2010 Audi Q5 Consumer Discussions

Audi Q5 Maintenance and Repair

• Secondary air cleaning issues

  Written by: robert195 on Mar 15, 2012 11:04:39 AM

  I have a 2010 Audi Q5. At about 82,000 kilometres the engine warning light came on. I had Dealer run a diagnostic and they told me that carbon is building up in the air ports- emmission control system and it has to be cleaned. Unfortunately they have to remove the engine to do that! Thats a 35 hour job and thousands of dollars which I have to pay because it is ... Read More

Audi Q5

• Re: Q5 problem from the rear seat [ohnims2]

  Written by: dssxxxx on Feb 29, 2012 6:06:16 AM

  You got a bad one.......:-( Many friends and my wife have the 2010 Q5.......hers is the Prestise Plus (loaded). Has never had a rattle or anything that would cause her to bring it in for service other than the required oil change and scheduled maintenance. She had 3 RS 350's and got the Audi and a 2012 GLK in FL. She said she would take the Q5 over all of them. ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Audi leases not as bad a deal as you may think ...

  Written by: tsol on Jan 19, 2012 5:35:52 AM

  An interesting aside to those looking at the relatively "poor" lease deals from Audi. We have owned seven Audis and leased several, the last being a loaded 2010 Q5 Prestige. We paid around $710 a month with zero down with cost about $400 over invoice. In our state sales tax is collected up front becoming part of the cap cost of the vehicle so no add'l sales taxes included in that ... Read More

Audi Q5 defective transmission

• Q5 issues

  Written by: bellesaudi on Oct 28, 2011 3:47:02 PM

  I love my 2010 Audi Q5 but it does have recurring problems. Water pump went out 3 months after I got the car. Was replaced, but yesterday the coolant light came on again and there was no fluid in the coolant tank. Dealership is saying they can't find a leak so they don't know where the fluid went. We're still waiting to see what they do. I also have that grinding ... Read More

• Re: Q5 Transmission [stma1]

  Written by: alex102 on Aug 4, 2011 11:33:13 AM

  its a shame, as i agree it would be a great car if the tranny work properly, so it sounds like you are far in the game, i though it was the beginning, in my experience I have not heard a single person that the mechatronics replacement fixed the problem, its just that the beurocracy of how they should handle this issues and their handbooks tell them that the first step ... Read More

Battery related issues with Q5

• Battery related issues with Q5

  Written by: granzed on Jul 7, 2011 8:35:24 PM

  Hi All I have a 2010 Q5 3.2 with 12k in a little over a year. Had quite a surprising experience with the car unable to start suddenly one afternoon (after being driven all morning) for" weak battery" (as inboard system indicated). Had to call Audi Assistance. Car stayed at dealer for couple of days. Diagnosis was unable to reveal was why would a one-year old battery be drained all of ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: Leasing and Audi, DON'T!!!

  Written by: zenguitarguy on May 29, 2011 9:43:10 AM

  Don't lease Audi! I Got into a 2010 Q5 fully loaded awd. Major known problems regarding transmission, MMI, environmental controls, I had problems within one week, including a near accident caused by a sudden downshift. Went through arbitration, Audi leasing is a group of unbelievable jerks. At arbitration, even though i showed documentation that the issues I was raising have been complained about by thousands, they denied they had ever heard ... Read More

Audi Q5 defective transmission

• Re: 2011 Audi Q5 Dangerous Failed Transmission [juddmaltin1]

  Written by: sumatraboom on May 23, 2011 2:13:29 PM

  How did you come up with Audi? Did they replaced or bought the car? It seems I have have same problem like yours, except mine is 2010. Would appreciate feedback.

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Q5 Rates..

  Written by: vr90802 on Dec 20, 2010 12:51:12 PM

  Audi Financial Lease Rates as of 12/10/2010 All rates are for 15k miles a year, for 12k miles add +2% to the residual. Audi Care adds +1% to residual. 2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Premium 24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00149 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00149 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00193 Base Rate 2011 Audi Q5 2.0L ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• :))

  Written by: olma on Sep 23, 2010 12:06:49 AM

  on August the 18th , I got my audi Q5/ 3.2l / 2010 for $42,250 ( MSRP $47,090 ) ....the loyalty reward was also used...financed it through the Bank of America ( the cheapest rates ) , with 20% down for 3.25% APR for 72 month ..... is it a good deal ?!;)))

• Lease 2010 Q5 Miami

  Written by: fabmia on Aug 4, 2010 1:36:28 PM

  I got the following deal on a q5 lease yesterday: 2010 Audi Quatro Triptonic msrp 37350.00 Premium plus 4050.00 Navigation 3000.00 running Board 1990.00 19 inch wheels 800.00 wheel lock 80.00 Destination Charge 800.00 Total Msrp 48095.00 Usd + Audi Total Care 1000 Usd down plus first month payment + tag = 1800 Usd down 660 per month plus tax 7 % ona 42 months lease - Including Audi total care. ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• SoCal Deal - how is this??

