Own apartment or a bike?

[causeimight]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

 

[Dhoriscol]

Bike seems better since, as you said, a single bad month will get you kicked out of the apartment
Think it as an investement on yourself and any service you can gain access to by simply having a bike, you just don't have that kind of freedom on your own two feet while having to ask people for a ride

 

[Scandi.]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out to the countryside even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents though, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

You should move in with your friends in an apartment.

That was you will only have to pay 500 upfront, it will still be around 750 a month tho

A1 is not really that worth it tbh, and its only 2 years.

But tbh an apartment right now is not really worth it either idk

 

[causeimight]

You should move in with your friends in an apartment.

That was you will only have to pay 500 upfront, it will still be around 750 a month tho

Not a bad idea, but I don't think my parents will agree to this. They have agreed to these two options I stated up there

A1 is not really that worth it tbh, and its only 2 years.

But tbh an apartment right now is not really worth it either idk

I live 1h and 15 min by public transport one-way to my new high school. That's 2h and 30 min out of my life 5 days a week. I need to make a decision, even though I do agree with you that I really don't think it's worth it for both. A1 seems like the smarter thing since I can sell it and then I can have upfront money for a drivings license, for an actual car. It's a fixed cost anyway, the only recurring is gas, insurance and maintenance.

 

[highesrcel]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

the apartment choice will force you to earn money somehow, which is a good skill in life. the bike choice doesnt seem to bad either but you need to remember that it can get stolen, broken etc etc…

 

[causeimight]

Bike seems better since, as you said, a single bad month will get you kicked out of the apartment
Think it as an investement on yourself and any service you can gain access to by simply having a bike, you just don't have that kind of freedom on your own two feet while having to ask people for a ride

Yeah I was already leaning towards the bike option, I just wanted to hear other peoples advice about this. Thanks for the reply.

Only thing that was making me lean towards the apartment option is the 'freedom of schedule', I can do whatever, whenever I want. There won't be parents calling me at like 1 am when I'm out asking me where I am. But yeah the bike makes more sense.

 

[peter1287]

Why would you not pick the apartment, it’s so obvious

 

[causeimight]

the apartment choice will force you to earn money somehow, which is a good skill in life. the bike choice doesnt seem to bad either but you need to remember that it can get stolen, broken etc etc…

I will be most likely getting a part time job, since landlords want you to have a stable income. That means I work in the weekends, either one day or both days.

And yeah I know about the risk of theft. I will be most likely parking in a closed garage when I'm at home, since I live like a minute away from one. During school time I'll park in the schools parking spots. I'll have an AirTag on my bike, we have a very high chance here in our country of retrieving the bike if you have a GPS tracker of some kind.

 

[Scandi.]

Not a bad idea, but I don't think my parents will agree to this. They have agreed to these two options I stated up there

I live 1h and 15 min by public transport one-way to my new high school. That's 2h and 30 min out of my life 5 days a week. I need to make a decision, even though I do agree with you that I really don't think it's worth it for both. A1 seems like the smarter thing since I can sell it and then I can have upfront money for a drivings license, for an actual car. It's a fixed cost anyway, the only recurring is gas, insurance and maintenance.

You’ll figure it out G

I live 1h and 15 min by public transport one-way to my new high school. That's 2h and 30

This was my life for 2 years straight u get used to it

 

[i_blamegamertag]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

Appartment imo

 

[dragomog]

ur 125cc is getting gapped by my 77cc

and im ur age and getting a 600 soon lmao

 

[causeimight]

ur 125cc is getting gapped by my 77cc

and im ur age and getting a 600 soon lmao

Just cause you're my age it doesn't mean that we have the same rules. We probably live in different countries. The license that I can get only gets me a 125cc.

