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Old 10-23-2017, 07:34 AM
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Two years into our Q5 3.0t lease we were ready for an upgrade and went with a new 2018 SQ5. No issues getting out of the old lease as the 3.0 Q5s are still holding their value pretty well. The new SQ5 is Daytona Gray with Rotor Gray fine Nappa leather interior. It has nav, B&O, and cold weather package. So far we are loving the new technology and upgrade in power. It's not that the 2018 2.0t Q5s are slow, but they are just not as quiet, refined, or effortless as the outgoing 3.0t, so that is why we went with the SQ5 this time around. Next week, I'm trading my A3 for a 2018 S5, so it will be interesting if there are any noticeable differences between it and the SQ5.





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I find the SQ5 extremely sexy! Audi nailed this. And you're getting the S5 too. Great choice. Your driveway will soon look like this:
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Congrats, man! Awesome spec on the SQ5. Can't wait to see pictures of the S5!
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Congrats guys. nice garages thinking about an s5 sportsback in the future too!
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If Audi ends up screwing up my 2015 3.0 TDI with the update, an SQ5 will be replacing it. Both the SQ5 and S5 look awesome. Good choices!
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hey there -

i just ordered my 18 sq5 - with almost identical specs as you -

i see you dont have air suspension / sport diff -

did you ever regret not getting the air susp? how is the standard suspension?


cheers!


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Originally Posted by pluzall
hey there -

i just ordered my 18 sq5 - with almost identical specs as you -

i see you dont have air suspension / sport diff -

did you ever regret not getting the air susp? how is the standard suspension?


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It works fine for us. Just keep it in comfort. We really just wanted a faster Q5 more than a sporty Q5.
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I’m thinking of doing the same thing. Swapping my very low miles ‘15 3.0T for an SQ5 while the value holds. And I’d spec it nearly as you did. I look forward to your thoughts regarding the comparison and the differences you find between them.
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Originally Posted by SYMAWD
It works fine for us. Just keep it in comfort. We really just wanted a faster Q5 more than a sporty Q5.
Thanks for your input!


cheers
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