Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

8k to participate?

Yup. Includes hotel and food for 4 nights. It would be way less than that for someone to just fill a seat…less than half.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by minn19

Ah the REMUS days/wars! I loved mine on my F82! But, I had a AA midpipe with it.

I remember clearly why I got rid of REMUS. Aside from the rattle in the valves, the car drones with its setup. The drone came and went as well so it was even more obvious when it did drone. Hated it, ordered Akrapovic and never looked back.

I don’t know if REMUS w/ AA mid would resolve that issue of the drone but I didn’t bother. Forgot what the drama with REMUS was about though.

[dizz81]

Finally picking her up from the detailer today.

Satin PPF, ceramic and tint.

Going for a long drive today. I need to hit some of these SOCAL mountain roads.

[clutchdj]

oh that's tasty.

[NickyC]

Gorgeous, congrats!

[Humdizzle]

been a while since i posted here the wife and I finally found an SUV we can agree on.

We found the lexus lineup boring af and the 1-2 year old macan GTS a bit on the pricey side for what you get. Watched some reviews on the X3M and felt its just too stiff for what an SUV should be. The SQ5 was nice but seems pretty hard to find a good one with prestige package... and the new model is about to drop soon (which actually looks good and i'd imagine will drop the current lineup a bit)

We ended up finding a '24 X3 M40i with 13k miles fully loaded with everything including the M sport diff. Alpine white on mocha brown. The big bonus is that the previous owner did a full clear bra on it! 75k sticker but we got them otd to 58k before tax.

Not sure about mods yet. It'll definitely need some all season tires first.

We'll fly out friday to vegas and road trip the 21 hours home to missouri.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

been a while since i posted here the wife and I finally found an SUV we can agree on.

We found the lexus lineup boring af and the 1-2 year old macan GTS a bit on the pricey side for what you get. Watched some reviews on the X3M and felt its just too stiff for what an SUV should be. The SQ5 was nice but seems pretty hard to find a good one with prestige package... and the new model is about to drop soon (which actually looks good and i'd imagine will drop the current lineup a bit)

We ended up finding a '24 X3 M40i with 13k miles fully loaded with everything including the M sport diff. Alpine white on mocha brown. The big bonus is that the previous owner did a full clear bra on it! 75k sticker but we got them otd to 58k before tax.

Not sure about mods yet. It'll definitely need some all season tires first.

We'll fly out friday to vegas and road trip the 21 hours home to missouri.

Not sure what'd have to be doing with an X3 M in day-to-day life that an M40i couldn't do. Donuts every morning, probably. M SUVs are mostly pointless so 40i is more than enough.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

been a while since i posted here the wife and I finally found an SUV we can agree on.

We found the lexus lineup boring af and the 1-2 year old macan GTS a bit on the pricey side for what you get. Watched some reviews on the X3M and felt its just too stiff for what an SUV should be. The SQ5 was nice but seems pretty hard to find a good one with prestige package... and the new model is about to drop soon (which actually looks good and i'd imagine will drop the current lineup a bit)

We ended up finding a '24 X3 M40i with 13k miles fully loaded with everything including the M sport diff. Alpine white on mocha brown. The big bonus is that the previous owner did a full clear bra on it! 75k sticker but we got them otd to 58k before tax.

Not sure about mods yet. It'll definitely need some all season tires first.

We'll fly out friday to vegas and road trip the 21 hours home to missouri.

You know what's funny? There are two here close by for the SQ5. one 24, one 25.

https://www.audidtla.com/new/Audi/20...7ac33e4242.htm

https://www.audidtla.com/new/Audi/20...f5f0f41a6d.htm

The SQ5 is surprisingly good for a deal. Macan GTS is 20k to 30k more than a comparable SQ5.

[Humdizzle]

well fuck...

checked over the listing one last time before we planned to fly out on friday. carfax shows an accident on 1/21 (i could have sworn it was clean when i checked a few days ago)

my guess is the owner had the accident and dumped it before it showed up so he could get max trade in value. luckily we got a refund for the airbnb. airline (spirit) will only give us trip credit though, but still, dodged a bullet.

