Despite the major rollback in gasoline prices, we’ve decided to postpone the revival of the red car and stick to 2 wheels instead of 4 for this coming summer. You see, even though our red sedan (1989 Mitsubishi Lancer) is far more economical than the Toyota revo that andrea’s dad is presently lending us in terms of gas consumption, it still pales in comparison to a motorcycle’s or (even more so) to a bicycle’s upkeep.

Heck, these two alternatives, if my calculations are correct, can save me as much as 2000 bucks per month in gas expenses alone. Put in the repair costs and maintenance costs and that brings the total savings to a small fortune. Not to mention, if I pick the latter, it’s supposed to be healthier for me and for the environment.

I just wish though that the two alternatives are that easy to come by.

You see, a motorcycle (whether it’s an underbone or the regular work horse type) costs no less than 40,000 plus insurance, registration and helmet expenses. Gassing it up, despite being far cheaper than a car, still adds additional costs.

As for the bicycle, since going to work involves traversing uphills and downhills, I’m looking for a bike that would be suitable and sturdy enough for the terrain. The problem is the only option that comes to mind is a mountain bike. Sadly, now, they don’t come as cheap as they used to. Just the other night, I was surprised to see that the prices of these bikes even rivaled those of their motorized counterparts.

So you see, the transition from four to two is still not that easy. But as soon as I find the means to, I’ll be going to work on two wheels instead of four.