San Diego Crime?

Mahmood07 · 07-25-2011, 10:16 PM

Hello guys, I am moving from Boston to San diego next month. A friend and I found a really nice condo on Imperial beach (zip code 91932). I was just wondering if anybody knew how safe that area is? Would it be fine to park my M3 on the street everyday? Anybody heard bad crime stories about that place?

Thanks

onnex · 07-25-2011, 10:25 PM

I'm actually making a move to the area as well (but from LA). I haven't heard too much, but I'm overly cautious and don't trust people so I only considered places with a garage.

Would be interested in hearing what people from the area have to say as well.

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

Hello guys, I am moving from Boston to San diego next month. A friend and I found a really nice condo on Imperial beach (zip code 91932). I was just wondering if anybody knew how safe that area is? Would it be fine to park my M3 on the street everyday? Anybody heard bad crime stories about that place?

Thanks

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-25-2011, 11:19 PM

I'm on vacation in San Diego at the moment, staying at the Del Coronado

and I've driven around a lot of San Diego. I've found the people to be really nice and respectful. There are a lot of hispanics here which isn't really a surprise as Mexico is about 20 mins south of San Diego. It's kind of a big city for me as I have grown up in the Midwest, St. Louis, MO, but you should be fine as you are from Boston.

isugoo · 07-25-2011, 11:41 PM

Welcome to SD.
This is where you need to hang from now on.
Make new friends and ask local things.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...71209&page=196

We have pretty decent and tight group of friends in E90 3ers and M3 people in town.
I moved from VA to here, San Diego and made a good friends in that chatroom (and local meets).

avex8 · 07-26-2011, 01:02 AM

you'll love san diego weather and everything. Crime happens everywhere, and leaving your car on the street will increase risk of your car getting stolen, damaged, thief and etc.

Mahmood07 · 07-26-2011, 01:15 AM

Thanks guys, I look forward to meeting u at future car meets

! I have been to San diego 3 or 4 times before, but I haven't been to the Imperial Beach area. Some reviews on the internet say there are gangs and bikers etc.. Just wanted to see if you guys heard anything about that.

1cleanm6 · 07-26-2011, 01:45 AM

i love love san diego... so much I might even consider moving there one day.

Such nice people and beautiful places!

I think you'll be ok.

SIIK2NR · 07-26-2011, 01:53 AM

You should be ok....but depends on what area you will be living. A lot of street parking and car ports are fine....but again it depends on the demographics of your neighbors and neighborhood.

Mahmood07 · 07-26-2011, 02:21 AM

Nevermind, we are ditching the Imperial Beach idea. The ocean pollution during winter, and shady reputation made us change our mind. Now we r looking for a place in Mission Bay or La Jolla.

isugoo · 07-26-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

Nevermind, we are ditching the Imperial Beach idea. The ocean pollution during winter, and shady reputation made us change our mind. Now we r looking for a place in Mission Bay or La Jolla.

Both are good place.
La Jolla is def. one of the best place to live in SD and that where San Diego's own Cars and Coffee happens every Sat. One of member who has ESS E90M3 and 1M live there as well.

Itgb · 07-26-2011, 03:19 PM

Good choice in moving to SD, however I don't think I would ever be bold enough to park an M3 on the street every night(esp. in a beach area with lots of bars, drunk drivers, etc.). A place with a garage would be at the top of my list.

Crimson92 · 07-26-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

Nevermind, we are ditching the Imperial Beach idea. The ocean pollution during winter, and shady reputation made us change our mind. Now we r looking for a place in Mission Bay or La Jolla.

youll love la jolla.

IrishCoffee · 07-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Oh boy... more Boston people moving to Mission/Pacific Beach/La Jolla area. Seriously, you guys have a strong showing here. Seems like half of the local bars are now claiming Red Sox as some sort of ploy to get you guys to spend money there. Welcome to SD, just try not to be too over the top with the whole Boston thing. A lot of people who live here are getting kinda sick of it. I see Boston Red Sox logos spray painted on the sidewalk now with a big red X through them so I know it's not just me.

If I were you I would try to get a garaged spot if you are going to be in the Beach areas. There are lots of homeless people and drunks around. My rooommates car has been messed with a few times on the street. People are always rubbing bumpers too. It sucks. Most newer condos come with at least underground gated parking now.

Enjoy the weather, the beach, and of course the burritos!

onnex · 07-26-2011, 04:17 PM

have you guys given up driving downtown? those roads are terrible (from what I've seen the 2 times going through there), and I'm terrified at the prospect of driving on them when I get my new wheels.

emthreeboy · 07-26-2011, 04:27 PM

+1 for la jolla. my gf loves that place everytime we go down there. safe, clean, awesome scenary and great people!

gsxrboy007 · 07-27-2011, 12:44 AM

Just moved from SD to Oxnard and Imperial Beach is not the place you want to be!!! East or North of that is much, much better. Good luck

derekp · 07-27-2011, 02:01 PM

Mission bay is great so are ocean beach and point loma. As others have said la jolla is also great. Overall its a great place to live and hang out.

