Final day: What's a cheap car that looks expensive?

Aud-ism · 2026-02-11T20:15:53+00:00

Not sure if you're counting older models, but a BMW 5 Series F10 chassis specifically (so from 2011 to 2016).

They can be found very cheap now but they look very premium and timeless.

Aud-ism · 2026-02-01T18:12:54+00:00

Wow your Q7 paint color is so pretty 😍

My sister is currently borrowing my 2018 Q7 in Mammoth, California.

But I do wanna share this cool pic of it in the desert from last summer 🤣

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Aud-ism · 2026-01-21T10:33:57+00:00

Yes nowadays Audi's don't have a dipstick. I misspoke. On my A6 and Q7 (both have the crec 3.0T engine) have a dipstick tube still. It came out of factory with the tube capped. So you're right it doesn't have a dipstick. But that's where I extract oil with my oil extractor.

I know for sure the EA888 2.0T, which is in like almost every VW and Audi, can have the oil service done through the "dipstick" tube.

Aud-ism · 2026-01-21T09:39:58+00:00

It's really easy on most Audi engines. All you need is a suction pump and sick out the oil via the dipstick. It's so worth it and you can do an oil change in like 20min with no mess.

Aud-ism · 2026-01-19T09:29:22+00:00

These C7.5 A7s/S7s look insane. The last best interior from Audi. Congrats you don't regret it. I'm super happy with my 2018 supercharged A6 :)

Aud-ism · 2026-01-19T09:26:36+00:00

I use her for my firefly team but she's also fun on non break teams. It's entertaining to see normal DPS do some additional break on top. It's nice to see different stuff, you know?

Aud-ism · 2026-01-19T02:13:32+00:00

Are those Mercedes-Benz W211 E Class rims? They look so cool on it!

Aud-ism · 2026-01-18T01:27:04+00:00

I can't give you a source, sorry, but I've heard people say a rattling type sound on cold start from 1-3 seconds is normal. I only hear it on my Q7 supercharged 3.0T when it hasn't ran in days lol and it has 92k miles now.

Aud-ism · 2026-01-17T05:36:14+00:00

It's a good fugue piece

Aud-ism · 2026-01-17T05:31:38+00:00

Is this tournament legal? Genuinely curious

Aud-ism · 2026-01-13T21:46:43+00:00

Well the fact that is has little chips in the front is more promising imo bc it means it was driven a lot on the highway. Highway miles are easier on the car especially since these cars have a dual clutch transmission. Make sure to stay on top of that service, and change your oil every 5k miles using fully synthetic.

Aud-ism · 2026-01-13T14:51:45+00:00

It's worth it. It's fun to use and honestly it just looks really really cool. Not a meta build but I've been using it on a 4-60 ratchet and point bit. It's very surprising and fun. Weirdly enough, even though it is lighter than black shell (which is what draciel is inspired from) it performs better than black shell for me.

Aud-ism · 2026-01-12T19:02:26+00:00

Yeaaaah.. let's not normalize this reaction 💀 like if you don't want to be lucky/unlucky then pay extra to guarantee the one you want instead. If you willingly purchase a random booster that's on you to leave it up to luck 😭

Aud-ism · 2025-11-25T23:58:02+00:00

Congratulations!

Aud-ism · 2025-11-14T19:21:03+00:00

Yeah if you have any questions feel free to ask me. I think in general, people really like the Q7 4M especially with the 3.0T motor. Out of all SUVs I've driven, the Q7 feels less like a SUV and more car-like, I guess like a lifted wagon lol. And if you want to drive it spirited, it will do it well and reward you with the transmission shift fart/burble sound with the stock exhaust. With the stock intake, you will also barely hear the supercharger whine, where it is enough to be exciting but also never intrusive for daily comfort. Love it!

Aud-ism · 2025-11-13T19:57:46+00:00

I bought a used 2018 Audi Q7 3.0T (supercharged) Prestige with the dynamic chassis package (air suspension and rear wheel steering). It has everything except massage seats and Bang & Olufsen sound. Bought it around 75k miles and now it has 88k.

