Official Central Texas MkV thread

[jetta18tgirl]

I am here in austin too. Yeah I bought my car from maund. Havent had an service done yet though...

[Turbo]

Welcome beneintray!

I think Maund charged me $79 the first time I went to them for an oil change (freakin' $5 of that was washer fluid. WTF?). Hewlett has service coupons on their web site (http://www.hewlettvw.com/?http://assets.cobaltnitra.com/teams/repository/export/898/920e8a7c910048fed10145edef087/898920e8a7c910048fed10145edef087.pdf) (just expired at the end of June). I got Maund to honor them the last time I got service, out of convenience for me. I've used both. Still haven't decided who I'll stick with. Maund would be more convenient for me, if they can keep from repeatedly pissing me off.

Keep posting your experiences here.

[beneintray]

i will try Maund next time.
The thing Hewlett freaks me out was they needed overnight to do oil change.
I waited there for 2 hours. After 2 hours, i tried to find out what is going on. Service consultant told me there are 16 cars ahead of me. He did not mention that at first.
I made an appointment a week ago. What is the point of making an appointment if i have to leave the car overnight at dealer just because of oil change?
They don't even offered me shuttle, because my home is far.
Service consultant name was Brett.
Don't go there.

[Turbo]

Wow. Looks like we can't win here in the Austin area. Maund has sucked so bad that I'm willing to drive an extra 17 miles to Hewlett for better service. Problem is that they too need a rectalcraniectomy. :mad:

[mkvtg37]

hey everyone, im new to the boards and to the GTI world....

i live in austin and go to school at st. edwards.

[AntecedentMe]

hey everyone, im new to the boards and to the GTI world....

i live in austin and go to school at st. edwards.

hey man i go to st. eds too. what year are you?

[EL PAALO]

spokes/sasca autox at SAR tomorrow. :)

[Turbo]

I've signed up for the October autox at Driveway Austin already.

[rocky5]

Hi. I'm in Austin :)

I just bought a gti just like yours....I live in hutto and work in round rock. Anyone have a vag com I can barrow?

[Kerrnalangus]

damn i was gonna go to the one in SA but plans changed. but im thinking about checking out the driveway soon.

[Kerrnalangus]

I was gonna go to St. Eds but ended up going to UT which is where im at now.

[Turbo]

Paalo, how'd SAR go?

Kerrnalangus, if you think you'll want to do the autox at Driveway Austin in October, I'd register soon. It will fill up.

[EL PAALO]

My co-driver was in Mexico and my mom was in town so I ended up taking her and my daughter to sea world instead. :)

[Kerrnalangus]

Paalo, how'd SAR go?

Kerrnalangus, if you think you'll want to do the autox at Driveway Austin in October, I'd register soon. It will fill up.

I was just planing on going to watch. I'm trying to take it easy on the bunny for the first couple of hundred miles. Besides its always good to have a little support in the stands. I'll be rootin' for ya!

[Turbo]

I was just planing on going to watch. I'm trying to take it easy on the bunny for the first couple of hundred miles. Besides its always good to have a little support in the stands. I'll be rootin' for ya!

See ya there!

[GTIFORJOSH]

Anyone know who has a flashloader for a GIAC chip around here. I need to put my car back into stock mode, and cant find my flashloader!

[mkvtg37]

I was gonna go to St. Eds but ended up going to UT which is where im at now.

i go to stedwards :thumbsup:

[Panic]

Hello everyone. New 4dr CW GTi owner from San Antonio. Look forward to getting to know everyone.

Cheers,
Jason

[beneintray]

Hi, guys.
I was busy getting around in Austin.

Do you guys remember I wrote about Hewlett sucks at service?
I got a PM from service consultant, Brett yesterday.
And he is threatening me now.
He said I did not say true. All I said was complaining about their service;
It took long time, and it was expensive than others.

I cannot believe he actually did it.
I think I need to call VWoA.

Don't go to Hewlett!! specially Brett!!!

