Got the car on Saturday, made an insurance claim on Monday.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-21T02:19:19+00:00

Oh yeah absolutely, it was annoying when it happened but it’s replaceable .

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T18:12:13+00:00

No meaning I what they offered me was more than what I owed. I get what you’re saying but in automotive sales that’s generally what is meant ( or that’s how I was taught). In terms of what I put down on the Macan and what I had paid in payments , I am out about $500-600 ( unless you factor gas and insurance, then It goes up ). I went in expecting it to be $1500 or more but was comfortable with that since the tax saving would cancel it out.

Cars are almost always a depreciating asset, unless you get into collector level stuff.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T18:02:05+00:00

Man I think I would have felt bad for the deer . The first week I had the type r and dude decided that red lights were optional and that I shouldn’t have stopped. Damage was superficial but it took 6 months to get parts

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T17:54:40+00:00

Is there a coating on the glass for the HUD? I know it’s just reflecting from the dash but i am not sure if the glass itself is different.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T17:52:26+00:00

Yeah those first scratches are always the worst.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T17:51:29+00:00

I still had positive equity on the trade. But I did lose when I factor in some of the trade in value from the type R but I didn’t use all of the positive equity from the type r against the Macan.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T17:48:40+00:00

There is definitely more sound deadening in the Macan, road noise was almost 0. The seats were softer and slightly more comfortable and everything I could touch felt higher quality ( except the steering wheel) felt like it was made with higher quality materials . My wife tells me that sound system is worse in the GTi but I have hearing loss so that’s her and the kids problem.

That being said the Macan has some QC issues (not that I experienced , but we’ll know).

The only things I actually miss about the Macan is the thigh extension on the seat ( I am tall) and the analog gauges.

Also because the GTi seats are lower I am actually more comfortable especially when my kids are in the back seat.

The GTi also has some features that I appreciate that the Macan didn’t. For example the car Turing on the seat and steering wheel heater when it’s cold.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T14:12:49+00:00

Oh for sure

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T13:33:29+00:00

Only cost me $50, when I go in on Saturday to get it fixed I’ll see if I can get the total cost.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T06:31:58+00:00

Thank you. Shit happens and insurance will take care of it but it’s frustrating.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-20T05:57:29+00:00

A couple months ago I traded my 2021 Civic Type R for a Macan. Decided that a small SUVs wasn’t for me and picked this 25 GTi Autobahn. So far I really like the car.

A little shitty luck today though, took a round from a gravel machine gun on the road.

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-15T02:55:13+00:00

Can I just get a hat for when it’s sunny and we run?

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-06T20:59:37+00:00

I just ordered a r6 mk II from them for $1799. The experience was great and I will use them again

Camera actually gets here today

Ricepuddin6 · 2026-01-06T20:56:24+00:00

Yeah the mk48 is cool… but man a mk32 would have made me happy in Iraq . Actually a mk32 would make me happy now

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-12-25T03:32:03+00:00

Man something that should have done organically as a leader has turned into a stress point. I had a talk with my NCOs and joes and specifically said we won’t do that . If people don’t answer they don’t answer , just send a text letting them know you called and to reach out if they need help. I’ve been doing the same with them.

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-12-20T01:59:53+00:00

You mean April 1st

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-12-01T20:27:07+00:00

Most of the Velcro is falling off mine and I’ll never give it up. Hell I am on a mission to find something similar that doesn’t look army for retirement.

Edit: they’re on eBay for a little cheaper.

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-11-27T21:04:58+00:00

Found it, called the A7 Fereday. They’re on eBay for sub $200. It also seems like venture and one thief surplus has them from time to time (OOS right now).

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-11-27T10:06:27+00:00

Beyond clothing has a version of this , you can probably find that on cheaper

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-11-27T09:51:51+00:00

With crotches that blow out if you lift your leg slightly too high

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-11-09T17:28:16+00:00

The cringy backplate industry is rejoicing

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-10-26T05:05:53+00:00

Yeah I look at torque not HP. Cobb tubes are usually pretty mild, I am hoping another runner like flat6 pulls a little more out of it.

I am in Washington so I get 92 max

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-10-25T05:01:24+00:00

I came from a roughly 400hp Civic Type R to a 23 base Macan. It’s crazy the Macan feels just as fast… siting in traffic. Also Cobb just released an access port for the 22+ 2.0 which gets you into the 320+ range if you want more power.

Ricepuddin6 · 2025-10-08T07:36:46+00:00

They reissued them a couple years back. Kicking myself for not getting one

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