Originally Posted by
andyprough
I wouldn't mind getting one if my wife and I ever decided to reduce from 2 cars down to 1 car. I'd have room in the garage, and the savings on gas, insurance, taxes and annual inspection and registration would pay for it within the first couple of years. However, we have so many great bike trailer options in America, it would still be hard to justify a single use hauler at such a high price.
Doubtful if a bakfiet could ever pay for itself in home use, rather than commercial use. An exception would be if you used it to replace a second car that was used exclusively for short shopping trips near home that involve many packages and/or children. Even then a bike trailer combo makes better economic sense.
It should make a nice, though expensive conversation piece when meeting strangers on the bike path or at the Whole Foods Store, even better than walking a cute dog.