[imperfectluck]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

well fuck...

checked over the listing one last time before we planned to fly out on friday. carfax shows an accident on 1/21 (i could have sworn it was clean when i checked a few days ago)

my guess is the owner had the accident and dumped it before it showed up so he could get max trade in value. luckily we got a refund for the airbnb. airline (spirit) will only give us trip credit though, but still, dodged a bullet.

You really lucked out with the last minute check before committing to the trip. Sad it wasn’t the one but glad you didn’t walk into a can of worms. Keep us posted on the search as the new X3’s are moving out, more examples will hit the market for your browsing.

Also you’re brave for committing to Spirit for you and the wifey, I’ve sworn them off after a few work flights with them lol.

[Humdizzle]

Originally Posted by imperfectluck

Also you’re brave for committing to Spirit for you and the wifey, I’ve sworn them off after a few work flights with them lol.

haha yeah the wife kept asking me if it was safe to fly. But it was turning into last minute flight and they had the time slot we needed + 80% off the price of the others.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by imperfectluck

You really lucked out with the last minute check before committing to the trip. Sad it wasn’t the one but glad you didn’t walk into a can of worms. Keep us posted on the search as the new X3’s are moving out, more examples will hit the market for your browsing.

Also you’re brave for committing to Spirit for you and the wifey, I’ve sworn them off after a few work flights with them lol.

Man don’t reminds me of damage cars lol

[Humdizzle]

talked to the dealer some more this afternoon, it was a surprise to them too.

turns out the car wasn't even in an accident. the owner goes skiing up in the mountains frequently and then had a dead starter motor. apparently this was due to corrosion of the cables (google says its common on the x3). BMW did not warranty it, so he went through his insurance for repair.

[dizz81]

First off.
How the hell do you claim that for insurance purposes

and second WHY would you when your rates would probably go up because of that.

[Arcades]

Those SQ5s in LA are still there... hint hint

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

turns out the car wasn't even in an accident. the owner goes skiing up in the mountains frequently and then had a dead starter motor. apparently this was due to corrosion of the cables (google says its common on the x3). BMW did not warranty it, so he went through his insurance for repair.

I don't even know what to say about that.

[Humdizzle]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Those SQ5s in LA are still there... hint hint

will keep those options open. trying to keep it under 60k though, since this segment of german SUVs usually depreciates pretty rapidly

Originally Posted by NickyC

I don't even know what to say about that.

yeah its bizarre.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

will keep those options open. trying to keep it under 60k though, since this segment of german SUVs usually depreciates pretty rapidly

It will definitely be difficult to get one under 60k regardless of which one you end up with.

If you have to keep it under 60k, X3 is probably the only choice. Outside of Alfa Romeo maybe? You know the Tonale? lol

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by swagon

Not sure what'd have to be doing with an X3 M in day-to-day life that an M40i couldn't do. Donuts every morning, probably. M SUVs are mostly pointless so 40i is more than enough.

Well that logic could be applied to just about any vehicle purchase. Most of us could/would do fine with the most entry level variant of any vehicle (….or a lesser expensive option from another manufacturer).

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Arcades

You know what's funny? There are two here close by for the SQ5. one 24, one 25.

https://www.audidtla.com/new/Audi/2024-Audi-SQ5—a89d9f0fac1837e39a6cad7ac33e4242.htm

https://www.audidtla.com/new/Audi/2025-Audi-SQ5—53f7fbb1ac1812c72a6d95f5f0f41a6d.htm

The SQ5 is surprisingly good for a deal. Macan GTS is 20k to 30k more than a comparable SQ5.

One of my partners recently purchased an olive green (….District Green???) colored ‘24 SQ5. He seems to really like it.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

One of my partners recently purchased an olive green (….District Green???) colored ‘24 SQ5. He seems to really like it.

Yeah sadly all of DTLA Audi is White and Black, very bland.

As for the regular car thing? Yeah I agree completely. Hence why my sudden interest in the Miata.

Is your schedule still 12/12?

[440i6MT]

Calling around getting quotes.

Anyone recommend a quality paint shop in Orange County/Los Angeles that can paint match my rear diffuser?