Also-- how well do you drive/how much do you like driving? I personally, would kill myself before attempting to drive cross country, but if you are comfortable driving in Boston, I am sure you will be fine
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Sophia Brooks - Jun 24, 2006 4:17:59 pm PDT #3858 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Emily - Jun 24, 2006 4:18:42 pm PDT #3859 of 10002
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
What are cost differences? Are there any issues with having to buy tags/license in Mass and then again in Calif? Can you live without a car for a couple of weeks in the new place or do you need one right away?
Er... I dunno? I'm not even sure how to figure all this out. I suppose in a pinch I could either see about borrowing my brother's or renting one.
Emily - Jun 24, 2006 4:21:14 pm PDT #3860 of 10002
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Driving in a city I'm not all that fond of. But highway driving -- ohmygod the love.
sarameg - Jun 24, 2006 4:23:37 pm PDT #3861 of 10002
If the destination is CA, you might want to read up on their emissions stuff. If you buy it here, let's say, you'll probably (I can only speak from buying in one state and then moving 2 years later) have to pay title and registration fees where you buy it, but will have to do the same again when registering it at your destination. Plus, you'll need to switch insurance. Not really big things, but something to keep in mind. (Note all this stuff is from my behind, so I may be getting parts wrong. But stuff to check.)
On a more pro-buy now side, how busy are you going to be once you move? Is buying post-move going to overwhelm you more than buying now? Roadtrip- yeah! or crap! ?
If all other things end up equal, you can start shopping (here and there, love the web!) now and if a really good deal comes up in either place, it can't hurt, right?
Ship a lot of your stuff anyway.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 24, 2006 4:25:02 pm PDT #3862 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I feel like it would be that smarter thing to buy there, but I would REALLY want to buy NOW, if I were you, to eliminate potential stressors after moving.
Could you buy on-line and have a car wating for you in CA?
sarameg - Jun 24, 2006 4:25:54 pm PDT #3863 of 10002
Also, in case your parents are making you crazy with absolutes, I think this is the sort of thing that really depends on the person and some of it is just fuzzy logic.
Emily - Jun 24, 2006 4:26:51 pm PDT #3864 of 10002
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Yeah, more and more I'm thinking that buying there is the right choice. It's just that that means putting my cat on an airplane (shudder), shipping all my stuff, and condensing all the stuff I absolutely positively must have for my first week or so in a new state and a new job into a few suitcases.
sarameg - Jun 24, 2006 4:27:47 pm PDT #3865 of 10002
Could you buy on-line and have a car wating for you in CA?
My brother did this! Well, ok not exactly, but he's bought cars on ebay. I'm not kidding. Mostly parts cars, though. I do recommend driving it and taking it to a mechanic (exception to the latter if it is brand new) before signing anything.
ChiKat - Jun 24, 2006 4:29:06 pm PDT #3866 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Could you rent a small truck and drive to Calif. in that? Then, buy something when you get there.
I think buying there is a good choice because Calif has stricter emissions regs that most other states. And, you won't have to pay to register it twice.
sarameg - Jun 24, 2006 4:30:41 pm PDT #3867 of 10002
putting my cat on an airplane (shudder)
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