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Best loan for an 18 year old?

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  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    Have you thought about a motor bike I mean?

    My daughter (19) has a Yamaha Drag Star 125 and gets around on that It's cheap to tax (£15 per year) mind you I insure it for her atm...
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    I think the key word in your posts is 'want'. You don't need a car, you just want one. A lot of people (including me) are in debt because of just that reason.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    I 'want' a Ferrari
    ;)
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • will369
    will369 Posts: 527 Forumite
    msgnomey wrote: »
    Have you thought about a motor bike I mean?

    My daughter (19) has a Yamaha Drag Star 125 and gets around on that It's cheap to tax (£15 per year) mind you I insure it for her atm...


    I would rather walk around then get a motor bike


    I know you lot are all giving me the best advice.. but no one is actually helping me

    As I have made my mind up

    But just want some advice on what loan to get
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Why would you rather walk than get a bike?

    My sister's got one and she loves it, running costs are tiny too, she brought it back from scarborough for half of what it costs me to drive.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • slig
    slig Posts: 400 Forumite
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    edited 26 July 2009 at 6:54PM
    Have you spoken to your parents about this? Maybe they'd be willing to insure you on their car, or loan you a small amount to get a cheap car?

    You say it will take you a year to save up for what you want. Why are you looking to get a loan spread over 5 years then?

    I do understand how much you want a car, where I live the public transport is really poor too, and so it sucks not having a car. But you don't need to spend £4000 on a car, you just want something to get you from a to b.
    Debt at LBM (17/10/08) £5727.61 Debt free date 31/08/09
  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,283 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    will369 wrote: »
    I was looking at the Natwest Platinum Credit Card


    It says

    Carry on reading the terms, it also says :-

    The NatWest Platinum Credit Card is available subject to approval, only to existing NatWest customers with an income of at least £10,000 and aged 18 or over. These services are for the attention of UK residents only and are only available in the UK. Please view Summary Box for important information on interest and charges.
  • Shoe_Gal
    Shoe_Gal Posts: 7,235 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 26 July 2009 at 7:03PM
    will369 wrote: »
    I know you lot are all giving me the best advice.. but no one is actually helping me

    As I have made my mind up

    But just want some advice on what loan to get

    In that case, whichever one you want as it sounds like you will be back in a few months time asking for help to get out of debt :rolleyes:

    Reading some of your earlier posts I can't help wondering why basic financial planning/budgeting isn't taught in schools? :D
    Sometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!
    Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56
    Weightloss : 0/34lbs
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    Motorbikes are good fun as long as you do the necessary training but there is nowt wrong with walking either
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    msgnomey wrote: »
    Have you thought about a motor bike I mean?

    My daughter (19) has a Yamaha Drag Star 125 and gets around on that It's cheap to tax (£15 per year) mind you I insure it for her atm...

    Single? lol.
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