Considering moving to Arizona, need info - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

04dsgSD · 09-28-2007, 02:55 PM

So the wife and I are talking about the possibility of moving to Arizona late next year. I am due to separate from the Navy then and the life in San Diego, as great as it is, is a bit expensive for us. Just wanted to get some info from those that live out there on what the cost of living, compared to SD, is like. I am in the IT field so I also wondered what the job market is like out there too? Where's a good place to settle down, buy a house, job market in that area, recreational activities, just general opinions. We are also considering Seattle or the surrounding areas up there so if anyone knows anything about that area we'd appreciate your comments. Thanks for the help.

2k4mach · 09-28-2007, 03:13 PM

dont live there but I do have a house out in bullhead city.
223k for 1700 sqft house.

I really enjoy it when im out there, its hot as africa but very relaxing compared to down here in san antonio

xxxxMach1 · 09-28-2007, 03:34 PM

Tucson & Phoenix both have a large amount of work in the IT field, my friend works with Deloitte & Touche in Phoenix doing IT auditing right now and he says there is tons.

Both of those towns have a...rich area? and then the rest of the city heh. They both get *very* hot in the summer (110+F), but believe Tucson is always a bit cooler of the two.

Housing in Tucson is more affordable, Phoenix has just gotten insanely big, quickly, and some parts are prohibitively expensive to buy in. Keep in mind the colleges there too...good opportunities in IT - UoA in Tucson and State in Phoenix.

If I were to pick one it would be Tucson, and the beach (Rocky Point / Puerto Penasco) is only a few hour drive away!

INDY · 09-29-2007, 09:47 PM

If your into any kind of racing or cars then move to PHX and you wont be disappointed! The drag strips and road courses never close here, open all year long. It is pretty hot here for about 5 months out of the year, but the other 7 months are absolutely perfect. I'm paying around $1100 a month for the 1800sqft house that I rent with a 2 car garage and a hot tub in the back yard. If ya have any ?????? about Phx feel free to PM me. Oh ya, we have a pretty tight group of Mach owners down here too and we are always looking for more.

CompOrange · 09-29-2007, 11:24 PM

If you are moving to AZ, make sure it is PHX you are moving to. Don't go to Tucson, it is a **** hole. I hated that place so bad that I transfered out of UofA in Tucson for ASU here in PHX. Cost of living here is not bad and there are many jobs in the IT industry here. Plus the weather is NICE

09-28-2007, 02:55 PM	#1
04dsgSD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 51	Considering moving to Arizona, need info So the wife and I are talking about the possibility of moving to Arizona late next year. I am due to separate from the Navy then and the life in San Diego, as great as it is, is a bit expensive for us. Just wanted to get some info from those that live out there on what the cost of living, compared to SD, is like. I am in the IT field so I also wondered what the job market is like out there too? Where's a good place to settle down, buy a house, job market in that area, recreational activities, just general opinions. We are also considering Seattle or the surrounding areas up there so if anyone knows anything about that area we'd appreciate your comments. Thanks for the help.

09-28-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Considering moving to Arizona, need info dont live there but I do have a house out in bullhead city. 223k for 1700 sqft house. I really enjoy it when im out there, its hot as africa but very relaxing compared to down here in san antonio __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

09-28-2007, 03:34 PM	#3
xxxxMach1 Azure Blue fan club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 333	Re: Considering moving to Arizona, need info Tucson & Phoenix both have a large amount of work in the IT field, my friend works with Deloitte & Touche in Phoenix doing IT auditing right now and he says there is tons. Both of those towns have a...rich area? and then the rest of the city heh. They both get very hot in the summer (110+F), but believe Tucson is always a bit cooler of the two. Housing in Tucson is more affordable, Phoenix has just gotten insanely big, quickly, and some parts are prohibitively expensive to buy in. Keep in mind the colleges there too...good opportunities in IT - UoA in Tucson and State in Phoenix. If I were to pick one it would be Tucson, and the beach (Rocky Point / Puerto Penasco) is only a few hour drive away! __________________ Garage ------------------ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 (SOLD) 1967 Acapulco Blue Metallic "Sports Sprint" Coupe (Multiple Show Winner)

09-29-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
INDY PERFORMANCE SOLUTION Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PHX AZ Posts: 1,057	Re: Considering moving to Arizona, need info If your into any kind of racing or cars then move to PHX and you wont be disappointed! The drag strips and road courses never close here, open all year long. It is pretty hot here for about 5 months out of the year, but the other 7 months are absolutely perfect. I'm paying around $1100 a month for the 1800sqft house that I rent with a 2 car garage and a hot tub in the back yard. If ya have any ?????? about Phx feel free to PM me. Oh ya, we have a pretty tight group of Mach owners down here too and we are always looking for more.

09-29-2007, 11:24 PM	#5
CompOrange PSR Mafia Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,011	Re: Considering moving to Arizona, need info If you are moving to AZ, make sure it is PHX you are moving to. Don't go to Tucson, it is a **** hole. I hated that place so bad that I transfered out of UofA in Tucson for ASU here in PHX. Cost of living here is not bad and there are many jobs in the IT industry here. Plus the weather is NICE __________________ 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 2003 Mach 1 - Azure Blue 5 speed Mostly stock...except for a few goodies

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