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galant101 · 09-10-2008, 11:53 AM

Ok guys i recently got a job Offer down in austin doing finance and accounting getting 17 dollars an hour compared to my current job of 11.50 hr. now would the difference in pay make up for the cost of living in austin compared to Ft hood area? And if i were to move to austin where would be good areas to live as i dont wanna live in the ghetto and hav my car broken into. And is austin a good place to live ie girls, import scene, People that can help with the 3s. any advice would help.

Briz0r · 09-10-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by galant101

And is austin a good place to live ie girls, import scene, People that can help with the 3s.

yes. i wish i lived in austin

SpeedTweakerVR4 · 09-10-2008, 03:09 PM

I was born and raised in Austin, a rare breed these days. Let me be the first to tell you, nothing better.

This place has it all.

The downtown scene is amazing.

The live music is amazing.

The food is great.

The ladies are incredible.

Everyone is kind.

Lake Travis/Devil's cove or Cypress Cove or Lake Austin

I rule.

I can show you around town. I do it ALL the time for people.

- Clay

SpeedTweakerVR4 · 09-10-2008, 03:15 PM

Some fun times.

rush6432 · 09-10-2008, 07:19 PM

I love austin and lived there for 17-18 years but its just too crowded these days. i'ts a great place to live but the cost of living IS going up and traffic is pretty bad. hell i remember when 183 was just a 2 lanes going each way and there was a giant patch of grass between the two for a freeway that was starting to be built.

Anyway its a great place if you can get past the small city turning into a huge crowded big city thing. excellent places for food and fun as speedtweaker said.

BTW i was paying 700 for a 1 bedroom off parmer and 620 but after being there for a 7-8 month lease they wanted almost 130 dollars more if i was going to sign a longer lease with them (mind you it was on the 3rd floor) The apartment complex was actually very nice and not ghetto or in a ghetto area.

i hate to say it but slowly austin is turning into houston

i had to get out and have a change of scenery so i moved to albuquerque for a job with BMW. hopefully ill end up back in austin in a couple years though.

Bottom line if big crowded city doesn't bother you then go for it. its an excellent place to live and you WONT regret moving there.

SpeedTweakerVR4 · 09-11-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rush6432

I love austin and lived there for 17-18 years but its just too crowded these days. i'ts a great place to live but the cost of living IS going up and traffic is pretty bad. hell i remember when 183 was just a 2 lanes going each way and there was a giant patch of grass between the two for a freeway that was starting to be built.

Anyway its a great place if you can get past the small city turning into a huge crowded big city thing. excellent places for food and fun as speedtweaker said.

BTW i was paying 700 for a 1 bedroom off parmer and 620 but after being there for a 7-8 month lease they wanted almost 130 dollars more if i was going to sign a longer lease with them (mind you it was on the 3rd floor) The apartment complex was actually very nice and not ghetto or in a ghetto area.

i hate to say it but slowly austin is turning into houston

i had to get out and have a change of scenery so i moved to albuquerque for a job with BMW. hopefully ill end up back in austin in a couple years though.

Bottom line if big crowded city doesn't bother you then go for it. its an excellent place to live and you WONT regret moving there.

I agree. The traffic is TERRIBLE. I drive from Cedar Park to Bee Caves every morning and this alone takes over an hour. This is what MapQuest says.

Estimated Time: 26 minutes Estimated Distance: 20.51 miles

AdamVR4 · 09-11-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedTweakerVR4

I agree. The traffic is TERRIBLE. I drive from Cedar Park to Bee Caves every morning and this alone takes over an hour. This is what MapQuest says.

Estimated Time: 26 minutes Estimated Distance: 20.51 miles

To BEE CAVES?! Jessssuuuussss....

"That guy" in this one made me laugh.

SpeedTweakerVR4 · 09-11-2008, 09:19 AM

It's even worse on the way home. Some pockets of Austin you just can't avoid. 360 isn't getting any bigger and makes for a TERRIBLE bottleneck.

I've never noticed that guy! That pictures is a couple years old I think.

rush6432 · 09-11-2008, 06:10 PM

yep bee caves is my neck of the woods.

atxvr4 · 09-11-2008, 08:58 PM

If you move down here, I'd be happy to show you around as well. It's just an all around great place to live, but it's a lot different from the small town feel you have up there in Ft Hood.

