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Flu,

I appreciate the input.

I’ve taken the maintenance factor into account. I believe I can take care of most mechanical issues myself or with the assistance of a mechanic. I like turning wrenches. The electrical gremlins are what concern me most but, I currently drive a VW.

I would actually prefer a 528iT since it has a bit more power and seems to be “better priced”. I’ve been eyeing one in the $7.5K range for some time now. I’m willing to be they’d take $6K.

I’ve also been toying with the idea of a Rotrex SC. I haven’t put too much effort into seeing what available for the 2.5L or 2.8L engines.

This would also be my first experience RWD. I’ve done FWD to death.

I really miss my old Civic…275whp and 2200lbs is a whole lot of fun!

Do you have any suggestions for a suitable replacement? No SUV/CUVs.

[creechrr]

Flu,

I appreciate the input.

I’ve taken the maintenance factor into account. I believe I can take care of most mechanical issues myself or with the assistance of a mechanic. I like turning wrenches. The electrical gremlins are what concern me most but, I currently drive a VW.

I would actually prefer a 528iT since it has a bit more power and seems to be “better priced”. I’ve been eyeing one in the $7.5K range for some time now. I’m willing to be they’d take $6K.

I’ve also been toying with the idea of a Rotrex SC. I haven’t put too much effort into seeing what available for the 2.5L or 2.8L engines.

This would also be my first experience RWD. I’ve done FWD to death.

I really miss my old Civic…275whp and 2200lbs is a whole lot of fun!

Do you have any suggestions for a suitable replacement? No SUV/CUVs.

[creechrr]

Maybe this will be a trickle up affect, similar to what we are seeing with housing. Give it a couple of months.

Bigger the house, bigger the HELOC?

OT: I’m looking for 2000-2003 525iT or 528iT. If anyone comes across one in good condition at a reasonable price give me a hollar. The kid is getting bigger.

Thanks.

[creechrr]

Maybe this will be a trickle up affect, similar to what we are seeing with housing. Give it a couple of months.

Bigger the house, bigger the HELOC?

OT: I’m looking for 2000-2003 525iT or 528iT. If anyone comes across one in good condition at a reasonable price give me a hollar. The kid is getting bigger.

Thanks.

[creechrr]

Maybe this will be a trickle up affect, similar to what we are seeing with housing. Give it a couple of months.

Bigger the house, bigger the HELOC?

OT: I’m looking for 2000-2003 525iT or 528iT. If anyone comes across one in good condition at a reasonable price give me a hollar. The kid is getting bigger.

Thanks.

[creechrr]

Maybe this will be a trickle up affect, similar to what we are seeing with housing. Give it a couple of months.

Bigger the house, bigger the HELOC?

OT: I’m looking for 2000-2003 525iT or 528iT. If anyone comes across one in good condition at a reasonable price give me a hollar. The kid is getting bigger.

Thanks.

[creechrr]

Maybe this will be a trickle up affect, similar to what we are seeing with housing. Give it a couple of months.

Bigger the house, bigger the HELOC?

OT: I’m looking for 2000-2003 525iT or 528iT. If anyone comes across one in good condition at a reasonable price give me a hollar. The kid is getting bigger.

Thanks.

[creechrr]

[quote=PKMAN]
I hear that builders at Del Sur, SEH, Sky Ranch of Santee and other large master planned community not yet near build-out are all having trouble securing additional financing from banks to continue on. This is bad because many HOA fees are initially high with expected decrease after build-out. Now these fees will remain high indefinitely.[/quote]

I’d imagine this also has an affect on Mello-Roos as well. Can Mello-Roos be increased?

[creechrr]

[quote=PKMAN]
I hear that builders at Del Sur, SEH, Sky Ranch of Santee and other large master planned community not yet near build-out are all having trouble securing additional financing from banks to continue on. This is bad because many HOA fees are initially high with expected decrease after build-out. Now these fees will remain high indefinitely.[/quote]

I’d imagine this also has an affect on Mello-Roos as well. Can Mello-Roos be increased?

