2010 Audi Q7 Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Veracruz vs Audi Q7 vs Acura MDX

• Re: Audi Q7 vx Acura MDX? [wwest]

  Written by: austinaudiq7 on Jan 2, 2011 1:12:21 PM

  wwest, I am not sure i understand your reply. New 2011 Audi Q7 has AWD so as MDX SH-AWD and Safely Ratings of Audi 2011/2010 Q7 is much better than MDX Are you saying Audi doesnot have AWD? just have FWD?

Audi Q7 Ignition Coil problems

• Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro

  Written by: govgov73 on Oct 14, 2010 7:27:25 AM

  Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro I bought Audi Q7 last year Sept 2009; I used the Car from Sept to April 2010. I packed the car and went for six months business trip , my wife only warm the car every 3 days without test driving it. Now she is experience problem with the car. Q7 Starting problem The Speedometer light is off The boot only closes manually. Mechanic has checked every ... Read More

Audi Q7 trailer hitch electrical problem

• Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro

  Written by: govgov73 on Oct 14, 2010 7:25:03 AM

  Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro I bought Audi Q7 last year Sept 2009; I used the Car from Sept to April 2010. I packed the car and went for six months business trip , my wife only warm the car every 3 days without test driving it. Now she is experience problem with the car. Q7 Starting problem The Speedometer light is off The boot only closes manually. Mechanic has checked every ... Read More

Audi Q7 Maintenance and Repair

• Audi Q7 4.2 tdi Quattro

  Written by: govgov73 on Oct 14, 2010 5:06:35 AM

  Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro I bought Audi Q7 last year Sept 2009; I used the Car from Sept to April 2010. I packed the car and went for six months business trip , my wife only warm the car every 3 days without test driving it. Now she is experience problem with the car. Q7 Starting problem The Speedometer light is off The boot only closes manually. Mechanic has checked every ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: GOOD DEAL ON 2010 Q7 prem plus ??? [car4car]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 3:04:24 AM

  Hi car4car. The money factor that you were quoted looks good to me. It's right in line with Audi Financial Services' March buy rate for this truck. Now let's look at this vehicle's selling price. The dealer invoice price of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium Plus is $50,022. That means that the price that you were quoted is $1,695 over invoice. That's not terrible, but if you are in an area ... Read More

• Re: BMW drivers get $1000 [norfolkaudi]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 2:59:46 AM

  Hi norfolkaudi. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 TDI is indeed .00192. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: March Lease Rates [luv2research]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 30, 2010 2:58:18 AM

  Greetings luv2research. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00170 and 48%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00190 and I believe 46%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• GOOD DEAL ON 2010 Q7 prem plus ???

  Written by: car4car on Mar 28, 2010 11:08:03 AM

  Car man, Is this a good deal? I am not sure if I should lease an audi 2010 Q7 premium plus, MSRP $53,725 or buick enclave CXL2 AWD, AUDI'S OFFER W/ 0 DOWN, JUST 1ST MO AND PLATES: Term: 42 Months 12,000 MILES/YR Payment: $874.60 Purchase Option: $23,526.25 MSRP: $53,725.00 Sale Price: $51,717.00 Money Factor: .00190 or 4.56% Total Drive Off: $1,052.10 or BUICK'S $49,000 ROUGHLY SALE PRICE 12K MILES/YR -$2850 ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Audi Q7 lease info [mbi1]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 20, 2010 2:46:31 AM

  Mbi1, Audi Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Q7 3.0T Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00214 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2010 Audi Q7 lease info

  Written by: mbi1 on Aug 11, 2010 4:05:55 PM

  What are the lease factors for a 36mo, 12,000 miles, 2010 Q7?

