Buying a car for nursing school

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Anyone in the predicament that I am in, needing to buying a car for nursing school. Now I live Baltimore county now we do have public transportation but very un - reliable. I have used it or the past 3 years, I must walk 20 minutes to the buss stop and must leave the hours 2 hours early, to arrive my destination on time. Although I'm still attending the same school I took pre - requisites, the clinical sites are far away and will require me to be there at 6.30 am, buses don't start running until 5 am and only god knows how long it would take there. So anyways , I need to buy a car. The only debt I have is credit card , I pay that every month in full. I have been very good with that. My program is ADN, so its not expensive , my father pays for that but even decides not to pay anymore or somethings, I can still afford to pay it myself, by working full over the summer, Plus I have no rent to pay, my mother is allowing me to stay rent free, in anticipation that I will give of huge percentage of my nursing paycheck to her, ( LoL, that's not gonna happen). Anyways did you guys buy new or used? I have been looking at used car, and I have been totally disappointed in my research, all I'm looking for is something that looks decent and more importantly a car that is mechanically okay .Beaters wont work because I need something reliable. Anyways please comment your thoughts below.

Since you are determined to buy a new Honda, I'm wondering why you asked for input? Just wondering.

Who said I was buying a new Honda? Read the post and analyze . The only thing your right about is that I want a Honda , never said I was going to buy new. I'm honestly looking for opinions from people are looking to buy car now, especially from those who have never owned one before.

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You've already made your decision --- go car shopping and have fun.

If you have come to that conclusion based on that post, I wonder how your nursing skills are? HONEY READ AND ANALYZE.

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If you have come to that conclusion based on that post, I wonder how your nursing skills are? HONEY READ AND ANALYZE.

lol -- my nursing skills are fine... let's review...

You have been offered several excellent suggestions and opinions.. and immediately post as to why you cannot follow that advice or why they will not work... So yes you've made your decision.. I'm not belittling.. IN FACT I bought a brand new crew cab pick up truck just 3 month prior to starting nursing school.

Go car shopping .. and HAVE FUN.. there is nothing wrong with that. And please don't call me HONEY until you send the 1st check. :)

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LoL just read this whole post. :)

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Specializes in L&D.

Well then what the hell did you need our input for?? Lol

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Specializes in L&D.

I can actually afford a new car,most people that buy new cars now are paying it on average 5 - 6 years.I'm looking to buy a for reliability,something a lot of used car cant provide. I'm getting something I can afford before, during and after nursing . My income can accommodate that so even If I don't land a job after graduation( I graduate decmeber 2015) , I wont have to worry about making payments, If i was to finance it would be only for 2 years. What if you don't find a job after graduation and you car dies?

I have used, most of them are road side dealers who post there or car posted by individuals that are overpriced

Used cars aren't actually as affordable, as they use to be. Most people are selling junk for $3000 - $5000. They're money pits and require lots of mechanical work, I wont have time for that They are some new cars for $16000 - $18000, which i can afford, Plus I have cash saved. Like i said , I'm not looking for anything flashy, even I buy new ,it would probably be a base model Honda civic. Getting used car that is MECHANICALLY GOOD is hard these days especially buying from strangers, most people are selling their cars because its ******. You are speaking from experience of someone who already has a car, I don't have one at all. If you probably buying around this time, your outlook would be different

I'm not buying Toyota, although reliable, used Toyota are not cheap. The prices they want for some these corrolas or camry would probably buy a new civic. So that's not an option. Honda have much better compared to the Toyota, plus the Toyota has a high recall rate, and yes I know Honda have their own issues.

Looks like you got all your ducks in a row and you're life all figured out. Soooo what was the point in asking? Why would you want the opinion of those who are also in the process of buying a vehicle? Talk about the blind leading the blind. Lol

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I say get a used car with low mileage. In 2009 I put $2500 down on a 2004 SUV. Got $5000 finance for $280 a month for two years. Paid it off in a year. I've been all across the country in this truck and it still going strong in 2013. I plan to have my vehicle until after graduating ns in 2015. Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before you buy and make sure you keep it maintainance regularly. I would suggest AGAINST buying a new car because you never know what the future holds and what a shame it would be for you to invest all that money into a vehicle only to have it be repossessed due to unforseen circumstances. Good luck

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Look it seems like you are all bored, no one is hold a gun to your head. DON,T REPLY if you feel this post is stupid. I'm simply having a discussion, I was just letting the k lady know that IF i was to buy a new car, it would be affordable. No car is worth me going into debt for

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Please if you have problem with this post,DON'T RESPOND. IF you recently bought a car , just share you experience,if not keep it moving. I don't go other people post shaming them for having thousands of dollars in school debt and not be able to paying it back. If you find these posts stupid, good and you can simply click the x buttton:smug:

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I say get a used car with low mileage. In 2009 I put $2500 down on a 2004 SUV. Got $5000 finance for $280 a month for two years. Paid it off in a year. I've been all across the country in this truck and it still going strong in 2013. I plan to have my vehicle until after graduating ns in 2015. Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before you buy and make sure you keep it maintainance regularly. I would suggest AGAINST buying a new car because you never know what the future holds and what a shame it would be for you to invest all that money into a vehicle only to have it be repossessed due to unforseen circumstances. Good luck

I'm not financing, it doesn't have to be even new, I consider 1 - 3 years old, still fairly new. Although I don't mind anything older as long as its good.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

Get a BMW. And buy new. Nothing small either, 5 series or a 7series with all the options. You are going to be making money and over fist as a nurse, spend it now.

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Get a BMW. And buy new. Nothing small either 5 series or a 7series with all the options. You are going to be making money and over fist as a nurse, spend it now.[/quote']

Lmfaooooooo

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