Ricky,
Yes I do live in Orlando. I don't know how familiar you are with the city, but I live in the Baldwin Park area. That's a housing development that was built where the old Naval Training base was years ago.
I think you'll find the FP to your satisfaction for the money spent.
The good thing is if you want to upgrade it, it's possible, and feasible to do so.
Yes, the local real estate market has taken a big hit, more so than many other parts of the country. The plus side is that for individuals who still have a stable, and decent income, can now afford to buy a really nice home, or condo for a reasonable price. Actually, it is my personal belief that the situation with the real estate end of this economic slump, it's a "price correction".
I think that properties are now at the prices they should have stayed at in the first place. Too many speculators, and "investors" caused real estate prices to go insane 3-4 years ago, but don't even get me started on that!
Well enjoy your new purchase. Did you win the bid on the FP?
Keep us informed.
Ed
Originally Posted by
Ricky in Jersey
Hey Ed,
Thanks alot. I feel a lot better with my purchase. Your review, and the other supporting information is very much appreciated.
Like I said before, I bought a DT folder a couple of years ago. It was a nice folder, but my ex used it more than me. I had the same minor problems with the Downtube that others have acknowledged... such as gear slippage, chipping paint, and assorted "clicks". When we broke up, I swapped it for a Trek 7500. Since I worried about my current economic situation, I was looking to spend less than the $400 I spent on the Downtube. This hopefully will fill the bill.
After I get it, I'll review it as well.
BTW Ed, you live in Orlando? MY girl and myself took a two week vacation down there during the Xmas holidays. Love that area! I looked at a lot of condos in Orlando, as well as homes up in Deltona, and was amazed at the prices! Seems a real nice 1 BR condo goes for about $60K now in Orlando. Spoke with folks who spent $250K on condos in 2005 and 2006 who were trying to unload them for $70-90K. Deltona is like a ghost town.Very sad.