  Written by: tjdodd on Jul 4, 2010 1:03:21 PM

  This is a 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 auto quattro Meteor gray Black interior Premium plus package Navigation package (this package gets you the parking sensors and backup camera as well!) Wheel lock kit MSRP $45,780 Invoice $43,402 Your price $43,402 Lease 36 months/12,000 miles per year Total drive off $309 (normally there would be a higher drive off but I rolled all upfront fees into the payment) Monthly payment $710 plus ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011, Q5 3.2 with Prestige and audi care [xfymars]

  Written by: nly1 on Aug 26, 2010 9:56:46 PM

  Too bad Audi dont make alot of Beige interrior,most of them are black, I shopped for 4 difference daler in the SF bayarea and only see one in steven creek had that only one. But consider if you pay $48600 for a 2011 that your car depriciation will be less than those who got 2010 becasue the 2010 price will drop in couple month and your won't drop for another 1.5 ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: Lease rate request [bazsa]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 19, 2010 3:56:02 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, bazsa. Audi Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 2.0T Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00170 and 49%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00190 and 45%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing ... Read More

• Re: Question Car Man Special Offfer Q5? [mishmash1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 9, 2010 2:57:19 AM

  Hi mishmash1. While I have not seen the specific advertised payment that you mentioned in your post, most manufacturers' official advertised leases leave a little meat on the bone so to speak. Savvy consumers who are in areas that have a decent level of competition are usually able to beat the selling prices that were used to arrive at the advertised payment, and in turn receive a slightly lower monthly payment ... Read More

• Re: July/Aug lease rates [claweave]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 19, 2010 3:50:02 AM

  Claweave, Audi Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Q5 3.2 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00178 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top cred tiers. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2010 model are .00101 and 45%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Question Car Man Special Offfer Q5?

  Written by: mishmash1 on Jun 6, 2010 11:44:36 AM

  What do think about the special "lease offer" from Audi? Is the loyalty cash in addition to the offer? If not how would it change offer? What does the money factor and residual come out to? Is it the same as what you have been quoting? Exceptional $539 a Month Special Lease now through July 5, 2010 1st Month Payment $539 Security Deposit $550 Acquisition Fee $625 Down Payment $1,985 Due ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus [kond]

  Written by: chipman54 on Aug 18, 2010 6:13:19 PM

  big difference on a 3.2 between 2010 and 2011.... they need to give you at least 10% off to offset the depreciation hit you are taking. Test drive a 2011 and see the difference.

• Re: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus [hikeleader]

  Written by: kond on Aug 18, 2010 12:24:36 PM

  Invoice Price I see as: $43,194 (Dealer Cost $42,842). I will definitely ask them to include Audi Care. Let me see what their response will be. No I don't own Audi before. This will be my first Audi.

• Re: 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus [kond]

  Written by: hikeleader on Aug 18, 2010 11:44:01 AM

  42,783.00 is invoice and for a 2010 they want to move you should pay more under invoice. I paid under invoice for a 2011 PP in NJ. Tell them to throw in the Audi Care and I think you'll have a nice deal. If you already own an Audi I think there is a loyalty rebate too....

• 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus

  Written by: kond on Aug 18, 2010 11:35:14 AM

  Here is the quote I have received: MSRP: $45,940 (Premium Plus + Navigation Plus + Floor Mats + Gray Pearl) Quoted: $42,750 (with $190 Doc + Audit Care $790 + Tax and Title) -> $46,501 Is that a good price? This is 2010 model, they want to get rid off!!!

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Audi Q5 Premium Plus shopping experience in Houston Texas [dlploh]

  Written by: houstontxmob on Aug 14, 2010 9:53:18 PM

  Oh yeah, I have had the same experiences like you. Therefore, I never go back to that dealership EVER again after they were going to rip me off over $7500 off my trade-in. I ended up getting the same exact car I wanted at another Audi dealership. Never will I ever look back and do my business with them EVER again!

• Re: May lease rates [austinmilbarge]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2010 2:36:40 AM

  You're very welcome austinmilbarge. According to the latest information that I have seen, through early July Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Pus with 10,000 miles per year are .00101 and 48%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00121 and 46%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: CarMan - Audi Q5 Premium Plus Lease Rates? [comfortzones]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2010 2:32:34 AM

  Hi comfortzones. Through the beginning of July, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00101 and 45%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2011 Audi Q5 with 2.0T

• Re: Audi Q5 2.0T vs. 3.2 engine [bonedoc927]

