HoustonMidtown Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 According to my salesman, Momentum Audi is going to be building a new 7-story dealership between Farnham and S Shepherd at 59 (the area behind 59 Diner) -- construction to start sometime in 2012 with completion in 2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 According to my salesman, Momentum Audi is going to be building a new 7-story dealership between Farnham and S Shepherd at 59 (the area behind 59 Diner) -- construction to start sometime in 2012 with completion in 2013Cool. It'll probably be hard to park over there too, just like it currently is. If you have a salesman, perhaps you have an Audi? If so, welcome to the four-ring community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Cool. It'll probably be hard to park over there too, just like it currently is. If you have a salesman, perhaps you have an Audi? If so, welcome to the four-ring community.My salesman said "We will actually have parking" since they don't really have any now........and yes, I have an Audi -- an A5.....love it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Sonic Automotive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Neat. I had always imagine how this particular intersection/area could be redeveloped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 That's a good idea since they will probably be losing part of their current showroom when the University Line is built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, I was told basically the same information a couple weeks ago by my salesman at Momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I am in the market for an Audi and they have a rendering in the current Momentum Audi dealership. Very modern looking, German aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 And you didn't take a picture? It'll be a few more months before I go back over there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Drove by the new location and the Variance Request sign is up! (not sure if you need a picture of that though woolie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x_gd Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I just happened to be there last night for service. I snapped a picture with my phone , so the quality isn't great. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I want an Audi now....that is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I want an Audi now....that is beautiful!Sweet building !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I want an Audi now....that is beautiful! My wife and I are big Audi fans. They are pretty solid cars and well priced for their segment. We had an A3 and now we have a Q5. Beautiful building. Can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Edit: My wife told me she'd talked with the staff. The 2nd-floor showroom faces the freeway, so people stuck in traffic can peer in at the new Audis. This was inspired by the success of the new Advantage BMW dealership in Midtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Occasionally, I've driven past and seen that a couple of windows have been shot out. Kinda' makes me wonder if it still is worth it considering those things cost about 10k a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Occasionally, I've driven past and seen that a couple of windows have been shot out. Kinda' makes me wonder if it still is worth it considering those things cost about 10k a pop. Must be the 99%, they're probably BMW haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x_gd Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 More details at Swamplot:http://swamplot.com/freeway-hovering-audi-dealership-headed-for-the-greenbriar-curve/2012-04-24/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Looks pretty cool. I just hope that something else goes in place of the Momentum dealership that it's replacing (which is just blocks away). Hopefully the current Momentum dealership on Richmond won't become and empty lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 The VW dealership will probably take over the current Audi showroom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Here is a more clear rendering: Expect to see workers moving dirt on the 1.5-acre site at the northeast corner of Greenbriar and 59 within the next few weeks; the city’s planning commission last week voted to approve a variance granting permission for a 7-story auto dealership building at 2120 Southwest Fwy. to poke a few feet further toward Greenbriar (at left in the above rendering) than regulations allow. The result: the country’s largest — and tallest — flagship Audi dealership, featuring a 2-story car display case on the corner of the third and fourth levels that’ll bring the latest models up to eye level for drivers on the raised freeway who aren’t looking where they’re going. http://swamplot.com/7-story-southwest-freeway-audi-dealership-gets-go-ahead-will-split-momentum/2012-05-14/#more-41181 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Must be the 99%, they're probably BMW haters. Doubt it, since the majority of BMWs are leased (according to this article from 2007, 85.3% of 7 Series were leased). Which tells me that most of the folks driving BMWs are the 99% but want to appear to be in the 1%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Doubt it, since the majority of BMWs are leased (according to this article from 2007, 85.3% of 7 Series were leased). Which tells me that most of the folks driving BMWs are the 99% but want to appear to be in the 1%.BMW does have great lease deals. Driving a BMW doesn't get you anywhere near the appearance of the 1% though. BMWs are ordinary cars for everday people. That doesn't mean that the OWS 99%er people don't hate them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Doubt it, since the majority of BMWs are leased (according to this article from 2007, 85.3% of 7 Series were leased). Which tells me that most of the folks driving BMWs are the 99% but want to appear to be in the 1%.Maybe. I have a relative that's a millionaire and he leases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's my understanding that most very high end cars are leases because many of them are corporate leases as perks for executives, or high net worth people who don't want to bother with selling or trading every 2 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Didn't want to start a new thread so I figured this was close enough in proximity to ask...Does anyone know what is going on across 59 on Shepard?I passed by today and they are pretty far along on building something. I forgot the name of the company on the fence, but it was CW ...something like that. AAnyway there is a pretty deep hole being formed. Any information is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 They tore down the old Greenbrier apartments (the brick ones) and are replacing them with... apartments. Another generic 4-5 story box with beige exteriors with faux "stone" accents. Hurray! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tower crane is up. They're moving right along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You'd be surprised what the 1%-ers really drive.Most Popular Cars Sold in America's Wealthiest Zip CodesRank Make/Model Segment MSRP* Market Average** % Discountfrom MSRP†1 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Luxury Car $51,365 $48,068 6.4%2 BMW 328 Luxury Car $35,795 $34,461 3.7%3 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Luxury Car $36,095 $34,144 5.4%4 Lexus RX Luxury SUV $39,950 $37,628 5.8%5 Toyota Prius Small Car $30,565 $29,525 3.4%6 Volkswagen Jetta Small Car $26,085 $24,978 4.2%7 Honda CR-V Midsize SUV $29,575 $28,875 2.4%8 Honda Accord Midsize Car $23,070 $21,210 8.1%9 Toyota Camry Midsize Car $25,535 $23,871 6.5%10 BMW X5 Luxury SUV $58,595 $54,995 6.1% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Anyone has any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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