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2T0NE
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I live in carlsbad and i commute to san diego 5 days a week, if i didnt have a company vehicle i would Not this . Get a home close to work , or work close to home
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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75 chevy
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Originally posted by fredfifty:
so far, i am blessed with an all BART commute, no driving at all.
but yeah, i wouldnt dread a commute from MH to saratoga...thats like work after work sittin in all that traffic.
Thats why you have to leave work early so you can go to your next job!
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2009 prius
1975 monza
Posts: 1917 | From: california | Registered: Apr 2006
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fredfifty
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
I wouldn't call an all Bart commute blessed. Driving ftw
Posts: 4948 | Registered: Sep 2010
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Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
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feel sorry for anyone that commutes.
I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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wilit
Mustang Messiah
Member # 3367
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Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.
I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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"If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Posts: 4793 | From: 37.78514° North 122.40100° West | Registered: Oct 2003
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Hungry Hippo
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It's not worth it. My commute went from 3 to 45 miles because I wanted a bigger garage and backyard. I don't mind the commute because I work off hours, but the quality of life out here is way worse. No good food, no decent services, no regional parks, no trees, my neighbors are all hoarders (2 people living in 4000sq/ft houses full of junk that park their expensive cars outside). Tomorrow, I have to drive an hour back into the actual bay area to get an alignment. Location is everything.
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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SydeWaySix
CAFords OG
Member # 3596
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In my opinion, commuting is ok to a certain extent. I commute 26 mi one way and I think it's fine. I have a decent size house, big yard, etc, etc. and paid a decent price (compared to rising house prices today). If I were to live where I work (on the peninsula), I'd be paying double the price for an equivalent house. No bueno!
My point is, I would not commute more than 30 mi one way, especially if you are going the same direction with traffic. But if your commute is 30 mi or less and you are able to afford a home that fits your needs, then go for it!
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2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
1965 Fastback GT Restored to stock spec.
Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002
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Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052
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Originally posted by wilit:
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Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.
I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer.
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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90GT510
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by wilit:
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Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.
I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer.
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board
Woah I didn't know cobraracer changed his screen name.
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Stay Sydewayz
Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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2T0NE
Go 49ers
Member # 4216
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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
It's not worth it. My commute went from 3 to 45 miles because I wanted a bigger garage and backyard. I don't mind the commute because I work off hours, but the quality of life out here is way worse. No good food, no decent services, no regional parks, no trees, my neighbors are all hoarders (2 people living in 4000sq/ft houses full of junk that park their expensive cars outside). Tomorrow, I have to drive an hour back into the actual bay area to get an alignment. Location is everything.
Damn, where do you live? LATHROP?
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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2T0NE
Go 49ers
Member # 4216
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by wilit:
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Originally posted by Blind:
feel sorry for anyone that commutes.
I live 1.5 miles from work and ride a bike 95% of the time, 10 minute bike ride.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
Yeah, you ride your bike? Good for you Cobraracer.
I have 2 bikes now that are worth more each than most mustangs on this board
SO CAL FTW.
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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blackfifty
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Rather pay more money for a house than burning the money on gas commuting or dying slowly in my car.
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03 Terminator
Posts: 1331 | From: Oakland | Registered: Mar 2009
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venomous99
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going on 11years commuting 80 mile round trip between daly city and the south bay. i would say this commute is very manageable given that the commute time is very predictable since 280 and 101 arent bad. my total commute time is typically around 1.5hrs a day. it also does help that work provides free EV car charging which helps reduce some of the commuting costs.
if youre commuting more than 2hrs a day, u should really consider the pros and cons. job better pay well and have a great future outlook. many are attracted to the low priced homes on the outskirts of the bay area but fail to account for the time lost in commuting and the actual cost to commute. gas aint cheap and wear and tear adds up. also think about the investment youre making since these remote areas tend to have less appreciation than a desired area and end up getting hit hard when the market goes to the shitter. try saving a few bucks for a few year to get you into a house in a better location than buying w/ very little down in a shitty area. that said, its totally understandable if the priority is to just get into a house regardless of location, best ROI, etc.
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89LX
Posts: 4811 | From: dc | Registered: Oct 2002
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sic70stang
CAFords OG
Member # 4347
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Originally posted by blackfifty:
Rather pay more money for a house than burning the money on gas commuting or dying slowly in my car.
I don't even consider it wasting gas. It's a waste of life.
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The anti-crew
1987 rolling safety violation.
Posts: 6940 | From: California | Registered: Jul 2005
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H8RPWRD
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County jobs FTW ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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Posts: 1330 | From: Hayward | Registered: Dec 2012
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AP16
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Member # 12890
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i commute 72 miles a day round trip, not too bad. but toll everyday/gas/wear & tear DO add up .
Posts: 188 | Registered: May 2013
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