» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 973 Views | | | | | | 05-03-2008, 07:22 AM | #1 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Pondering a move Hey there, Denver dudes! I've tried to escape Nashville a couple of times, and one of those times I was looking at moving to the Denver area. But, it hasn't worked out. Tonight, I met a guy from Denver who gave me a lead on a stagehand contracting company there. (that's mostly what I do here) So, I'm going to call them on Monday and see what the potential for work is. I've been trying to get out of the stagehand biz, but if I can come up with enough work there to justify a move, I'll move and look for better work once I get there. So... a few generic questions. What is the rent cost for a basic 1-bedroom apartment? Preferably within 5-6 miles of downtown so I can ride my bicycle. Does anyone know of any inexpensive places to live, or maybe even have a basement I could rent? What does gasoline cost out there? I'm just trying to get a feel for the cost of living compared to here. I've visited Denver (actually Golden), but that was back in 1999, I think. And I've had a gig or two there since then, so I'm not totally ignorant about the city, but it would still be a strange new land. I think I need that right now. My lease expires in a month, so it's possible that I could make the move pretty soon. Thanks for any info and/or suggestions! JMJ __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 05-03-2008, 02:35 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 | okay, you could find an apartment downtown for cheep...400 a month for a studio. (hope you have good credit tho...management company's check that stuff) jobs are to be had...there are a bunch! i'm looking for a helper right now. we start people at 8.50 an hour...not much...but, it'll pay the rent. if you have a bike and live downtown...you can go anywhere pretty quick like. the DNC will be in town this summer...find something quick...those people attending it are renting a lot of rooms downtown. gas is around 3.40 per gallon right now....it's going up daily tho. hope this helps __________________ Sean 1995 Active | | | 05-03-2008, 03:50 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | that is a pretty good price of living!! WOOT! get on over to denver!~ __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 05-03-2008, 04:39 PM | #4 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Cool... thanks for the info, teetime!! I've got really good credit (cause I'm an old guy and pay my bills promptly... most of the time), so that's not an issue. Remind me where you work. $8.50 is a lot less than I'd usually work for, but if it's something I'm interested in and it could lead to "something better" I'd consider doing that to fill in when I can't find stagehand work. I just paid $3.76 for Premium (the ethanol blend), so at least gasoline isn't significantly more expensive out there, as I had expected. And as usual in my life, any time I have one option, 2-3 other conflicting options pop up. E.g., the first option I was checking into was to enroll in a Medical Coding program here in Nashville. No sooner than I'd started that application process (Thursday), I got the lead on the company in Denver (last night). And no sooner than I started this thread, I read a MySpace bulletin about a guy looking for people to work at his booking agency (yet another thing that I've done before). Geez, why can't I ever have just 2 options to choose from? LOL The other recurring theme in my life is that when I have several potential options, none of them work out. That applies to jobs AND women. grrrrrrrrr Oh well... I guess I'll contact the booking agency guy today and the place in Denver on Monday. Thanks again for the info! Does anybody else have any suggestions / advice / info? __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 05-03-2008, 04:44 PM | #5 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | i have a basement (even a spare room), but i'm not close to denver by your definition. mead is about 30 miles north of denver and from what i've seen, traffic getting to denver can suck in the morning on I-25. when i moved out here with my (then and now ex) gf, we got a 3 bedroom place right close to DU for like $1500 with a 2-car detached garage so i would think you could find something in your range. sean would know way better than me on that __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 05-03-2008, 04:50 PM | #6 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | quick google search on "apartment rental denver": http://www.dpmrents.com/ http://denver.apartments.com/ http://denver.sublet.com/ i typically fill up on gas when i go to costco. they don't have a midgrade, but the super is usually around what you pay for regular or midgrade anyway. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 05-03-2008, 05:01 PM | #7 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Thanks for the info, cali-ti, I'll check out those sites! Yeah, if I were working in Denver, that commute would drive me insane. One of my pet peeves is having to drive more than 10-15 minutes to get to work. I like to drive my car, but I don't like to go 10mph on the interstate. I actually thought the guy I was talking to might be you. LOL His last name is Stubby, and I had a vague memory of something similar to that ("aka Stabby") being associated with someone in Denver. But, when he said that he drives a Mazda, I knew he wasn't you. heh heh __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 05-03-2008, 05:24 PM | #8 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | I know DustenT was looking at places in denver too (he's moving out here this summer). you might hit him up for some good sites to look for places and piggyback on the research he's already done. that would have been freaky if it were me! lol __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 05-03-2008, 05:56 PM | #9 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Oh yeah... I forgot about DustenT moving out there since he's been scarce here. I just might check in with him. heh heh... when the guy said his name, I just stared at him for a couple of seconds and thought "no freakin' way." LOL __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 05-03-2008, 06:09 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | stubby stabby same thing lol __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 05-03-2008, 06:14 PM | #11 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget stubby stabby same thing lol | i beg to differ sir! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 05-03-2008, 06:17 PM | #12 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | Quote: Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget stubby stabby same thing lol | Boi, if you drag my thread off-topic, I will both stab AND stub you! LOL __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 05-03-2008, 08:38 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 | Yea like sean said you could find cheap places around here. i'm planning on moving out in summer or fall. Something closer to school, but yea renting is become scarce from what i heard since so many people have had foreclosures. But yea denver is cool and you should move out here and join our great group. | | | 05-05-2008, 04:04 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | Joey have you ever considered Minneapolis? I think they are second in the country for live theater per capita. Really an awesome town, huge biking enthusiasts too. Unique.... but majorly, insanely cold in winter. Think Chicago in January but with ice cubes in your shorts. Hurts to breath. Skin dies after 10 minutes of exposure. Those are rare days but happens every winter. Then spring comes and EVERYONE is biking/skating/running. Loved that city 9 months of the year. Maybe you could winter in Nashville? __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 05-05-2008, 04:15 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | think houston! hot hot hot! great group of guys in the bmw chapter and 2 club sports! naww just kidding dont move here! i dont wanna get stabbed or stubbed! __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |