Driving exam today. Tempted to buy a car!

[ponokareefer]

I'd check your insurance rates before you consider getting a new vehicle after only having your license for 6 months. Your insurance payments might end up being more than your lease or finance payments.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Magickiwi

Where would you put the coral and live rock?

I will probably quit

Originally Posted by rayjay

IMO, there is NOTHING cheap about owning a car.
Before purchasing a used car, take it to a mechanic that you can trust (that isn't selling the car) and spend a few bucks to find out what it may need in the coming year.
Do a lot of research before leasing as car leasing isn't wise for everybody.

You may find that car ownership is more expensive than paying for cab fare even.
Cost of car, gas, repairs, insurance.
To become a good driver will take a lot more than 6 months experience normally.
Confidence can be a misleading indicator as you can feel confident without being a good driver.

Thanks for the info Yah I was thinking about hiring a mechanic to take with me when buying any car.

I am not thinking yet about getting a new car; leasing was just an idea to place forth; might change over time

I have checked with someone I know who also use car for similar purpose that I will be doing. His insurance rests around $80 (3rd party) and one full tank goes over a month so that's affordable to me. I can afford this hobby, why not a 2nd hand car

About the 6month time, I actually drove back home for 2 years (I was exempted from waiting to get my class 5 2 years ago but didn't give the exam since I knew I would be eyeing cars which I couldn't afford at that time).

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Not counting repairs or even maintenance, I probably spend $600/mo on payments insurance and gas. Cabs might be cheaper

I won't be using my car for extensive use (I live 4mins away from the university and that's basically the only place I go to everyday). I just curse myself when I have to buy grocery (I have some food restrictions so have to go to the other end of the city to get what I eat); not to mention when fellow reefers sell corals which are out of reach of the transit. And insurance will probably be within $100. Maintenance can be an issue so I will have to make sure that I get a car which is sound.