Moving To Dallas/Ft. Worth need help.

Hey fellow ROC members in Texas, I am moving from California to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and would like to know where is the best dealership to go to for any of my service needs. Any input would be greatly appreciated :)

Mac

Hey fellow ROC members in Texas, I am moving from California to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and would like to know where is the best dealership to go to for any of my service needs. Any input would be greatly appreciated :)

Mac

What part of the metroplex are you moving to?

What part of the metroplex are you moving to?Right now its looking like Flower Mound, but I'm will to drive to the best dealership.

Right now its looking like Flower Mound, but I'm will to drive to the best dealership.

I have had excellent service from David MacDavid Honda Dealer in both Frisco, Texas and Irving, Texas.

By the way, don't worry too much about the tornados. When you get here, just buy a weather radio and learn the different weather alert terms and classifications. I've been here for the last thirty years and have only three tornados close to the house :D

I have had excellent service from David MacDavid Honda Dealer in both Frisco, Texas and Irving, Texas.

By the way, don't worry too much about the tornados. When you get here, just buy a weather radio and learn the different weather alert terms and classifications. I've been here for the last thirty years and have only three tornados close to the house :DWhoa!!! Mike 3 is way too many especially when you have never seen one in person :eek: But I will keep those places in mind when I get there, you have been a big help.:D

Whoa!!! Mike 3 is way too many especially when you have never seen one in person :eek:
"Close" is relative up in this area of Texas. The relatively flat terrain in parts of the area give you a good view of everything between yourself and the horizon, so even if you are able to see a tornado from your front porch, it may not necessarily be within a dangerous range.

Keep in mind that I don't know Mike's situation here - he might be talking about tornadoes at the end of his block for all I know. Ask him. :D

I have two Hondas purchased at Lute Riley Honda. They are at Collins and 75. Service has been outstanding with techs that have been there for 25+ years. Lute Riley is the second largest Honda dealership based on volume in the country.

I have an early build Ridgeline with quite a bit of issues. Lute Riley did a fine job handling all of them and provided substantial service discounts (some free) for my troubles, and the best part is I did not have to ask for them.

From Flower Mound, you would want to take George Bush Freeway to 75.

It is a bit of a drive.

Hope you enjoy Flower Mound. I used to live in Flower Mound and very much enjoyed the city's friendly atmosphere and polite people as well as close proximity to great shopping, restaurants, lakes (Grapevine and Lake Lewisville) and excellent golf courses (Tour 18, Grapevine Municipal).

Jim McNatt Honda in Corinth/Denton on 35E has a good service shop. We take our Pilot and Ridgeline there.

It would be a quick trip North from Flowermound. I suggest getting a GPS if you are moving to DFW. I have lived here all my life and still get lost :p

Ask for Matt - he owns a RL also.

Thanks a lot for everyone input, if it was possible I would give a group hug LOL but all the info is valuable, with each post I becoming more comfortable with moving there, but one thing still catches me off guard, if there are tornadoes how is it I can't find a house that has a basement :confused:

Thanks a lot for everyone input, if it was possible I would give a group hug LOL but all the info is valuable, with each post I becoming more comfortable with moving there, but one thing still catches me off guard, if there are tornadoes how is it I can't find a house that has a basement :confused:

They are not called basements in DFW, we call them pools.:D
And, don't let MikeT scare you with the tornadoes bit, it's the hail storms that get you every time in DFW.:eek:
Flower Mound is an excellent choice! It's real close to Cabelas!:rolleyes:

Thanks a lot for everyone input, if it was possible I would give a group hug LOL but all the info is valuable, with each post I becoming more comfortable with moving there, but one thing still catches me off guard, if there are tornadoes how is it I can't find a house that has a basement :confused:

Just echoing what others say about tornadoes. I've lived in Texas most of my life and always in "tornado alley". Although I"ve seen a couple of funnel clouds, I have never seen a tornado.

