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I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this. I'm an MS1 and I don't have a car. Actually, I've never owned a car. I worked all throughout college but the money went to my tuition because it was an overpriced private university. Even with working, I still have undergrad loans that will eventually need to be repaid. My parents have money problems so they can't contribute to any car fund.
I've made it this far in med school without a car because I live with a roommate who has one. However, they actually work more hours at their job than I do at school so I have more free time. It's really hard to rely on them for transportation since they work so much.
I'm really REALLY tempted to get a small loan and buy a used car. Is this a good idea? With all of my loans from undergrad and med school, it will just be a drop in the bucket. I'll have to factor in car insurance into my budget but hopefully that won't be too big of a deal.
By the way, I live in a huge city but the public transportation system sucks.
Thanks!
I've made it this far in med school without a car because I live with a roommate who has one. However, they actually work more hours at their job than I do at school so I have more free time. It's really hard to rely on them for transportation since they work so much.
I'm really REALLY tempted to get a small loan and buy a used car. Is this a good idea? With all of my loans from undergrad and med school, it will just be a drop in the bucket. I'll have to factor in car insurance into my budget but hopefully that won't be too big of a deal.
By the way, I live in a huge city but the public transportation system sucks.
Thanks!