[Ddnspider]

SmartAutoKit. No reconfiguring or DCU replacement etc. Amazing and more featured than the 21+.

 

[Ddnspider]

From what I recall in past threads, the SmartAutoKit has been problematic for some.

No issues here after however many years. Some people had issues installing it correctly or not understanding how it works. At this point your car will be gone and you'll be in a Plaid and missed out on enjoying the updated infotainment you could have had with the SAK kit unfortunately. But then again, you'll be in a Plaid so thats a plus!

 

[Ddnspider]

I'm sort of leaning towards an Audi RS5 Sportback now but in the meantime, I'm still hoping nickdaria can someday finish his InTouch upgrade kit before I sell my Q. I've been sitting on 2020 InTouch hardware that I bought 2 years ago, waiting to install it.

Oh interesting, didn't know you were considering an Audi. I feel for you on the inTouch. Painful sitting on all that stuff, and technically you dont know that the hardware still works. I've heard the same stuff about Tesla fit and finish, but haven't seen it confirmed if a Plaid has the same issues as say a Model 3.

 

[Ddnspider]

I've thought about a Blackwing but the wife won't approve a manual.

That would be sweet!

 

[Ddnspider]

I'm in the process of selling 55% of my Apple stock plus my wife's mother just gave us $20K as a gift, so money isn't an issue. I just got my Q tuned though so I'll probably drive it for a while before getting serious about another car. The wife loves the Q much more than the Mazda3, so I'll trade in the Mazda, give her the Q, and move up to a nicer sport sedan of some sort.

That sounds like a good plan. If the wifey gets the Q then it seems reasonable to get you in a Blackwing even if it's a stick.