 

[causeimight]

Appartment imo

Why? Elaborate please

 

[dragomog]

Just cause you're my age it doesn't mean that we have the same rules. We probably live in different countries. The license that I can get only gets me a 125cc.

me neither lol i just dont give a fuck

and i have a bmw (not epa)

 

[causeimight]

This was my life for 2 years straight u get used to it

 

[R@m@]

Get a 125cc, also what is the brand and model?

 

[sonic55555]

theres nothing worse than living on your own in a shitty apartment

hell on earth

 

[causeimight]

me neither lol i just dont give a fuck

and i have a bmw (not epa)

Bro an EPA tractor is a modified car, you can have a BMW as an EPA.

 

[dragomog]

Bro an EPA tractor is a modified car, you can have a BMW as an EPA.

ik what epa is i lived in sweden briefly

im in the baltics rn and have a bmw since 15 and drive it around daily

 

[sonic55555]

shit bro i love my heckin apartment

 

[R@m@]

Whats the bike youre gonna buy?

 

[causeimight]

Get a 125cc, also what is the brand and model?

I think it's gonna be an Aprilia, Aprilia Sx 125.
But it all depends on how much I save haha. I might get a Yahama YBR125 or a Honda CBR125R as a starter bike.

 

[dragomog]

Whats the bike youre gonna buy?

who gives a shit theyre all slow

 

[R@m@]

who gives a shit theyre all slow

Not at all a 125cc goes 90-130kmh

 

[dragomog]

Not at all a 125cc goes 90-130kmh

slow as fuck

 

[causeimight]

ik what epa is i lived in sweden briefly

im in the baltics rn and have a bmw since 15 and drive it around daily

lucky goy I yearn to drive a car

I've started driving license training and it's amazing

 

[R@m@]

slow as fuck

Fast enough to get from point a to b fast

 

[dragomog]

lucky goy I yearn to drive a car

I've started driving license training and it's amazing

if ur scared to drive without a license just get epa and make some button that turns the limit off

 

[causeimight]

if ur scared to drive without a license just get epa and make some button that turns the limit off

A blackbox

Nigga I'm not tryna get caught and get punished by the law.

 

[dragomog]

A blackbox

Nigga I'm not tryna get caught and get punished by the law.

i got caught once in my bmw and had 700 in fines

 

[negative]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

The apartment bro.

Its a no brainer

 

[causeimight]

The apartment bro.

Its a no brainer

how are you so confident in your answer? can you elaborate why pls.. the others have

 

[causeimight]

i got caught once in my bmw and had 700 in fines

Here along with the daily fines you get a 'dot' in your registry which gets you problems with finding somewhere to live or finding a job for a while.

You can also be forced to take your driving license (for the actual car) later than other people, even if you turn 18.

 

[dragomog]

Here along with the daily fines you get a 'dot' in your registry which gets you problems with finding somewhere to live or finding a job for a while.

You can also be forced to take your driving license (for the actual car) later than other people, even if you turn 18.

shits brutal lol i only got a fine and even then it was that big mostly cuz i was caught when drifting

 

[causeimight]

shits brutal lol i only got a fine and even then it was that big mostly cuz i was caught when drifting

Yeah, hence why the 125 is the only logical option here. Unfortunately. They're pretty harsh on this, instead of cracking down real crime like organised crime..

 

[dragomog]

Yeah, hence why the 125 is the only logical option here. Unfortunately. They're pretty harsh on this, instead of cracking down real crime like organised crime..

i would do a moped then over a 125 as with tuning they fun and somewhat fast but unreliable af tho

 

[causeimight]

i would do a moped then over a 125 as with tuning they fun and somewhat fast but unreliable af tho

I did consider a moped but they only drive 45 legally, like I gotta drive 30 km ish every day to the high school and so that will take around 42 compared to like a 125 where it takes 18 minutes. That's why theyre a no go

 

[dragomog]

I did consider a moped but they only drive 45 legally, like I gotta drive 30 km ish every day to the high school and so that will take around 42 compared to like a 125 where it takes 18 minutes. That's why theyre a no go

no one follows the moped speed limit lmao every moped is tuned and goes like 80-140kmh depending on tuning