• Re: Audi 2010 rates and residuals [dfandrei]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 5, 2010 2:59:24 AM

  Hi Dan. The reason that you've seen different numbers for the Q7 that you are interested in is that Audi Financial Services' lease program varies by trim level. Audi is not currently providing any lease support on diesel Q7s. As a result, its program will be much worse than the one that I mentioned was available on the Q7 3.6. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual ... Read More

• Re: Audi 2010 rates and residuals [Car_man]

  Written by: dfandrei on Feb 27, 2010 10:27:27 AM

  Car_man I think I need to clarify my request - Looking for 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige lease MF, residual (15K miles). I'll probably get Audicare - I think that adjusts the residual. What is common practice for dealerships to mark up the money factor? If AFS is offering it at .00175, what would be a reasonable mark up by the dealer - if any? Thanks! Dan

2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas

• Re: 2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas [stuck22]

  Written by: johnbomb on Jul 19, 2010 2:20:51 PM

  I would go for the TDI. I currently have a 2008 3.6 Q7 (35K miles). Great car but I am considering moving to the TDI because I pull a 5500lb+ boat. The 3.6 struggles to maintain 60mph on a flat road and can not handle the slightest incline. I typically shift manually when pulling the boat, but still a struggle. The TDI's torque is the key here. My only other complaint ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: Audi 2010 rates and residuals [Car_man]

  Written by: dfandrei on Feb 26, 2010 7:21:34 PM

  Car_man If i walk into an Audi dealership tomorrow and I tell them I want .00175 and 49% for 15,000 miles how do I justify it? I'm looking at a 2010 Q7 TDI though. I saw 45% and .0027x I think. I like your numbers but I'm not sure what I'd be justifying it with when I go in. Thanks! Dan

• Re: Audi 2010 rates and residuals [wantanewride]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 18, 2010 3:43:02 AM

  Hi wantanewride. Audi Financial Services' February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00175 and 49%, respectively. 15,000 miles per year is the highest mileage allowance that AFS publishes residual values for. If you need to drive more than this, you will have to purchase additional miles on a per-mile basis. It is ... Read More

• Audi 2010 rates and residuals

  Written by: wantanewride on Feb 4, 2010 10:06:29 AM

  Hi Car Man, Do you happen to know if Audi's January rates are still the same for February? And, what they would be for 20k/year? I am debating between the Enclave and the Q7. Thank you.

• Re: NEED DECEMBER LEASE RATES [edgar_in_vegas]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 28, 2010 3:19:44 AM

  Welcome Edgar. Here's the info that you're interested in. Audi Financial Services' January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00175 and 49%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: may lease rate Audi Q7 [shivrajr]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 1, 2010 3:02:26 AM

  Here you go, shivrajr. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 Premium with 10,000 miles per year are .00151 and 50%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: may lease rate Audi Q7 [Car_man]

  Written by: shivrajr on May 11, 2010 4:34:06 PM

  Hi Car_man - Can you post MF and residual for 36 months and 10k miles for 2010 Q7 Preimium.

• Re: may lease rate Audi Q7 [fikisports]

  Written by: Car_man on May 10, 2010 2:56:52 AM

  Hi fikisports. Here's the numbers that you're interested in. Audi Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00151 and 45%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00171 and 41%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• may lease rate Audi Q7

  Written by: fikisports on May 9, 2010 12:01:30 PM

  Hi Car_man, Please fill me in on the following lease rates for a 2010 Audi Q7 Premium Plus, based on 15,000 month and 36 or 42 month terms. Thank you

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Q7 TDI Premium Plus With Cold Weather Pkg [munieq]

  Written by: bkmag on Apr 22, 2010 6:51:50 PM

  Try Town Audi

• Re: 2010 Q7 Terms/Rates/Residuals [homantag]

  Written by: norfolkaudi on Mar 5, 2010 6:27:11 PM

  We just purchased a Audi TDI Premium Plus from Checkered Flag in Virginia Beach. We worked directly with the sales manager there and he was great- he answered all our questions and tried hard to provide as much discount as he could. We ended up ~$1000 over invoice....I wasn't sure how good the price was but I had three other dealers not budge of MSRP for the deisels...with Checkered Flag they ... Read More

Audi Q7 Maintenance and Repair

• Tire Noises?

