HotCarl

WOW, you should definitly try and get them to lower that for you. My sister has been there roughly 3 years and she only pays 575 for a 2bedroom 2bath. My brother and his wife just moved in there last winter and they pay 600/month for the same apartment. Then again your moving out soon so you could probably care less. I was actually about to move in there the first week of december but my roomate just said he's staying on the East side, so now im not so sure.

Just curious, but why visit an apartment complex on certain days?

I use to work in that area right after I graduated HS. Franklin International, the glue factory around the corner. Everytime i passed that plant it looked like the scariest place on earth.

Consider going further north than bethel. There are some decent apartment complexes off sawmill in the Durbington area (dublin/worthington). Some are hit and miss, whats your budget?

Couldnt have said it better myself. I dont condone violence towards women in general but having worked around bitchy trashy women before i can totally understand there are exceptions to every rule.

Restaurant Japan (aka Akai Hana). tell your pickey friend to open her mind, not ALL sushi is raw.

yeah dude at least throw a NWS icon on it or something. The only reason I didnt click on it is b/c i saw the other thread that had that link. Mark, why DC? You know cost of living is going to be a hell of alot more expensive so unless your getting into a job/career thats going to start off at 40k your going to be in the lower class neighborhoods.

So your planning races for a car you dont even own yet, is that right? Thats either great planning or the opitome of bench racing. Either way.

Im in the same boat. After I get rid of my Jetta i was thinking about something decently quick (insert LT1/LS1, Fox, Cobra) and nice but if im going to keep it for semi-longterm I have to prepare for rediculous gas prices. Its only a matter of time before gas gets over 3.00 a gallon regularly, then 3.50, then 4.00 etc...

A pack a day at 17 huh? awesome.

My brother has a 40" vizio, they are definitly the best bang for the buck. I think you can buy them at Sams Club too. He got his after thanksgiving last year for 600ish$, picture and HD look fantastic.

'you motor boatin' son of a bitch you'

Wasnt there a guy on CR a while back that would do write up's on beer?

Worst thread ever.

What area are you looking to move into? When and whats your price range? So far I have plans to move in with a buddy of mine in early Dec but I might need a backup in case he flakes out. If your not in need of a place until mid/late Dec then id be able to give you a definite answer before then.

Ha, I have a friend who's a service writer at a chevy dealership. He had to explain the concept of a remote/key fob on a customer's zo6. He didnt understand that when the keyfob is in the area of the door it will open, he just thought the door was open all the time. Same with the ignition.

Damn I was hoping to see where this would lead... oh well.

That would look more like this:

I dont even know if Crazy Dr Ric would agree with what this church is doing. In the end they got what they deserved. A funeral is neither the time nor the place. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071031/ap_on_re_us/funeral_protests

Not buying a particular truck b/c your GF doesnt like it... Im sorry but you gotta lose Man Points for that. J/k, post pics

You dont have to look at it as black and white and it sounds like the focus needs alot of work. It doesnt have to be choice A or B. If you want, sell the Focus, combine that money with a bit from your savings and get a used cheap gas sipper. You will have a newer car with better fuel economy and still have the bulk of your savings in your pocket. Just an idea.

Its cool, just talk to your manager and ask him if its ok if you make a new one. Im sure working at taco bell has its perks somewhere. ooooo see what I did there?

I think what jones (and others) are trying to point out is that if you have a lump some of money at that age it can be invested for a better return than to spend it on a depreciating liability. When you buy a new car (no matter the price) it will depreciate as soon as you drive it off the lot. You buy a brand new Fit for 15k this year, 6 months down the road you sell it for whatever reason and you can only sell it for 12k. In 6 months you lost 3,000$, whereas if you woulve invested that money, even in simple CD's in 6 months you would have MADE a more money, depending on the percentage of the CD. Now Cash Deposits are not the best way to invest money Im just taking that as an example. Even if you were to simply save this money and put it as a downpayment on your house that you will inevitably buy in the next few years if will still pull a great return than buying a brand new car. This post started out asking for opinions about how to buy a new car thats why I never asked "why are you spending it on a new car" hell man its your money do what ever you want with it. But since you opened the door by saying "Now unless you have any real factual knowledge that will actually help me through out my life" this is the answer you will get. Hell if you really think your young family is in that much of a bind that you NEED a brand new car then go for it, but dont look at it as an asset because its definitly a liability.

dude dont stress out so much, its 3 pounds. That could all be water weight, relax. Look at the big picture you lost, what 80lbs in a year, keep at it and you'll get there. Sorry not trying to sound like an inspirational poster, just trying to help.

He makes a good point. the money you lose in the drop of value of buying a new car alone might not make it worth it. Would be more logical to drive the Focus as your daily than to have a brand new car. You said so yourself your still undecided togo for the th v8 conversion (which i wouldnt but to each his own) so why not drive it till you figure out what you'll do and save more money in the meantime. IM guessing if you've saved this much by now you can sock away a sizeable amount of money in the short period of time you keep driving your focus. Just an idea man, its your money and your gonna do what you want with it. IF it were me id keep driving the fucus and put the money elsewhere.