The real weather threats are:

1) Heat (August and first of September)
2) Hail
3) Lightening
4) Strong winds from wind shear (also a driver of the hail)

They are not called basements in DFW, we call them pools.:D
And, don't let MikeT scare you with the tornadoes bit, it's the hail storms that get you every time in DFW.:eek:
Flower Mound is an excellent choice! It's real close to Cabelas!:rolleyes:That sucks it floods that much there? and hail damage? D/FW doesn't sound like a nice place :( that brings up another question is insurance expensive there?

Just echoing what others say about tornadoes. I've lived in Texas most of my life and always in "tornado alley". Although I"ve seen a couple of funnel clouds, I have never seen a tornado.

The real weather threats are:

1) Heat (August and first of September)
2) Hail
3) Lightening
4) Strong winds from wind shear (also a driver of the hail)I guess thats why everyone wants to move to Cali, all that you have named doesn't happen here well except for high winds but that only makes it pleasant LOL I'm in for major adjustments.

I guess thats why everyone wants to move to Cali, all that you have named doesn't happen here well except for high winds but that only makes it pleasant LOL I'm in for major adjustments.

The weather is what makes this area of the world fun to be in. There's an old saying; "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it'll change". Most of the flooding that makes the news is from heavy slow moving thunderstorms that dump incredible amounts of water in a very short period of time. Parts of California see this when it rains there. I used to work in the Oakland / Sacramento area. No slams to cali, but I like it where I am better, when you get here you'll like it as well.

The weather is what makes this area of the world fun to be in. There's an old saying; "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it'll change". Most of the flooding that makes the news is from heavy slow moving thunderstorms that dump incredible amounts of water in a very short period of time. Parts of California see this when it rains there. I used to work in the Oakland / Sacramento area. No slams to cali, but I like it where I am better, when you get here you'll like it as well.Thanks Mike I hope so, I will just have to wait and see, I'm planning on coming out for a visit in Sep. what are somethings or some places to avoid?

Thanks Mike I hope so, I will just have to wait and see, I'm planning on coming out for a visit in Sep. what are somethings or some places to avoid?

Jail :D
MikeT didn't mention that we have real cold beer in DFW, which is a good thing in the summer time (May-Oct).;)

That sucks it floods that much there? and hail damage? D/FW doesn't sound like a nice place :( that brings up another question is insurance expensive there?

It really is a very nice place,
Isn't insurance expensive everywhere? At least you can cancel your earthquake insurance.:D

You will love the State Tax Rate, the housing prices, all the friendly people and the traffic may be a bit better than your used to.

It really is a very nice place,
Isn't insurance expensive everywhere? At least you can cancel your earthquake insurance.:D

You will love the State Tax Rate, the housing prices, all the friendly people and the traffic may be a bit better than your used to.Sounds good to me. Can't wait.

Thanks Mike I hope so, I will just have to wait and see, I'm planning on coming out for a visit in Sep. what are somethings or some places to avoid?
Right now, it seems like the mid-cities (Euless, especially) are not the place to be, weather-wise. Too much water in too short a time.

I'm compelled to speak up for Garland, a suburb on the northeast corner of Dallas. When it comes to Metroplex cities that make the headlines for weather or other catastrophes, Garland ranks towards the bottom of the list. It's one of those suburbs that's near everything but not stuck in the middle of everything, if you get my drift. Some would call it boring or blue-collar, but that depends on what part of Garland you're talking about. South Garland, especially near I-30 and Lake Ray Hubbard, has got a good mix of middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods.

We get our share of storms here, but the really nasty stuff seems to steer clear of us. Most of the time the storms head from west-to-east, northwest-to-southeast, or south-to-north, and by the time they get to Garland they've expended most of their energy moving through the cities in between. There used to be a bit of a flooding problem along some of the creeks, but some work was done to clear them and I haven't seen any problems in over 10 years. In any case, Garland has some hilly areas - just pick a house on top of a hill and you'll be relatively safe. :D

Rowlett is also rather nice, although it's a bit closer to the fringes of development than Garland. It's just to the east, in between Garland and Rockwall. It also tends to get hit a bit harder by the weather, probably since there's not as much development to the northwest in spots for shielding. It's also a bit more expensive in terms of newer houses.

