Traded in the wagon this weekend
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Interesting choice you made... What was your thought process?
After I laid our wagon to rest (very similar to yours interestingly!), I would have jumped on another one, had I found one quickly, but as rare as they are (especially up here), that wasn't going to happen, so I decided to move to an SUV, as the MB wagon I didn't think was going to do it for me in terms of sportiness and handling.
The X5 was way too big and fat at over 5000 pounds, so I narrowed it down to the X3 35 and the Q5. I was briefly tempted by the SQ5, but couldn't justify the huge premium for it, which was something I could almost match performance wise by buying a Q5, adding a tune and some springs. Especially, since as you know, the NA SQ5's don't have the lowered suspension like they do in Europe, which I found retarded. So I'm wondering why, being a big modder as you are, you didn't do that?
In the end, I really liked the X3's more aggressive looks (M Sport Package), and being easy to tune and add some springs, that's the route I went. It was a bonus that so much stuff is similar between the two cars and it felt easy to pick up where I left off. For example, my M wheels I took off the wagon before she went, I'm now using on the X3.
Been really happy with my choice for the past year.
After I laid our wagon to rest (very similar to yours interestingly!), I would have jumped on another one, had I found one quickly, but as rare as they are (especially up here), that wasn't going to happen, so I decided to move to an SUV, as the MB wagon I didn't think was going to do it for me in terms of sportiness and handling.
The X5 was way too big and fat at over 5000 pounds, so I narrowed it down to the X3 35 and the Q5. I was briefly tempted by the SQ5, but couldn't justify the huge premium for it, which was something I could almost match performance wise by buying a Q5, adding a tune and some springs. Especially, since as you know, the NA SQ5's don't have the lowered suspension like they do in Europe, which I found retarded. So I'm wondering why, being a big modder as you are, you didn't do that?
In the end, I really liked the X3's more aggressive looks (M Sport Package), and being easy to tune and add some springs, that's the route I went. It was a bonus that so much stuff is similar between the two cars and it felt easy to pick up where I left off. For example, my M wheels I took off the wagon before she went, I'm now using on the X3.
Been really happy with my choice for the past year.
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From: Chicago, IL
My Ride: e61 / KW V3 / JB4 / M5 Rear Sway / FDL Coded / SAT Retrofit w GKE flash / ER FMIC / BMS DCI
Model Year: 2010
Engine: N54
As the title said, I'm swapping the wagon for an Audi SQ5 this weekend. Tough decision for me as the wagon provided much fun for me the past 4+ years and countless looks 
when someone realized they just got smoked by a wagon. I have nothing but positive things to say about the E61 platform but I felt is time to move on to mod something else. Why not a SUV? The SQ5 share the same motor with the S4/S5 paired with ZF 8 speed transmission. Pretty fun to drive. I already found more lowering options for the SQ5 than the E61. Let the modding begin.
I will be posting in the FS section later this week with parts taken off from my E61.
KW v3, RD f/r sway bars, COBB, Style 128 19" wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, Rogue Engineering spacers 12mm/15mm, ECS tuning stud kit conversion with black aluminum lug nuts, BMW M Performance Gloss Black kidney grills, BMW cross bars, 2x BMW bike racks, BMW all season mats f/r and trunk.
when someone realized they just got smoked by a wagon. I have nothing but positive things to say about the E61 platform but I felt is time to move on to mod something else. Why not a SUV? The SQ5 share the same motor with the S4/S5 paired with ZF 8 speed transmission. Pretty fun to drive. I already found more lowering options for the SQ5 than the E61. Let the modding begin. I will be posting in the FS section later this week with parts taken off from my E61.
KW v3, RD f/r sway bars, COBB, Style 128 19" wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, Rogue Engineering spacers 12mm/15mm, ECS tuning stud kit conversion with black aluminum lug nuts, BMW M Performance Gloss Black kidney grills, BMW cross bars, 2x BMW bike racks, BMW all season mats f/r and trunk.
However, I'd be interested in the RD sways, wheels, spacers, studs, and mats. PM me your thoughts on pricing and shipping.
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I have been toying with the idea of replacing the wagon for the past few months. Agreed, e61s are rare and is impossible to source another one like the one I have. This new vehicle will also be something my wife will be using with the kids and I will eventually get something for myself...997 CS
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Once I get the remaining parts off the car (suspension and sway bar), I will take pics and post'em up on the FS section. I'll update everyone tomorrow.
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I hear you man. Im in NJ and very interested in the car. If you don't mind, can you email me the dealership info? duydao0110@gmail.com.
either way, thanks and good luck
either way, thanks and good luck
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Created a new thread in the FS section. PM with any questions.
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...b-more-144525/
https://5series.net/forums/private-m...b-more-144525/
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