  Written by: awf_axis on Aug 12, 2010 1:57:40 PM

  My wife and I tested both a 2010 3.2 (P+), and then a 2011 2.0t (P+), outfitted w/ Nav, 19" wheels and B&O. I couldn't tell much difference in the acceleration. I actually percieved the 2.0 to be a bit quicker from a dead stop, but that may be just because of the 8spd might have a lower 1st gear. Overall, the performance seemed similar. I didn't do any freeway accel/pass ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Q5 3.2 in Metro D.C. Area

  Written by: chipman54 on Aug 11, 2010 9:04:27 PM

  Purchased one today in Virginia at $44,900 for 3.2,Non-Matalic Paint Nav, B&O, Mats + Audi Care inclusive. (Really billed the car at $41,110 + $790 for Audi care) High dealer fees $399, but offset the trade in by $300 to lower fee to $99. Another dealer quoted $46,327 for the same car in Brilliant Silver today. One Sales rep commented it was employee pricing at about $600 below invoice. There seems ... Read More

2011 Audi Q5 with 2.0T

• Audi Q5 2.0T vs. 3.2 engine

  Written by: bonedoc927 on Aug 11, 2010 7:15:58 PM

  Has anyone test driven both cars and what is the actual difference in the driving experience. I was going to get the 2010 model which only comes in a 3.2L engine but the turbo charged engine sounds interesting. Aside from cost which would offer the best drive.

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Q5

  Written by: bnlitin on Aug 1, 2010 10:27:52 PM

  I am looking to buy a 2011 Q5 3.2L with Navigation, Bang &Olufsen Audio. My local dealer is Stevens Creek Audi (San Jose, California) and they have a few 2010 models leftover. I got the following quote from Costco Auto Program for a Q5 2011: * Engine/Fuel: * 3.2L/195 Gas V6 * Transmission: * Tiptronic Speed Automatic * Door/Body Style: * 4 door * Drive Type: * All wheel drive * ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: May lease rates [rudylgza]

  Written by: Car_man on May 10, 2010 2:34:27 AM

  Here you go, rudylgza. Audi Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00101 and 49%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00121 and 45%. If you were to lease with only 10,000 miles per year, this truck's residual values would be 1% higher. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Advice on 2011 Q5 2.0 w/Premium Plus [esklader]

  Written by: lmariorod on Jul 20, 2010 7:44:41 AM

  That's a tough call, as it varies from dealer to dealer. The best deal now will be on the 2010's to clear them, but most of those are already gone. You may need to widen your search. I see where Audi in Greenwich Conn. has 14 2011 Q'5 2.0 and one in Teak Brown for MSRP $44,600. I had to go to Jersey for mine and I live in NY. That's ... Read More

• SoCal Deal - how is this??

  Written by: tjdodd on Jul 4, 2010 1:00:36 PM

  This is a 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 auto quattro Meteor gray Black interior Premium plus package Navigation package (this package gets you the parking sensors and backup camera as well!) Wheel lock kit MSRP $45,780 Invoice $43,402 Your price $43,402 Lease 36 months/12,000 miles per year Total drive off $309 (normally there would be a higher drive off but I rolled all upfront fees into the payment) Monthly payment $710 plus ... Read More

Audi Q5 Hybrid?

• Audi Q5 Hybrid?

  Written by: aborovsky on May 12, 2010 11:45:10 AM

  Has anyone heard any information regarding the Q5 Hybrid? I've heard it's supposed to be a 2011 model (with a possible late 2010 release date). I test drove the currently available model, but am only interested in a hybrid model. All the dealers in my area seem to be fairly clueless on this.

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: Audi Q5 Lease Rates for May 2010 [deborah512]

  Written by: Car_man on May 7, 2010 3:37:41 AM

  Hi deborah512. HAHAHAHAH a thousand bucks per month for an Audi Q5. Do those guys think that you just fell off of the turnip truck? If that was really what it cost to lease one Audi wouldn't sell any. I just provided the lease program data that you're looking for in my previous post. The following informative article that is available here at Edmunds.com explains exactly how lease payments are calculated: ... Read More

• Re: May 2010 Lease Rates for Audi Q5 [fikisports]

  Written by: Car_man on May 7, 2010 3:32:53 AM

  Greetings fikisports. Audi Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 3.2 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00101 and 45%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Audi Q5 Lease Rates for May 2010

  Written by: deborah512 on May 3, 2010 5:32:10 PM

  I am very new to leasing and just left the dealership in Marin County, CA with a quote for leasing a Q5 Premium Plus for $935/month. This number cannot be correct and I am trying to confirm how they came up with this number. I haven't seen the May 2010 numbers for money and residual for the Q5 Premium Plus on this site. Car Man do you have these?. Also, can ... Read More

• May 2010 Lease Rates for Audi Q5

  Written by: fikisports on May 1, 2010 3:51:58 PM

  What are they offering as MF and residual on 36 mo., 15K Premium Plus?

