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bruspeed · 2006-06-20, 11:01 AM

Dude, I hope you get her, She's a 'bute!! I'm insanely jelous!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-20, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

But I'm still in that horrible age bracket and European minimum insurance standards are MUCH higher than America's.

Jonny, I'm telling you, if you really want to join look at the Air Force first. I'm not going to pitch anything to you because friends don't do that shit, plus your smart enough to make up your own mind. Go in and destroy the ASVAB then you just may get your pick at any job you want. Don't leave anything to chance though, because that's what I did and now I have a super boring job.

You can pitch all you want. I am trying to get the most views of the armed forces from everyone I can before I decide.

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I pay <$200/mo for "what is essentially an STI", plus an SVX, plus a truck!

"Essentially" meaning from the insurance's point of view. Call them up and tell them that your car has 400 hp and is rarely driven outside of competitive driving events and see what happens.

Also, you suck. $190/month for full coverage just on the miata. Adding a 4x4 as daily will add another $45.

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

You can pitch all you want. I am trying to get the most views of the armed forces from everyone I can before I decide.

Here's the view from the Army...

Join the Air Force instead.

Libila · 2006-06-20, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Here's the view from the Army...

Join the Air Force instead.

No joke. My brother in law is a Warrant Officer in the Army and he told me, "If the Air Force won't take you don't join."

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 12:33 PM

Yeah, and to clarify, I don't think the Army's a bad place to be. What's negative there is pretty much universally negative in the armed forces. But, the good things in the AF outweigh the good things in the Army in my opinion.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-20, 01:10 PM

Hmm, well my main choices as of now then are the Marines or the Air Force. And I really can't see myself as a Marine (but that doesn't mean I won't do it).

Sorry for the hijack! Hopefully the info back from the USAA is good!

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 01:21 PM

The only thing being in the Marines really makes you better at is being a Marine. Not that a career in any branch is a bad idea, but you get more options in the other ones. Plus, airmen never get asked to charge machine guns.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-20, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

The only thing being in the Marines really makes you better at is being a Marine. Not that a career in any branch is a bad idea, but you get more options in the other ones. Plus, airmen never get asked to charge machine guns.

But that is one of the main reasons that I would join the Marines, IF I do infact decide to go, to see action. Also the Marines are the farthest thing from anything I have ever done or anything I'm doing now.

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 02:01 PM

In that case, go for it. Just try not to get stuck on a ship on nuke duty or something before you enlist.

Bob Danger · 2006-06-20, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Libila

No joke. My brother in law is a Warrant Officer in the Army and he told me, "If the Air Force won't take you don't join."

Your brother also thinks i'm a massive stoner, just because someone knows how to roll sushi doesn't mean they can roll a blunt. Has he found out if he is going to Japan?

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Suddenly joining the AF is sounding much better than the other armed forces. I could drive sweet cars in foreign countries, exotic women, good pay, don't have to get shot at...

Its not a bad idea if you don't have a career path in mind, and want to travel for a few years. I was considering it for a while, I took the ASVAB, and scored really well on it I got a 70. I was going to be a Linguists, bcause it had the highest signing bonus, 6k for 4 years, and 11k for 6. I passed the DLAB (Defence Language Aptitude Whatever) and everything, but I don't want to waste 4 years doing something that would get me no where after I got out.

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 04:49 PM

Signing bonuses are topping at 6k/11k now? They were higher than that when I enlisted. Then again, GI Bill was like half of what it now is, so it more than balances.

Bob Danger · 2006-06-20, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Signing bonuses are topping at 6k/11k now? They were higher than that when I enlisted. Then again, GI Bill was like half of what it now is, so it more than balances.

Most positions in the Air Force don't even offer a enlistment bonus. If I recall Tim didn't get a bonus, when he enlisted as a civil engineer, but if he was going to enlist a Sere or what ever that was he would have gotten 4 or 5k.

Kevin M · 2006-06-20, 05:36 PM

F that Sere crap! I'd rather *actually* be a POW, where they have to follow the laws of the Geneva Convention! Of course, that's kind of the point, but still. Special Forces school is "hard." S.e.r.e. school is "fucking miserable!"

M3n2c3 · 2006-06-20, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

Its not a bad idea if you don't have a career path in mind, and want to travel for a few years. I was considering it for a while, I took the ASVAB, and scored really well on it I got a 70. I was going to be a Linguists, bcause it had the highest signing bonus, 6k for 4 years, and 11k for 6. I passed the DLAB (Defence Language Aptitude Whatever) and everything, but I don't want to waste 4 years doing something that would get me no where after I got out.

