Thinking of moving to San Francisco

F32 · 10-11-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

For only $400 with zero down. You cant even get a honda for that

Hmm...sounds like the deal of the century.

Sara · 10-11-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by F32

Hmm...sounds like the deal of the century.

Exactly why I didnt pass it up. I know people with 328's that pay more than me.

youngnastyman · 10-11-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Exactly why I didnt pass it up. I know people with 328's that pay more than me.

Is this deal still available? Lol

Billup · 10-11-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

Is this deal still available? Lol

Are you a female? If so, any deal can be made available with a male salesman.

F32 · 10-11-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

Is this deal still available? Lol

I'll take the remainder of the country's inventory at that rate purely for arbitrage. Too bad such a deal is likely not repeatable.

Foxrus14 · 10-11-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Billup

Moving here from MI, I will never move back to that God forsaken state. NC is gorgeous.

What part?

Foxrus14 · 10-11-2013, 01:45 PM

The things a Salesmen will do for a girl on her knees...!

Billup · 10-11-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrus14

What part?

South end of Durham at I-40 & Fayetteville. Enough outside of downtown to be safe, and I feel I'm still in good reach of Chapel Hill / Raleigh / Dtown Durham, but far enough away that I don't have to deal with all the people. Seems to be a very nice part of town over here, seems like a newer area as well.

MediaArtist · 10-11-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

ugh.. not sure i can do that... i'm expecting to be able to dish out around 2500 or so for rent, give or take some

S.F is one of the most competitive rental markets in the country. $2,500 won't give you anything in the city that isn't located in the lower pac heights, or Sunset (boonies for SF).

I know, I own two 1 bedroom condos in South Beach. Both of them are rented for over $3,000 right now, and I plan to increase the rent to $3,500 when the first leaser moves out in February 2014.

I also own a two bedroom unit in Oakland near the Temescal neighborhood, and that one has been rented since 2010 for $2,300.

Your best bet is the East Bay. Oakland, Alameda, Hayward, etc.

koreez88 · 10-11-2013, 02:02 PM

Roads are terrible. I cracked 2 sets of wheels in SF over the years.
Price of rent varies, if you live downtown, expect to shell out $2500 and up for a studio with parking.
You could also live in an area like Sunset which is cheaper, but it takes like 20-25 minutes to get downtown. It's faster to live in Daly City / South San Francisco and commute. Cheaper too.

Homeless people are a problem, and public transportation is really bad. Parking is difficult.

Weather in SF is goddamn PERFECT. I can't stand weather in Los Angeles. Just remember to always bring a jacket and you are set. It's pretty much always 60-70s, so no need to guess or even look at forecast.

Love the party scene, tons of food, plenty of things to do.
This is the city you fall in love with.

However, I will most likely be moving out within the next 5 years or so, to a surrounding area. Hillsborough, Millbrae, Burlingame... Somewhere there.

Sara · 10-11-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrus14

The things a Salesmen will do for a girl on her knees...!

Well its a good thing I was the salesman

Foxrus14 · 10-11-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Well its a good thing I was the salesman

Greeter... wern't you the BMW dealer greeter like the old ladies at the door in Wal-Mart?

Sara · 10-11-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxrus14

Greeter... wern't you the BMW dealer greeter like the old ladies at the door in Wal-Mart?

You're funny.

i dunno · 10-11-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

ugh.. not sure i can do that... i'm expecting to be able to dish out around 2500 or so for rent, give or take some

you can probably find a 1bd with parking in glen park for 2000-2500. bart will take you directly to downtown and Berkeley for school.

Litos · 10-11-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

For only $400 with zero down. You cant even get a honda for that

I didn't know they offered 10 year loans on 2013 BMW's.....

F32 · 10-11-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

I didn't know they offered 10 year loans on 2013 BMW's.....

That would actually make for an amazing deal, even better than her lease. A total outlay of $48K for a 2013 335is amortized over 10 years?! If anything, it's a solid inflationary hedge.

But of course, you probably didn't think that. Instead, it was just a failed attept at a snide comment.

Sara · 10-11-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by F32

That would actually make for an amazing deal, even better than her lease. A total outlay of $48K for a 2013 335is amortized over 10 years?! If anything, it's a solid inflationary hedge.

But of course, you probably didn't think that. Instead, it was just a failed attept at a snide comment.

lol

f30nynj · 10-11-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Litos

lol @ living in New Jersey.

might as well tell him to live inside of Miley Cyrus' yeast infections.....

Thx for an intelligent analogy!

Ehwnnc · 10-11-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Billup

South end of Durham at I-40 & Fayetteville. Enough outside of downtown to be safe, and I feel I'm still in good reach of Chapel Hill / Raleigh / Dtown Durham, but far enough away that I don't have to deal with all the people. Seems to be a very nice part of town over here, seems like a newer area as well.

Not a bad place, i was in Durham for the past week for work. I live outside of Winston Salem

brado · 10-12-2013, 05:25 AM

I didn't read through everyone's suggestions but if you are working in Menlo park I definitely would not live in San Francisco. Worst parking and traffic in the area, you might as well buy a fixie, grow a mustache, and get a pbr tattoo (all jokes obviously before any sf residents get offended).

Personally bud I would live in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, mountain view, Fremont, MAYBE San Jose. I would stay away from Oakland, Hayward, union city, San Leandro, and obviously San Francisco. Granted each one of the cities I listed have nicer areas to live, the areas I suggested though are easier to find and are more abundant

BMW F22 · 10-12-2013, 11:29 AM

I am curious as to why some people don't like San Jose (or put it last on their list). Of course the city I want to ultimately end up living in isnt San Jose, I'm not sure I see why some people think of San Jose as not being the place to live.

F32 · 10-12-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I am curious as to why some people don't like San Jose (or put it last on their list). Of course the city I want to ultimately end up living in isnt San Jose, I'm not sure I see why some people think of San Jose as not being the place to live.

Not a fan of the demographic, weather, layout/geography, and location...you're farther away from everything. It has nice suburbs which are great, though.

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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 149 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Roads are terrible. I cracked 2 sets of wheels in SF over the years. Price of rent varies, if you live downtown, expect to shell out $2500 and up for a studio with parking. You could also live in an area like Sunset which is cheaper, but it takes like 20-25 minutes to get downtown. It's faster to live in Daly City / South San Francisco and commute. Cheaper too. Homeless people are a problem, and public transportation is really bad. Parking is difficult. Weather in SF is goddamn PERFECT. I can't stand weather in Los Angeles. Just remember to always bring a jacket and you are set. It's pretty much always 60-70s, so no need to guess or even look at forecast. Love the party scene, tons of food, plenty of things to do. This is the city you fall in love with. However, I will most likely be moving out within the next 5 years or so, to a surrounding area. Hillsborough, Millbrae, Burlingame... Somewhere there.
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brado Private First Class 24 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0)	I didn't read through everyone's suggestions but if you are working in Menlo park I definitely would not live in San Francisco. Worst parking and traffic in the area, you might as well buy a fixie, grow a mustache, and get a pbr tattoo (all jokes obviously before any sf residents get offended). Personally bud I would live in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, mountain view, Fremont, MAYBE San Jose. I would stay away from Oakland, Hayward, union city, San Leandro, and obviously San Francisco. Granted each one of the cities I listed have nicer areas to live, the areas I suggested though are easier to find and are more abundant
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BMW F22 Major General 3654 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I am curious as to why some people don't like San Jose (or put it last on their list). Of course the city I want to ultimately end up living in isnt San Jose, I'm not sure I see why some people think of San Jose as not being the place to live.
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