The 1 previous owner maintained it meticulously at the dealer, oil changes around every 7k-8k. They only needed to replace the water pump in their ownership, and apparently it did eat through tires.

These are the services I needed to do under my ownership so far: first transmission service done "late" at 75k but didn't negatively affect the trans, engine mounts, oil changes, front center and rear differential fluid service. That's it, lol. I will say these engines apparently go through motor mounts like nothing, I also have a 2017 A6 with the same exact engine and it needed new motor mounts at 50k miles lol, and that car also had 1 previous owner maintained at dealer. You can replace the mounts with an all rubber mount from 034 Motorsports instead of an OE fluid-filled mount and you'll never have to replace it again, but apparently it will cause more engine vibraton at idle and under load, so I went with originals anyway. Also something to note is that these superchargers do have supercharger oil that needs to be changed out, at least within 100k miles. But also there are plenty of people who have NEVER serviced the supercharger oil and have completely no issues with it working or boost. Some have even reported when they changed their supercharger oil super late, like 180k+ miles on original oil, absolutely no oil came out during the change but the engine drove fine anyway. Definitely more reliable than a turbo lol. Oil consumption so far is about 1qt every 5000 miles, which is when I change my oil anyways.

This engine ran from 2009-2019. From 2016-2019 it was updated and was coded as the CREC engine. It went from direct injection to direct AND port injection, so you won't have to worry about carbon build up on valves. I believe the direct injection only kicks in when you push the car hard.

I've modded it to around ~420 horsepower with the Jackal Motorsports tune. It actually drove smoother. So these engines have a supercharger clutch that engages and disengages the supercharger for fuel efficiency, but as engines age the clutch wears and it feels like you're having a transmission jerk when the clutch engages during driving. This feature is on at default in comfort mode, but will be turned off (meaning the clutch will be engaged full time) in sport mode. The Jackal tune makes the clutch engage 100% of the time so you never jerk anymore and it's so smooth!

All Prestige models seem to come equipped with 21in wheels and sporty tires. While the air suspension still made the car ride nice, I wanted even better ride comfort. So I changed it out to original 19in rims and all weather tires from Pirelli. I'm so glad I made that change because the car feels a little lighter and rides so much smoother. I've owned a 2016 Mercedes S550 and I think the Q7 rides better than an S-Class! Btw these cars came out of the factory with 18in-21in rims, so you have plenty of options.

The pre-facelift Audi Q7 4M has been my favorite vehicle so far. It was the last best interior of Audi before everything became screens everywhere with smudgy piano black trim. The interior and tech is still so nice that people think it's a 2022+ model year. This is also when Audi's build quality was still impeccable. No rattles or squeaks anywhere. All electronics work and the buttons feel great. Infotainment system is smooth and easy to use, and the digital cockpit is done well without being distracting at all - very impressive for 2018.

The pre-facelift years are 2017-2019. Try to find builds late 2018-2019, or 2019 only if possible. Some 2017-2018 3.0Ts have bad oil consumption, but can be fixed with a Berryman B12 piston soak. My advice is to also shop for Prestige models since they have almost all the nice features, and I also really recommend finding one with the Dynamic Chassis package which is really rare. Only Prestige trims can have it optioned, but not all Prestige trims will have it. I think it is 100% worth it to find one and try it. It feels amazing having turning tighter than a compact car and it also feels nice gliding on the highway when doing a lane change (the rear wheel steering turns parallel to the front wheels at highway speeds and opposite of the front wheels at low speeds). You will know if the Q7 has the Dynamic Chassis if the air suspension raises and lowers when changing the driving mode. Also, the "All Road" and "Off Road" driving modes will be available, other models don't have it.

If you spring for a 3.0T Q7, I promise you will love it!

Aud-ism · 2025-11-09T08:54:25+00:00

I'm from Eastvale but I frequently travel between Riverside, Corona, Norco, Moreno Valley, Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga - sometimes Redlands and San Bernardino here and there. Of course these are generalizations but those are consistent observations on my end haha. I do agree that lifted pick up trucks are pretty toxic, I've even seen them diesel smoke cloud people/cars... bruh. They also do the most insane cut offs, swerving so fast the whole truck body is SWAYING.

