I Still Do Not want A Car...but...

You could still go for a Reliant robin. They're a lot of fun to chuck around.

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Kei trucks, they are just so expensive! I'm not as tall as you but at 6"2 the idea of driving tiny cars just amuses me.

So, in the UK we can still do a MSVA (motorcycle single vehicle approval) test on self built motorcycles, this includes trikes. There is very little stopping you from buying a moped, and modifying the frame with a basic two wheel rear axel, and then adding a fixed trailer, or adding a mounting point for a trailer. Just keep in mind about the weight limits for hauling. It'd be a 'cheap' long term project if you wanted to do it. Probably very rewarding custom build.

I have been seriously considering buying a tuktuk lately myself. Main problem i think i will have is anything different like that if i leave it parked up i have a feeling i will catch people sitting in it.

Always enjoy your content, i can hear the enthusiasm in your voice, until the price increase is mentioned. Also, was great to see you in a video i watched last night, bikers random acts of kindness, saw your old jockey wheel video included. Keep up the good work young man!

Many years ago, I had a Reliant van (yes, just like Del boy, only baby poop beige instead of yellow) which I drove on my full (back then there was only provisional and full) bike license, this got me through my car test first go. BTW, it's 'ah-peh', not 'ayp'. In this context it is Italian for 'bee', like Vespa means 'wasp'... :)

We've got a couple of blokes at work that drive the micro cars on their CBT. I looked I into them for driving them on A2 but yh at £3k it's bike money

They sell AM-compliant cars with a top speed of 45 km/h here, but they are almost as expensive as a regular small car. Anyone can get a used car in good condition for 10-20% of the price. It would pay off to just get a regular B drivers license in no time at all.

I passed my car test 20 years ago. Couldnt wait to get my first car (Corsa). Then i got a driving job and did around 1000 miles per week. Driving on our roads made me miserable, stressed and depressed. I have my bike now and hope i never have to drive again..

What about a reliant van? Can’t you ride/drive those on a bike licence? You would look like del-boy however 😂

I am sooo glad I am not the only one with these thoughts.

I saw a video of an ape with a Hayabusa engine in it once. It was as stupid as it sounds. Probably a blast to build and drive, though. Something that has always interested me is the Kei cars from Japan. Small cars for mainly around town and things. Engine size is restricted to 660cc iirc. There are a variety that they make. Some of my favourites include the Suzuki Carry and and Cappuccino. They didn't sell very many of them here because they mainly sell in Japan due to a legal thing where these little economic kei cars are cheaper to insure/tax or something to encourage smaller, more efficient cars in built up areas. Like you though, I'm not a huge fan of cars, so unless I had alot of spare space and money, I'd probably never go for one. I would consider something like the BMW c1 (the scooter with the roof?) if it had a bigger engine in. Maybe a 250 or 500. Especially the ones with the box on the back. They look great, plus weather protection must be amazing.

I love a small, unusual vehicle so stuff like the Apes are a great laugh. For you though as a somewhat more realistic alternative, would you ever have a sidecar? It'd be easiest on its own bike, though I guess you could take it on and off the Diversion if you had to, but as the laws around sidecar construction are still surprisingly easy, you could have a load of fun making a modular system. Sometimes it's a traditional passenger tub, sometimes it's enclosed, sometimes it's more of a flatbed trailer. You'd avoid a cramped cabin because you'd just be sat on a normal bike, and still enjoying open air riding. Thoughts?

I remember seeing these in the alps in Italy carrying big loads of wood up the mountains, engine absolutely screaming.

From what I’ve seen the whole food truck “hype” has skyrocketed the prices of these types of vehicles over the past few years, it’s obviously not the only reason why they’ve become a lot more expensive, but it is a big contributor… The amusement park I used to work at had one, I’ve never sat in it but hung around it talking to the colleague operating it, and it seemed quite cramped inside, I’m fairly tall (6’1-ish) and you’re a bit taller iirc, so physically fitting in it might be a slight issue 😅 Also fun fact, Ape in Italian means bee… they probably named it that because of the annoying sound it makes 😂

we have a guy down here in newzealand that rode one 1100kms back from the city he bought it in (took a week) xD

I don't know what would be in involved where you are but either attaching a side car or buying an outfit might be a good choice. In South Australia you can pick a bike and sidecar outfit at a reasonable price and you can ride it on your bike licence.

I only have a bike license and never wanted a car, the storage was a issue for me bikes, so I went for a Suzuki burgman 200 the storage is almost double compared to the 400, of a top box was also fitted the storage would be close to car boot capacity combined lol,

Have you tried looking online for a chinese knock off version at a fraction of the price?

a kei truck is my ideal utility vehicle