Picked it up today (Pics!)
10-11-2011, 10:19 PM
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Picked it up today (Pics!)
Alright. Chronicled my story on this forum a bit already! But to summarize, ordered Aug 15, the car arrived at the port Oct 7 (I went down and snuck some photos of the Cougar Ace), and picked up from the dealer tonight, Oct 11. Talk about an unbearable two months! Certainly summoned some of my most intense OCD tendencies... This is primarily my wife's car. I commute by bike or transit, so don't usually have a separate car of my own. But if I am very well behaved, I may get to drive it occasionally 
We traded in our red/black 2008 A3 2.0T DSG. Fantastic car, but the cuteness of the compact size and stiff ride diminished a bit over the three years we had it. I am sure it will be a fun little hauler for the next owner. Actually, I'm surprised how many A3's I see around town nowadays -- especially TDIs. I was under the impression Americans hated premium hatches? It wasn't uncommon to pull up to another red A3 at a stoplight. Anyway, at the end of that story, I am proud to report that I actually received a very fair trade-in value.
Received the "Go" light from the dealer about 10am this morning, and was able to meet up with my wife and head over there around 5pm. After a re-inspection of our trade-in, and about an hours worth of paperwork, finally held the "keys" to the new Q5, configured as follows:
2012 Audi Q5
2.0T
8-speed automatic
Ibis White, Black leather
Premium Plus
Bang & Olufsen stereo
Advanced Key
AudiCare
We intentionally ordered w/o navigation; I didn't feel it was a very good deal. Although, now that I've backed it out of tight spots a few times, I do wish I had a rearview camera -- I am investigating the possibility of a cleanly integrated aftermarket solution. Also on the docket is powder-coating the wheels black or gunmetal. I had been reading a bit about the STaSIS APR tune, but now that I've logged a couple hours behind the wheel, I am actually quite happy with the power as is. Handling is excellent. Stopping is excellent. I am in the process of adjusting to the *high* seating position. This is the first tall car that I've had.
What do I love? Beyond the driving dynamics... the striking black/white combination, and the panoramic moonroof. I am coming around to the design of the wheels. And I thought the power liftgate was a gimmick, but it is somewhat neat.
Finally.. A friend of mine asked if I wanted to go take some pictures this evening. Serendipity! My first opportunity to drive it in traffic. Pics as follows! Now, in some of the shots the lighting was *very* challenging, and doesn't convey the stark white of the car due to many lighting sources of many different colors. The profile view in front of the cafe is most representative of how the color looks in person.
We traded in our red/black 2008 A3 2.0T DSG. Fantastic car, but the cuteness of the compact size and stiff ride diminished a bit over the three years we had it. I am sure it will be a fun little hauler for the next owner. Actually, I'm surprised how many A3's I see around town nowadays -- especially TDIs. I was under the impression Americans hated premium hatches? It wasn't uncommon to pull up to another red A3 at a stoplight. Anyway, at the end of that story, I am proud to report that I actually received a very fair trade-in value.
Received the "Go" light from the dealer about 10am this morning, and was able to meet up with my wife and head over there around 5pm. After a re-inspection of our trade-in, and about an hours worth of paperwork, finally held the "keys" to the new Q5, configured as follows:
2012 Audi Q5
2.0T
8-speed automatic
Ibis White, Black leather
Premium Plus
Bang & Olufsen stereo
Advanced Key
AudiCare
We intentionally ordered w/o navigation; I didn't feel it was a very good deal. Although, now that I've backed it out of tight spots a few times, I do wish I had a rearview camera -- I am investigating the possibility of a cleanly integrated aftermarket solution. Also on the docket is powder-coating the wheels black or gunmetal. I had been reading a bit about the STaSIS APR tune, but now that I've logged a couple hours behind the wheel, I am actually quite happy with the power as is. Handling is excellent. Stopping is excellent. I am in the process of adjusting to the *high* seating position. This is the first tall car that I've had.
What do I love? Beyond the driving dynamics... the striking black/white combination, and the panoramic moonroof. I am coming around to the design of the wheels. And I thought the power liftgate was a gimmick, but it is somewhat neat.
Finally.. A friend of mine asked if I wanted to go take some pictures this evening. Serendipity! My first opportunity to drive it in traffic. Pics as follows! Now, in some of the shots the lighting was *very* challenging, and doesn't convey the stark white of the car due to many lighting sources of many different colors. The profile view in front of the cafe is most representative of how the color looks in person.
10-12-2011, 02:51 AM
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I have the same car in black w gray interior. No nave for me, Garmin all the way. Lux and useful at the same time.
A3s are sporty and useful at the same time which is why they caught on.
A3s are sporty and useful at the same time which is why they caught on.
10-12-2011, 05:26 AM
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Congrats!! We have the same color combo in a 2011 - in fact I traded in a 2001 X5 with the same color combo which for the X5 it was hard to find a black interior in a white vehicle. Sorry, not a big fan of tan.
Only thing I regret not waiting on a 2012 for the Advance key option, but otherwise I am very happy with our ride.
Only thing I regret not waiting on a 2012 for the Advance key option, but otherwise I am very happy with our ride.
10-12-2011, 06:36 AM
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Congrats. I ordered the same model (different color), 2.0t PP without Nav. The Garmin I'm using receives free lifetime map and traffic updates so it always up-to-date. Spending almost $3k on Nav with outdated map isn't practically to me. But the backup camera seems a nice feature.
10-12-2011, 06:49 AM
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Congratulations, and nice pics, too! My wife lves her Q5 and I enjoy driving it as well.
Good to hear you liked your A3. We ordered an A3 Quattro about 3weeks ago. It will be my DD so I'm going through similar antiocipation, awaiting it's arrival.
Enjot your new Q5!
Good to hear you liked your A3. We ordered an A3 Quattro about 3weeks ago. It will be my DD so I'm going through similar antiocipation, awaiting it's arrival.
Enjot your new Q5!
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