<p>Im currently ajunior and my parents are not going to give me a car this year or next year, so that screwed my social lfe, they just don't understnad, they think im going to die or something. they say i will have a car for colleg but i doubt that, is it such a big deal if your the kid without a car? and im guessing if you go to nyu you won't need a car because of traffic? i need some advice, like how the **** am i going to get a girlfriend without a car????</p>
<p>Depends on the campus. If they have good public transportation to places like a mall, then it's no big deal. If you're stuck at a place like my old college then you're pretty much screwed.</p>
<p>I'm at home and insist on driving everywhere mostly because I don't trust other college age kids driving cars...I've seen how many of them drive. If you're as worried about your safety as I am you'll want a car on campus, and if safety is your #1 priority, make sure that car is a Volvo.</p>
<p>As far as a girlfriend, people without cars date. Not sure how since I couldn't find anyone even close to attractive during my three months without my car, but it somehow works. And if it makes you feel any better, I am single with a car right now (but I'm not really looking right now because I want to wait for the incoming freshmen--get one before she gets corrupted).</p>
<p>from what i hear /most/ kids don't have a car in college, especially their freshman year. you will probably have friends who have cars, or be too busy with campus/row activities. having a car in highschool i think is a lot more important. i'm also a little frustrated about not having a car, because my parents don't trust me to drive out/home with my friends, so basically, i can't stay out any later than they want to pick me up! and it really takes knowing where i am at all times to a new height. haha. but in college, it's often incovenient to find a place to park, and of course you won't be relying on your parents to pick you up and drop you off at places. this is especially true if it's more of a residential college.</p>
<p>so, it will depend on what school you're going to, of course. in some cities, even the residents don't have cars (new york). but i think on the whole you shouldn't have too much to worry about, as there will be plenty of other people in the same boat as you.</p>
<p>another thing to consider is if you have a car in college and were to drive it to a party or something and say get a little tipsy you would be much more likely to drive it which would definetly be bad</p>
<p>Hey, I'm a senior in high school and I'm the only person that I know without a car...so I feel your pain. Actually, I'm worse off, because I won't be getting a car for college. The dating thing is a little odd though...heh...you don't want to date a girl that likes you purely for your car in the first place...</p>
<p>By the way, I'm not single, heh.</p>
<p>Having a car in NYC is not smart - so if youre planning on NYU, fuggetaboutit. It's gonna take you forever to find parking every time and/or youre going to end up paying a fortune for it, and then there's alternate side of the street . . .</p>
<p>Plus everything's easier and faster to get to by subway or taxi anyway - cars are just a hassle in NYC, the only reason people have licenses there (other than driving out of town of course) is to get into nightclubs. (for which a permit is enough - and all I have/need)</p>
<p>. . . and what do you mean you can't get a gf without a car? I've had gf's both in NYC and here in Lexington (aka the middle of nowhere) and not having a car has never been an issue . . . care to explain?</p>
<p>PS: As a college freshmen, your car will be abused. Not that many frosh have cars so the ones who have them will be begged for rides or to borrow the car - just a warning.</p>
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<p>No one is entitled to a car. I don't understand how people think they deserve one.</p>
<p>If you work for your car, gas, and insurance, you will appreciate it much more, and you probably wont drive as recklessly as your average high school driver either.</p>
<p>Also, a car won't get you a girlfriend...heh.</p>
<p>if u cant get a girl w.o a car, u cant get a girl w/ one</p>
<p>and i wouldnt know where to put my car, the 2 engines, and the stock body parts that i wanna keep together w/ it</p>
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<p>And if it's an R/Turbo/T-5, it'll be safe AND fun ;)</p>
<p>I have a car, but it can't come with me next year :(
After talking to a few upperclassmen I've found that basically the only time they used their cars was to go home, because the bus is basically free and it goes everywhere...definitely talk to people that go to your school before worrying about having a car!</p>
<p>I'm eligible to have a car on campus next year (I'll be a sophomore) and am choosing to wait at least another year. Parking permits are outrageously expensive, and gas isn't cheap for my Explorer either. We have an awesome bus system on campus (doesn't cost extra), so a car really isn't necessary for me. I only live 45 minutes from home though, and not only does my mom not mind the ride over here to get me, she enjoys it, because this is her alma mater. But still, you may not want a car on campus. Personally, I don't. I don't want to have to deal with shoveling it out, giving my friends rides everywhere (or telling them that I wont), etc.</p>
<p>You are ****ing hilarious.</p>
<p>It depends on your school alot, as everyone else has said. I didnt have one my freshman year and had a few problems getting around, this town doesnt have a great transportation system, plus I had to catch rides with other people for going home. This year I have a truck and its much better, especially for getting to work.</p>
<p>By the way, your parents do not have to give you a car. Get a job and save up for one if you're really wanting one.</p>
<p>Just in this guy's defense, if I saved up for a car, my parents still wouldn't let me buy one.</p>
<p>exactly my position, i have a job and even if i got enough money they wouldn't let me buy one, and one reason that adds to this is that i was with a couple friends in the summer in one of their cars and i got into an accident, i was the only one hurt, i had brain swelling and a broken arm, so yeah they don't even let me get rides with other people, i hate them, i was just wondering if it was just a big deal.</p>
<p>Are you IndianKid103?</p>
<p>This is either flame or the OP is an ********</p>
<p>no............</p>
<p>This thread is almost laughable. You don't need a car. Most college freshmen don't have cars, regardless of how rich or spoiled they are. I could have had a car, but I didn't want one. In fact, I probably won't have one next year.</p>
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<p>LOL, talk about a no confidence chump!! Corrupted=doesn't know that this poster is a dweeb yet, cuz all the other girls at his school have already found this out!!!! LMBO!</p>