Cold Feet on Q5 purchase??
08-22-2012, 10:03 PM
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An Audi is not a Toyota in terms of pure problems. However, the driving dynamics will win you over if you like to drive.
I am not brand loyal. In the last 22 years, I have owned Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Porsche, BMW, Isuzu, and Audi. Some have been better than others. All have had their strengths.
My two newest cars are a 2010 Q5 and a 2011 BMW M3. I currently own them because they are, hands down, the best compromise between my personal and family needs and driving dynamics.
I'm not going to be an apologist for Audi. Let's face it--they're not Japanese in terms of build quality. However, if you can tolerate the water pump types of issues (which have now been largely fixed), then you will be rewarded by an interior that takes a back seat (pun intended) to no one and driving dynamics that are just amazing for an SUV.
A toyota or Lexus is a toaster. It's an appliance that will get you from point A to point b flawlessly. It makes great toast. But no one tells their friends about what an amazing toaster they have.
So, if you like to drive, then there is no real decision--get the Audi. If a car is just an appliance for you, I would get the Lexus. And I don't mean that pejoratively. Some people want their cars to isolate them from the world; others want their car to connect them to the world.
My $0.02.
I am not brand loyal. In the last 22 years, I have owned Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Porsche, BMW, Isuzu, and Audi. Some have been better than others. All have had their strengths.
My two newest cars are a 2010 Q5 and a 2011 BMW M3. I currently own them because they are, hands down, the best compromise between my personal and family needs and driving dynamics.
I'm not going to be an apologist for Audi. Let's face it--they're not Japanese in terms of build quality. However, if you can tolerate the water pump types of issues (which have now been largely fixed), then you will be rewarded by an interior that takes a back seat (pun intended) to no one and driving dynamics that are just amazing for an SUV.
A toyota or Lexus is a toaster. It's an appliance that will get you from point A to point b flawlessly. It makes great toast. But no one tells their friends about what an amazing toaster they have.
So, if you like to drive, then there is no real decision--get the Audi. If a car is just an appliance for you, I would get the Lexus. And I don't mean that pejoratively. Some people want their cars to isolate them from the world; others want their car to connect them to the world.
My $0.02.
08-23-2012, 03:18 AM
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The broad cross-section is non-enthusiast and may actually "hate" cars and that's where the Asians have played so successfully. However, that's not the group here at AW, most still enjoying driving and the performance oriented nature of the European car.
08-23-2012, 06:01 AM
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08-24-2012, 07:48 AM
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I couldn't be happier although it did take me a while to get comfortable in the front seats. Car is a blast to drive. I didn't want Nav. Ended up paying $37,400. Could have argued them down a little more I'm sure (probably $36,500) but it was a hard car to find, and was in a hurry that day. Audi is paying first month and it includes Audi Care for 25k, 35k, and 45k checkups.
Hope that helps. Good luck.
08-24-2012, 09:49 AM
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An Audi is not a Toyota in terms of pure problems. However, the driving dynamics will win you over if you like to drive.
I am not brand loyal. In the last 22 years, I have owned Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Porsche, BMW, Isuzu, and Audi. Some have been better than others. All have had their strengths.
My two newest cars are a 2010 Q5 and a 2011 BMW M3. I currently own them because they are, hands down, the best compromise between my personal and family needs and driving dynamics.
I'm not going to be an apologist for Audi. Let's face it--they're not Japanese in terms of build quality. However, if you can tolerate the water pump types of issues (which have now been largely fixed), then you will be rewarded by an interior that takes a back seat (pun intended) to no one and driving dynamics that are just amazing for an SUV.
A toyota or Lexus is a toaster. It's an appliance that will get you from point A to point b flawlessly. It makes great toast. But no one tells their friends about what an amazing toaster they have.
So, if you like to drive, then there is no real decision--get the Audi. If a car is just an appliance for you, I would get the Lexus. And I don't mean that pejoratively. Some people want their cars to isolate them from the world; others want their car to connect them to the world.
My $0.02.
I am not brand loyal. In the last 22 years, I have owned Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Porsche, BMW, Isuzu, and Audi. Some have been better than others. All have had their strengths.
My two newest cars are a 2010 Q5 and a 2011 BMW M3. I currently own them because they are, hands down, the best compromise between my personal and family needs and driving dynamics.
I'm not going to be an apologist for Audi. Let's face it--they're not Japanese in terms of build quality. However, if you can tolerate the water pump types of issues (which have now been largely fixed), then you will be rewarded by an interior that takes a back seat (pun intended) to no one and driving dynamics that are just amazing for an SUV.
A toyota or Lexus is a toaster. It's an appliance that will get you from point A to point b flawlessly. It makes great toast. But no one tells their friends about what an amazing toaster they have.
So, if you like to drive, then there is no real decision--get the Audi. If a car is just an appliance for you, I would get the Lexus. And I don't mean that pejoratively. Some people want their cars to isolate them from the world; others want their car to connect them to the world.
My $0.02.
. Well put!
08-24-2012, 10:12 AM
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Our particular reasoning was that we saw a lexus every other traffic light here in Dallas, and had to HUNT for Q's - even today it's still an event when we see one in a city of 7 million people and probably 10+ million cars
It is my wife's car, but every chance I get it reminds me of my sports car days...
The first hard corner or panic stop will sell you !
The 8 speed and the turbo sold me on it... the looks and higher seating with good handling sold the wife on her car
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08-24-2012, 05:27 PM
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If they are close in pricing all the more reason to get a Q...
Our particular reasoning was that we saw a lexus every other traffic light here in Dallas, and had to HUNT for Q's - even today it's still an event when we see one in a city of 7 million people and probably 10+ million cars
It is my wife's car, but every chance I get it reminds me of my sports car days...
The first hard corner or panic stop will sell you !
The 8 speed and the turbo sold me on it... the looks and higher seating with good handling sold the wife on her car
Our particular reasoning was that we saw a lexus every other traffic light here in Dallas, and had to HUNT for Q's - even today it's still an event when we see one in a city of 7 million people and probably 10+ million cars
It is my wife's car, but every chance I get it reminds me of my sports car days...
The first hard corner or panic stop will sell you !
The 8 speed and the turbo sold me on it... the looks and higher seating with good handling sold the wife on her car
08-24-2012, 06:01 PM
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I have had 3 Audis and no problem with reliability especially with the current models. My A6 Avant is 6 years old and feels like brand new. I have driven the Q5 and that's a great vehicle, though I would prefer the new Allroad or wait for the Q3. I did all the maintenance and oil change every 5k. The only thing that got replaced was the lightbulb of the passenger airbag warning light. Other than that, electrical and mechanical are all perfect for the past 6 years 75,000 miles. My BMW had more electrical problems.
08-24-2012, 06:32 PM
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chose it because of the spring sale they had last year ...
IIRC it was $400 and the switcher and haven;t had a hiccup out of it...
+50HP and 6 sec 0-60 makes it a much more fun car...
I got it from Don Istook over in Fort Worth - yes THAT Don Istook - saw his TT that he had tuned to be a rocket ship !
https://www.google.com/search?q=don+...ient=firefox-a