i dont really understand what being student or the distance you live from your parents has to do with the practicality of an S2k. its exactly the same for everyone who DDs one, student or otherwise. honestly i would think being younger would make it much easier to DD as you most likely dont have any kids that would need a back seat.

 

Make sure you have comprehensive insurance to cover theft and damage, and be prepared to rent or borrow a moving truck when you need one, but other than that I don't see any reason not to. Many people have to rent a truck regardless of their car. The main thing is the insurance to cover damage or theft from the parking lots.

 

Name a "good market" right now. I believe in going after your ultimate goals, and I'm not one to settle. I'd rather take my chances at something I'm fairly familiar with than manage a restaurant, bar, store, etc. for the next 10 years. Happy to see you're doing well with the car though.

 

Maybe because I'm 6'3 or maybe others just have a different view than you, but the S is a pretty impractical car when it comes to space and all-around use (snow, potholes, etc.), and when you're across the country, you're all alone. The average student living away doesn't bring a roadster with them, just look at college student parking lots. It's a pretty reasonable question to ask if it works out or if it's always a hassle not having any room to move anything.

 

Make friends with people with larger vehicles

 

Op you totally missed my point. the s is an impractical car no one is debating that. I'm just trying to figure out what your status as a student has anything to do with that. as I said before your situation would be exactly the same as anyone else who is single and dds an s2000. also my experience showed me that it was quite easy to find someone with a truck who can help you move etc. again this isn't really any different than a person not in school. we would just be asking our coworkers instead of our classmates.

 

As a lawyer the absolute best advice anyone can give you is this: do NOT go to law school. The only only exception is if you get into a t14 but even then I would think very hard. Unless you are dead set on working as a lawyer don't waste your time and money. There are no more good jobs for attorneys and I am someone in a stronger legal market (maybe best in the country) from a veRt good school.

Work for a few years, get am MBA. Much better roi.

Good luck.


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This man speaks the truth.

I'm not too sure about the american market but the Canadian market is very saturated. I graduated from law school in 2010 and it's definitely a grind. It's disheartening because there are as many personal injury lawyers as there are real estate agents.

Like munkey stated, a MBA will definitely be a better investment.

I would of loved having an S2000 during university but my loans/expenses were burdens already. Maybe in a year or two

 

I would agree with above unless your scholarship/circumstances make it a minor financial commitment. People at my school for instance do seem to get jobs, they are just not the 100k+ a year associate spots at NLJ250 firms. If you can easily finance your debt on a 40-60k a year salary then it can be a good decision.

 

Guys look, I really appreciate the replies and the advice, really I do. But I didn't start this asking for advice about a career. If I wanted to have a conversation about law school I'd go to a law school forum, not a car forum. I am well aware of every negative aspect that comes with law school, but it's what I want to do. I have a very reasonable goal in life and a very realistic goal for a school that I want to attend. Every market is different in every state. I have plenty of friends and cousins that went to law school and said it was 100% worth it...the experience and the outcome. And I speak to many people every day like you who tell me not to go. Like I said, every market is bad right now. I didn't say I was expecting to make six figured when I graduate. I will say it again, I am very realistic and I know what to expect. My decision is made though.

Anyway, closing this thread. I think I've gotten some of the responses I wanted.