[brett]

Threating ? Really?
Here is the two PM's I sent to you


Hello
Im not trying to start a war, but I dont appreicate you badmouthing me on the internet. If I remember correctly you had several issues with your car besides changing the oil. I feel your comments are out of line and untrue.
Brett

and

Yes, we did other things besides an oil change, but you didnt mention that in your post, about your car having improperly installed aftermarket items causing your check engine light. Why would you go online and insult me with out telling the entire story.


and here is what I got from you.

"Go out and ask anyone who got GTI. aftermarket intake cause flap motor to stuck? where did you get that idea?
Do you have any ideas how it works?
Improperly installed? Have you ever looked at how it installed?
Go to your mechanic, and ask technical bulletin #01-08-08. I got 2 CEL; one was "intake manifold runner stuck" (code P2004), and other one was "sensor circuit low voltage" (code P0624). It is due to ECU software. You supposed to reflash my ECU,
not bullshitting about aftermarket parts.

Check my car and say " Since you got an aftermarket parts, we cannot do the service for you" it does not take more than a day!!

You said you did something for me, and what was it? besides saying aftermarket parts bullshit?

Now, fix my car, perform as TB, then I will say you are not gay.

Choose your words wisely. "

and you also sent this one...


"I don't care if you want the war with me.
But you better remember your position.
I am your customer, and you are VW service consultant.
You should not PMed me at first.
You will regret it. You chose wrong person to mess up with."


I tried to resolve the issue in a PM insted of on a public forum, I guess we dont see eye to eye on this, but In my defense Im not dishonest and Im not threating you. So good bye and good luck with the internet tough guy routine..

[beneintray]

Wow,
Brett, you are REALLY service consultant.
I left a feedback about your service, which I was not satisfied with.
I think there are several people who does not like their dealer service.
And They can complain about it, because they are customers.
I am your customer as well.
But look at what you did. You asked me why I left a negative feedback comment here about your service.

If my words was not appropriate, i am sorry.
But this time, I really feel I want to see your manager.

[DBCPerformance]

beneintray (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/member.php?u=9707),

It is not for your best interest to attack your service advisor on public forums. At the same talking, i find it a little unprofessional on his end to post the private conversations here. At the same talking probably you pushed way too many wrong buttons.

Any aftermarket alterations to a factory tuned car may cause side effects which is of no concern to VWoA nor your dealership. The ironic part is there are bunch of stock cars suffering from so called "intake manifold runner stuck" malfunction. a decentAs service department they could have easily handled business under warranty, BUT, with that attitude I wonder what I would do if i were your SA.

This is my $0.02. I do not want to see any more posts here in this content, handle your business internally, call the service manager, owner of the dealership, GOD, but not here. We can not solve such problems here on the internet.

[beneintray]

AbtSportsline,
I don't mean to solve problem here. Brett started first.
If it is my mistake, i am sorry.

And also I did not mention that I am complained about my aftermarket parts.
Plus, when I tried to get a service, Brett told me I cannot get due to aftermarket parts, I just walked away, because I agreed with him. (I did not say any words about it at first)
Only things I said here is Brett did not say there were 16 cars ahead of me. He told me that after i waited 2 hours. I also said price oil change was a little expensive than I used to go, where is VW authorized dealer.

Only thing I don't like is attitude of Brett.
Like I asked, is it wrong to left a feedback about the dealership on public forum?
How come he attacking me for leaving a feedback?

And yes, i might choose my words not correctly, and I also feel bad about it.
I was so upset.

I don't want to see or wrote any more about this, either.
I don't mean to solve problem here. I already contacted VWoA.
I just needed to justify my situation.

[mrsfast]

Hello Every one gti owner in Houston I look forward to chatting with ya'll

[rocky5]

Hello Every one gti owner in Houston I look forward to chatting with ya'll

welcome...thanks for posting and breaking the silence:thumbsup: ....I think people reading this thread were almost scared to post with the "elephant" in the room but the 2 guys arguing.:biggrin:

[gnub]

just wanted to introduce myself as another austin area member with a candy white gti. i got it a month ago and have been loving it ever since. hope everyone else is enjoying their fasts as much as i am.

one question i have is about tint. does anyone know of any good places to get my windows tinted? the vw dealership seems to be a bit too expensive, so i was hoping since some of yall live around here, i would get some good advice.

thanks in advance!

