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Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Discussion in 'Texas' started by CaptAmerica, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. May 24, 2021 at 12:51 PM
    Lurkin

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  2. May 24, 2021 at 1:15 PM
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    Definitely a different crowd than F1..
     
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  3. May 24, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Did'ja see the Plaid Mullet twins getting interviewed on one of the local sports spots Sunday?
    HEB had a NASCAR Cup trunk panel on Ryan Blaneys' #12 cup car, but it was covered with tape midway through the first segment. So, @Texoma , you know where to eat and shop!
     
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  4. May 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM
    ryanbitt

    ryanbitt Wherever you go...there you are.

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    Wouldn't you like to know!
    Their sales team are hounds though!!!! I have never had a grown man leave 14 voicemails on my phone before :rofl:
     
  5. May 24, 2021 at 3:59 PM
    ryanbitt

    ryanbitt Wherever you go...there you are.

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    Wouldn't you like to know!
    Those black series campers are pretty badass! Saw a ton of them out in Colorado last summer.
     
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  6. May 24, 2021 at 4:21 PM
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    Lol, I will second that. Although that has been my experience with most Toyota dealerships and their Sales Departments. When I am buying cars, I always try and hold off until the last day of the quarter. I want to see their full desperation mode.
     
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  7. May 24, 2021 at 4:39 PM
    ryanbitt

    ryanbitt Wherever you go...there you are.

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    Wouldn't you like to know!
    I have walked away 2 times there now and the attitude the manager gave me a couple months ago was just unnecessary. He acted like I played them or something when I clearly told them I wasn't interested in buying that day just getting a trade-in estimate :crazy:
     
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  8. May 24, 2021 at 4:52 PM
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    Got to meet @ChadsPride today. Took a little portable cooler off his hands. Solid Dude. Looking forward to some TTC events as things are returning to normal. Also hooked me up with some TTC swag. His ride looks better in person than in all the cool photos he takes. Thanks !!

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  9. May 24, 2021 at 6:36 PM
    ChadsPride

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    Great to me ya!! :cheers:
     
  10. May 25, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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    Chad takes pictures of his truck? When did this start?

    :boink::bananadead::bananadance::rofl::rofl:
     
  11. May 25, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    He does? Really?


    :pccoffee: Good Morning ATX! Looks like a day with overstated rain chances again today. Yesterday morning was the end of anything large, it all went East. Nothing on the radar show this morning. Filled LBRs' bed with cardboard, so make a recycling run and a couple errands, and go from there.
     
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  12. May 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Really?

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    Looked like two little old ladies.....
     
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  13. May 26, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    :pccoffee: Good Morning ATX!
     
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  14. May 26, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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  15. May 26, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    I initially went through Costco for pricing back in November. Build was straight forward - BRTRDORDC4X4, leather and sunroof. TCP calls me up with an offer on a 2wd SR5. I don't bother calling back.

    I still get voicemails from them on Saturdays.
     
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  16. May 26, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    Was @ChadsPride's hair as marvelous in person as it is on the 'grams?
     
  17. May 26, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    :rofl::rofl:
     
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  18. May 26, 2021 at 4:09 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Oh yeah, I remember something PITA like this. ..

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    Shroud is now on, and it seems to be cooling better again. Haven't had much hot weather to test drive - what I've done has been in cooler weather, and down the road. I will get a chance tomorrow or Friday. At worst, it might need a splash of Freon.

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  19. May 26, 2021 at 8:20 PM
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    I finally made it to Austin! We got any events or anything going on soon?

    unrelated, but does anyone have any connections to someone at a Lexus dealer in Austin? That new IS500 got me feelin some type of way. :drool:
     
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  20. May 27, 2021 at 7:35 AM
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    Welcome!

    :pccoffee: Good Morning ATX! Fine day to be mowing - hot and muggy! Perfect for me.
     
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