SQ5 Acceleration time
11-21-2018, 01:58 PM
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okay, that was taken little out of context... the sq5 is definitely better than the Q5! But, even an rsq5 is no 911. A sports car is a sports car. It’s nice to have a very fast suv, but driving dynamics on a 2 door sports coupe is better, even if given less hp.
11-21-2018, 02:28 PM
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11-21-2018, 04:23 PM
#25
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For myself, not sure I'd pay for an RSQ5 if all it added was HP - but it doesn't look like it's a choice any time soon.
11-21-2018, 05:29 PM
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I wouldn't argue with that. But most of us chose an SUV over the 2 door coupe with some practicality and compromises in mind. I didn't expect it to drive like a 911 and I'm not going to the track, so I'm very happy with what it can do ... for an SUV. And as long as I've got an SUV, more HP is good. Being disappointed comes down to expectations. Guess that's what test drives are for. Of course, sometimes it takes living with something before knowing if it fits the bill - so I'm not knocking you for being disappointed. Clearly it's not for everyone. If you have the means, trade it in and get what brings you joy.
For myself, not sure I'd pay for an RSQ5 if all it added was HP - but it doesn't look like it's a choice any time soon.
For myself, not sure I'd pay for an RSQ5 if all it added was HP - but it doesn't look like it's a choice any time soon.
11-21-2018, 06:43 PM
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Totally agree.
11-21-2018, 11:07 PM
#28
In the US that may be the case. Wrong for many in the UK. I can replace my car every few months and not worry about the price. I am retired and can afford what I want when I want. There are others retired in the UK in a similar position. I just moved on from a BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport with all bells and whistles. Found the seating uncomfortable.
Last edited by Peter John; 11-22-2018 at 12:50 AM.
11-22-2018, 06:58 AM
#29
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Note that I said "MOST people" and that I was being facetious when I said "9 Q's a year". I know that some people want the smaller motor for fuel economy/enviro reasons.
Having said that, I still stand by my original statement. For MOST people it's about the money difference, and would select the SQ over the Q if priced the same.
You are the exception to the rule, my friend, because you are not the average Q/SQ buyer. I'm not trying to insult you or your purchase. I am more in the target demographic for this vehicle, middle aged professional with two kids. Hopefully, I will be able to still afford new vehicles when I retire, as you have done. I guess it all depends on how it goes with the kids lol, but nothing is certain these days.
Having said that, I still stand by my original statement. For MOST people it's about the money difference, and would select the SQ over the Q if priced the same.
You are the exception to the rule, my friend, because you are not the average Q/SQ buyer. I'm not trying to insult you or your purchase. I am more in the target demographic for this vehicle, middle aged professional with two kids. Hopefully, I will be able to still afford new vehicles when I retire, as you have done. I guess it all depends on how it goes with the kids lol, but nothing is certain these days.
Last edited by SQuirelly5; 11-22-2018 at 07:00 AM.
11-22-2018, 07:17 AM
#30
Note that I said "MOST people" and that I was being facetious when I said "9 Q's a year". I know that some people want the smaller motor for fuel economy/enviro reasons.
Having said that, I still stand by my original statement. For MOST people it's about the money difference, and would select the SQ over the Q if priced the same.
You are the exception to the rule, my friend, because you are not the average Q/SQ buyer. I'm not trying to insult you or your purchase. I am more in the target demographic for this vehicle, middle aged professional with two kids. Hopefully, I will be able to still afford new vehicles when I retire, as you have done. I guess it all depends on how it goes with the kids lol, but nothing is certain these days.
Having said that, I still stand by my original statement. For MOST people it's about the money difference, and would select the SQ over the Q if priced the same.
You are the exception to the rule, my friend, because you are not the average Q/SQ buyer. I'm not trying to insult you or your purchase. I am more in the target demographic for this vehicle, middle aged professional with two kids. Hopefully, I will be able to still afford new vehicles when I retire, as you have done. I guess it all depends on how it goes with the kids lol, but nothing is certain these days.