or are an up-and-coming cyclist, we have additional resources to help you travel throughout the community. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 3:02am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/37 "2024-07-11T03:02:37Z")
Bussed in and cycled home on the hottest day of the year. Got pretty hot on the way home - should have pre-chilled a bottle of water. The fixed schedule of the bus is really working for me. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 3:21am UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/38 "2024-08-29T03:21:45Z")
Been biking regularly. I wasn’t able to make it work with the bike on one occasion: strong wind, should have left more than 30 minutes beforehand to make it on time. I was able to use my car to give my colleague a ride home; without this, we would have left the event 30 min earlier when the only other person with a car left, so having a car had a substantial impact on the socialization here. Big win for the car here. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/39 "2024-08-30T16:21:42Z")
Switched from manual, annual payment schedule to a month-by-month schedule connected to my bank account, still need to fill out an attesttment every year before aug 27. ---
**Author:** ![0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/user_avatar/forum.0xdbfb7.com/0xdbfb7/32/7_2.png) [@0xDBFB7](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/u/0xDBFB7)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](http://forum.0xdbfb7.com/t/car-logbook/105/40 "2024-08-30T16:21:46Z")
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