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Onereign · 01-15-2010, 11:07 AM

It'll all be worth it in the end man. I picked up a 2nd job to fund my downpayment as well. Though my days aren't as long as yours (11/day 5 days a week), it does get old, but the payoff is worth the sacrifice!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 01-15-2010, 11:12 AM

45-55 hours at the USPS 15-20 on the side gig and full time online student.

You have to do what you have to do for what you want in life. You can't quantify it.

Great luck and ALWAYS keep the overall goal in mind.

-Ivan

TommyTSquared · 01-15-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iyam_lorne

Just wondering also, has anyone else here taken on another job just for the Camaro?

As a student assistant I'm only required to work ~20 hours a week for my IT job, however I have been using the Camaro as motivation for getting at work by 8 everyday to not only help pay for it, but to get me ready for me soon to be everyday 8-5 job out of college. Also I cannot legally work 40 hours a week, however I have been putting in more than that so that it can carry over and I can apply them to weeks I don't work 40 full hours!

Oh yeah, and I've also since sold my dirtbike and work special events for the campus during basketball games.

ffrcobra_65 · 01-15-2010, 11:12 AM

good on you man. that is how you afford a car without going over your head. work hard and earn the money on your own for you car unlike others who have posted here.

zq8colorado04 · 01-15-2010, 11:15 AM

I got a second job at a grocery store deli a couple of night a week for the months leading up to my Camaro delivery...I worked there probably 5 months and was able to put an extra $3,000 down payment on the car.

It sucked those days that I had to work both jobs but in the end my payment was lower and I have a big ol' grin on my face every time I get behind the wheel!

Good luck!

Domic · 01-15-2010, 11:25 AM

I did that kind of a schedule for a month and the only hard part was remembering which job I was driving to. I was so tired, I drove to the wrong place a few times...

Alain · 01-15-2010, 11:40 AM

i admire you for working hard for your goal man. nothing makes me happier then hearing that. good luck trying to adjust to your new schedule. i'm sure it will be worth it bro.

VR Code R6P · 01-15-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by iyam_lorne

Oh man. thats so not gonna be me. when i get mine they are gonna have to pry my butt out of the seat and my foot off the pedal to get me out of it. lol.

But mine will be like new for a long time.

iyam_lorne · 01-15-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by zq8colorado04

I got a second job at a grocery store deli a couple of night a week for the months leading up to my Camaro delivery...I worked there probably 5 months and was able to put an extra $3,000 down payment on the car.

It sucked those days that I had to work both jobs but in the end my payment was lower and I have a big ol' grin on my face every time I get behind the wheel!

Good luck!

Yeah a bigger downpayment is so important. it helps cut a big chunk out of the interest and in the folowing years when you have those small payments only, there will be no regrets at all about having suffered for a few months or so. then if extra things come up like repairs and whatnot the car payments wont be such a burden in the way. it will just be a background payment. man i cant wait lol

iyam_lorne · 01-15-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Code R6P

But mine will be like new for a long time.

Lol. but what good is a new car that sits around. thats like buying a brand new big screen hd tv and hardly watching it so it will be like new for many years. eventually it will be old anyway and you never did get your moneys worth of enjoyment out of it.

iyam_lorne · 01-15-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alain

i admire you for working hard for your goal man. nothing makes me happier then hearing that. good luck trying to adjust to your new schedule. i'm sure it will be worth it bro.

Thanks. i know it will be worth it. just looking forward to the camaro will no doubt make those 3 months seem like 3 days.

VR Code R6P · 01-15-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iyam_lorne

Lol. but what good is a new car that sits around. thats like buying a brand new big screen hd tv and hardly watching it so it will be like new for many years. eventually it will be old anyway and you never did get your moneys worth of enjoyment out of it.

I will just upgrade to the next hot car!

Bert · 01-15-2010, 12:48 PM

wow, the Camaro is way cool and all, but giving up your life for one seems a bit overboard!

I guess we all choose our priorities . . .

iyam_lorne · 01-15-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Code R6P

I will just upgrade to the next hot car!

But its only hot if you drive it. otherwise a person may as well just own a wax replica of a camaro of they buy it just to look at

01-15-2010, 11:15 AM	#19
zq8colorado04 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 271	I got a second job at a grocery store deli a couple of night a week for the months leading up to my Camaro delivery...I worked there probably 5 months and was able to put an extra $3,000 down payment on the car. It sucked those days that I had to work both jobs but in the end my payment was lower and I have a big ol' grin on my face every time I get behind the wheel! Good luck! __________________ 1100: 10/13/08 3000: 03/26/09 3300: 05/08/09 3400: 05/12/09 3800: 05/25/09 4200: 05/28/09 5000: 06/09/09 6000: 06/09/09 VIN# A9111943 2SS/RS Black on Black with LS3 and a 6-speed Manual 15% Window Tint CAI StainlessWorks Catback Exhaust BMR 1.4" lowering springs

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01-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#15
Onereign Detailing Addict Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 CGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 135	It'll all be worth it in the end man. I picked up a 2nd job to fund my downpayment as well. Though my days aren't as long as yours (11/day 5 days a week), it does get old, but the payoff is worth the sacrifice!

01-15-2010, 11:12 AM	#16
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	45-55 hours at the USPS 15-20 on the side gig and full time online student. You have to do what you have to do for what you want in life. You can't quantify it. Great luck and ALWAYS keep the overall goal in mind. -Ivan

01-15-2010, 11:12 AM	#18
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	good on you man. that is how you afford a car without going over your head. work hard and earn the money on your own for you car unlike others who have posted here.

01-15-2010, 11:25 AM	#20
Domic Drives: '11 Chevy crew cab. '14 black 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missoula MT Posts: 147	I did that kind of a schedule for a month and the only hard part was remembering which job I was driving to. I was so tired, I drove to the wrong place a few times...

01-15-2010, 11:40 AM	#21
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	i admire you for working hard for your goal man. nothing makes me happier then hearing that. good luck trying to adjust to your new schedule. i'm sure it will be worth it bro.

01-15-2010, 12:48 PM	#27
Bert synergy-green with envy Drives: Cam....ry :-( Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 280	wow, the Camaro is way cool and all, but giving up your life for one seems a bit overboard! I guess we all choose our priorities . . .