[Turbo]

I got mine tinted with carbon film at Sun Tint on Burnet road. Carbon film is not the most expensive nor is it the cheap stuff. It won't fade, peel or turn purple on you. I noticed an issue with one of the windows and when I brought it to Sun Tint's attention, they redid the window no questions asked.

Also, there's a place on 183 near the Duvall exit. They use a computer plotter to cut the film so it's precisely cut to the shape of your glass. They were about the same price as Sun Tint. HTH.

[gnub]

thanks Turbo! I'll check those out for sure. i appreciate the quick response.

[Barrett]

I got mine tinted with carbon film at Sun Tint on Burnet road. Carbon film is not the most expensive nor is it the cheap stuff. It won't fade, peel or turn purple on you. I noticed an issue with one of the windows and when I brought it to Sun Tint's attention, they redid the window no questions asked.

I got my tint there too! It was free from Charles Maund. I love it.

[gnub]

ur tint looks sweet Barrett. what %s did u get? how much was it? im thinking sun tint may get my business soon.

[Barrett]

ur tint looks sweet Barrett. what %s did u get? how much was it? im thinking sun tint may get my business soon.

Thanks! The picture makes it look a lot darker than in real life, because I edited it. To be honest, I didn't specify what %'s, all I said was "Get it dark as legally possible." So, there was no set percent that I asked for. And I never knew the price, since I didn't pay for it.

Ha.

Anyway, the tint isn't too dark, and I feel it's perfect.

[gnub]

awesome! i think 25% on sides and as dark as you want on the back is legal in Texas.

[rocky5]

I think 20% is as dark as you can go on the sides....I'm not sure how dark mine is but it is almost TOO dark and this is from someone who tints every car I have ever owned. It was on the car when I bought it and I almost think it isn't legal. But I like it, even on the sunniest days you can't see inside at all.:thumbsup:

[gnub]

u got any pics rocky5? i used to have a truck (GMC Sierra K1500) that had limo on the back and 20 on the sides i think and it was really good at hiding everything on the interior.

[rocky5]

u got any pics rocky5? i used to have a truck (GMC Sierra K1500) that had limo on the back and 20 on the sides i think and it was really good at hiding everything on the interior.

that's another reason I love it.....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/nagles05/GTI/DSC04236.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/nagles05/GTI/DSC04234.jpg

[gnub]

that's another reason I love it.....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/nagles05/GTI/DSC04236.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/nagles05/GTI/DSC04234.jpg

WHOA! :thumbsup: hopefully mine will look almost as nice as urs lol! i should have gotten the autobahn pkg and huffs :mad:

[rocky5]

thanks! see ya around!:thumbsup:

the only things I don't like about mine is 2 of the wheels have been curb checked by the previous owner. who ever had this car really beat the crap out of it in 5k miles.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/nagles05/GTI/DSC04250.jpg

[Turbo]

There are a lot of new members in the Central Texas area. I'm thinking it's time for another get together. Waddayasay?

BTW, Barrett, rocky5, you should add pictures of your GTIs to the Official Hufeisen/Denver wheel thread (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45647).

[rocky5]

SURE! anyone in the Austin area have a Vag com and wanna show? I have a jetta and a GTI that need some work.:thumbsup:

[Kerrnalangus]

hell yeah ive been waiting for someone to suggest a meet. just give me the time and place!

[Jonny_5]

I posted in the other Texas thread, but this one seems to be more popular. Justed moved to Castle Hills a couple of weeks ago. Haven't noticed many VW's around me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2731791393_fe3c925264_o.jpg

[Panic]

I haven't seen too many around here either, Johnny. You may want to check out www.strictlyea.com. ALthough it's not VW specific, it looks as thought those guys meet pretty regularly.

Cheers

[rocky5]

I posted in the other Texas thread, but this one seems to be more popular. Justed moved to Castle Hills a couple of weeks ago. Haven't noticed many VW's around me.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2731791393_fe3c925264_o.jpg

SWEET car man!!