Right now, it seems like the mid-cities (Euless, especially) are not the place to be, weather-wise. Too much water in too short a time.

I'm compelled to speak up for Garland, a suburb on the northeast corner of Dallas. When it comes to Metroplex cities that make the headlines for weather or other catastrophes, Garland ranks towards the bottom of the list. It's one of those suburbs that's near everything but not stuck in the middle of everything, if you get my drift. Some would call it boring or blue-collar, but that depends on what part of Garland you're talking about. South Garland, especially near I-30 and Lake Ray Hubbard, has got a good mix of middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods.

We get our share of storms here, but the really nasty stuff seems to steer clear of us. Most of the time the storms head from west-to-east, northwest-to-southeast, or south-to-north, and by the time they get to Garland they've expended most of their energy moving through the cities in between. There used to be a bit of a flooding problem along some of the creeks, but some work was done to clear them and I haven't seen any problems in over 10 years. In any case, Garland has some hilly areas - just pick a house on top of a hill and you'll be relatively safe. :D

Rowlett is also rather nice, although it's a bit closer to the fringes of development than Garland. It's just to the east, in between Garland and Rockwall. It also tends to get hit a bit harder by the weather, probably since there's not as much development to the northwest in spots for shielding. It's also a bit more expensive in terms of newer houses.ok I will check Garland out while I'm there thanks for the info.

Don't live in DFW, but travel there frequently for work. I have two friends in the Flowermound area, both are very happy there. Whatever you do, don't move to Roanoke - being that close to "Babes" may be dangerous to your health (err... waistline :D :D ).

I've heard it said if you park at the high point of Flower Mound and stand on the roof of your Ridgeline you can just see top of the St. Louis Arch on the horizon. (ok, maybe it's not *that* flat... But close... ha ha)

I would say that it totally depends on where you are going to be commuting to for work...unless you love traffic jams. If you have school age children, I'd put the school district at the top of the list.

I've had very good luck with Frank Kent Honda which is located in west Fort Worth.

I lived in North Dallas, Plano and Irving 7 years apart and can honestly tell you it is changing quickly. I had my office downtown and was 10 miles away with the traffic at normal times it would take more than an hour to get home...

I think the Ice storms are also kind of a hassle. Remember the Dallas/Miami football game on thanksgiving 93' when Leon Lett slipped on the sleet/snow and lost the game? well that was in Dallas on thanksgiving ... just to give you an idea of how wacky the weather is. I have lived in NJ most of my life and it is rare for NY City to get an ice/snow storm that early. So much for global warming

Overall it is a nice area, cheap housing and insurance, good mix of people from all parts of the country and some Great car dealers. (they have white showrooms that you drive into and your car comes back clean.

Good luck
Hook 'em horns

Don't live in DFW, but travel there frequently for work. I have two friends in the Flowermound area, both are very happy there. Whatever you do, don't move to Roanoke - being that close to "Babes" may be dangerous to your health (err... waistline :D :D ).

I've heard it said if you park at the high point of Flower Mound and stand on the roof of your Ridgeline you can just see top of the St. Louis Arch on the horizon. (ok, maybe it's not *that* flat... But close... ha ha)So Flower Mound is an actual mound? and have you ever had hail damage?

I would say that it totally depends on where you are going to be commuting to for work...unless you love traffic jams. If you have school age children, I'd put the school district at the top of the list.

I've had very good luck with Frank Kent Honda which is located in west Fort Worth.Thanks KJM, I will commuting from Flower Mound to NAS JRB Ft. Worth

I lived in North Dallas, Plano and Irving 7 years apart and can honestly tell you it is changing quickly. I had my office downtown and was 10 miles away with the traffic at normal times it would take more than an hour to get home...

