I hate downtown.

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  1. jayj713

    jayj713 Member

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    I swear everytime i go into downtown, i get lost. If i make i wrong turn it takes me an hour to make it back to where i was. Maybe i just dont understand it or something.
     
  2. KtownSubaru

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    yea probably just don't understand it, like everybody

    I have the opportunity to do some work in atlanta so i've finally figured it out. the one way streets that aren't really in 'blocks' and the faded street signs that don't really tell you how to get back to the highway are a big pain. I suggest buying a fold-out map of atlanta/greater atlanta area and keeping it in your glove box or studying it during 'downtime'. Or just keep getting pissed off and driving around, it's what i did!

    -Curtis
     
  3. knhtrdr

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    Yep those one ways will get ya everytime. ya get lost enough youll get it then youll find out all the back roads.
     
  4. Deke

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    I can handle midtown and further north, but I agree the one-ways in downtown are a pain. Especially since there aren't regular city blocks.
     
  5. wrxguy

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    tell me about and i live in downtown.
     
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    I managed to get myself turned around there all the time! Argh. I think it's about time I purchase a Nav system!
     
  7. crashtke

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    I hate it even with a nav system. Happy just staying north. Not only that, but every time I go there I am in constant fear of having my car jacked. I had two friends that got their cars stolen down there. I try to minimize my time spent in Atlanta.
     
  8. jayj713

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    yea i want a nav system too. I'm too stubborn to ask for directions and i always get lost :rofl:
     
  9. vikingblood

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    Nav systems can get a bit pricey, but they're more than worth the money. Mine has gotten me out of some sticky situations where I never would have found my way home without it.
     
  10. blink

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    I live down here, and I see its you all I always see going down the wrong way of a one way street. :p
     
  11. Alex

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    I dont mind it much anymore to be honest.
     
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    Part of my problem is that I don't get down there enough to get familar with it. :hs: No excuse, considering I've only lived here for 3 years!
     
  13. knhtrdr

    knhtrdr Active Member

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    Wanna learn downtown? catch MARTA then appricate you car no matter how much you get lost!!;)
     

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