Moving to North Vancouver - Looking to Rent - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

E WHEELER · 06-14-2010, 11:25 AM

Greetings all. I will be moving to North Vancouver here in a month or so, and I wanted to see if anyone knew of any houses for rent? Looking for 1-2 BD with some type of garage or covered work area so that I can continue my Landcruiser addiction up North. I'm not too familiar with the area, but anything within 30-45 mins of Lonsdale would be of interest to me. I will be working on the Seymour Capilano tunnel project.

Thanks!

Evan

Dawzz · 06-14-2010, 11:48 AM

No idea where you moving from but kijiji.ca or craigslist is the place to start

http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/f-north-v...thQ20vancouver

is one house and at 2000 not to bad on the rent...

good luck house hunting

EHeye · 06-14-2010, 11:58 AM

North Van is snooty rich bitch ville. Expect to pay more than you expect too.

Dawzz · 06-14-2010, 12:05 PM

hahaha and the first time one of the tree hugging earth lovers see you *gasp* working on your vehicle ..... well you will win hearts with that

E WHEELER · 06-15-2010, 07:07 AM

I live in Vail, Colorado currently so I am used to the snooty rich bitch vile scene, though I was really looking to get away from it.

What neighborhoods or suburbs do you recommend I look at?

carnuck · 06-15-2010, 09:20 AM

If it wasn't for the Port Mann parking lot, Surrey would be better. I preferred out PoCo way, but that's getting away from where you want to be. I used to rent a nice place out by Alice lake about 20 years ago, but it's probably long gone

EHeye · 06-15-2010, 03:30 PM

Depends on how long of a drive you wish to take to get to work. An hour outside of North Van can get you into a bit better of areas. North Van = "Save the wales, Save the Children!!"

E WHEELER · 06-15-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EHeye

North Van = "Save the wales, Save the Children!!"

Fawk. What am I getting myself into....

Anyone looking for a roommate?

Leon · 07-11-2010, 01:07 PM

North Van ain't that bad as being made out here but the rent will be very expensive/outrageous but being from Vail I doubt you will even flinch. PM if you want some advice. Just for shits and giggles go sit in the Tim Hortons in Mission...it's kinda like the bar in Star Wars except for worse

Paul Gagnon · 07-11-2010, 01:30 PM

There are many areas in North Van that aren't rich, hell there are some that are down right poor. Rents are going to be higher in that area though.

http://apartments.vancouversun.oodle...or-rent/?v=map

http://www.buysell.com/classifieds/R...North+West+Van

http://www.buysell.com/classifieds/c...3/Rentals.html

carnuck · 07-11-2010, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

North Van ain't that bad as being made out here but the rent will be very expensive/outrageous but being from Vail I doubt you will even flinch. PM if you want some advice. Just for shits and giggles go sit in the Tim Hortons in Mission...it's kinda like the bar in Star Wars except for worse

DUDE! Way too many wookies there! I used to live in De Roche and THAT was a fun place to be! (cept having to duck when someone went on a toot and started shooting at "shadows" with REAL bullets!)

millerjouni · 07-16-2010, 11:10 PM

Bwahaha this is the first time I've ventured into the Canada section on Pirate. North Van is a wicked place. Need to drive out of there to get to wheeling but not too many places with real work are in immediate proximity to wheeling.

North Van people are down to earth...and majority of the people there grew up there when the housing wasn't rediculous. WEST van is very very different and fits the bill of the current conversation.

As mentioned already I'd check craigslist. Might be worth posting on bc4x4.com too and signing up on crawlinbc.com if you want to get out wheeling and see what bc has to offer.

E WHEELER · 07-18-2010, 04:08 PM

Well I made it through the border. North Van is a really nice area, just not much here housing wise that will support my motorhead habits. Looks like the mountain bike is going to be getting a lot more use, and the FJ40 will have to stay in Washington.

Looked at a few places so far and prices range from $800-$1200. I am trying to live without roommates so that is somewhat limiting my options. I will figure out a way to get a wheeler, and I think it will come in the form of a multipurpose FJ80. Just need to scour the Washington craigslist and find a deal. Anybody ride mountain bikes?

millerjouni · 07-18-2010, 10:46 PM

Yup, might be headed out tomorrow. Full suspension needed for most of the stuff up here. I'm just getting back into it.

And seriously, sign up on crawlinbc.com and bc4x4.com while you're here.

E WHEELER · 07-18-2010, 11:23 PM

I don't think I will be able to ride until I secure housing, but once I do, I will shoot you a PM over on CRIB.

carnuck · 07-20-2010, 08:07 AM

why not score a diesel toyota up there?

E WHEELER · 07-20-2010, 06:01 PM

#1 because I'm not going to pay 8 grand + for a 15 year old vehicle

#2 because I have no desire to adapt to driving on the right hand side of the vehicle.

The cool factor is up there, but doesn't trump the above.

Still looking for housing.

carnuck · 07-21-2010, 10:17 AM

I had 2 Toy diesels when I lived up there. Both were LHD so WTF?

Leon · 07-27-2010, 11:45 AM

If you can handle a bit of a drive I would look at Squamish.

carnuck · 07-28-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

If you can handle a bit of a drive I would look at Squamish.

Not for the Squeamish!

E WHEELER · 07-28-2010, 10:03 PM

Found a place in Lynn Valley neighborhood, just a 10 min walk from my jobsite. Unfortunately no room for my FJ40. Hopefully I can tag along with some locals to get my wheeling fix. Thanks for the input everyone!