I think the Ice storms are also kind of a hassle. Remember the Dallas/Miami football game on thanksgiving 93' when Leon Lett slipped on the sleet/snow and lost the game? well that was in Dallas on thanksgiving ... just to give you an idea of how wacky the weather is. I have lived in NJ most of my life and it is rare for NY City to get an ice/snow storm that early. So much for global warming

Overall it is a nice area, cheap housing and insurance, good mix of people from all parts of the country and some Great car dealers. (they have white showrooms that you drive into and your car comes back clean.

Good luck
Hook 'em hornsI grew up in Indianapolis but since I've been in the Navy I have only been in warm weather areas, you know the sing it never rains in southern California, that is so true I can't remember the last time it rained here, and thunder? my bike makes more noise than the rain does, so it will be another major adjustment. and my friend here at work says there is a concealed weapons law is that true?

Texas is great. I live in Lewisville so know the area. The Bankston Honda in Lewisville has been good to me so far, but have not had any major issues to take to them yet.

As far as weather, they just posted a flash flood warning that expires on Wednesday afternoon (it's currently Monday morning) I think the weather people are just giving up. Flooding is not rally a problem in most of the areas just need to make sure you are not buying in the flood plane.

One last note on weather releated issues. Most of the towns test their weather sirens on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month, so dont panic if you hear them going off.

Insurance is not too bad I pay about 100$ a month for full coverage on my 07 Ridgeline. Home insurance is another issue; $120,000.00 home is running about $1300.00 a year.

On another note just down the highway south (About 6 miles) is Carrollton and another Babes Fried Chicken is there. :)

Texas is great. I live in Lewisville so know the area. The Bankston Honda in Lewisville has been good to me so far, but have not had any major issues to take to them yet.

As far as weather, they just posted a flash flood warning that expires on Wednesday afternoon (it's currently Monday morning) I think the weather people are just giving up. Flooding is not rally a problem in most of the areas just need to make sure you are not buying in the flood plane.

One last note on weather releated issues. Most of the towns test their weather sirens on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month, so dont panic if you hear them going off.

Insurance is not too bad I pay about 100$ a month for full coverage on my 07 Ridgeline. Home insurance is another issue; $120,000.00 home is running about $1300.00 a year.

On another note just down the highway south (About 6 miles) is Carrollton and another Babes Fried Chicken is there. :)Thanks good info, I appreciate all the info I can gather, how is D/FW on motorcycles? alot of messed up roads?

The roads in the north dallas area, including Plano,Carrollton,lewisville and Flower Mouns are really good. Most have been replaced in the last few years :)

The only real problem with riding in Dallas is that a large number of drivers look at you as a target instead of as another driver :(

The roads in the north dallas area, including Plano,Carrollton,lewisville and Flower Mouns are really good. Most have been replaced in the last few years :)

The only real problem with riding in Dallas is that a large number of drivers look at you as a target instead of as another driver :(That sucks, here in cali we can split traffic but I know we can't there but I need to work on my avoidance drills :cool:

I like mcnatt in Denton ask for Matt

I grew up in Indianapolis but since I've been in the Navy I have only been in warm weather areas, you know the sing it never rains in southern California, that is so true I can't remember the last time it rained here, and thunder? my bike makes more noise than the rain does, so it will be another major adjustment. and my friend here at work says there is a concealed weapons law is that true?

Yes there is, you will need to get a concealed weapon permit to pack. Compared to CA, it's a breeze to get.

I am looking at relocating to the DFW area also. I am thinking about Keller, commuting to the NAS JRB area too. Any thoughts?

Flower Mound is a really nice area, but I think it is just too far for me.

thanks for the input

Dave

I am looking at relocating to the DFW area also. I am thinking about Keller, commuting to the NAS JRB area too. Any thoughts?

