We bought the Q50 as a father-and-son first project. What arrived became a lesson in auctions, diagnostics and expensive decisions. Here's where we are as of September 6, 2026.
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CHAPTER 05Passed · monitoring
A pass. With more to learn.
The Q50 passed inspection on September 6. The earlier lean-code issue has been addressed, but catalyst-efficiency testing for P0420 / P0430 continues. The catalyst monitor is still incomplete; passing inspection does not mean the catalytic converters are confirmed fixed.
The winning bid was $2,900. That was only the beginning. See what the car needs, what we want to change, and what it cost to get it here. Each line keeps its own financial status.
Core car costs$7,470.09+ $631 transportation (confirmed) · $8,101.09 needs including transportation. Transportation varies by buyer location, pickup method and distance.
Auction invoice · confirmed$4,168.00
Maintenance & hardware · confirmed$31.84
Title, tax & registration · estimated$370.25
VR30 swap · public budget$2,900.00
Needs, excluding transportation. This published budget includes the estimated title, tax and registration amount and the public swap allowance; it is not a verified cash-paid total. Repair completion and payment status are tracked separately.
THE Q50 / ARRIVAL IMAGE