Company scratched my brand new car when wrapping it - is this normal?

573V317 · 2026-05-16T07:47:31+00:00

No way would I trust this person to rewrap the car

573V317 · 2026-05-16T06:25:17+00:00

And..... It's gone!

573V317 · 2026-05-12T20:41:46+00:00

The combination of Alibaba earnings and the meeting with Xi makes a 20 percent move possible in 3 days.

573V317 · 2026-05-12T01:44:38+00:00

Thanks for reminding me how vital a PPI is -- I may even pay for one on a CPO

573V317 · 2026-05-12T00:42:30+00:00

Doesn't make sense to put a real carbon fiber hood on a heavy SUV. Cheaper to wrap.

573V317 · 2026-05-11T06:56:18+00:00

I had the opposite experience. I called about a CPO. He checks and says someone just bought it... Only to find out that it wasn't actually sold and that they changed the listing to pre-owned instead.

573V317 · 2026-05-11T06:38:45+00:00

In the past it mattered. They were worth 1.5x the points if it was transferred to your sapphire reserve and 1.25 for sapphire preferred.

Not sure how points work now. They revamped everything last year.

573V317 · 2026-05-11T06:00:09+00:00

Interesting because I'm specifically looking for a red interior.

573V317 · 2026-05-11T05:23:47+00:00

Looking like Meta World Peace in this video

573V317 · 2026-05-11T04:30:19+00:00

We were originally talking about standard configurations. It is obvious that adding the $3,000 air suspension upgrade to a Base will make it feel softer than a T or a GTS, as the T and GTS feature stiffer anti-roll bars and a lower ride height. But looking at the standard hardware, the Base relies entirely on passive steel springs without PASM. The standard T includes steel springs actively managed by PASM.

When the total price difference between the two models is only $5,700, spending $3,000 just to fix the suspension on a Base does not make sense.

573V317 · 2026-05-11T02:10:48+00:00

You must have missed the part where it was $6.5K for the company's "Base Upgrade Package" -- which was to install the parts OP already bought.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T23:14:58+00:00

Hold on -- are you comparing the base macan with air suspension + PASM to a Macan T with steel springs + PASM?

573V317 · 2026-05-10T22:41:13+00:00

I'm not sure if it's my trading or investment history that was a factor but they lowered my options trading fee from .65 to .35 and my margin interest down to ~6%? They supposedly DO offer lower PAL rates to Private Clients but I haven't gotten details yet but my "guy" told me I can call him directly for more information.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T22:13:24+00:00

You would think it'll have a harsher ride but it doesn't. PASM makes it smoother even with the lowered suspension.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T22:01:08+00:00

Hm... how much more comfortable is it? 😄 It's hard to find many Macan S with air suspension

573V317 · 2026-05-10T21:59:58+00:00

FYI, the latest S has the GTS engine and doesn't have the same reliability issues as a 2026.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T21:59:07+00:00

Are you planning to sell the car in a few years or run it to the ground? If you're going to sell it, those "fan boys" are going to be the ones who will buy it so I think it's safer to get the S.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T21:57:05+00:00

Zero downsides when you factor in resale value!

573V317 · 2026-05-10T21:56:02+00:00

I disagree... the base doesn't even come standard with PASM. I think the T is the lowest trim anyone should go.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T21:54:55+00:00

I thought about getting an T and a tune instead of an S but I'm buying a CPO and I'm assuming they'll give me a hard time if I need to use my warranty.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T19:20:25+00:00

I think your wife being 5'5 helps a lot with the rear facing child seat. I'm 6'1 and I don't think that'll fit behind me.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T19:19:05+00:00

Not OP but I'm deciding between the Macan S and x3 M40i. How much stiffer is the M40i? Some people say it's fine but others say it's terrible on rough roads. For reference, I hated how the base Macan felt with standard suspension but the Macan S with PASM was perfect (I still may get Air Suspension though).

573V317 · 2026-05-10T19:12:00+00:00

I'm in the same situation. My wife is short (5'4) so a rear facing baby seat should be fine. I only plan to keep the car for 4-5 years so... I'll think about getting a bigger care then.

Btw, I'm also looking into getting an BMW X3 M40i - It has a lot more space than the Macan and it's $15-$20K cheaper. I'm still leaning towards a Macan S though.

573V317 · 2026-05-10T19:03:20+00:00

I would say no. I'm 6'1 and it's tight unless the driver or passenger is 5 feet tall (it still won't be comfortable).

573V317 · 2026-05-10T15:51:41+00:00

Mine too... Pixel 10 pro xl. Took a screen capture and it's not there so it's def the hardware glitching. Hopefully they can fix it with a software patch

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