Flower Mound is a really nice area, but I think it is just too far for me.

thanks for the input

DaveYeah the only reason I will be living there is because I have old navy friends that live there who I'm rooming the commute is 38 miles as it is right now here in Cali I commute 50 mi my friends say it will take a half and hour to get there, so I'll see when I get there.

I am thinking about Keller

The whole area around Keller / Southlake / Grapevine / Flowermound has been built up considerably in the last few years. I've lived in Southlake for the past 10 years and the growth is huge. The schools are also good there, and it's only about 15 minutes away from DFW airport, another plus. The commute to Dallas is not bad either, about an hour during rush hour and half that late at night.

I live in Keller and it's a great place to live in. I live closer to Davis blvd and use that to go south to hwy 121 to go downtown Fort Worth for work. Davis hits loop 820 and hwy 121 so you can go downtown or go south on loop 820 and hit I-30 to hit up Dallas.

I see that NAS JRB is at the old Carswell AFB in West Forth Worth. - so I-35 would be a more direct route from Keller, go south on I-35 then take loop 820 west around and that get's pretty close to the NAS - JRB. Much more traffic on I-35 - especially during morning and evening commutes to work.

Keller has some great schools, still somewhat of a small town appearance and enough shopping / goods close by that you don't have to drive forever to find anything.

Lots of housing that's Keller schools but actually in Fort Worth that's between Hwy 377 (Denton hwy) and I-35.

OH - I've used Huggins Honda and had great service from them. They are on loop 820 just off Davis blvd in North Richland Hills

Growth out west along I-30 / I-20 depending upon you needs.

This is such a large area that you need to do some driving around to get a feel for where you want to live. We moved here about 9 months ago, but been coming to company offices for a long time in Fort Worth and Dallas, so I already had a good idea of what roads moved good and what roads resemble a parking lot at times.

PM me if you need some more info - be glad to help

yes - old Carswell AFB in FTW.

That's what we did ove rthe summer - visited family and checked out the area. I did not get the joy of peak traffic times to really see what I would be up against, though. Really never even made it to Keller, just some housing areas near I-35, east side. Seems pretty nice.

thanks - I may take you up on the PM

Will be flying in on the 23rd of Sept where is a good place to visit?

Will be flying in on the 23rd of Sept where is a good place to visit?

Might I suggest Cabelas, has everything a man could possibly need:
Groceries - Jerky, fudge and a couple others of the basic food groups.
Fine Home Furnishings - Timeless collections of classic furniture......in camo.
A Zoo - The animals don't move around much, but that is better for pics.
Fishing stuff - Never been in that dept, don't understand it.
Not too sure about cold beer, but there's a handy little fillin station across the road that I highly recommend.:o
Plan on spending a couple days and don't worry about money, they will give you a Cabelas credit card when you walk in the door.:D

Therein lies the problem with the Metroplex. It's a decent place to live, but I'm not sure I'd want to visit here.

...not without good reason, anyway...

Thanks again for all of your advice and inputs, since I won't have my truck with me they need to come out with a ROC shirt LOL

Its getting close to the time for me to move there, I have found an area of Fort Worth that I'm interested in, does any of my fellow Ridgeline owners live near Hulen, Camp Bowie, Vickery, Benbrook area, I haven't seen these areas in person but trying to get a feel on how the area is, how the community looks.

Its getting close to the time for me to move there, I have found an area of Fort Worth that I'm interested in, does any of my fellow Ridgeline owners live near Hulen, Camp Bowie, Vickery, Benbrook area, I haven't seen these areas in person but trying to get a feel on how the area is, how the community looks.

Outfitter and I live in Arlington, which while it isn't right next door, we might be of help to you.

Outfitter and I live in Arlington, which while it isn't right next door, we might be of help to you.What is Outfitter? excuse me if this is a silly question.

What is Outfitter? excuse me if this is a silly question.

Outfitter is a fellow member (And all around nice guy) on the board and lives just up the road from me.

