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. It was my mom's. Planning on trading it in for an '04 Sport Ed. 4x4 sometime this year.
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I'd keep it a while -- college is not the place to have a nice, new vehicle (especially if you live on campus). You have something that is reliable and paid for.
You can always replace it after you graduate when you will actually use it....and you avoid the payments while you're in school.
You can always replace it after you graduate when you will actually use it....and you avoid the payments while you're in school.
I'm well acquainted with Baylor -- I grew up in Texas.
One thing you'll learn is that comparing what you drive to anyone else's ride is not productive. They can have new Mercedes and Lexus cars, but you've got one that is more reliable than Mercedes and equal to Lexus. And, it's paid for (a huge deal when in college).
Must be nice to have someone else pay for half of a new car....I have had to pay for all of my cars, gas, and insurance. Suggestion -- negotiate to see if they would cover both halves of a new vehicle when you graduate; if they balk, maybe a sliding scale where they pay more as your final GPA goes up.
You'll find out that it's really important to graduate with as little debt as possible, as you go out into the real world with your first career job. You'll have lots of expenses as it is, and a new car only adds to the burden. I have friends that spent more than 10 years paying off college loans, and the interest is a financial killer.
If you're covering the operating costs, the newer vehicle will cost more for insurance, etc.
Just my $.02.
One thing you'll learn is that comparing what you drive to anyone else's ride is not productive. They can have new Mercedes and Lexus cars, but you've got one that is more reliable than Mercedes and equal to Lexus. And, it's paid for (a huge deal when in college).
Must be nice to have someone else pay for half of a new car....I have had to pay for all of my cars, gas, and insurance. Suggestion -- negotiate to see if they would cover both halves of a new vehicle when you graduate; if they balk, maybe a sliding scale where they pay more as your final GPA goes up.
You'll find out that it's really important to graduate with as little debt as possible, as you go out into the real world with your first career job. You'll have lots of expenses as it is, and a new car only adds to the burden. I have friends that spent more than 10 years paying off college loans, and the interest is a financial killer.
If you're covering the operating costs, the newer vehicle will cost more for insurance, etc.
Just my $.02.
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Seadee:
Be happy with what you have now. Some people don't have rides to drive when they are school
Another big plus is that you have a very reliable vehicle that will last you years. Finish up your schooling so you can have a awesome job that'll fund your toys.
Buying now might be cool as you'll be able to do alot now but just imagine the fun you'll have once you have a great job!!! Unless you're rich and already have lots of money to burn, I'd say just be patient and save up for the future!
But then again, I can't tell you how to live your life but I thought I'd chime in and say something
If you do go the route and getting a new vehicle, make sure it's a toyota! They're quality stuff!!!!
Be happy with what you have now. Some people don't have rides to drive when they are school
Another big plus is that you have a very reliable vehicle that will last you years. Finish up your schooling so you can have a awesome job that'll fund your toys.Buying now might be cool as you'll be able to do alot now but just imagine the fun you'll have once you have a great job!!! Unless you're rich and already have lots of money to burn, I'd say just be patient and save up for the future!
But then again, I can't tell you how to live your life but I thought I'd chime in and say something
If you do go the route and getting a new vehicle, make sure it's a toyota! They're quality stuff!!!!
peter78
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I know what "Seadee456" is talking about. Last time I visited my University it seemed everyone was driving a brand new car. Not just new, but nice new vehicles, such as Lexus or Mercedes even new 4Runners, (all seem to be Limiteds). I guess there is pressure to have the best when your that age.
After a kid or two, priorities change.
After a kid or two, priorities change.
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