[creechrr]

[quote=PKMAN]
I hear that builders at Del Sur, SEH, Sky Ranch of Santee and other large master planned community not yet near build-out are all having trouble securing additional financing from banks to continue on. This is bad because many HOA fees are initially high with expected decrease after build-out. Now these fees will remain high indefinitely.[/quote]

I’d imagine this also has an affect on Mello-Roos as well. Can Mello-Roos be increased?

[creechrr]

[quote=PKMAN]
I hear that builders at Del Sur, SEH, Sky Ranch of Santee and other large master planned community not yet near build-out are all having trouble securing additional financing from banks to continue on. This is bad because many HOA fees are initially high with expected decrease after build-out. Now these fees will remain high indefinitely.[/quote]

I’d imagine this also has an affect on Mello-Roos as well. Can Mello-Roos be increased?

[creechrr]

[quote=PKMAN]
I hear that builders at Del Sur, SEH, Sky Ranch of Santee and other large master planned community not yet near build-out are all having trouble securing additional financing from banks to continue on. This is bad because many HOA fees are initially high with expected decrease after build-out. Now these fees will remain high indefinitely.[/quote]

I’d imagine this also has an affect on Mello-Roos as well. Can Mello-Roos be increased?

[creechrr]

Is Mandolin the motor court condo thing? If so, what are they asking for them now?

I looked at those when they first opened. They were asking around $500K for them then (January 08, I think). I can’t justify that price point for that type of living. Especially combined with HOA and Mello-Roos. If I remember correctly, the combined tax rate was in the neighborhood of 1.7%.

I last drove by there a few months ago and there hadn’t been much construction going on in the area around Mandolin. The think the houses across the grassy area is called Pasado, they hadn’t done much with those either.

I wonder if they are having a hard time selling? I really want to like Del Sur but, the area seems so tightly packed and rediculously expensive even for North County.

While we are on the topic of Del Sur, does anyone know what is going on with the empty lots North side of Del Sur between Camino Del Sur and Paseo Del Sur? There has to be about 20 lots that have just been layed out with services but they are just sitting there.

[creechrr]

Is Mandolin the motor court condo thing? If so, what are they asking for them now?

I looked at those when they first opened. They were asking around $500K for them then (January 08, I think). I can’t justify that price point for that type of living. Especially combined with HOA and Mello-Roos. If I remember correctly, the combined tax rate was in the neighborhood of 1.7%.

I last drove by there a few months ago and there hadn’t been much construction going on in the area around Mandolin. The think the houses across the grassy area is called Pasado, they hadn’t done much with those either.

I wonder if they are having a hard time selling? I really want to like Del Sur but, the area seems so tightly packed and rediculously expensive even for North County.

While we are on the topic of Del Sur, does anyone know what is going on with the empty lots North side of Del Sur between Camino Del Sur and Paseo Del Sur? There has to be about 20 lots that have just been layed out with services but they are just sitting there.

[creechrr]

Is Mandolin the motor court condo thing? If so, what are they asking for them now?

I looked at those when they first opened. They were asking around $500K for them then (January 08, I think). I can’t justify that price point for that type of living. Especially combined with HOA and Mello-Roos. If I remember correctly, the combined tax rate was in the neighborhood of 1.7%.

I last drove by there a few months ago and there hadn’t been much construction going on in the area around Mandolin. The think the houses across the grassy area is called Pasado, they hadn’t done much with those either.

I wonder if they are having a hard time selling? I really want to like Del Sur but, the area seems so tightly packed and rediculously expensive even for North County.

While we are on the topic of Del Sur, does anyone know what is going on with the empty lots North side of Del Sur between Camino Del Sur and Paseo Del Sur? There has to be about 20 lots that have just been layed out with services but they are just sitting there.

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