Glendale, CA Driving Tips
Don't be in a hurry. Watch out for pedestrians and drink in the atmosphere. It might not hit you at first, but you'll notice the friendly, inviting, family-oriented place that it is if you give it a chance.
Glendale, CA Buying Tips
The Brand Boulevard of Cars on South Brand is famous for its string of dealerships. You can find just about any new car you want or compare shop easily because the dealers are right next to each other. Avoid smaller lots that sell used cars, because they are usually not good quality.
Favorite Driving Memory
When I first visited the city, it was Christmas time. Although I knew very little about the place, driving down the main street, Brand Boulevard, seemed a little magical. The decorations, the wind whipping the lights around, all made it very inviting. It reminded me of the movie, "It's a Wonderfu
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l Life." I knew then that I wanted to live here to raise my family.
Favorite Road
Chevy Chase
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It goes winding up a mountain and makes you feel that you're on an isolated patch of forest. The scenery is beautiful, the houses are well-maintained and spaced out so they don't take away from the natural beauty. At the top is a nature preserve that is like a climax to the drive. I don't drive t
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his very often, so when I do it's a great pleasure.
Glendale, CA Driving Tips
Give yourself plenty of time and try hard to avoid traffic times. I go to work pretty late in the day just to avoid people on the roads. It saves me hours. My drive to work is 20 min when I go at 11am. If I left at 9 am it would take over an hour. Keep in mind that rush hour is earlier on Fridays, b
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ecause people want to get off work for the weekend.
Glendale, CA Buying Tips
Finding parking is a big deal. So having a short car can save you hours of hassle over the long run. I can even count how many times I have almost been able to fit into a spot, but not quite. I frequently have to park several blocks further than my friends with smartcards, sparks, minis, etc. City c
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ars save time.
Favorite Driving Memory
I have to drive 20 min to and from work every day. My girlfriend lives 15 min away, and my band practices 10 min away. The radio in this car is great is good for passing the time away. When I drive over the mountain from Hollywood into North Hollywood I lose reception for a few minutes, which I hate
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. Other than that it is good. People drive pretty aggressively in my area, but the Honda Accord has good pep.
Favorite Road
Forrest Lawn
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It has few cars and few turn offs so you can go pretty fast. I have also seen some pretty good wildlife on this road despite it being in the city.
Glendale, CA Driving Tips
It's a great area for car watching, and cruising for classic cars. Sometimes car enthusiast gather at McDonald's in the evenings. Also, be considerate, lots of pedestrians.
Glendale, CA Buying Tips
I've heard great things about LA Car Guy. I'm not sure about local dealers, and the prices don't seem to fluctuate all that much from what I see posted on local dealership's signs, so it doesn't seem like there are great local bargains.
Favorite Driving Memory
I love driving down Route 66 on hot nights with the windows down. The lights sparkle down the boulevard and the cool air rolls down the foothills.
Favorite Road
Route 66
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It's historic, like the song. It reminds you of all the great things that make Southern California. But it's still alive with the mundane- kids walking home from school, little mom and pop shops.