BigBlueToy · 08-05-2010, 05:33 PM

Vancouver, Canada’s cereal bowl! What ain’t flakes is fruits and nuts!

06-14-2010, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	Moving to North Vancouver - Looking to Rent Greetings all. I will be moving to North Vancouver here in a month or so, and I wanted to see if anyone knew of any houses for rent? Looking for 1-2 BD with some type of garage or covered work area so that I can continue my Landcruiser addiction up North. I'm not too familiar with the area, but anything within 30-45 mins of Lonsdale would be of interest to me. I will be working on the Seymour Capilano tunnel project. Thanks! Evan

06-14-2010, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
EHeye Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34724 Location: Mission, BC, CANADA Posts: 790	North Van is snooty rich bitch ville. Expect to pay more than you expect too. __________________ CrawlinBC.com I get nervous in social situations motherfucker!

06-15-2010, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,128	If it wasn't for the Port Mann parking lot, Surrey would be better. I preferred out PoCo way, but that's getting away from where you want to be. I used to rent a nice place out by Alice lake about 20 years ago, but it's probably long gone __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself!

06-15-2010, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
EHeye Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34724 Location: Mission, BC, CANADA Posts: 790	Depends on how long of a drive you wish to take to get to work. An hour outside of North Van can get you into a bit better of areas. North Van = "Save the wales, Save the Children!!" __________________ CrawlinBC.com I get nervous in social situations motherfucker!

07-11-2010, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Gagnon Poseur SUV Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 610 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? Posts: 9,934 Blog Entries: 6	There are many areas in North Van that aren't rich, hell there are some that are down right poor. Rents are going to be higher in that area though. http://apartments.vancouversun.oodle...or-rent/?v=map http://www.buysell.com/classifieds/R...North+West+Van http://www.buysell.com/classifieds/c...3/Rentals.html __________________ Paul Gagnon Sherwood Park, Alberta eh? "No Brain, No Pain" Last edited by Paul Gagnon; 07-11-2010 at 01:34 PM.

06-14-2010, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dawzz ------------ Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144142 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 42	No idea where you moving from but kijiji.ca or craigslist is the place to start http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/f-north-v...thQ20vancouver is one house and at 2000 not to bad on the rent... good luck house hunting

06-14-2010, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dawzz ------------ Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144142 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 42	hahaha and the first time one of the tree hugging earth lovers see you gasp working on your vehicle ..... well you will win hearts with that

06-15-2010, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	I live in Vail, Colorado currently so I am used to the snooty rich bitch vile scene, though I was really looking to get away from it. What neighborhoods or suburbs do you recommend I look at?

07-11-2010, 01:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 419 Location: Pac North Posts: 98	North Van ain't that bad as being made out here but the rent will be very expensive/outrageous but being from Vail I doubt you will even flinch. PM if you want some advice. Just for shits and giggles go sit in the Tim Hortons in Mission...it's kinda like the bar in Star Wars except for worse

07-16-2010, 11:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
millerjouni Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33725 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 199	Bwahaha this is the first time I've ventured into the Canada section on Pirate. North Van is a wicked place. Need to drive out of there to get to wheeling but not too many places with real work are in immediate proximity to wheeling. North Van people are down to earth...and majority of the people there grew up there when the housing wasn't rediculous. WEST van is very very different and fits the bill of the current conversation. As mentioned already I'd check craigslist. Might be worth posting on bc4x4.com too and signing up on crawlinbc.com if you want to get out wheeling and see what bc has to offer. __________________ BBCS's at all four, Exo'd, dual'd, locked f/r, hydro'd, 30 splines..typical toyota

07-18-2010, 04:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	Well I made it through the border. North Van is a really nice area, just not much here housing wise that will support my motorhead habits. Looks like the mountain bike is going to be getting a lot more use, and the FJ40 will have to stay in Washington. Looked at a few places so far and prices range from $800-$1200. I am trying to live without roommates so that is somewhat limiting my options. I will figure out a way to get a wheeler, and I think it will come in the form of a multipurpose FJ80. Just need to scour the Washington craigslist and find a deal. Anybody ride mountain bikes?

07-18-2010, 10:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
millerjouni Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33725 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 199	Yup, might be headed out tomorrow. Full suspension needed for most of the stuff up here. I'm just getting back into it. And seriously, sign up on crawlinbc.com and bc4x4.com while you're here. __________________ BBCS's at all four, Exo'd, dual'd, locked f/r, hydro'd, 30 splines..typical toyota

07-18-2010, 11:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	I don't think I will be able to ride until I secure housing, but once I do, I will shoot you a PM over on CRIB.

07-20-2010, 08:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,128	why not score a diesel toyota up there? __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself!

07-20-2010, 06:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	#1 because I'm not going to pay 8 grand + for a 15 year old vehicle #2 because I have no desire to adapt to driving on the right hand side of the vehicle. The cool factor is up there, but doesn't trump the above. Still looking for housing.

07-21-2010, 10:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
carnuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15386 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,128	I had 2 Toy diesels when I lived up there. Both were LHD so WTF? __________________ Jim Blair, Seattle, WA Build that Jeep boys, cuz it ain't gonna build itself!

07-27-2010, 11:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
Leon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 419 Location: Pac North Posts: 98	If you can handle a bit of a drive I would look at Squamish.

07-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	Found a place in Lynn Valley neighborhood, just a 10 min walk from my jobsite. Unfortunately no room for my FJ40. Hopefully I can tag along with some locals to get my wheeling fix. Thanks for the input everyone!

08-05-2010, 05:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,104	Vancouver, Canada’s cereal bowl! What ain’t flakes is fruits and nuts!

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