• Re: April lease numbers [boltsfan]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 28, 2010 3:13:09 AM

  Hi boltsfan. Audi Financial Services' April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00101 and 45%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month lease are n unattractive .00216 and 38%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: AUDI CARE 2010 Q5 Lease [fikisports]

  Written by: lmariorod on Apr 26, 2010 12:52:47 PM

  Hi. Audicare is additional monies for the dealer but you might be better off getting it rather than not. The Oil changes are with synthetic oil and I believe you get 4 of them included as well as cabin filters and general check ups, car wash and recalls if any. You'll possibly be eligible for a loaner, depending on your dealer. Also your residual on a lease is a point or ... Read More

• AUDI CARE 2010 Q5 Lease

  Written by: fikisports on Apr 26, 2010 11:07:59 AM

  Is the Audi Care something I should get? Or is it just another dealer add on to make $$$? Afterall, shouldn't a car just need regular oil changes in the first 42 months? I feel as if I will be paying for something I don't need and be paying finance charges on top of the amount the dealer is charging for the Audi care.

• Re: Help... Need your help [speedyhen]

  Written by: ac5 on Apr 22, 2010 4:04:57 PM

  This is what I was offered today. I'm in Northern California and considering leasing a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus. I'm new to leasing, so I am seeking your input regarding the terms of this deal - good, bad, or indifferent. I did notice that the Money Factor quoted to me was different than the one Car_man mentioned. Comments on my down payment of $5K are welcome too. Thanks in advance. I ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• I'm new to leasing. What do you think of this deal?

  Written by: ac5 on Apr 22, 2010 2:03:11 PM

  Hi Everyone. I'm in Northern California and considering leasing a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus. I'm new to leasing, so I am seeking your input regarding the terms of this deal - good, bad, or indifferent. I did notice that the Money Factor quoted to me was different than the one Car_man mentioned. Comments on my down payment of $5K are welcome too. Thanks in advance. I was just quoted the following ... Read More

• Re: April lease numbers [kheshire]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 14, 2010 3:50:45 AM

  Hello kheshire. Audi Financial Services' April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 42 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium with 10,000 miles per year are .00121 and 48%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a Q5 Premium Plus are .00121 and 46%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• April lease numbers

  Written by: kheshire on Apr 2, 2010 10:08:47 AM

  I'm going shopping this weekend for a 2010 Audi Q5 premium with sunroof, bluetooth and ipod additions. Anyone know what April's money factor and residual rates are on this package for a a 42 month/10k lease? I'd also be curious what they are for the premium plus package. Thanks

• Re: 2010 Audi Q5 Premium Plus shopping experience in Houston Texas [dlploh]

  Written by: ealazarus on Mar 31, 2010 11:18:05 PM

  I have seen the car you are looking for at Cavender Audi in San Antonio and at Ft. Worth Audi. I picked up one on Monday from Cavender and they now have 7....if you want to write to me, I will give you the names and you can complete the deal over the phone and by e-mail. Elliot

• 2010 Audi Q5 Premium Plus shopping experience in Houston Texas

  Written by: dlploh on Mar 31, 2010 9:32:39 PM

  We were all set to buy a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with Navigation and 19" wheels in Silver metallic, MSRP of 46,500 on March 31st 2010. Audi Momentum West Houston TX offered 3000 off MSRP (43,500), but then wanted an additional 495 in dealer service fee, plus 295 for phantom (vin# security) fee. so you could say they were only taking 2200 off sticker i suppose. The purchase price would of ... Read More

• Re: money factor and residual values for 42 months [dish2002]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 2:53:55 AM

  Hey dish2002. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 42 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00121 and 43%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Q5 Prestige Model [nysurg]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 2:51:22 AM

  Hello nysurg. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Prestige with 15,000 miles per year are .00101 and 42%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Lease information for Premium Plus [rr4mywife]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 2:49:55 AM

  Hi rr4mywife. Here's the information that you're looking for. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 10,000 miles per year are .00101 and 48%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• money factor and residual values for 42 months

  Written by: dish2002 on Mar 26, 2010 4:57:46 PM

  Hello car_man, I am looking to finalize Audi Q5 prem plus with navi and 19" for 42 months at 12k per year ... I will appreciate March 2010 money factor and residual info to confirm the pricing that I have received. Thanks

• Q5 Prestige Model

  Written by: nysurg on Mar 23, 2010 7:24:02 PM

  Hey - Has anyone gotten any quotes for the 2010 q5 prestige line lately? I am in the WA area and just got a quote for $49675 and only 1K off the price and audi care included. I am pricing and plan on leasing this vehicle within the next 3-4 weeks. Carman - could you post the latest MF and residuals for this car? Thanks.

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Residual and money factor for 2010 Q5, Prestige, 15K/yr

  Written by: bfeldstein on Mar 23, 2010 9:21:27 AM

  Does anyone know March figures for residual and money factor for 2010 Q5, Prestige, 15K/yr? Also, does purchase of Audi Care increase residual by 1%. I seem to recall that was the deal when I leased my Q7 3 yrs. ago.