[EL PAALO]

I haven't seen too many around here either, Johnny. You may want to check out www.strictlyea.com. ALthough it's not VW specific, it looks as thought those guys meet pretty regularly.

Cheers
might want to fix your link. :)

[Panic]

Thanks, El Paalo. Link has been fixed.

[Autobahn Proven]

Hi everyone. I haven't done anything since our awesome drive around the Hill Country when we visited Llano for some BBQ and a leisurely drive home. That was months ago...

Alex...we should do something similar again sometime. I would suggest a Sunday. Driving through Burnet a few weeks ago, I passed an air museum. It's not big... run by a collection of enthusiasts who love their toys (sound familiar?) Could be a good location for a shoot with the aircraft if we can persuade them... Meet somewhere central and find the long, twisty way there...

I've read the posts on servicing and find it disappointing to see some negative stuff that should really have been resolved in private. I've had good service by Hewlett (even installed my K&N for me) but it's not convenient for me to go every time (sorry guys). I've had a couple visits to Maund now and Brant Hooks is cool. My speedo used to show 77 with the Garmin GPS showing 70. He did his best with the tech stuff vw has and now it shows about 72-73.

VW service here in the US is however no match for the dealer I used for 5 years in Germany. I got to know the folks there quite well. It helped that I drove a rare mint Tornado Red 1991 GTi G60
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/newcarguy/PICT0339.jpg
and I was one of the few non Germans who spoke their language. The dealer system in Germany has a mobility guarantee - if you always have your car serviced at the dealer, no matter how old it is, you get a rental at no cost if your car breaks down - until they fix it. I used this once and it wasn't even a VW part that caused the engine to die. Maybe VWoA would consider doing the same thing... Anyway, I feel it helps if you foster a good relationship with your service writer.

Apologies for the longish post.

[Jonny_5]

I haven't seen too many around here either, Johnny. You may want to check out www.strictlyea.com. ALthough it's not VW specific, it looks as thought those guys meet pretty regularly.

Cheers

Thanks for the link. I checked out their site. Looks pretty good. I had no idea MJM was near me. Might make it to their August meet.

Thanks Rocky5 :smile:

[EL PAALO]

Sasca autox on Sunday, the 17th.
Should be a short day with plenty of runs since many of the regulars will be at the divisional in DFW.

[TexasVenom]

How about a bbq gtg at a lake? Maybe set it up at a park early enough to get a good spot and so we have some time to take a drive afterward. We did that with my old Ford truck group and it turned out great. We had the bbq over at Canyon Lake. Yeah we did this way back when gas was still under $2 a gallon and we could afford to drive trucks anywhere. Just an idea.

[Kerrnalangus]

I think either way the gtg should involve bbq in some way. I was thinking a drive through the hill country and then pick up some food in elgin or something.

[Black_GTI]

So my wife tells me there are a couple of guys that work at Target?

Just curious if you guys are on here..?

[redapple]

It was me......I was really impressed when Faith didn't call my car a rabbit.

Most of the texas folks that she spoke of hang out on vortex here specifically....
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=88


Draught Haus on 42nd and Medical on Tuesday's at around 8. Cool group of folks and a decent amount of vw nerds.

[Black_GTI]

Cool. I don't frequent the tex very much so that is probably why I didn't know about it.

Yeah Faith knows more about cars than most girls... esp my GTI cause I probably talk about it too much.. :thumbsup:

I don't know if I will be able to make it out tonight but I am going to try. If not, I assume this is a weekly thing?

[Autobahn Proven]

...sounds good to me

Why is there a Toyata Ad under our posts?...Thought this is a VW site...

[redapple]

Yes very much a weekly thing. Plus it is 2.75 pint night.

[Kerrnalangus]

apparently there are some guys that are gonna meet at the freebirds on tech ridge in north austin. i was planning on going. heres the link http://europeanag.com/forum/index.php?topic=15238.0

[Holmern]

Finally got a picture of my car.. taken with a phone so its not that great :mad:

Waiting to get a DSLR so I can take some HDR pics of it. Anyone else in Austin area tried that btw?

