Talk to me about Bremerton.

[BraveUlysses]

There are a few events that happen here such as the PCA Driver Skills day and a few autocrosses, but HPDE's go down at Pacific Raceways.

They have track days/hpde's at Bremerton too. Alfa club hosts some really cheap events.

[DarkWing6]

Also, if you need a real estate agent in the Tacoma area, let me know. The guy we worked with on our house was amazing. Honest, worked hard, very helpful. Looking to find the right house for you; not just sell you a house and be on your way.

[DarkWing6]

low end/foreclosures/1-2 bedroom starter homes or condos. But I'm not sure I want to go with a condo. I was going to post in "general" about that some time later.

Price range? There is a (I think) 2 bedroom that is exactly that just down the street from me. It's been on the market for a long time, so there must be some unrealistic expectations from the bank on what they want.... But I think it is in the low $200Kish.

There are condos on the waterfront in Tacoma. Super nice, but I wouldn't expect them to hold much value. They are pretty new and I think their value tanked big-time with the market. Also, I don't think downtown Tacoma has become as awesome (yet) as some people expected, so that has hurt their value.

Tacoma has a lot of older homes with character that need a facelift. Big value in places like this (as I am sure you are well aware). The ol' "they don't make 'em like they used to."

[george graves]

low end/foreclosures/1-2 bedroom starter homes or condos. But I'm not sure I want to go with a condo. I was going to post in "general" about that some time later.

[DarkWing6]

What is your price range and home expectations?

If you look in the Tacoma area, check out Fircrest, which is where I live. It is basically Tacoma, but it is technically its own city. Basically a quiet area with a population of about 6,000. Most people are either a bit older or younger families, so it stays quiet. Super safe, so you don't have to worry about break-ins or car theft (I think it was rated the safest city in WA). Only about 10 minutes away from the Tacoma Mall, so any shopping you need to do is close. Also, the property value is pretty high, so when the market rebounds you'll make some pretty good money on your investment. But homes are still affordable.

[george graves]

have you heard the song Bremelo?

Not until today:



Bremelo: a term coined by Sir Mix-a-Lot referring to unattractive women that frequent or reside in Bremerton, WA with the intent or inclination to pursue relations with US Naval personnel stationed there. Bremelos can frequently be distinguished by, but are not limited to, women wearing satin jackets with ship names on them or having noticeably half-permed hairstyles.

I'm a little scared.

don't forget the $4.00 toll. I would consider Bainbridge Island.

When do you pay the toll? Crazy. I'll look more at Bainbridge.

[quote=StereoInstaller1;2160938This whole area is blue collar, kinda inbred and dumb....And I am serious. Come crash in my spare room...you will love it here.[/quote]

Thanks Luke - really great description. Just what I needed. Gives me a better feel. I might take you up on that couch offer. I just need to get some work done, finish my suspension re-furb, gas up, and head up there.

where Seattle/Bellevue reside. If you're willing to live in methtown, might as well do it on the side of the water where all the interesting places are.

Hmmm. I'll look into that.

Sounds like Seattle is more up the OP's alley. Lots to do there, plenty of girls up by UW (or anywhere),

Originally I was looking to rent in U-district, or Queen Ann.

Chicks in their 20's bug the ever living shit out of me. Vagina's don't mellow out till they are about 30. Plus, I like them kinda MILF-ie anyways.

I think I'm going to have to decide weather I want to rent in a trendy/fun area, or buy something in hick-ville.

How about....http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...64#post2161764

[balooshinakus]

Bremerton has the MaxRPM dyno facitility and the Bremerton Motorsports park, where everyone in Seattle goes for high performance driving events.

There are a few events that happen here such as the PCA Driver Skills day and a few autocrosses, but HPDE's go down at Pacific Raceways.

[StereoInstaller1]

Tukwila to Seattle light rail kicks ass

[thedeal]

George, consider this: under all the "high-tech" is a bunch of logging, and loggers. This area was once famous for coal (yes, Newcastle was named after the town in England) fruit and of course, fishing. Some shipping of course, and then later, Boeing.

This whole area is blue collar, kinda inbred and dumb. Rednecks attack as soon as you get out of where the yuppies are. If you like girls who spit, or chew tobacco, head any direction for 120 miles: Meth, addiction, teen pregnancy, welfare and illiteracy is the norm only a few miles from where I sit, about 8 miles from a major Boeing facility.

There is intelligence only through the I-405 corridor. Basically, King County is where you wanna be if you plan on having a job in anything high-tech.

Come crash on my super comfy futon for a week, run around and look at stuff. Public transoprtation is excellent throughout most of King County. Hell, you can borrow an E30 from several people including me while you are here. I get thumbs up every day in my E30, from skaterz to people in their 40s, while new BMWs abound, everyone loves the E30 here.

And I am serious. Come crash in my spare room...you will love it here.

Luke

NINJA EDIT: Bring your pool cue. I will introduce you to several flawless dive bars. With or without bitches, depending on what kind of bitch you want. Primped beauty queens do not hang here. A girl who would be a 4 in San Diego is an 11 here...and they often know it.

^This. I grew up in renton and know how it is.

But don't believe Luke, public transportation in the puget sound area is decades behind most other major citys.

[5Toes]

Sounds like Seattle is more up the OP's alley. Lots to do there, plenty of girls up by UW (or anywhere), and everything you could want for daily living. Bremerton is a very Navy-centric town, and the parts I've been to (off-base) were pretty sketch to be honest. Not saying there aren't nicer areas, but I don't really see it as a place for a youngish guy who likes to party and has no affiliation with the Navy.

Haha way too much Navy in this town

[Danny]

Luke's futon is indeed super comfy.

[HellzMindPlaya]

I will second the Portland, Vancouver area. If I was to move from Vancouver to Oregon it would be in the Beaverton area I think, so check out that area too.

[FLYNAVY]

Sounds like Seattle is more up the OP's alley. Lots to do there, plenty of girls up by UW (or anywhere), and everything you could want for daily living. Bremerton is a very Navy-centric town, and the parts I've been to (off-base) were pretty sketch to be honest. Not saying there aren't nicer areas, but I don't really see it as a place for a youngish guy who likes to party and has no affiliation with the Navy.

[StereoInstaller1]

Has anyone noticed no one from Spocaine has spoken up?

[BraveUlysses]

As someone who lives in Everett of all places, I still wouldn't live in Bremerton or anywhere out in Kitsap. Been over there many, many times and have friends from there, and there's a reason none of them return after they're done with college.

Houses can be pretty cheap in Snohomish county, which is north of King County, where Seattle/Bellevue reside. If you're willing to live in methtown, might as well do it on the side of the water where all the interesting places are.