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I am currently at my company's headquarters in beautiful Boulder, CO and I was asked if I would consider moving from the Houston, TX area to the Boulder, CO area. I am not adverse to the move, but it would be a big switch from where I am now; the state income tax alone is going to take some getting used to, should I decide to make the move. I thought about visiting the local Porsche dealer to check things out, but what a better way to find out about the area then ask the people who live there.
What Porsche dealer do you use and have you been happy with the service?
Are there any reliable and well respected independent shops in the area?
What is the closest track to the Denver area?
The cost of living is something else that is going to take getting used to since housing in Houston is dirt cheap in comparison. For those members that live in the Boulder area, what neighborhoods should I be looking at that are in nice areas and good school districts?
Thank you in advance for any and all information you can give me to help in my decision making process.
Come to Colorado! You'll love it. We've lived in Chicago, Dallas, KC, NY, Wash. DC, and the SF Bay Area. Colorado has been our favorite.
I can only answer some of your questions, as I live south of Denver.
I'd ask 'em to adjust your salary for the difference in state tax and cost of living. I moved to Colorado from California, so I experienced cheaper housing and half the state income tax.
The Boulder Valley School District is one of the strongest in the state. They consistently score amongst the highest districts on standardized state tests.
I know there is now a P dealer in Boulder, although I've never set foot in it.
Closest track that I've heard used for DEs and track days is PPIR which is about 20 minutes south of Colorado Springs (others probably know more.) From Boulder, figure about 2 hours to get there (less if they'd ever finish the danged ring road....)
Wow Scott, that's a big decision. I love CO and always thought I would end up there one day. If you do move there, make sure your garage door faces a certain way - south, I think. Or maybe it depends on where you live, anyway someone said that was fairly important. I've never lived there but love to visit - both summer & winter.
Well I haven't lived in Boulder myself, but my brother and best friend from high school have lived there for years, and this is what I've learned from my visits there:
CONS:
Housing Costs $$$$$ (like coastal California) in Boulder
Housing availability in Boulder proper is limited
Local Politics "Peoples Republic of Boulder"
Traffic - can be bad in Boulder and if you commute to Denver
Explosion of development on Denver-Boulder corridor and around Boulder.
My wife used to live in Houston - if I had the choice between Houston and Boulder, I would choose Boulder despite the co$t.
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2006 CS Tip (Daily Driver & Part-time Track Toy)
2005 Ford Expedition (to haul the CS)
2006 Lexus RX400h (wifey's)
Gone, but not forgotten: 2002 WRX, 2004 MINI
As others have said, housing prices in Boulder are quite a bit higher than elsewhere in the metro Denver area. If that is a problem, then you might try looking in Golden. Particularly if you like mountain biking, mountain lions, and the smell of beer!
Stammler was the Porsche dealer in Boulder for years, but it has since become "Porsche of Boulder" and I think it may have changed ownership. I haven't been there since then.
Prestige Imports in Lakewood is a fantastic dealership. Ask K-Man S how they treated him after he hit that carcass on I-70, I'm sure he would vouch for them. They have treated me well also.
Ditto on the south facing driveway! Colorado is also a CCW state, which might mean something to a Texan.
Finally, people might tell you that Colorado folks have something against Texans. That's not necessarily true. If you ski reasonably well and don't build a 10,000 sq. ft home on a mountain top, you'll fit right in!
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Originally Posted by K-Man S
elmo,
I never said I was mistaken about anything, I said that my understanding of your explanation was different from what I first thought.
Ok, forget what I said about Second Creek being the closest track. I've learned that it closed several years ago.
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Originally Posted by K-Man S
elmo,
I never said I was mistaken about anything, I said that my understanding of your explanation was different from what I first thought.
I'd ask 'em to adjust your salary for the difference in state tax and cost of living. I moved to Colorado from California, so I experienced cheaper housing and half the state income tax.
The Boulder Valley School District is one of the strongest in the state. They consistently score amongst the highest districts on standardized state tests.
I know there is now a P dealer in Boulder, although I've never set foot in it.
Closest track that I've heard used for DEs and track days is PPIR which is about 20 minutes south of Colorado Springs (others probably know more.) From Boulder, figure about 2 hours to get there (less if they'd ever finish the danged ring road....)
Salary adjustment is high on my list of must haves considering housing is more than double then what it is in the Houston area. I live about 30 miles SW of downtown Houston and the housing prices are so attractive that it will be difficult to leave.
Thank you for your input, I agree with you that Colorado is just beautiful. I enjoy coming to Boulder every time I have to for work.
Wow Scott, that's a big decision. I love CO and always thought I would end up there one day. If you do move there, make sure your garage door faces a certain way - south, I think. Or maybe it depends on where you live, anyway someone said that was fairly important. I've never lived there but love to visit - both summer & winter.
We would miss you organizing us in zone 5!
It is a tremendous decision and one that is going to take me quite some time to answer. A lot of variables with my wife's family in Dallas, where to put kids in school, finding a good neighborhood, and the list goes on....
I want to make the right decision and leaving Zone 5 would be tough considering what a blast I have had so far, but mountain roads as KC-CS has pointed out would be intoxicating... That is something Houston is lacking.
Scott, re housing prices. Your Sugarland values will probably go down. Your CO values will probably increase. And your kids will grow with the values of the outdoor experience. Did I mention mountains. Seriously this could be a very rewarding lifestyle change. And from the "me" I've never once regretted leaving Houston.