Audi Q5 defective transmission

• New incidence, my experience

  Written by: oz10 on Mar 22, 2010 9:39:15 AM

  2010 Q5, 800 miles, purchased at Keyes Audi (Van Nuys) I started experiencing the 2-->1 bump at around 400 miles, only then did I find this thread, unfortunate. Went to the local Santa Monica service center this morning without an appointment. My goal was to see how it was handled. Foreman went around the block and we replicated the problem, at which point he pretty much said: 1. This is how ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Lease information for Premium Plus

  Written by: chriso59 on Mar 14, 2010 8:17:25 AM

  Hi Carman, I'm looking for lease information for a 2010 Audi Q5 Premium Plus with 15k miles/year for a 36 month lease. I appreciate the help!!

• Re: March lease rates [marvelm]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 10, 2010 3:24:19 AM

  Here you go, marvelm. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Prestige with 12,000 miles per year are .00101 and 44%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: new lease rates? [audiq5]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 10, 2010 3:20:32 AM

  Hi audiq5. Here's the information that you're looking for. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00101 and 47%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: BEWARE: Audi 2010 Q5 Be Prepared For Terrible Service After The Sale [kyfdx]

  Written by: stma1 on Feb 21, 2010 4:43:10 PM

  IT is true, I just went thru a repurchase, everytime at the dealership I noticed the SAME vehicles there, simple parts take weeks to come in, the only thing they stock is oil and filters, I am not exagerating, also tons of people coming in with check engine lights, electrical issues, etc, I drank the Audi " koolaid" , I am glad I puked it up, never will deal with Audi ... Read More

• Re: BEWARE: Audi 2010 Q5 Be Prepared For Terrible Service After The Sale [albonya]

  Written by: kyfdx on Feb 6, 2010 7:19:11 AM

  Sounds like most of your issues are with your dealer, not Audi... So.. which dealer?

• BEWARE: Audi 2010 Q5 Be Prepared For Terrible Service After The Sale

  Written by: albonya on Feb 5, 2010 12:13:00 PM

  I was really impressed with the Audi Q5 performance and ended up leasing one after getting a rock bottom price. Then I was charged for a Lo-Jack but it turns out, the car never had one. It takes them 2 months to credit the amount they overcharged me. Instead of the dealer sending you a check, they keep the money and let Audi Financial deal with it. Within 90 days, the ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: Jan Rates [ny_driver]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 28, 2010 3:15:55 AM

  Here you go, ny_driver. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 10,000 miles per year are .00103 and 49%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Jan 2010 lease numbers [martini4me1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 28, 2010 3:14:44 AM

  I like the username, martini4me1. I'll take one as well ;) . Audi financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00103 and 48%, respectively. Audi is running a special financing program on this truck as well. It is currently offering 2.9% financing for up to 3 years, 3.4% for 4 ... Read More

• Re: January Rates [delnole]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 28, 2010 3:10:12 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, delnole. Audi Financial Services' January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00103 and 50%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Bought Q5

  Written by: dallaspatent on Jan 25, 2010 7:03:22 AM

  I recently put a down-payment on a factory-order new 2010 Q5 Premium with only the Audi music interface and no other options. I bought it from Austin for $37,175 plus $125 dealer documentary fee plus $2,527 tax and license, for a total of $39,827. Cash deal, no trade-in. This dealer was fairly easy to deal with. We did everything by fax and e-mail until it was time to pay the down-payment. ... Read More

Audi Q5 defective transmission

• Re: Q5 Transmission [bmlexus], X3 #2? [MLB6]

  Written by: lisalb on Jan 13, 2010 3:27:00 PM

  Uh oh. I'm getting really concerned because we are in the process of getting a new car in the next couple of monts and the two we are looking at are 2010 BMW X3 or 2010 Audi Q5. I don't know which of the two is the best bet at this point!

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Jan Rates

  Written by: ny_driver on Jan 11, 2010 7:28:56 AM

  Hi Car Man, Look like Audi still hasnt come out yet with lease numbers yet. My 2007 Q7 lease is ending next month and now thinking about downsizing to the Q5. Can you provide the MF and residual for a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 10k miles per year. Tks

Audi Q5 defective transmission

• Re: Jerking at stops [alex102]

  Written by: juchs on Jan 11, 2010 12:01:39 AM

  Hi, I just got a 2010 Q5 the last week of December. Car only has about 120 miles on it now but already noticing all of the same problems you all have been having with yours...both when coming to a stop and when accelerating from a stop. Very annoying and DANGEROUS! Almost rear-ended a guy when approaching a red light today. Car jumped forward just as I was almost at a ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Jan 2010 lease numbers

  Written by: martini4me1 on Jan 10, 2010 2:41:28 PM

  Hi Car Man....have you seen the January 2010 Audi lease numbers yet? Interested in MF and residual for 2010 Q5 Premium Plus (no Nav). 12k miles per year. Also, are you aware of any possible incentives for regular financing? I'm undecided on which route I'll take with this purchase. Thanks a bunch! Cheers!

