Looking at a 2016 SQ5 - what options are must have?

[S4inMN]

While I agree that the black optic look is way better, if you find a S/Q5 that has everything else you want, but not black optic, you can always have the chrome trim wrapped and front grille replaced. I was looking for a very specific Q5 3.0. Found the right one with everything but OEM black optic, and I just wrapped the trim myself. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference...

Just food for thought!

and the luggage bars wrapped, and the side mirrors paint matched, and the rear valance trim wrapped.....it seems easy at first but theres a lot to adress when converting.

[Klum00]

and the luggage bars wrapped, and the side mirrors paint matched, and the rear valance trim wrapped.....it seems easy at first but theres a lot to adress when converting.

Good point. Yeah, there certainly a few things to do. I was able to wrap window surround and roof rails in about 3 hours total, by myself. I went the Q5 route, so mirrors were already body matched (which I actually ended up doing in satin black instead). If you were to buy the grille and pay someone to do the rest you're probably looking at $1000 - $1500.

My only point here was if you are looking for a super specific car. I was only considering one color, prestige with full sport interior. I was able to find exactly what I wanted, in my price range, less the black optic, so I opted to do it myself.

[choppstixxx]

My only point here was if you are looking for a super specific car. I was only considering one color, prestige with full sport interior. I was able to find exactly what I wanted, in my price range, less the black optic, so I opted to do it myself

100% agree, honestly unless you are hell bent on OEM Black Optics it's a lot easier to to find a used one without it. Heck on lighter colors the satin chrome trim doesn't really look that bad, I honestly don't mind it on White/Silver.

[JB86]

Good point. Yeah, there certainly a few things to do. I was able to wrap window surround and roof rails in about 3 hours total, by myself.

Klum00 did you have previous experience with doing wrap work? 3 hrs isn't bad and i'm sure the price saved is pretty significant.

OP sorry for jacking your thread, i do agree if you have everything else in the vehicle that you want besides BO it's worth it. Def look for the Bang & Olufsen sound system though that shit sounds awesome! I've seen people talk about the fine nappa leather being worth it but tbh mine came with Alcantara inserts and i love the look. I'd try to find carbon fiber inlay vs the aluminum, adds a more sporty look to the interior imo.

[Klum00]

Klum00 did you have previous experience with doing wrap work? 3 hrs isn't bad and i'm sure the price saved is pretty significant.

OP sorry for jacking your thread, i do agree if you have everything else in the vehicle that you want besides BO it's worth it. Def look for the Bang & Olufsen sound system though that shit sounds awesome! I've seen people talk about the fine nappa leather being worth it but tbh mine came with Alcantara inserts and i love the look. I'd try to find carbon fiber inlay vs the aluminum, adds a more sporty look to the interior imo.

My only experience with vinyl was doing mirror caps on my A3 about 4 years ago. I had never done trim before.

But, I'm a pretty quick learn when it comes to things like that, so I wouldn't bank on 3 hours. Either way, you can do it in a day, easily. Just buy more than you need, so if you make a mistake you can just re-wrap....