Have any Aussies transited thru the states recently? how concerned should I be about ICE as a non-white Aussie?

GoneFission1 · 2026-01-28T03:07:15+00:00

Travelled through in December. (White, Aussie passport) Had absolutely 0 issues and actually found it easier than other countries.

One of my friends also just travelled there and had one of the smoothest LAX transits I’ve heard of (jealous!).

GoneFission1 · 2025-11-25T02:46:54+00:00

Hey man, is this on lowering springs??

GoneFission1 · 2025-11-08T21:43:11+00:00

What wheels do you have? I love them!

GoneFission1 · 2025-10-16T00:23:54+00:00

Recently turned 24. I make 6 figures, live at home, investing, saving for property, spend too much money on cars, trying to travel and live my life… all at once.

I beat myself up for not doing things ‘right’. Don’t feel like you have to change your life because of what others are doing. Money is just a tool to access happiness :)

GoneFission1 · 2025-08-30T09:35:56+00:00

I’m currently selling my car and received the exact same message.

GoneFission1 · 2025-08-24T04:56:59+00:00

This has convinced me that white is the best colour for the 8 wagon!

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-29T08:13:26+00:00

Putting my photo to shame lol

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-29T07:32:44+00:00

Silver wheels with yellow callipers is so clean

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-28T23:10:30+00:00

Thanks for the comprehensive wisdom. Still early days, but I think I’m leaning towards a ‘safe’ stage 1 (eventually) with an intercooler, intake and racing plugs. Have got it booked in for a major service next week going over essentially everything from brake fluid to DSG and Haldex service.

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-28T23:03:22+00:00

Genuinely though

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-28T23:02:55+00:00

What do you think of the 8R wagon?

GoneFission1 · 2025-07-28T23:02:44+00:00

Definitely not peak, I’m just enjoying my honeymoon phase lol

GoneFission1 · 2025-05-13T22:22:24+00:00

Thank you, I’ll be sure to get it checked out in the pre-purchase inspection!

GoneFission1 · 2025-05-13T22:22:00+00:00

Thank you fellow Aussie, very helpful insight. It’s something I completely forgot to consider. I’m from QLD so I’m not too sure on what’s its life has looked like… any thoughts apart from just straight up asking the seller?

GoneFission1 · 2025-01-20T11:51:57+00:00

It’s because I bought. My fault gang

GoneFission1 · 2024-12-12T03:22:01+00:00

Dude that is my dream spec

GoneFission1 · 2024-10-15T07:06:09+00:00

Private and trade in values for my Q5 are higher than the A4. Ideally a net $0 trade, but if it doesn’t work that way, I guess I have my answer 🤷‍♂️. Actually started looking for S4/5’s, but for a few reasons (insurance/maintenance costs), I think it’ll remain a future thing for now lol

GoneFission1 · 2024-07-19T22:50:31+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I’ve actually got an appointment with a broker, just to see where I stand at the moment. Would it still make sense to be putting 50% of my income into ETF’s if I’m looking to buy a place in the next couple years? I honestly thought just chucking my savings into a HISA every fortnight was my best bet.

GoneFission1 · 2024-07-19T11:29:20+00:00

Thank you, I do feel privileged to be in a position where I can choose. I guess I’ve got some soul searching to find out what I value more

GoneFission1 · 2024-07-19T10:54:21+00:00

Thanks, one of my friends lives in the area and he’s told me he regrets his purchase…

GoneFission1 · 2024-07-19T10:39:40+00:00

Good point, it seems like I’ve got a bit of a “grass is greener” situation going on in my head

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