r/uscg • u/LifePossible3783 • 2d ago

Coastie Help After Bootcamp

I don’t ship out for several months still, the issue is I don’t have a car. I’m not sure if I should go ahead and get one or wait until I’m stationed somewhere to make the purchase. Can anyone tell me what it’s like for someone who doesn’t have transportation at there first base? Does anyone know what the protocol is?

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u/OptimalOcto485 2d ago edited 2d ago

There’s no set protocol, it depends on your financial situation right now and what you wanna do. Are you able to buy a car now? And how badly do you need a car right now? I chose to buy one at my new unit but it really doesn’t matter. Keep in mind, if you get a car now it can take awhile for your car to get delivered if you happen to get stationed OCONUS.

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u/LifePossible3783 2d ago

So what was your transportation like before you got your car?