Anybody else college-ish aged? [Text View]

Breezy

11/01/2011, 11:52 AM

I'm only 21, but it SEEMS like most people on here are more...ripe in years lol. Are there any other people on here in their teenage/young adult years of life? Just kinda curious if I'm the only single young adult VX driving empty bank account electrical engineering college student type-o-person around.

ibmx2

11/01/2011, 12:14 PM

My wife says I act like a child
Dose that count
:yesy::p:yesy:

MeowMix

11/01/2011, 02:18 PM

..."college-ish" doesn't necessarily mean late teens to early twenties; some of us are late bloomers. I for one am 27 and I'm only two years into a four year BSN degree. Though single, relatively young, and empty bank account are definitely all things I can relate well to. Yeah, my dad technically owns my VX. :righty:

Amazingly enough though, we're all very different in age yet we don't have even a slight bit of social disconnect. Not a single person here treats me any differently for my shortcomings or lack of life experience. It's all part of what makes this community the most enjoyable one I've ever been blessed to be a member of. ;Dy;

VXorado

11/01/2011, 02:38 PM

I'm 26, 3 years out of college. I bought the VX right out of college when I was still pretty broke. Now that I have a good job I seem to spend all my money on the VX ;)

frankd14321

11/01/2011, 03:09 PM

I'm 25, my wife is 26... just bought our VX a couple months back...

eblank

11/01/2011, 03:22 PM

21, In Mechanical Engineering school. bought the VX earlier this year and now am addicted to it... VX + Engagement Ring + school payments = Broke... lol. good thing we're in a good field!

Breezy

11/01/2011, 03:30 PM

good thing we're in a good field!

That's for sure. I'm on co-op at Kohler Engines right now. It's paying for my VX. But the tranny went 2 weeks after I bought it. 2 weeks after that the flexplate broke and they had to pull the tranny again. Now I'm getting new tires for winter. I feel like I'm never gunna get the VX paid off. It's been a money pit so far lol. I hope I've reached the bottom lol. So what engineering school? Plattville? MSOE? I go to Michigan Tech. I'm behind on the engagement thing, although I want to be there. I've found that girls just suck. Ugh. Really ruined my last several months, this one girl has. Ha! AND she made fun of me and my VX when I got it, until she realized she could nap in the back seats while I drive. She chirped up about it after that lol.

VXobsession

11/01/2011, 03:31 PM

I'll be 31 on Saturday...husband is 32

Breezy

11/01/2011, 03:37 PM

2 years ago I woulda thought 31 was waaayy old lol. Now that it's only 10 years away...meh. I won't be old till I'm 60 :)

VXobsession

11/01/2011, 03:40 PM

I feel like I'm just getting started........old enough to have made mistakes and learned from them but young enough to physically still play like a child.

Breezy

11/01/2011, 03:45 PM

eblank

11/01/2011, 03:52 PM

That's for sure. I'm on co-op at Kohler Engines right now. It's paying for my VX. But the tranny went 2 weeks after I bought it. 2 weeks after that the flexplate broke and they had to pull the tranny again. Now I'm getting new tires for winter. I feel like I'm never gunna get the VX paid off. It's been a money pit so far lol. I hope I've reached the bottom lol. So what engineering school? Plattville? MSOE? I go to Michigan Tech. I'm behind on the engagement thing, although I want to be there. I've found that girls just suck. Ugh. Really ruined my last several months, this one girl has. Ha! AND she made fun of me and my VX when I got it, until she realized she could nap in the back seats while I drive. She chirped up about it after that lol.

Think we had this convo before? I'm at Bradley U in Peoria, doing a co-op in Rockford at Hamilton sundstrand (next semester). Don't rush on the engagement thing. rings and weddings are EXPENSIVE... and so are toys with wheels. spent more on that ring than my first two cars. combined. almost as much as the VX. lol but she loves it so its all good.

eblank

11/01/2011, 03:54 PM

Yep thats exactly what I just put on the spare on the back. The rest are 285/50/20. personally I like them better on the 18's too. more rubber. But haven't had them in snow yet. I think they're supposed to be good in it though.

pbkid

11/01/2011, 04:07 PM

Im 25 and I bought my vx at 18..... Just graduated school and I sold it for a 4runner

cheetah2390

11/01/2011, 04:32 PM

21 and bought my vx 4 months ago. LOVE IT!

p_justin13

11/01/2011, 04:40 PM

just turned thirty. :( but still broke from college. lol yes the toys become expense! but worth it!

Hiredgoon

11/01/2011, 04:52 PM

36 but much more childish than the 18-28 year old students I teach.

JHarris1385

11/01/2011, 05:03 PM

26 - Still in school and married for the past 3, now with a kid on the way (May).

Etfren

11/01/2011, 05:06 PM

Just turned 20 and got my VX's this summer. Have less than 500 miles behind the wheel so far, but excited to be spending a lot of time under the hood this winter. Wish it was warmer in the garage though!

VXjunky

11/01/2011, 05:15 PM

60's the new 20

Ala5ka

11/01/2011, 05:43 PM

howdy howdy 22 and fifth year in College woohoo!

dietz99vcross

11/01/2011, 06:02 PM

Well I am 47 and working on my Masters in Special Education. Now my son might inherit the VX when he too heads up to Michigan Tech in the fall as a freshman, if they let neewbies have vehicles. Ya now back in the day schools didn't let everyone have vehicles on campus.

vt_maverick

11/01/2011, 06:29 PM

I'm 32 and my wife is 25 - I tell her it's an investment in my later years. :o :p

She's in school right now and will graduate in spring 2014. I'm hoping to go back for my masters at some point, but not while the girls are both under 3. :eek:

Breezy

11/01/2011, 06:53 PM

Freshman in the fall? With a VX? I'm excited just thinking about that! Freshman can have cars and all freshman have to live in the dorms, and I'm an RA there! SWEEET Oh I hope to meet your son dietz99vcross! That'd be so cool!

