M is dead, long live the M

[John2]

Hello all. Recently my 2006 M35x was hit while parked on the street in front of my house and the insurance company wrote it off.

So after some shopping around, I luckily stumbled on a 2013 M37x, a local car, lease return, with only 48,000kms (just under 30,000 miles) at a Hyundai dealership. One test drive and it's mine. Tech and premium package, and the optional 20" wheels and big brakes. Diamond Graphite with stone interior. I've had her a few weeks and have added the rear spoiler, window tinting, and had the roof wrapped in gloss black. Still a few more things to do to make it truly mine, but pretty happy that I could stay in the family.

I've been reading through the forums, catching up on this car and some of the great stuff y'all have contributed. Keep up the good work!

[centralcoaster33]

So tragedy leads to upgrade? Awesome!

[John2]

Yes indeed, centralcoaster.

And if I've got this figured out correctly, here is a picture:

[CRV_33]

Congrats on your new purchase! You lucked out on the sport alloys and bbk, i had to upgrade that on my own over the years. Welcome to the Y51 realm!

[GMBQ70]

Very nice- Congrats!

[Ilya]

Congrats!

[Larz]

Excellent mate! I am considering having my roof either painted or wrapped in black. What made you chose wrap, and how much did it cost if you don't mind my asking.

[John2]

Excellent mate! I am considering having my roof either painted or wrapped in black. What made you chose wrap, and how much did it cost if you don't mind my asking.

Larz, I had the roof painted on my M35x some years ago. If I recall correctly, it was a little over C$500 at the time. The wrap that I just had done was C$250. So basically it was just a price decision. If I have any trouble with the wrap over time, I will just peel it off and go the paint route.

[Debonair]

I have some clear coat failure starting to show on my roof and was quoted $225 USD for gloss black vinyl by a very well known and respected California vinyl installer that travels from So Cal / L.A. to Nor Cal / SF Bay Area regularly doing nothing but vinyl jobs. Price is right in line with what John2 paid. $200-250 USD seems to be the acceptable price.


Welcome and nice ride John2!

[stm37s]

Congrats and welcome to the forum.