  Written by: ctn316 on Feb 26, 2010 6:57:07 PM

  just recevied my 2010 q7, 4.2 s-line last week and already it's making a weird noises. it sounds similar to the sound you hear when you rub the rim of a wine glass/bottle with your fingers. initially it was taken to a local VW dealer as the nearest audi was 2.5hrs away. they couldn't determine the source of the noise but said it was more audible at higher speeds, especially when ... Read More

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Q7 TDI Premium Plus With Cold Weather Pkg [munieq]

  Written by: raj101 on Feb 1, 2010 7:10:09 AM

  Try Princeton Audi

• Re: got new 2009 q7 v8 4.2 loaded with lux package for $54K [fpham]

  Written by: zafman on Jan 8, 2010 8:06:43 PM

  I was told today by a dealer that there are no more 2010 4.2 Q7s available-- that Audi stopped production. Is that true?

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: NEED DECEMBER LEASE RATES [snow26]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 4, 2010 4:02:09 AM

  Hi Snow26. Through January 5th, Audi Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00163 and 50%, respectively. Audi is scheduled to introduce its new January programs on the 6th. Please feel free to check back with me then and I'll gladly give you an update. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More

• Re: Q7 in high demand??? [audi_man]

  Written by: smgreenberg on Dec 23, 2009 4:42:00 PM

  I just looked into buying our 2007 Q7 since the 2010 Q7's are leasing at ridiculous prices. The financing we are being offered is 4.48%. Is this reasonable? Can it be negotiated? Thanks for any advice!

• Re: Q7 in high demand??? [tleco]

  Written by: audi_man on Dec 3, 2009 11:37:02 AM

  As far as I see The problem is not with Audi and price. The problem is with the AUDI FINANCIAL's rates. ( where do insensitive come from? From the manufacture or the bank? ) Question: Why Mercedes financial rates are much lower compare to Audi?? MBW offers $4500 insensitive on their X5 model. I'm sure I'm missing something but what?? alakrsfan, Also there is another option at least for me. Not ... Read More

2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas

• Re: 2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas [gnedge]

  Written by: arrie on Nov 27, 2009 11:32:54 AM

  I purchased my Q7 with 3.6 gasoline engine about two months ago. It is a very fast car compared to what my '04 Tahoe with 5.3 L engine and 310 advertised horse power was. This Q7 is advertised to have "only" 280 horse power but it seems way faster than Tahoe. Either Chevy makers don't know how to set gear ratios correctly or the 310 horse power is not true or ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: Q7 2010 Primium plus [audi_man]

  Written by: anderlecht on Nov 26, 2009 9:50:27 PM

  Hi, I originally leased a '07 Q7 3.6 with 12K miles/yr. A year into my lease, they swapped my car into a brand new '08 Q7 3.6 Premium with extra options that my original car did not have. The sticker was close to $8K more than the original Q7. Audi USA said that the '08 would be only a substitute of collateral and that only the VIN# changes in the lease ... Read More

• Q7 2010 Primium plus

  Written by: audi_man on Nov 24, 2009 8:49:34 AM

  Can someone recommend any dealer? looking for Q7 2010

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Q7 TDI Purchase Experience 13 NOV 2009 [patrickosmith]

  Written by: 2005odyelrn on Nov 18, 2009 7:09:00 PM

  7% below MSRP??? I heard that audi is paying dealers about 3k on leftover 2009s... and additional 1-2k if you are current owner of audi..... so not a great price... and TDIs are in short supply now... very short supply... 2010 mostly they are offering 1000 over invoice or MSRP...