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Good Deal in your Opinion? [audirs4]

  Written by: dssxxxx on Jan 6, 2010 5:03:56 AM

  If you read back through the posts, there are numerous incuding mine, that tell you how to get 6% minimum off list. he wife got 2010 Q5 Prestige for $50,050 (guessimate) with 6% off and they threw in the Audi Care....not that she puts enough miles on it to use it. That brings it down to the $47K you people are paying for the Premium Plus.

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Q5 Prem Plus rates [gobucks2010]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 4, 2010 3:56:55 AM

  Hello gobucks2010. Through January 5th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00105 and 47%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00125 and 45%. If you were to lease this truck with 12,000 miles per year, its residual values would be 2% higher. As I ... Read More

• Re: Regarding Q5 Prestige Lease [jillianelyse]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 4, 2010 3:54:22 AM

  Hi jillianelyse. Through January 5th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Prestige with 15,000 miles per year are .00105 and 44%, respectively. Audi is scheduled to introduce its new January lease program some time later this week. Please feel free to check back with me then for an update. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences ... Read More

• Re: Lease Factors and Residual Values [poorboytoo]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 4, 2010 3:48:47 AM

  Hi poorboytoo. Sorry for the delay in my response, I took some time off for the holidays. Through January 5th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00105 and 49%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year is 2% higher. The 10k resid is 3% ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Prem Plus [haveblue]

  Written by: fruff on Dec 17, 2009 3:54:50 PM

  I too, am in negotiations with a terrific salesperson from Bell Audi. I live an hour away with an Audi dealership less than 10 minutes from my home. Bell has a great reputation. I am wondering if anyone has an idea about the fairness of this leasing deal. Premium Q5 white 36 mos 12K miles $1811 down (bank fee, TTL, first month and a tire tax) AudiCare Maintenance $574 a month ... Read More

• 2010 Prem Plus

  Written by: haveblue on Dec 12, 2009 7:23:11 PM

  I just leased a Q5 from Marc Levine @ Bell Audi in NJ. Had a real nice experience. I highly recommend working with him no matter where you live. I leased from Marc 250 miles away because my local DC area dealers were almost completely unresponsive. When I picked up the car, there were no surprises and it was out of there in an hour. They even picked me up at ... Read More

• Re: Lease Factors and Residual Values [poorboytoo]

  Written by: mattstudney on Dec 12, 2009 8:32:31 AM

  These are from November... but only for 15K miles... I used this site to inform my negotiations when I leased my Q5 back in September/October. http://www.ridewithg.com/index.php/2009/11/2010-audi-q5-q7-lease-rates-november-- 2009/ 2010 Audi Q5 3.2L Premium 24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00105 base money factor 36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00105 base money factor 48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor 2010 Audi Q5 ... Read More

• Is this a good deal?

  Written by: carl112 on Dec 4, 2009 5:11:30 AM

  Hi Carman, I have a quote for a 2010 Q5 premium plus lease for $539 + taxes. The details are: 36 months & 10k miles Security Deposit $0 (waived during the Season of Audi Event) 1st Month Payment $569 Acquisition Fee $625 Down Payment $2,499 Due at Signing $4,900 (Includes taxes, title and dealer fees) I get 6% off the MSRP ($42,500) through the Audi Supplier Program. Do you think this ... Read More

• Re: New to leasing--please help [ashishg]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 2, 2009 3:11:52 AM

  Greetings ashishg. Since you are new to the world of leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 Premium with 15,000 miles per year ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Buying 2010 q5 in Chicago [kampaku]

  Written by: stiflers_mom on Nov 16, 2009 7:57:45 PM

  Kampaku: I just signed a deal here in Denver today. Premium Plus with Navigation...MSRP $45,225. They would go no lower than $44,500. If actually left the dealership they most likely would have hit $44,225. Anyway. I've been working three dealerships and that is the best I have found. Hot new car gives the dealership sales staff the ability to say no thanks to your business. I bought mine at Prestige in ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• wondering whether I got a good deal

  Written by: charliemango on Nov 16, 2009 9:09:55 AM

  I'm based in Manhattan and leased a 2010 premium plus Q5 (with the full navigation package) from a New Jersey Dealership: MSRP: $45,700 Agreed Value: $43,773 Amount due on signing: $4,647 (of which $2044 tax and $740 Audi care). $0 down Monthly payment: $640 3 yr lease w/ 10,000 miles per year. This is the first car I have owned (have always lived in big cities with public transport). Would be ... Read More

• Re: 2010 q5 prem plus [bestdeal4]

  Written by: audilover18 on Oct 31, 2009 3:15:02 PM

  Been working on this exact car all week. List price I'm looking at is $47,415. Has 19" tires, B&O, and Nav. Best deal until today was $713 NO money down except tax and inception fees- around $2300 total. Call BELL AUDI in Woodbridge. If you seriously want to take a car today, they probably will beat any offer. They have one Prestige in stock, black/black, was offered it today, 36mo, 10,000mi/yr, ... Read More

• What do you think of this lease deal?

