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Originally Posted by PaintballaXX
No school = c5
School = no c5
After school = C6 ZR1
No school = c5
School = no c5
After school = C6 ZR1
whew
Note for OP: Sorry for your loss guy, keep the faith...you will have another one someday
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Sorry you're losing the car. Hope that things work out for you and you can get back into another one someday. 
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I was trying to imply that school is more important than the vette. After school their will be better vettes out their for him to purchase and enjoy. In other words, what he sacrifices now will return to him later in multitudes.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
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Wow, sorry to hear that. 
Tough times right now for almost everyone. I hope it turns around soon.
Tough times right now for almost everyone. I hope it turns around soon.
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Dont worry my friend everything gets better.
I had almost the same story, when i was 23 my mom died, i lost my job, my new Mustang GT, my apartment and bacically didnt have a pot to **** in or window to throw it out of...all of this happened within a month...I have worked my tail off and gotten to the point where i have a great credit score have 3 vehicles a harley and a nice house to come home to everyday. It took me 10 years to get this way but i am happy now and learned a valuable lesson. These are tough times and alot of people are in the same shoes as you are.
Just remember hard work is the key to success
Good luck and i wish the best for you
Steve
I had almost the same story, when i was 23 my mom died, i lost my job, my new Mustang GT, my apartment and bacically didnt have a pot to **** in or window to throw it out of...all of this happened within a month...I have worked my tail off and gotten to the point where i have a great credit score have 3 vehicles a harley and a nice house to come home to everyday. It took me 10 years to get this way but i am happy now and learned a valuable lesson. These are tough times and alot of people are in the same shoes as you are.
Just remember hard work is the key to success
Good luck and i wish the best for you
Steve
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That sucks but it's not the end of the world. I've been there before when I was younger. Much better to be a car than a house. With the economy today, this is pretty common so it probably won't hit you as bad down the road as it would have 5 years ago.
Find the job and in a few years like one of the posters alluded to, you'll probably be in a C6.
Good luck
Find the job and in a few years like one of the posters alluded to, you'll probably be in a C6.
Good luck
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Sorry to hear that. I lost a truck the same way after I was out of work after my motorcycle accident.
You'll get something better when the time comes.
You'll get something better when the time comes.
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Sorry to hear that. I work for a huge subprime auto lender in Dallas and worked in two levels of collections. So I can relate to both ends of the spectrum. But if you don't have any income you can make miracles happen. With a big enough down payment though, you can get into another C5. Hope all ends well.
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I was trying to imply that school is more important than the vette. After school their will be better vettes out their for him to purchase and enjoy. In other words, what he sacrifices now will return to him later in multitudes.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
When I was going to college, I bought a $2300 car, which is equivelent to about $7000 today. I would've been in deep do do if I bought a $7000 car (equal to a $21,000 car, today) while my income from working as a security guard on the weekends paid for only my insurance and gas. After I graduated, I bought my 68 vert for $5000. My income at the time was about $11,000/year - just enough to keep up with the repairs!As was mentioned, worry about school, first. The car can always come later.
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Not a happy story but, get your priorities right, set goals (they are magic), and you WILL have another Corvette. Good Luck
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I was trying to imply that school is more important than the vette. After school their will be better vettes out their for him to purchase and enjoy. In other words, what he sacrifices now will return to him later in multitudes.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
As another note to the op, Im sure you'll find a job to get you through. Be careful about getting in debt because it just makes things that much harder later.
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Back in 1991 I missed just (1) payment by 2 weeks and the ripoff dealership finance company took the car back in the middle of the night. My car payment check was actually on the accounts receivables dept's desk but they "overlooked it". I only owed $7K on it and I feel they used the late payment excuse to repossess the car and increase their bottom-line. I borrowed $6K from my Dad and marched down to the tow yard that had my car. I got my car back and have NEVER dealt with a flaky automotive finance company again.Call your finance company, show up at your local branch and talk your *** off! Fight for your car! They don't want your car, especially in this economy! I sure when they see the cash and you sweet talk them, you'll get your baby back! Good Luck and God Bless You!
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Sorry to hear that, but as they say the sun will rise tomorrow. Knock out school, get another job and bust your azz. You will be able to get whatever you want, times will be tougher for everyone in the next few upcoming years. We will all make it, but we will have to button up our excesses. If it came down to it I would sell mine ,if it meant the family had less of a struggle, you gotta roll with the punches and hit the **** in the mouth if you get a chance.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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I've started over so many times in life I honestly don't know off hand how many times it's been. Been divorced once, several breakups, and each time was a financial mess. Walked away with nothing. 2002 marked a low point for sure. Went on a little vacation for a few years, and a year later I bought myself my Vette to reward myself.
What I'm saying is life has highs and lows and ups and downs. Consider the loss of your Vette a low point and the future will provide something positive. If you owe less than it's worth refinance and then sell it to save your credit. If you owe more than it's worth remember bad credit only affects you for 7 years, bankruptcies for 10 years. Save your money and pay cash for what you can afford then in 7 years buy whatever you want.
It can only get better once you hit the bottom.
What I'm saying is life has highs and lows and ups and downs. Consider the loss of your Vette a low point and the future will provide something positive. If you owe less than it's worth refinance and then sell it to save your credit. If you owe more than it's worth remember bad credit only affects you for 7 years, bankruptcies for 10 years. Save your money and pay cash for what you can afford then in 7 years buy whatever you want.
It can only get better once you hit the bottom.
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