hello guys,
I'm currently in Los Angeles area and I've seen lots of Gs and Zs around here
I just got accepted to Berkeley University and will be attending the school starting next year Spring semester (January 2008)

I was just wondering if you guys could provide me some info about the area..

how's the neighborhood around Berkeley?

how much will it cost me to get an apartment?
(one room or Studio with parking spot)
(is there any place that you guys recommend?)

how's the weather throughout the year?
(I'm trying to get a convertible car, but it won't be worthy it if it's cold 24/7)

how's the road? cuz it's very crapy in Los Angeles

and is there something that I should know before I get there?

I'm just kind of worry because I'm pretty much starting off a new life by
myself..so I'll really appreciate if you guys provide me some info.
thanks for reading this and hope to meet you guys even though
I might not be driving a G
thanks again and have one nice day!

 

Congrats on your acceptance to UCB. I trust some of the younger members will be able to answer your questions. It's been awhile since I was admitted there . . . 1976.

 

best person to talk to is Gene (koysho). he goes there and lives there...

 

congratz, weather there is nice not too hot in the summer cause its on the other said of the hill on my side the east bay it gets pretty hot. not too cold either, roads suck in the bay area. berkeley has its good and bad spots.

 

I live in Berkeley.

Neighborhoods are great. You may want to stay away from the flats past San Pablo though.

Depending on what you want, an apartment could cost you anywhere from $800-$1500 or so. More if you want luxury. Craigslist should be your main resource. I rent a 2 bed house for $1825.

Weather is great as well. It's why we pay the big bucks. Summer has been around for awhile, temps from 70-80. Minimal rain this year. Convertibles are perfect, although not as great as I'd imagine LA to be.

Hope that helps.

Quick edit: I'm a resident of Berkeley -- not in the school.

 

congrats! im a 2nd year and have been driving a slammed G around here for the past year. disclaimer: i am **** about my car but taking precautions has kept me from getting broken into and i've only gotten 1 ding so far. most of my friends who drive here (g35, evo, m3, etc) have been broken into or dinged/dented plenty of times.

- the neighborhoods around berkeley (near campus itself) are great. very nice college feel. BUT it is could possibly be considered one of the worst automobile environments possible. potholes everywhere, big dips, crappy pavement overall. in my 2 yrs here i've only discovered one portion of a street with potholes big enough to bend wheels though (on telegraph ave). also keep in mind parking is near impossible during the school year and people seriously park bumper to bumper, or try to. i've seen bumper frames hitting bumpers countless times and many people hitting cars while parking and not giving a crap. also, if you're driving a lowered car you can bet you won't be able to get into almost every apartment's garage, or ANY parking garage around here for that matter. don't ever park for too long on the street, especially at night. i usually limit myself to 30 mins in a single spot during the day and 10 mins at night unless i have a good eye on it. once i caught a guy circling my car and putting on gloves (when i was in a PUBLIC area) and getting ready to break in but i caught him in time and he ran. also be careful about getting a convertible if you're ever parked outside at night.. it might get cut open and your stuff might get stolen.

- weather this year, like acolyte said, was great. rain season didn't last for too long and wasn't bad. last year though it was raining for weeks on end for a few months and it was a nightmare.

not trying to scare you or anything . im sure driving something other than a G will be a little more convenient

 

thanks alot guys..especially -kyosho- for all the info..
I'm looking for either IS350 or BMW 335 coupe or convertible..
and
I'm looking for either one room apartment or a studio with parking space
and I'm willing to pay somewhere around 700~1000..
so please let me know if there is any good place..^^..
thanks guys and will keep in touch

 

The weather is real nice. Like others have mentioned, rain season doesn't last real long and then the nice weather comes in.

 

i hate going to berk.... i feel my cars pain when i drive there. got any of those parts that were on sale left?

 

hey man, congrats on berkeley.

i just got in myself as business major. will be starting this summer. send me a PM if you'd like to make a friend at berkeley.

but as for apartments near campus, for a studio your looking at about 800-1200. one room apartments are 1000-14000.

those are prices close to uc berkeley. it'll be a bit cheaper if you go a bit farther away.

 

but farther away the ghettoer it gets well most parts.

 

no i don't sorry

 

thanks...I'll look into those places..
I'm planning on driving up there before this winter..
so please keep me posted if there is any decent place near by..thanks

 

thats something that I don't want..

 

i live in oakland and im still alive so its okay