Hello All, This is my first post to this forum. Someone over at NAM recommended it. This may not be in the right section but I didn't see a northwest region forum. Anyhow, I am moving to Bend from Seattle at the end of the week for work. My question is whether the MINI is reasonable daily transportation in Bend. The car is lowered on H&R coilover kit and It also has a painted aero kit. How much does it snow in Bend? Can I throw some snow tires/all seasons on and be okay? Thanks for the help guys and I apologize if this is in the wrong section. Bryan
I guess the answer is maybe for me. It sounds like they are on top of plowing the roads and a MINI with snow tires would be fine. Its up to me whether I want to subject the car to the cold weather. Bryan
vwroom, I knew the answer was for you. I was giving ScottinBend a little poke. Thanks for your commentary, Bend looks like a great place to live or perhaps vacation.
Yes it is a very nice place to be.......as long as you don't mind living in a resort area. Lots, lot's and more lot's of tourists along with their lousy driving habits. Bad part......NO FRAKKIN' TRACKS CLOSE BY ! !
No tracks, that would be a deal breaker. :frown2: Still looks nice, sounds a bit like Estes Park in CO.
There is a business for you then...resort type area hmm. A country club style track with other activities tossed in as well, go karting, spa. Vacation homes for rent, trackside, with garages that have a lift.
Not even close to Estes Park. That has got to be the most beautiful place in this country. Nathan, we have a "club" track just opening up about 2 hours north of us. Check out Oregon Raceway Park | Grass valley, Oregon | The Future of Racing in the Pacific Northwest Looks to be a very nice track once it is finished. I have no idea what the access is going to be once finished. Hope it will have some club sponsored track days.
aw, i love bend! great climbing, scenery, fishing, cycling, skiing....and deschutes brewery!!! and now a track opening up????? that's a good place to land
What about Oregon Raceway Park? I am still the same distance from PIR that I was in Seattle. I used to track my Miata at Bremerton, which was crappy and a little over an hour away. I never went to Pacific Raceways because of availability and price of track time.
Well they didn't used to have any gas there, but according to the website they have just gotten fuel at the track! They have just added a few more track days for this year so things are definitely looking up. It is still about 2 hours away, but it does give us one more alternative.
Well after trying to sell the MINI in Seattle I drove it down to Bend yesterday and I posted it on Portland version of Craigslist. I am going to be driving it around as long as the weather stays above freezing. Wave if you see me! Bryan
Bend is Gorgeous. I think I am going to ride Bachelor this winter. Hope you like it in Bend, Bryan! Just Buy a $800 Toyota to get you through the winter season and keep the MINI for spring/summer/fall!