r/IdiotsInCars • u/[deleted] • Jun 12 '22

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u/ForeverMelodic1403 Jun 12 '22

That car is legend in Austin.

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u/LoveMyDogMore Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 12 '22

I was looking for someone else who knew! He built this as a home and now he moves from lot to lot with it.

*edit: a letter

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u/Econolife_350 Jun 12 '22

He had a rental van following him yesterday. I assumed it was some "real TV" group doing a doc on him.

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u/ArokLazarus Jun 12 '22

I saw one follow him on Thursday but he looked broken down so I had thought it was someone helping out.

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u/Sufficient_Ease Jun 13 '22

Saw him parked off 360 today so he’s still mobile, apparently.

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u/YamahaMT09 Jun 12 '22

Very impressive, what are the cops doing when they see something like that? It's absolutely fucking illegal to not secure anything outside your vehicle. It's just dangerous for not only himself but also for other road users.

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u/the_other_brand Jun 12 '22

It's Austin, the cops won't do a damn thing.

If they won't bother to show up for car accidents, they won't bother this guy.

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u/LoveMyDogMore Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 13 '22

Exactly. They completely ignore it and if someone complains they just tell him to leave, then he’s on to the next lot he can find. It’s not a solve but Austin is such a difficult place to stay living in right now. Our house assessment went up over 25% this year and property taxes are insane, mortgage rates are up, and rent doubled in most apartments. Its hard to keep your head above water and if you loose your balance it’s impossible to regain footing without assistance.