2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas

• Re: 2010 Q7 Diesel vs. 3.0 Gas [stuck22]

  Written by: gnedge on Nov 12, 2009 4:56:28 PM

  I have a 2010 3.0 TDI on order and am expecting to take delivery in the next 3 weeks. I saw some interesting numbers recently from an Audi USA press release: ---------------------------------------------- American interest in the exceptional performance and efficiency found in Audi TDI clean diesel technology continued to build in October. TDI clean diesel technology delivers 30% better fuel-economy than a comparable gasoline-powered engine and produces 20% less greenhouse gas. ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [Car_man]

  Written by: audi_man on Nov 10, 2009 11:59:47 AM

  Thanks Car_man ...... Does anyone know if someone could out bit Q7 2010 Premium plus with 19" wheels deal $690/month incl taxes - $1500 due at signing. I'm ready to rap this up this week.. let me know: email2vlad@hotmail.com

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [audi_man]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 19, 2009 3:09:12 AM

  Hey audi_man. the only ccash incentive that I am aware of on leases of the 2010 Q7 right now is $1,000 loyalty cash. It's in salespeople's best interest to keep consumers in the dark about the actual selling price of the vehicle that they want. If they just talk payment, they can play all sorts of games with the term, mileage allowance, etc to make a deal look more attractive when ... Read More

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [oju]

  Written by: audi_man on Oct 16, 2009 6:33:36 AM

  Excellent. Thank you. I assume you financed your Q7 that's why you did not get $1000 loyalty rebate. based on your packages Edmund's invoice is $51558. So you got $558 bellow invoice. Good deal. Car_Man suggests to shoot for $500 -$1000 over invoice... I think it was ok to do that 3 years ago when I got my 1st Q7 but I would not do it right now in this economy. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [audi_man]

  Written by: oju on Oct 15, 2009 1:37:23 PM

  His name was Ryan. Look if you go at the end of the month, you will get the best possible price. In my case, I still believe they would have gone down by around $500 more. But I didn't have time, my 3 yrs was waiting for me. The price $51000.00 is without any rebate or loyal customer reward. Finally after the deal was over, Ryan told me I got the ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [oju]

  Written by: audi_man on Oct 15, 2009 11:43:52 AM

  thanks for your reply. Do all gas stations have diesel fuel? I don't think so... Did you post that price before loyalty $1000 credit or after? If you don't mind can I ask who was your salesman? Is there any other info that you could share before I visit Bell Audi? I'll try to go there this weekend. Thanks man...

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [audi_man]

  Written by: oju on Oct 15, 2009 11:07:49 AM

  I bought it from Bell Audi. It's 2010 Q-7 3.6 Premier Plus. I just dont like the diesel engine. According to my calculation gas or diesel both cost same. I made this deal in just 20mins.

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [oju]

  Written by: audi_man on Oct 15, 2009 10:02:10 AM

  oju, Where did you get your premium plus ? is it TDI ? what dealership in NJ did you purchase your Q7 from? I'm about to get 2010 3.6 prem plus non-TDI in NY area. I'm still not sure if I should get TDI model. Do all gas stations have diesel fuel available? is it cheaper than gas? your feedback would be appreciated Thanks.

Audi Q7

• 2010 Q7 Diesel Concerns

  Written by: accordfreak on Oct 13, 2009 12:59:15 PM

  I was really excited about the clean diesels until I read a review comparing the Q7, BMW X5 and MB GL350. Yes, the cars do provide different driving experiences. This is why for the money and 3rd row utility I like the Q7. However, the one thing I read that concerned me was about the type of fuel. Can the Q7 use US standard diesel or is there some kind of ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [Car_man]

  Written by: audi_man on Oct 12, 2009 12:38:19 PM

  Car_man, I was at multiple dealerships and their residual value for Q7 2010 premium plus /36/10k is 47% (MF 0.00108) and not 49%. If you add Audi care then your residual goes up to 48%. ( Is 49% for September?). Do you think you could post complete table with RVs and MFs for all Q7 models/options for this month? It would be much easier to compare and decide what to get. ... Read More

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [dennischris]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 6, 2009 3:09:52 AM

  Hi dennischris. Let's compare the lease residual values for these two trucks. Audi Financial Services' current 36 month, 10,000 mile per year residual for the 2010 Q7 3.6L Premium is 49%. This compares with 53% for the 3.0 Diesel Premium. So yes, the TDI's residual value is much better...alas, the fact that Audi is not providing any lease support on it makes its money factors much worse. I would be very ... Read More

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Q7 Premier Plus With Cold & Warm Weather [oju]

  Written by: audi_man on Sep 30, 2009 6:26:35 AM

  oju, Dealer is offering me 2010 Prim plus with 19" wheels for $51,925. By looking at your quote I feel I'm not getting a good deal here...