  Written by: mattstudney on Oct 27, 2009 4:28:04 PM

  Guys - was offered the following - what do you think? 2010 Audi Q5 Premium plus Navigation and B&O Sound System Upgrade MSRP is $46,550 15,000 Miles/year 36 Month Lease Blue on Black (i.e. more expensive paint) $3000 down (nothing more, includes 1st payment) $698 per month (Includes everything, i.e. tax) Audi Care included

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 X5 35d lease vs Q5

  Written by: unleaded100 on Oct 25, 2009 1:30:13 PM

  MSRP 62,125. Final price 55,635 which include the eco-credit. The 4500 credit is good until 11/2, but another dealership sales rep informed me it would be extended until the end of the year. Not sure if thats true. If you purchase, your eligible for a government tax credit of 1800 or 900. You can look up the lease residuals and MF on the bmw x5 forum on this site. The Audi ... Read More

• Not even 1,000 off MSRP

  Written by: unleaded100 on Oct 23, 2009 1:31:32 PM

  Went to local audi dealership and offered 1k off a white premium plus Q5. Wanted to lease 3 yr and 12k and came up with an approx price of 650, zero down. MSRP 43,375 inc. dest. MF .00108 and 50% residual. They came back with with over 700. If I remember correctly 740 (my credit score is excellent). Would not disclose MF when asked. They gave me scenarios in which I ... Read More

• Q5 Shortage a MYTH

  Written by: kerryjth on Sep 27, 2009 8:29:42 PM

  NET NET there are plenty of Q5s out there ..... it is a $40K++ SUV not some new HYBRID on Price negotiations Best advice above was GO TO ANOTHER DEALER.... and just wait them out as 2010 INVENTOIRY BUILDS Audi makes a good product except for a few minor cultural translation challenges i.e. cup holders placed over electronics (MMI in Q7) as an afterthought design mod... #1 problem AUDI has is ... Read More

• dealers not dealing in chicagoland

  Written by: sophster on Sep 26, 2009 1:22:28 PM

  I would like to purchase a 2010 Q5 Prestige. I sent quote requests to several dealers in the Chicago area. None seem eager for a sale. Either they answer my e-mails with vague information like "small discount" or "a few hundred dollars off MSRP", or else they tell me they'll give me $500 off MSRP. One dealership told me I could order the Q5 for MSRP. Does anyone have any ideas, ... Read More

• Good Price?

  Written by: calnaughtonjr on Sep 23, 2009 5:45:33 PM

  Hi, I've been working with a dealer here in NY (Putnam County) on a new 2010 Q5, and wanted to see if you all think it's a good deal, or if there's room to negotiate as I haven't been able to get any movement from the dealer. It's a 2010 Q5, meteor gray, premium plus package with panoramic sunroof, navigation, and B&O system, with their 4.9%. They came out with a ... Read More

• Re: Q5 buying in New york area. [dwdm]

  Written by: dkny1 on Aug 21, 2009 11:29:48 AM

  so far it was smooth . Understand it was the last Q5 2009 in the lot!!, so I had some room to negotiate with them. Trust me they not giving nothing for free. But does'nt hurt to try. Don't show yourself too desperate and don't rush it. Make sure you get what you want. Just curious what are you looking for ?, how much sticker price ? how much are they ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Lease Q5-

  Written by: xmona on Sep 18, 2009 9:03:50 PM

  Just came back from a Audi dealer & gave me the following 2010 Q5 36 month/10 miles Premium pkg Panorama sunroof music interface Rear side airbags Heated front seats Bluetooth gave me $4000 dn. incl tax,sec,1 month & fee 36/$575 Is this a good deal?

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Looking to lease a Q5

  Written by: xmona on Sep 18, 2009 8:59:04 PM

  Just came back from a Audi dealer & gave me the following 2010 Q5 36 month/10 miles Premium pkg Panorama sunroof music interface Rear side airbags Heated front seats Bluetooth gave me $4000 dn. incl tax,sec,1 month & fee 36/$575 Is this a good deal?