If you start pricing apartments, you'll find good deals all over the place, but don't expect it to be as low as ft hood unless you sacrafice comfortable living and safety.

Good luck!!! Keep us posted. If you wanted to come down for one weekend, I'm sure we could all get together and show you around.

09-10-2008, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
galant101 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copperas Cove TX Drives: True 99 3000 Trader Rating: (1)	Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! Ok guys i recently got a job Offer down in austin doing finance and accounting getting 17 dollars an hour compared to my current job of 11.50 hr. now would the difference in pay make up for the cost of living in austin compared to Ft hood area? And if i were to move to austin where would be good areas to live as i dont wanna live in the ghetto and hav my car broken into. And is austin a good place to live ie girls, import scene, People that can help with the 3s. any advice would help.

09-10-2008, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpeedTweakerVR4 The Godfather Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin,TX Drives: 91 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! I was born and raised in Austin, a rare breed these days. Let me be the first to tell you, nothing better. This place has it all. The downtown scene is amazing. The live music is amazing. The food is great. The ladies are incredible. Everyone is kind. Lake Travis/Devil's cove or Cypress Cove or Lake Austin I rule. I can show you around town. I do it ALL the time for people. - Clay __________________ 1991 VR4 BPU 2007 Mercedes C-Class (AMG Aero)

09-10-2008, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpeedTweakerVR4 The Godfather Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin,TX Drives: 91 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! Some fun times.

09-10-2008, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
rush6432 Spins all 4 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Austin, TX Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! I love austin and lived there for 17-18 years but its just too crowded these days. i'ts a great place to live but the cost of living IS going up and traffic is pretty bad. hell i remember when 183 was just a 2 lanes going each way and there was a giant patch of grass between the two for a freeway that was starting to be built. Anyway its a great place if you can get past the small city turning into a huge crowded big city thing. excellent places for food and fun as speedtweaker said. BTW i was paying 700 for a 1 bedroom off parmer and 620 but after being there for a 7-8 month lease they wanted almost 130 dollars more if i was going to sign a longer lease with them (mind you it was on the 3rd floor) The apartment complex was actually very nice and not ghetto or in a ghetto area. i hate to say it but slowly austin is turning into houston i had to get out and have a change of scenery so i moved to albuquerque for a job with BMW. hopefully ill end up back in austin in a couple years though. Bottom line if big crowded city doesn't bother you then go for it. its an excellent place to live and you WONT regret moving there.

09-11-2008, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
SpeedTweakerVR4 The Godfather Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin,TX Drives: 91 3000GT VR4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! It's even worse on the way home. Some pockets of Austin you just can't avoid. 360 isn't getting any bigger and makes for a TERRIBLE bottleneck. I've never noticed that guy! That pictures is a couple years old I think.

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09-11-2008, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
rush6432 Spins all 4 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Austin, TX Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! yep bee caves is my neck of the woods.

09-11-2008, 08:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
atxvr4 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin Drives: 1994 VR4 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Possibly moving to Austin Need Advice!!! If you move down here, I'd be happy to show you around as well. It's just an all around great place to live, but it's a lot different from the small town feel you have up there in Ft Hood. If you start pricing apartments, you'll find good deals all over the place, but don't expect it to be as low as ft hood unless you sacrafice comfortable living and safety. Good luck!!! Keep us posted. If you wanted to come down for one weekend, I'm sure we could all get together and show you around. __________________ On the car: - Titan Bending TD05 Headers / O2 Housings (8/19/2006) - TD05 E16G's Braided feeds/returns (03/04/2007) - DSM SMIC's - Precision Turbo 680 CC Injectors - E2K Fuel Loop - E-Manage Blue w/ ignition Harness - Custom 3'' exhaust from turbos back (T-Pros DP) - Magnacore Wires - 3SX Braided break lines, Carbotech Vented and Slotted Rotors, and Hawk Pads - SBC-iD III Boost Controller - K&N FIPK - Ebay Y-pipe (shinny) - GTO MR Gears / 5 spd rear end (Installed 07/18/2005) - RPS Max Street Disc - 120K and Rod/Main Bearings (Finished 12/16/2005) - Walbro 255 lph f/p 13C Turbo Track Times (stock fuel): -13.2 @ 104, 1.86 60' (10.5 PSI - Took out jack/spare/rear and pass seats) -12.9 @ 106, 1.84 60' (12.3 PSI - slipping clutch, small boost leak, FULL INTERIOR)