07-25-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	San Diego Crime? Hello guys, I am moving from Boston to San diego next month. A friend and I found a really nice condo on Imperial beach (zip code 91932). I was just wondering if anybody knew how safe that area is? Would it be fine to park my M3 on the street everyday? Anybody heard bad crime stories about that place? Thanks __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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07-25-2011, 11:19 PM	#3
AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	I'm on vacation in San Diego at the moment, staying at the Del Coronado and I've driven around a lot of San Diego. I've found the people to be really nice and respectful. There are a lot of hispanics here which isn't really a surprise as Mexico is about 20 mins south of San Diego. It's kind of a big city for me as I have grown up in the Midwest, St. Louis, MO, but you should be fine as you are from Boston.
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07-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#4
isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Welcome to SD. This is where you need to hang from now on. Make new friends and ask local things. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...71209&page=196 We have pretty decent and tight group of friends in E90 3ers and M3 people in town. I moved from VA to here, San Diego and made a good friends in that chatroom (and local meets). __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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07-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#5
avex8 Major 324 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 11 E92 m3, 15 F80 M3, GLC 63 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	you'll love san diego weather and everything. Crime happens everywhere, and leaving your car on the street will increase risk of your car getting stolen, damaged, thief and etc.
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07-26-2011, 01:15 AM	#6
Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I look forward to meeting u at future car meets! I have been to San diego 3 or 4 times before, but I haven't been to the Imperial Beach area. Some reviews on the internet say there are gangs and bikers etc.. Just wanted to see if you guys heard anything about that. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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07-26-2011, 01:45 AM	#7
1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	i love love san diego... so much I might even consider moving there one day. Such nice people and beautiful places! I think you'll be ok.
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07-26-2011, 01:53 AM	#8
SIIK2NR Lieutenant 51 Rep 598 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Dog iTrader: (0)	You should be ok....but depends on what area you will be living. A lot of street parking and car ports are fine....but again it depends on the demographics of your neighbors and neighborhood. __________________ Current: 2006 Lotus Elise SC Previous: 2008 AW E92 M3 6MT - Sold 2004 AP2 S2000 - Sold
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07-26-2011, 02:21 AM	#9
Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Nevermind, we are ditching the Imperial Beach idea. The ocean pollution during winter, and shady reputation made us change our mind. Now we r looking for a place in Mission Bay or La Jolla. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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07-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#11
Itgb Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Good choice in moving to SD, however I don't think I would ever be bold enough to park an M3 on the street every night(esp. in a beach area with lots of bars, drunk drivers, etc.). A place with a garage would be at the top of my list. __________________ E91 328i \| B8 A4 Avant \| Past: MK7 GTI, W211 E55, P2 S60, E46 M3, W201 190E 2.3-16
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07-26-2011, 03:33 PM	#13
IrishCoffee Lieutenant 79 Rep 446 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Oh boy... more Boston people moving to Mission/Pacific Beach/La Jolla area. Seriously, you guys have a strong showing here. Seems like half of the local bars are now claiming Red Sox as some sort of ploy to get you guys to spend money there. Welcome to SD, just try not to be too over the top with the whole Boston thing. A lot of people who live here are getting kinda sick of it. I see Boston Red Sox logos spray painted on the sidewalk now with a big red X through them so I know it's not just me. If I were you I would try to get a garaged spot if you are going to be in the Beach areas. There are lots of homeless people and drunks around. My rooommates car has been messed with a few times on the street. People are always rubbing bumpers too. It sucks. Most newer condos come with at least underground gated parking now. Enjoy the weather, the beach, and of course the burritos!
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07-26-2011, 04:17 PM	#14
onnex Major 162 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.26]	have you guys given up driving downtown? those roads are terrible (from what I've seen the 2 times going through there), and I'm terrified at the prospect of driving on them when I get my new wheels. __________________ 2015 MG F80 M3 \| H & R Sport Springs \| M Performance Diffuser \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| IND Matte Black Cosmetic Package \| *More coming soon*
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07-26-2011, 04:27 PM	#15
emthreeboy Captain 37 Rep 917 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	+1 for la jolla. my gf loves that place everytime we go down there. safe, clean, awesome scenary and great people! __________________ -09 e92 SPACE GRAY/// m3 w/ m-dct! -06 E46 JET BLACK/// m3 6MT!
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07-27-2011, 12:44 AM	#16
gsxrboy007 New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxnard iTrader: (0)	Just moved from SD to Oxnard and Imperial Beach is not the place you want to be!!! East or North of that is much, much better. Good luck
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07-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#17
derekp Private 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego US iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Infiniti G37s [6.00]	Mission bay is great so are ocean beach and point loma. As others have said la jolla is also great. Overall its a great place to live and hang out.
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