by "SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
Published 02/19/2017 at 17:33
by "SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
Published 02/19/2017 at 17:33
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In a slight predicament that looks to put the new car search on hold. Instead leaning towards being more responsible and getting my own apartment. I could go with cheaper apartment options which would net me an additional $300 +/- in car note money but that would also deny certain amenities I’m looking for, namely a balcony and on site laundry. Looking like the Protege shall have to live on as my sole transportation for a while longer. :-(
"ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper" (thedlo)
02/19/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 3
Meh, you can read about others having awesome cars, and find enjoyment, but you cant read about the living conveniences that you dont have and still be happy.
"Phatboyphil" (justphil)
02/19/2017 at 17:42, STARS: 1
The silver lining is that proper adulting means you’ll never have to worry about your car getting repo’d!
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
02/19/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 1
If you can hold off until you go full time/permanent at the new job, try not to change your living situation. If not, then get a decent place to live. It’s better to drive a beater a while and spend money on living accommodations than cheap out on home to have a better car.
Just speaking from my own mistakes. Take it as you will.
"Kat Callahan" (kyosuke)
02/19/2017 at 17:47, STARS: 4
Balance. Don’t end up in apartment you hate. My apartment is $1000/mo, but is in central Tokyo, new building, digital everything, first tenant, top floor, next to two small parks and across the street from a major one, next to a hospital, and a few blocks from the city office, post office, grocery store, and three train stations. If I have to live in Tokyo, I couldn’t change much. So I had to bite the expense bullet. I cut elsewhere.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/19/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 1
I’ve been living with my parents since July and it sucks, I’d get a nice place to live. Worry about the car later. Unless your car is on it’s last legs, and if you need it, then car before apartment.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
02/19/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 1
You’re making the right choice. No sense in riding around in a nice car if you have to drive home to a place you resent.
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
02/19/2017 at 18:14, STARS: 1
When I moved last year I took the nicest apartment that I could find/afford. Sure it cuts into my car fund, but how much time do you spend in your car vs. at home?
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
02/19/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 1
Isn’t 1K still kind of a good deal for such a major city, and especially the location/amenities? I know a guy who pays 2k for what basically is a fancy walk-in closet in Chicago. And even in Munich you are starting to get into trouble if you want nice and central under 1k.
"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
02/19/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 0
Yeah that sounds pretty damn good for Toyko. For comparison, I live in the bay area and pay $1300/mo for a room in a house (I have 1 roommate and we split our usage on the third room as a guest room).
"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
02/19/2017 at 20:02, STARS: 0
I’m full time now. But instead of saving for a down payment on a car I’m saving for an apartment instead. Trying to move in and have a at least have a little furniture come in the same weekend.
"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
02/19/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0
Nope car still riding great. No issues. Might shoot my sights down the road for a car. Probably make it a Christmas gift to myself.
"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick)
02/19/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0
This is a solid point.
"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson)
02/19/2017 at 20:17, STARS: 0
1ldk?
"E90M3" (e90m3)
02/19/2017 at 20:28, STARS: 0
Sounds like you’ve got a goal for yourself then.
"Straightsix9904" (Straightsix9904)
02/19/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 0
Dude. Spend money on the housing. If not you’ll hate it in a year and move, then you’ll have to sell the car you can’t afford and it snowballs from there.