Outfitter is a fellow member (And all around nice guy) on the board and lives just up the road from me.Ok great well I hope I can find a decent place I like drama-less living :)

getyourmindright,

I haven't lived in DFW since '00 when I graduated from TCU, but I did live in Hulen area, west of Downtown Ft. Worth.

It was a growing area and from I understand from friends living in the area still is that shopping has grown, housing is still cheap, and living conditions are better than the Plano, Grapevine, FlowerMound of Dallas.

Benbrook is certainly a suggestion as I am sure it is still a quiet and nice place to grow a family.

Thought I would add my two cents. About the weather. July-Sept. 95-105. Hail/Heavy storms (once or twice a year) and I was living in Ft. Worth when the two tornados hit Downtown. Again, this was a freak storm and in my five years, didn't see any other tornados.. except when driving out towards Lubbock.

Possum Kindgom Lake is a spot you will want to check out frequently if you like the outdoors and fishing. Hope your move goes well and personally recommend Ft. Worth over Arlington/Dallas area. My bias, but it has more of a rustic, old western feel to it that I enjoyed.

Take care and good luck in the state I call my "second home."

Outfitter is a fellow member (And all around nice guy) on the board and lives just up the road from me.

What is Outfitter?
Why he is a legend............at least in his own mind.:D
"Long is his fame and long is his glory and long will his story be told........"

What is Outfitter?
Why he is a legend............at least in his own mind.:D
"Long is his fame and long is his glory and long will his story be told........"

Just don't ask his wife about the short stuff :eek: :D ;)

Just don't ask his wife about the short stuff :eek: :D ;)

Repetition is the key to success..........keep doing it till you get it right!: ;)

Thanks I look forward to hanging out with my fellow Ridgers, right now I'm looking at vickery benbrook area trying to keep my commute to work to less than 10 mi. which is at the Navy base.

I live on the south/west side of town and that particular area you are looking at is a good choice. There's a little bit of new construction going on, but for the most part, it's well established neighborhoods. There's also lots of good places to shop and eat nearby. The other good thing about that area is the traffic between there and the base is not bad at all compared to some of the other surrounding areas.

I hope your move goes well and if you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask.

Kathy

I live on the south/west side of town and that particular area you are looking at is a good choice. There's a little bit of new construction going on, but for the most part, it's well established neighborhoods. There's also lots of good places to shop and eat nearby. The other good thing about that area is the traffic between there and the base is not bad at all compared to some of the other surrounding areas.

I hope your move goes well and if you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask.

KathyThank you Kathy I will be sure to ask you some questions.

try jim mcnatt in denton. not far from FM and on I35E near Corinth.

Well I'm here now in Benbrook, I just Love the heat and I'm not being sarcastic I was in Washington State for a few moths for school and it snowed like the 3rd weekend in April so I will not complain about the heat, een in the 100's you will see me with my windows down LOL.

Well I'm here now in Benbrook, I just Love the heat and I'm not being sarcastic I was in Washington State for a few moths for school and it snowed like the 3rd weekend in April so I will not complain about the heat, een in the 100's you will see me with my windows down LOL.

Welcome to DFW!!

My wife and I got married and started a family here; other than the ocassional tornado scares :eek: , we really like it :)

I take our Hondas to McDavid Frisco for engine oil changes (quick in-n-out), Lute Riley for tranny flush (they offer this on the Express bay so its much cheaper), and Discount tire for tire rotations (free ;-).

Welcome to DFW!!

My wife and I got married and started a family here; other than the ocassional tornado scares :eek: , we really like it :)

I take our Hondas to McDavid Frisco for engine oil changes (quick in-n-out), Lute Riley for tranny flush (they offer this on the Express bay so its much cheaper), and Discount tire for tire rotations (free ;-).Thanks Adan for the info, seems to be that McDavid is the choice for this area, I need to take my truck in any way because the clips on my bumper have worn out some how and is allowing the bumper to come loose at the corners just underneath the head lights.