Bandra or Powai ?

normally_crazy · 7th March 2006, 17:05

Guys,

Suppose u have a budget of 40 lacs - what would you choose of the 2 options given in the poll ?

Dont consider any thing else ..nothing at all !

Rtech · 7th March 2006, 17:11

if you don't need the extra rooms, then Bandra but ofcourse. If you need the extra rooms, well, you know that answer. not much to think about.

Powai is a commuters nightmare, and although the actual building/flat may be nice, its a mess outside.

viper · 7th March 2006, 17:18

Hi,

It all depends on your requirement, work place etc. Always better to have more rooms for a growing family. Its not everyday you buy a house. Need to look ahead and not for today. I would say Powai assuming budget is a constraint.

Viper

2L8uLoose · 7th March 2006, 17:34

I know you said not to consider anything else.. but being the nutjob that I am... I will... I wouldnt consider anything aside from places in SOUTH BOMBAY.. otherwise your FUBARD commuting!! having said this.. Bandra is the lesser of the 2 evil's as far as Im concerned

GTO · 7th March 2006, 17:36

Bandra anyday!! Quality over quantity, remember? Bandra offers a fantastic lifestyle. Its pretty westernised, which may have a lot to do with the strong christian presence. You have the ocean, joggers park, clubs and the most interesting eateries.

GTO

luv_bikelover · 7th March 2006, 17:40

well anyday bandra men i have staying in bandra thru my childhood its awesome place now am at worli seaface well its awesome so doesnt miss it much

Abhay · 7th March 2006, 17:40

Bandra.
Only cause I like the area and feel a bit nostalgic since I lived near Leelavati hospital for more than a year.

Otherwise who wouldn't like more space :-)

Gordon · 7th March 2006, 17:42

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Dont consider any thing else ..nothing at all !

Bandra anyday! Hate areas like Powai, Mira Road, Chembur, etc.!!! Prefer places between Andheri (west) to Bandra (west). And parts of town. Not anywhere else.

manaa45 · 7th March 2006, 18:01

for me it would be powai. bandra is a good place just to come and go. but it is two congested, secondly those who have stayed in the western suburbs it is ok for them but those who have stayed in central would surely prefer powai. secondly powai is as westernised as bandra, look at all the call centres, good crowd, nice places to hang out,

ultimately nobody can compare both the places, but coming to space needed in every household, one room extra is always a better option.

powai is also very much centralised, it is equidistant, if you have to go to any place in mumbai, navi mumbai etc.

i agree that the traffic is a mess, but with new service road from kailash commercial complex, you can easily use gther shortcut.

my two cents

shubbhi

PsychoLyn · 7th March 2006, 19:21

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Originally Posted by Gordon

Bandra anyday! Hate areas like Powai, Mira Road, Chembur, etc.!!! Prefer places between Andheri (west) to Bandra (west). And parts of town. Not anywhere else.

anyday bandra rocks

and this coming frm a santacruz boy.....

heheh...
cheers

bhp · 7th March 2006, 22:06

it depends on ur place of work ........... bandra rockssss

byramshroff · 7th March 2006, 22:41

Powaii any day its less congested..................Malabar Hill is the best and I would never leave this place for Bandra Powaii or anywhere else

aah78 · 7th March 2006, 22:54

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Guys,

Suppose u have a budget of 40 lacs - what would you choose of the 2 options given in the poll ?

Dont consider any thing else ..nothing at all !

i'd recommend looking at the Powaii flat!
it is a well connected area contrary to general assumptions and less congested than Bandra. also it is a rapidly developing area and you can count on real estate going up in the future...
Bandra was a decent place to live in the past but its over-hyped and very very congested.

Aditya · 7th March 2006, 23:36

I'm a hardcore townie. And since Bandra is closer to town, that's my choice. Getting to Powai is a nightmare. Once in Powai, stay in Powai. Getting out is inviting trouble.

50paise · 8th March 2006, 03:50

Bandra will surely rock.. it depends on your budget as a fact.
but the crowd makes a difference..

I stay in Colaba but spend much ofmy time in bandra chilling with friends.. its the place to be during the day and ofcourse in the nights also..

there are good restuants and clubs in bandra.. good women, etc
Its your call buddy!

View Poll Results: Which One?
1 bedroom flat in Bandra	12	44.44%
2 / 2.5 bedroom flat in Powai	15	55.56%
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normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	Bandra or Powai ? Guys, Suppose u have a budget of 40 lacs - what would you choose of the 2 options given in the poll ? Dont consider any thing else ..nothing at all ! Last edited by normally_crazy : 7th March 2006 at 17:07.
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	if you don't need the extra rooms, then Bandra but ofcourse. If you need the extra rooms, well, you know that answer. not much to think about. Powai is a commuters nightmare, and although the actual building/flat may be nice, its a mess outside.
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viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,766 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, It all depends on your requirement, work place etc. Always better to have more rooms for a growing family. Its not everyday you buy a house. Need to look ahead and not for today. I would say Powai assuming budget is a constraint. Viper
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2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 627 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	I know you said not to consider anything else.. but being the nutjob that I am... I will... I wouldnt consider anything aside from places in SOUTH BOMBAY.. otherwise your FUBARD commuting!! having said this.. Bandra is the lesser of the 2 evil's as far as Im concerned
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7th March 2006, 17:36	#5
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,821 Thanked: 321,492 Times View My Garage	Bandra anyday!! Quality over quantity, remember? Bandra offers a fantastic lifestyle. Its pretty westernised, which may have a lot to do with the strong christian presence. You have the ocean, joggers park, clubs and the most interesting eateries. GTO
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luv_bikelover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	well anyday bandra men i have staying in bandra thru my childhood its awesome place now am at worli seaface well its awesome so doesnt miss it much
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Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 12 Times	Bandra. Only cause I like the area and feel a bit nostalgic since I lived near Leelavati hospital for more than a year. Otherwise who wouldn't like more space :-)
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7th March 2006, 18:01	#9
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 359 Thanked: 49 Times	for me it would be powai. bandra is a good place just to come and go. but it is two congested, secondly those who have stayed in the western suburbs it is ok for them but those who have stayed in central would surely prefer powai. secondly powai is as westernised as bandra, look at all the call centres, good crowd, nice places to hang out, ultimately nobody can compare both the places, but coming to space needed in every household, one room extra is always a better option. powai is also very much centralised, it is equidistant, if you have to go to any place in mumbai, navi mumbai etc. i agree that the traffic is a mess, but with new service road from kailash commercial complex, you can easily use gther shortcut. my two cents shubbhi
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7th March 2006, 22:06	#11
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 839 Thanked: 170 Times View My Garage	it depends on ur place of work ........... bandra rockssss
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byramshroff BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 195 Thanked: 0 Times	Powaii any day its less congested..................Malabar Hill is the best and I would never leave this place for Bandra Powaii or anywhere else
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7th March 2006, 23:36	#14
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20,021 Thanked: 86,418 Times View My Garage	I'm a hardcore townie. And since Bandra is closer to town, that's my choice. Getting to Powai is a nightmare. Once in Powai, stay in Powai. Getting out is inviting trouble.
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8th March 2006, 03:50	#15
50paise BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 66 Thanked: 0 Times	Bandra will surely rock.. it depends on your budget as a fact. but the crowd makes a difference.. I stay in Colaba but spend much ofmy time in bandra chilling with friends.. its the place to be during the day and ofcourse in the nights also.. there are good restuants and clubs in bandra.. good women, etc Its your call buddy!
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