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb142/holmern1/photo3.jpg

[Turbo]

Waiting to get a DSLR so I can take some HDR pics of it. Anyone else in Austin area tried that btw?

Tried what? HDR pictures in general or HDR pictures of their GTI?

Here's my GTI in HDR:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2321477026_7eb548b51f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexsuarez/2321477026/)

[Holmern]

Tried what? HDR pictures in general or HDR pictures of their GTI?

Here's my GTI in HDR:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2321477026_7eb548b51f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexsuarez/2321477026/)

Awesome pic. Was thinking HDR of the GTI. Gonna get a camera in the not to distant future and try it myself..

[yohoitztho]

yooo! i've seen several GTI's in the Riverside area. I live on Crossing Place & Riverside intersection. We need a gtg to just cruise! I'm currently installing parts like the neuspeed short shifter, ns turbopod boost gauge, and maybe even suspension soon. hit me up here if you are interested in doing together! lol

[Turbo]

I'm going to check with The Skirt™ to see when I can commit to a GTG. I'm thinking a weekend in the next 2-3 weeks.

Anyway, here's a new HDR image of my GTI here in Austin. I've got to work on my HDR post-processing. I'm still not happy with my results.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2833945762_8cbd8253c0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexsuarez/2833945762/)

[210_thumper]

anyone else from san antonio???

[GTIFORJOSH]

What up fellas, anyone have a stock downpipe/cat I can borrow. I need to prove to the dealer that a problem is not being caused by my Miltek down pipe. Help me out, please in austin. Thanks Y'all

[GTIFORJOSH]

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[GTIFORJOSH]

Sorry still trying to figure the format

[GTIFORJOSH]

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[GTIFORJOSH]

This is a white 2006.5 2 dr GTI. It has the 2.0l FSI turbo motor in it. It is Candy White with Cloth interior, stick shift. Call Josh 818-442-7301

CAR HAS NO MODS 100% STOCK

Car is very very very clean!

Asking 15,500, with 45k on it. PM FOR PICS!

Serious Inquiry Only!

[Dihappy]

Hey guys/gals :)
Been in Austin about 10 months, are lowly Golf 4drs welcome here :)

[EL PAALO]

Turbo thinks so. ;)

Spokes autox at SAR this Sunday, btw.

[DUBBOMB]

Previous 4ringer, now CW GTI owner running all over austin.

[DUBBOMB]

Here's a pic I took this weekend in F Burg

[b-rye]

I live in waco, and fburg is about 1.5-2 hours from here. I'm thinkin I might meet up with yall next time there is a meet around austin. I've been hangin around subie junkies to much, and not vdubers

[DUBBOMB]

Hell yeah I went out with a few guys from the Texas Audi Group and we bombed through the country-side. It was freakin awesome, and we're making plans to do it again soon. I'll let you know. Anyone else interested in a sunday morning drive from ATX to F Burg?

[Turbo]

I may be up for an F-berg run.

I'm actually itchin' to go back to Snow's BBQ in Lexington, TX. They're only open Saturday mornings. But if you want the best BBQ in Texas you can only get it Saturday mornings. Check out:

http://www.texasmonthly.com/2008-06-01/feature5.php

Lexington is about 1.25 hours from Austin.
.

[mkvr32]

whats up guys...ill be moving to Austin at the beginning of September. Im a real estate investor. If anyones interested in purchasing a home in Austin let me know, ill take care of you. No bank qualifying! Here's the website! http://www.itsanewbeginning.com

Oh and by the way here's my car. When i get down there ill be looking to go on cruises or maybe we can setup weekly meets.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr229/mkvr32/DSC00055.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr229/mkvr32/DSC00052.jpg

[Seductive]

Hook 'em Horns! Another Austin owner here.

What's going on guys?