TexVeX

11/01/2011, 07:02 PM

Not telling my age but I still party like a college gal once in a while.

VX KAT

11/01/2011, 08:54 PM

Hey eblank, are you runnin Zeon LTZs? I am getting 285/60/18s on stock rims Thursday. I know VX KAT loved hers, but that AZ...How do you like em here in WI? Had em in snow yet? I'm pumped to get em!!!!

Hey,:_mecker: I'm not crazy like Billy and some of the other Phoenix & Tucson guys....I live up at 5,000 ft and regularly go up to 6,000 ft+....OK, so maybe it's not measured in feet right around me...more like 2"-4". But I've played in the snow with the Coopers....did really good. Then it all turns to mud and they did pretty good there too! I have the Nitto Terra Grapplers now, and sold the Coopers to "Knigh7s". The Coopers are actually a bit smoother riding than the NTGs, and their treadwear was terrific too.

p.s......"Joshi" is a young college guy, think he's in New Jersey.

Exclamation

11/01/2011, 11:09 PM

19, First year in college here! and definitely broke! haha

Moonrover

11/02/2011, 06:16 AM

22 out of college about three months now. Had the vx for about 2 years, and i plan on running it until the wheels fall off; all my money is going to loan repayments.

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 06:34 AM

College-ish age....ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha h a ha ha hahahahahah ahah ha ha ha ha ha h a h ha ha ha ha ha ha h Ba ha ha ha ha ah ha ah ha ha ah ha aha he he he he he he he e he.

WormGod

11/02/2011, 07:12 AM

I have nothing to add to this childish thread but my finely aged wisdom. Now turn out your light and get back to bed. :P

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 07:22 AM

I have nothing to add to this childish thread but my finely aged wisdom. Now turn out your light and get back to bed. :P

Awe...You no fun.

Breezy

11/02/2011, 07:28 AM

Any of yall leave the forum open at work all day? I do lol. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing, but it keeps me entertained while nothing is going on.

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 07:32 AM

Yes Breezy. And facebook too. I really need to get a life... :)

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 07:33 AM

Hey someone should tell TexVex that she posted her age in her profile. ha ha ha ha. :p:eekgray::_crying::flame2::evil2:

Breezy

11/02/2011, 07:33 AM

Where do you work that you can have facebook open? Haha

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 07:34 AM

I'm self-employed. :) Excuse me...my technician is calling me away from my computer to do a cat neuter. I will be back in 90 seconds.

Breezy

11/02/2011, 08:26 AM

So you are a self employed veterinarian?

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 08:52 AM

So you are a self employed veterinarian?

Yes. :)

VX KAT

11/02/2011, 09:40 AM

I'm self-employed. :) Excuse me...my technician is calling me away from my computer to do a cat neuter. I will be back in 90 seconds.

snip, snip! Better be nice to Ebzy boys! :laugho:

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 10:15 AM

snip, snip! Better be nice to Ebzy boys! :laugho:

I can spay a cat - cut to close - in less than 6 minutes. :eek:

tom4bren

11/02/2011, 11:19 AM

I can spay a cat - cut to close - in less than 6 minutes. :eek:

& charge $700 - SWEET!!!

Ebenezr

11/02/2011, 12:15 PM

& charge $700 - SWEET!!!

I wish. If I had my druthers I would charge 2,000.00 for a rabies shot and just do one a week. :bwgy:

etlsport

11/03/2011, 02:50 PM

Im 25 (26 soon) recent graduate Architectural Engineering Degree concentrating on mechanical building systems. Now working for a standby power battery company. Bought my VX a month after turning 20.

Breezy

11/03/2011, 02:55 PM

etlsport, how are you rockin 15.7 mpg avg? I don't come close on fuelly :(

TexVeX

11/03/2011, 03:24 PM

Hey someone should tell TexVex that she posted her age in her profile. ha ha ha ha. :p:eekgray::_crying::flame2::evil2:

Shhh. Don't tell them that. ;)
Besides, I didn't think anyone would care enough to look that far. :D

Ebenezr

11/03/2011, 03:55 PM

Shhh. Don't tell them that. ;)
Besides, I didn't think anyone would care enough to look that far. :D

Your posting was number 44...anything familiar bought that no. :o

etlsport

11/03/2011, 04:57 PM

etlsport, how are you rockin 15.7 mpg avg? I don't come close on fuelly :(

Mostly driving style.. I was over 16 for a while but my job now has me on back roads sp its dropped a bit.

I try to get up to speed as quickly as possible (without completely flooring it) then use no throttle or just enough to maintain speed. Going downhill I pick up speed and let it fall going back uphill. Rarely use the brakes, just allow myself to coast whenever possible unless its going to annoy someone behind me. If you anticipate the traffic or lights ahead you can let yourself slow down without braking and often you can time it so you dont even need to stop completely

Works beautifully and I really dont even think about it anymore and dont have to drive any slower than I used to.

Breezy

11/03/2011, 05:02 PM

I might start trying stuff like that. Hmm. But my driving is nearly 100% city. Worst case scenario for absolute worst mileage. So I'm not sure how good it will get, if at all. Ugh. I only get highway miles period when I go home every few weekends.