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Originally Posted by Jeong
But thats the thing, I know ill have money left over to save even after the payments. I dont have any expenses, wont for the next 4 years (living on base saves alot of money) and college tuition, books, housing will be paid for through the gi bill. obviously ill still have money saved up when i leave the military. and by the time i leave ill probably have paid off the car, or might have some months left. Plus im going to take a job while going to school.. cause money doesnt grow on trees.
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To be honest, at 19 years old, I was you. When given the same choice, I bought the car and I loved it. But in hindsight, I realized how many years of my life it took away from me. I went deeper into debt than I should have. I took part-time jobs to pay for it, which distracted me from my studies. After graduation, I took whatever job I could instead of a better job because I was desparate for money. I ended up having to borrow money to pay for my wedding. I couldn't start my own business during the internet boom. Buying that car affected me in ways I never thought.