[Zackattack]

So, driving home from work yesterday I saw two GTIs. I was heading North on MoPac and traffic was worse than usual. I'm crawling in the left lane and notice I'm catching up to a CW GTI in the right lane. It's sporting some Huffs and I notice that the front driver's side one has some circular scrapes from where it was probably scraped along a curb. The sight made me cringe. You know traffic is bad if you can spot scrapes on rims two lanes over.

Anyway, I fought my way further North through the traffic and came upon several cars and a cop car in the grassy center median. Among those was a Black Magic GTI. I didn't notice any damage, but I was not going to slow down and rubber neck either.

Hope all you Austinites and your GTIs are doing well. I was just glad to make it home unscathed. I wasn't feeling good karma (or should I say "car"-ma).

Cheers,
Alex

That was possibly me in that cw gti haha. Travel down mopac almost every day. Yeah i had some intense scrapes on those rims but got me some new vb3s and now park as far away from the curb as possible. Btw, I live in the North Austin area near Pflugerville.

[saga77039]

atx owner here. live on the east side. 2006 bm 2 door. stock.. but working on it. btw zach.. got any pics of your car on the vb3's?? looking at those myself.

[Zackattack]

Driving down riverside today and saw a 2dr black gti. Was that you saga? You do live on the east side of austin.
Ill post pics of my black vb3s as soon as I get my camera back.

[james@eag]

Driving down riverside today and saw a 2dr black gti. Was that you saga? You do live on the east side of austin.
Ill post pics of my black vb3s as soon as I get my camera back.


(changed my screen name btw.. running into people from eag here...)
nope..wasnt me.. i live on e. 6th east of 35. bm with classix. looks stock.. and is stock. sadly.. for now.

[iluffmkvs]

any one on this outa dallas area

[BostonTexas]

Hello everyone, just moved to Austin, north part of town, I have a UG R32.

I would love to get together for a drive !

Count me in !

[Zackattack]

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad346/vdub512/DSC_0187.jpg
Here you go James. Finally.

[Jeech]

Hi all. New owner.
Irving, TX
08 UG 4dr GTI

Who is that BMP GTI with custom plate: VW GTI I keep seeing. Asian dude.

[heathcliff57]

I'm in Dallas.

[boostedGTIguy]

Argggggggggh when the hell are we going to have a meet! lol

[romanianr32mk5]

Hey im Jonathan and im in dalas

[AntecedentMe]

Driving down riverside today and saw a 2dr black gti. Was that you saga? You do live on the east side of austin.
Ill post pics of my black vb3s as soon as I get my camera back.

might have been me.

[Firestarter]

Hi guys-!
I'm also in Austin. Living at Far west area. :)

[TheoryGLI]

GLI in Temple, Tx.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/brandonptx/gli.jpg

[DeepSouthDub]

South of Houston currently but looking to get into UT so Austin soon:biggrin:

[monochrom3]

Hey y'all, wife and I bought an '07 GTI last weekend. I'm pretty active with the Austin M3 crew and organize meets pretty often. We're doing a small drive this coming Saturday 4/17 if anyone's interested (all kinds of cars go). We meet up to go to Marble Falls for breakfast at the Blue Bonnet Cafe. If you're interested, let me know to expect you...

Meet at Cedar Park High School at 8:30 am. We usually get back around 11-12. It's a great time. I'm driving my M, wife is driving the GTI. Last time we went (2 weeks ago) everyone brought their significant other.

Look forward to meeting y'all and getting some ideas for mods!

[Zackattack]

Sweetness! Ive always wanted to go to one these. Expect me to be there in a CW GTI with my black vb3s that I actually scuffed just recently :(

[monochrom3]

Sweetness! Ive always wanted to go to one these. Expect me to be there in a CW GTI with my black vb3s that I actually scuffed just recently :(

Cool, looking forward to it.

FYI, for those who don't know, Blue Bonnet doesn't take credit/debit, but they do have a cash machine.

[monochrom3]

In case anyone is considering coming out on Saturday and concerned about rain, I'll post up here on Saturda morning to say if we're still on or not. Later all!

EDIT: WE CANCELED MEETING TOMORROW, BUT WILL RESCHEDULE SOON

[PracticalMagicX]

will there be a meet sometime soon?