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Q5 Lease Offer

  Written by: audimanhouston on Sep 18, 2009 8:44:39 PM

  Hey Carman, Below is the advertised lease offer on a premium plus Q5. Tried to back out the numbers and with 0.00108 MF and 51% residual it looks like audi took $1250 off MSRP of $42,225. I will need to do 12K miles instead of 10K so I took residual down to 50% and the payment is about 12 dollars higher. How much better you think we can do here? Thanks ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 Prestige package Ibis white

  Written by: metsknicksfan on Aug 11, 2009 7:56:57 AM

  I bought a 2009 Prestige package the last week of July. The dealer showed me a 2009 Prestige model, which was a demo (450 miles) and must have been on the lot for a couple of months. MSRP 49.025, Invoice (Edmunds) $45,651- TMV $46,641. I called over 10 Audi dealers and they all said they had little or no 2009's and only a few 2010's in Premium Plus, and almost no ... Read More

• Re: Audi Supplier Program [btmoore]

  Written by: mufc4me on Aug 10, 2009 6:47:03 PM

  btmoore I found that my company has the Audi Supplier program available also and was wondering how that effects the price i could get for a Q5 Premium? I was going to wait till next spring but noticed in the certificate that it would expire on Jan 4, 2010 so I might make a plunge sooner. What kind of figures could I expect with the 6% off MSRP for the 2010 ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Q5 with prestige [elloween]

  Written by: paulwithis on Sep 16, 2009 11:50:43 AM

  I think that $48K for that is very very high. If you build that car on Audi.com it comes out to $45,195 so you should be able to do even better than that elloween.

• Re: 2010 Q5 with prestige [crvex]

  Written by: elloween on Sep 16, 2009 11:33:50 AM

  I am getting 2010 Q5 pemium plus + nav + audi care + whel locks + floormatsa for $48K out the door in ohio; Do you guys think this is a good deal...Anyone having the Bank & Olsen audio system think its worth paying $850 for it?? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

• Re: My 2 Cents WAIT for 2010 inventory to build [kerryjth]

  Written by: soonercat on Aug 7, 2009 9:50:48 AM

  I see 2010's building each day. Tried to buy a 2009 Premium plus locally but they had added $1,000 with audi care, nitrogen for life...so I did not even try. Regardless, I found a 6 week old Q5 in silver/black on autotrader from a lady with buyers remorse. REgardless, I bought the car for $37,250 with less than 2,000 miles. She was happy, I am happy. The car has no issues ... Read More

Audi Q5 Lease Questions

• Re: september lease info [womble]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 11, 2009 3:48:39 AM

  Hi womble. Here you go. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 2010 Q5 3.2 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00108 and 50%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Car man lease questions 2010 Q5 [tsol]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 11, 2009 3:10:39 AM

  Hi tsol. Here's the info that you requested. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q5 3.2 Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00108 and 50%, respectively. If you were to lease this truck with only 10,000 miles per year, its residual value would be 1% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum ... Read More

Audi Q5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Mission Impossible. [slavigula]

  Written by: manup on Sep 8, 2009 5:18:03 PM

  Ordered a 2010 Q5, Premium Plus, Quartz Grey with 19'' wheels in June. Picked it up three weeks ago. I dealt with Rusnak Audi, Westlake Village, CA. They were very professional and communicated with me regarding the progress of the car after ordering. Had a very smooth delievery, paid $41,049, "out the door", included free Audi Care for attending the Audi Driving Experience in May. Purchased "all weather floor mats and ... Read More

• Note 2010 Prestige interior available in cinnamon

  Written by: bmathews1 on Aug 7, 2009 5:39:21 AM

  I just wanted to mention that I picked up a 2010 Q5 Prestige with S-line package yesterday ($54,700 OTD with 7% sales tax) and contrary to the online tool Audi has, it DOES come in cinnamon interior which I might add is a very attractive interior. I got $1300 off MSRP without even asking (seriously, I called them up after I test drove the car on Thursday and said I would ... Read More

• Audi customer service

  Written by: telebump on Aug 6, 2009 2:15:02 PM

  I am looking at getting a new car in the next couple months and really like the Q5, however I have been frankly really turned off by the responsiveness of the Audi sales people. I have already asked to have one sales rep switched out for another based on his rudeness, and the "manager" I am now working with is completely unresponsive. It is to the point where I have said ... Read More

• Re: My 2 Cents WAIT for 2010 inventory to build [kerryjth]

  Written by: audirs4 on Aug 4, 2009 11:33:01 AM

  Unless there is loyalty money or dealer cash, you're not going to get under invoice on a new Q5. Audi is one of the few brands that has no dealer holdback on cars. On the 09's, I think there was 1000 on the table for loyalty on conquest cash. I think that's gone, though. There's only about 2300 of dealer mark-up in a 43k price range Q5 premium plus. But it's ... Read More

• Re: Mission Impossible. [slavigula]

  Written by: rubinjos on Sep 5, 2009 5:47:52 AM

  "Go with Lexus RX350 2010. Problem solved! THe best customer service ever. " You may want to watch this vidoe here LOL LOL : http://www.funnycommercialsworld.com/audi-q5-commercial-schools-out-1071.html