Thanks for reminding me

Bob Danger · 2006-06-20, 06:12 PM

At least you did something, unlike me bumbing around the west coast for the last 3 years, working when I felt like it, and not having any worries... wait that was awesome nevermind.

M3n2c3 · 2006-06-20, 07:22 PM

Oh, and I spent 5 years in, not 4.

Libila · 2006-06-21, 08:24 AM

Yep, no signing bonus and I was trying out for Pararescue and SERE but I failed the hearing test.

Bad news, the bank said no go on the Type R

Kevin M · 2006-06-21, 08:38 AM

Boo.

Was it the car they wouldn't finance, or you?

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-21, 08:42 AM

Why!? Tell those bitches you'll cut some shit!

Libila · 2006-06-21, 09:49 AM

It's because I'm a first term Airman, and the car isn't an '06. Those bitches got me all excited because they told me I'm approved for up to $30,000 then I gave them the VIN and they said, "It's a '98? We can only give you money for a new car." I was heart broken.

Kevin M · 2006-06-21, 09:53 AM

$30,000 will still buy a pretty sweet car over there. What's an STi go for?

Libila · 2006-06-21, 09:56 AM

30,000 euro

JonnydaJibba · 2006-06-21, 10:16 AM

WTF?! That's gay, why only new cars?

YOU SHOULD GET AN ARIEL ATOM THEY ARE ONLY 20GS!

Kevin M · 2006-06-21, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

30,000 euro

Bummer. Nobody else will finance you?

2006-06-20, 11:01 AM	#26
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Dude, I hope you get her, She's a 'bute!! I'm insanely jelous! __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

2006-06-20, 12:33 PM	#31
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, and to clarify, I don't think the Army's a bad place to be. What's negative there is pretty much universally negative in the armed forces. But, the good things in the AF outweigh the good things in the Army in my opinion. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-20, 01:10 PM	#32
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Hmm, well my main choices as of now then are the Marines or the Air Force. And I really can't see myself as a Marine (but that doesn't mean I won't do it). Sorry for the hijack! Hopefully the info back from the USAA is good! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-06-20, 01:21 PM	#33
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The only thing being in the Marines really makes you better at is being a Marine. Not that a career in any branch is a bad idea, but you get more options in the other ones. Plus, airmen never get asked to charge machine guns. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-20, 02:01 PM	#35
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	In that case, go for it. Just try not to get stuck on a ship on nuke duty or something before you enlist. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-20, 04:49 PM	#37
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Signing bonuses are topping at 6k/11k now? They were higher than that when I enlisted. Then again, GI Bill was like half of what it now is, so it more than balances. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-20, 05:36 PM	#39
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	F that Sere crap! I'd rather actually be a POW, where they have to follow the laws of the Geneva Convention! Of course, that's kind of the point, but still. Special Forces school is "hard." S.e.r.e. school is "fucking miserable!" __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-20, 06:12 PM	#41
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	At least you did something, unlike me bumbing around the west coast for the last 3 years, working when I felt like it, and not having any worries... wait that was awesome nevermind. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-06-20, 07:22 PM	#42
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Oh, and I spent 5 years in, not 4. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-06-21, 08:24 AM	#43
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Yep, no signing bonus and I was trying out for Pararescue and SERE but I failed the hearing test. Bad news, the bank said no go on the Type R

2006-06-21, 08:38 AM	#44
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Boo. Was it the car they wouldn't finance, or you? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-21, 08:42 AM	#45
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Why!? Tell those bitches you'll cut some shit! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-06-21, 09:49 AM	#46
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	It's because I'm a first term Airman, and the car isn't an '06. Those bitches got me all excited because they told me I'm approved for up to $30,000 then I gave them the VIN and they said, "It's a '98? We can only give you money for a new car." I was heart broken.

2006-06-21, 09:53 AM	#47
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	$30,000 will still buy a pretty sweet car over there. What's an STi go for? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-06-21, 09:56 AM	#48
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	30,000 euro

2006-06-21, 10:16 AM	#49
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	WTF?! That's gay, why only new cars? YOU SHOULD GET AN ARIEL ATOM THEY ARE ONLY 20GS! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

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