New Owner from Houston, TX

[theInphinite]

Hey people. I've been lurking around this forum for a while (before joining) while doing research on the car before I purchased. Lots of good info on various things here.

I bought a 2013 Triathlon Gray Veloster with Style/Tech Wednesday. I was initially looking to get a white one, but I was made an offer I couldn't refuse. There was also the matter of having it driven in from out of state if I really wanted white. I didn't really want to go that route.

Loving the car so far. I'm going through all of the bells and whistles of the car today and will post some pictures later.

Hello to everyone in Houston!

[apchouston]

Welcome fellow Houstonian :-) I have the same color as your Veloster. I havent really seen too many velosters in Houston. Im surprised considering the dealers seem to sell them as soon as they get them.

Did you get the manual or DCT?

[theInphinite]

Thanks for the welcome! I've actually seen a few in various places (a green 2012 in Katy, two Vitamin C in the garage at the school I go to, and one other gray one close to where I live). I know, right? The dealer I went to (Hub Katy) actually had a white style/tech on the lot but it had already been sold.

I got the DCT. Forgot to mention that. I've never had the opportunity to learn to drive a stick so manual was out of the question. Using the paddle shifters is fun, but I prefer to leave them alone.

[hsh2000pk]

welcome, from Frisco

[nickl]

who'd you buy from at hub? thats where i bought mine, Jorge was the sales person i dealt with (real cool dude)

[theInphinite]

Thanks hsh.

Octavio Cancel. Good guy. Straightforward with me through the whole process. Very helpful in getting me close to my monthly payment range. Awesome buying experience. No BS. Also, I'll never go to Ron Carter again. Crooks.

Edit: I added a few pictures to my Garage for anyone interested.

[Dattebyo]

awesome, nice to have some more velosters in houston, that actually comes on the forums im in a yellow one, look for me! haha. and i used to work at hub hyundai 2 years ago :O

[tubascience]

You guys should come out and meet other Veloster owners tomorrow. At 4
January Houston Meet

[theInphinite]

I replied in the thread, but I'll also post here.

I should be able to come out. It's right down the road from me.

[unhappyelf]

Welcome! I'm also a Houston native. Glad to see more of us around. See you guys tomorrow at the meet.

[saffyres]

Welcome!

[FrankG TX]

Welcome!! I will be there to. I actually live in baytown but work in the galleria.

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[theInphinite]

Thanks for the welcome. Looking forward to meeting people today!