Austin car culture

"McChiken116 - Patrick H." (mcchiken116)
07/10/2014 at 21:09 • Filed to: None

The one city in Texas that might have the most varied car culture is our capitol. I was there this past weekend for RTX, and I saw the most varied group of Classics, Euro, Electric, and good old supercars than I have anywhere else. And it seemed that everyone respected and really enjoyed everyone else's car. I can't wait to move there later this summer, and adding the ol' S2000 into the mix.

DISCUSSION (14)

StingrayJake > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 21:21

I've lived in Texas for all but 3 1/2 of my 26 years and I'd argue Austin has the best car scene in the state. I always see good stuff when we're in town.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > StingrayJake
07/10/2014 at 21:30

Houston is great, but it doesn't have too much variety, you know?

PatBateman > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 21:30

Going to UT?

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > PatBateman
07/10/2014 at 21:30

ACC then UT. Saving money while I figure out my Major

PatBateman > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 21:33

Good call.

Per capita, the town has a great scene. Surprisingly, I'd say that it has less exotics per person than Houston. Which is weird because of the money there.

StingrayJake > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 21:56

I just always remember in HS when we'd have trips to Austin for state competitions and everybody would watch out the bus windows for whatever was going to go by.

In fact it was at Lake Travis about 12 years ago when I saw the only Aston Martin I've ever seen in person. What a beauty.

Kat Callahan > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 22:11

I'm from Austin. Used to take my EK and my Bimmer out to various meets around town.

Lots of stupid street racers though, especially on 183/Research BLVD.

Kat Callahan > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 22:12

UT alum here.

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > PatBateman
07/10/2014 at 22:26

Houston has more room for exotics I believe though

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Kat Callahan
07/10/2014 at 22:26

I'll be sure to avoid that then

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > StingrayJake
07/10/2014 at 22:27

Aston Martins are just the most beautiful things, aren't they?

Kat Callahan > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/10/2014 at 22:35

Just avoid it on Saturday nights, and you're probably fine.

Stef Schrader > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/11/2014 at 00:17

Bienvenidos y stuff.

I hear there's an awesome Lancer with a chicken on it somewhere around town. I mean, like, a chicken.

PatBateman > McChiken116 - Patrick H.
07/11/2014 at 00:26

Yes, but with such concentrations on wealth in areas like Westlake, Lakeway, Terrytown, you'd expect more Italian Stallions or Raging Bulls. Very few.

Quite a few Porsches, though.