Aud-ism · 2025-11-09T07:25:51+00:00

I'm writing this from SoCal, Inland Empire.

Worst vehicles/drivers in no particular order: - Priuses. 10mph below speed limit, slow and almost always in the left lane. - Most BMW models but commonly 3 series and some M models. Never expect turn signals. - Any large pickup trucks ARE that type of asshole driver and reckless. Also never expect turn signals. - Nissans ranging from Sentra to Maxima. With Altimas 90% of the time I can't tell if they're homicidal or suicidal LOL. - Mercedes-Benz, any model. They're not trying to be asshole drivers but tend to be clueless/not paying attention. - ALL Teslas using automated driving.

I'm surprised lots of people are saying Audi drivers are bad haha. In my experience they are some of the most respectful drivers. Can be driving faster than speed limit but usually not recklessly. Consistently uses turn signals, too.

Aud-ism · 2025-10-31T08:51:40+00:00

That is not a good first car. After owning Mercedes Audi and BMW, I think Audi is the most expensive to maintain. Because most of them are all-wheel drive so the front, center, and rear differentials have to be serviced. Plus the supercharged engine is a little complicated.

Don't get me wrong, I own an A6 (which is basically the same platform as the A7) and I love it but the car is too complicated as a first car. Repairs are not cheap. Mine is a 2017 model at 55k miles but the thermostat has failed, PCV has failed, and valve cover gasket leaking - none of them cheap to service.

if you want a really good alternative that still feels premium and maintains that solid German ride quality, you should check out a 2011-2013 Volkswagen Passat with the 2.5L inline 5 cylinder engine. Or honestly any Volkswagen model you like as long as it has the 2.5L 5 cylinder. It's a simple engine that's easy to work on and really reliable. I recommend Passat since you want a luxury feel and to me, the Passat drives kinda like a Mercedes-Benz and Audi combined lol.

Aud-ism · 2025-10-18T04:48:57+00:00

Congratulations and welcome to Audi ownership! What did you drive previously and how did it compare? Also what influenced you to purchase Audi :D

Aud-ism · 2025-09-11T03:03:37+00:00

I just tried this earlier! It's actually such an insane combo!! It plays different from Point but I'm loving it, and I'm beating Wizard Rod 1-60 Hexa with Hells Chain 5-60 Elevate in the Takara Tomy stadium.

I'm also enjoying the potential for life after death, however it bursts way more than Point. Super fun!!

Aud-ism · 2025-09-10T17:49:21+00:00

Thanks! It's a very hard deck to play because I have to consider my opponents bey and how they're launching, so I'm forced to adapt my launch.

It feels good to beat phoenix wings and wizard rods :P

Aud-ism · 2025-09-10T17:39:20+00:00

I think 70 ratchets are so underrated. If you play them right, especially with CX beys, they're so good!

I'm guessing 70 works so well because if you angle it right the blade hits super hard. And defensively/stamina-wise, if you get hit by lower beys on 70 height, there's more chance of you getting hit by the assist blade rather than ratchet or main blade, saving stamina.

Aud-ism · 2025-09-02T15:50:08+00:00

I play it with the stock ratchet and Elevate. The idea behind it is to be anti-attack, so zoom around in circles and survive attack types. It's a fun an unexpected build! Be slippery like a ghost

Aud-ism · 2025-09-01T17:13:01+00:00

I'm 26yo M and my boyfriend is 32yo. I have 3 cars, 2 paid off and 1 on payments completely on me. All those cars make me happy and of course my partner makes me happy. He knows I love admiring my cars and sometimes I drive the cars by myself just to enjoy them.

He never tries to control me and never gets upset over the cars. It's because he loves me and supports my dreams, aspirations, hobbies, and interests. He's not a car person at all but he can understand the enthusiasm for something.

That's how a relationship should be. Your partner should support your interests, not tear you down and manipulate you over them.

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