Hi all,
I'm in a dilemma. I currently have a motorcycle as my only vehicle, which I love and is totally doable for about 360 days a year here in the desert where I live. Problem is, my girlfriend attends NAU in Flagstaff, which is about 400 miles away, one-way.
Flights from my closest airport to Flagstaff run about $250-$300 bucks and would include a 45 minute ride plus parking fees.
I can ride the motorcycle there on the weekends most of the time, but I'm worried about the Flagstaff snow fall. Anyone familiar with winter driving conditions there? Are they worth spending a few thousand on a used AWD or FWD (plus chains)? For those winter months, I would be making the 800mi round-trip in the car, whatever I purchase.
I'm wondering if it may be cheaper to fly her here during those potentially hazardous weekends than to have a car for those situations, but at the same time, having four wheels and a roof would be desirable even here in the desert sometimes. What say? Please help to open my eyes a bit more, and call my BS if you see any.
Thanks!