 

[L(oser)ooksmaxxer]

I did consider a moped but they only drive 45 legally, like I gotta drive 30 km ish every day to the high school and so that will take around 42 compared to like a 125 where it takes 18 minutes. That's why theyre a no go

Ngl if u live in a country where the police isn’t on ur ass just get a used 600 for cheap

 

[causeimight]

no one follows the moped speed limit lmao every moped is tuned and goes like 80-140kmh depending on tuning

Yeah I'm not tryna have a police chase sorry

 

[L(oser)ooksmaxxer]

Ngl if u live in a country where the police isn’t on ur ass just get a used 600 for cheap

Just make sure u are responsible and don’t kill yourself but that could just as easily happen on a 125

 

[causeimight]

Ngl if u live in a country where the police isn’t on ur ass just get a used 600 for cheap

Stupid ass country says you gotta be 24 to have the license for that cc and yes they are on your ass.

I swear instead of fixing the organised crime in the country they pat their backs by going against people like us

 

[L(oser)ooksmaxxer]

Stupid ass country says you gotta be 24 to have the license for that cc and yes they are on your ass.

I swear instead of fixing the organised crime in the country they pat their backs by going against people like us

Idk bro then get a scooter I wouldn’t bother with a 125cc motorbike bc they are a waste of money

 

[greylurker]

living with parents lowkey underrated, not only no rent but free food. and if you have a bike you can travel anwyhere

 

[Noriju]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

My life has taught me few things.

Commuting on a scooter fucking sucks. this goes equally for a motorbike. theres something so magical about just driving your car to your destination and getting out. i could go on and on about the benefits of a car.
Don't bet on getting friends. Friends aren't guaranteed and come and go as the wind blows. If you expect to have friends - you'll probably not get any. i have tried and tested this so many times braahhh.
any event i like seriously debate skipping - when i finally go, its a good time, but when i go somewhere expecting something i just get shit on.
"Expect nothing and gain everything"

 

[greylurker]

being indpeendent with travelling is better than living by yourself in my opinion

 

[Noriju]

also leech off your parents as long as possible, this will set you up for generational wealth

 

[rsj]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

apartment is gonna be dope

 

[dragomog]

Stupid ass country says you gotta be 24 to have the license for that cc and yes they are on your ass.

I swear instead of fixing the organised crime in the country they pat their backs by going against people like us

drive calm and no ones gonna pull you over

 

[yushmaxx]

Please don't DNR!

Need some advice on a massive choice. I am starting highschool soon. I am split between two paths for status and freedom. I'm 16.

First is getting a license and a 125cc bike. I can hit 100 km/h on the highways while others my age use mopeds and "EPA tractors" (cars that go 30km/h) which means theyre not even allowed on highways. It gives me total freedom to head out anywhere, even in winter if I use studded tires, but it costs around 4k total upfront. I will be living with my parents, and although they promised me that they wouldn't be as strict, I don't believe in that. But I'm pretty sure I can pull some strings so it's not that bad.

Second is an apartment right by campus that my parents could co-sign. Living alone at 16 is a huge flex and it becomes the default spot for everyone to hang out and pre-party. But it is a 750 dollar monthly burn for rent and food, meaning one bad month where I don't make enough is eviction! Also a 1.5k ish upfront cost for miscellaneous things (furniture, insurance etc), and being dependent on friends or public transport to get somewhere. A negative in its own. And the "janitor" effect, if I host something I gotta clean up. I gotta buy the things that break.

What should I decide? They both serve my primary goal, which is having easier transportation to school. I live in a different city from this new school, it's a rich kid private school. I'm only considering between these for status and what gives be an overall better ROI in my life.

All answers appreciated and I can answer questions. God bless.

Bike, own apt will cause you wayy too much stress

Just wait till it gets trashed after a party

Your parents seem great, no need to leave