• Re: 2010 Audi Q7 TDI [mar1an1]

  Written by: suvquest22 on Sep 26, 2009 5:17:07 PM

  We got the 2010 Q7 TDI Diesel 3.0. the differences from the 2009 the car has more chrome accents on door handles and bumpers which match color of car versus the greysih bumpers they had on 2009. Also the panaramic sunroof is part of premium package and the MMI nav system has been updated with 3d view and has diesel gas station listings which we like since we bought a diesel. ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [Car_man]

  Written by: dennischris on Sep 25, 2009 8:06:58 PM

  I am looking at the 2010 Q7 TDI Premium Plus now, but I was looking at a 3.6 before and got a lease # of $800 per month on the gas model for 36 months 10k mi per year. Then I was told by one dealer that although the TDi cost a bit more (I see 4K from the Audi site) that since the residual was better than the 3.6 I ... Read More

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Audi Q7 TDI [suvquest22]

  Written by: valleysam on Sep 21, 2009 1:08:21 PM

  Congradulations on your purchase of your new Q7!!!!!. I am in the market for buying a q7, so If you don't mind me asking you some questions? Is this your first audi? If so, how did you do your research on finding out the dependability of a audi? People still have some negative things to say about audi "high" maintenance and costly repair. Your feedback will grealy appriciated.

• Re: 2010 Audi Q7 TDI [suvquest22]

  Written by: mar1an1 on Sep 20, 2009 6:29:50 AM

  The dealer we went to 3t weeks ago here in NJ told us that he had no idea when the 2010 Q7 TDI would come, thus he would have no idea the differences b/w the 2009 and 2010. He had several 2009 available and was willing to provide discount to owners of other luxury brands. Can you tell me which version of Q7 that you bought? Did you get the all ... Read More

• 2010 Audi Q7 TDI

  Written by: suvquest22 on Sep 19, 2009 6:49:32 PM

  I just purchased a 2010 Q7 TDI black on black with Premium Plus, Tow Package, Cold Weather & Wheel Locks for $55,279 at Inskip Audi in Warwick RI. I think this was a great deal as MSRP was over $58000 and all the other dealerships offered $1,000 - $1500 off. Drove it off the lot today but so far so good. We were leaning towards the BMW X5 Diesel but wanted ... Read More

Audi Q7 Lease Questions

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [wlrdlr]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 14, 2009 3:02:35 AM

  Hi wlrdlr. Audi Financial Services' September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Q7 3.6 Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00108 and 46%, respectively. I don't think that Audi is providing lease support on the '10 (it looks funny to write that doesn't it...man I feel old) Q7 3.0 TDI. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to ... Read More

• Re: September Lease numbers and CASH [Car_man]

  Written by: wlrdlr on Sep 11, 2009 7:38:14 AM

  Hi Car Man What are the MF and Residual for a 2010 Q7 3.6 and TDI ? How much profit does an Audi dealer have in a car? (in percentage) - I don't believe they buy at invoice, but they can sure sell at invoice or less. Thank you

Audi Q7 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Went to order a 2010 TDI today

  Written by: gnedge on Aug 31, 2009 7:08:52 PM

  Went to the stealer tonight, was told that for the vehicle I wanted, I could expect a three to four month wait for vehicle delivery (!) Demand is high on the 2010 TDI. The local stealer only had a 3.6 in stock, The company I work for is a supplier to Audi, and I qualify for the Audi Supplier Discount program which gives a 6% discount off MSRP. This equates to ... Read More

• 2009 OR 2010 Audi Q7 TDI

  Written by: mar1an1 on Aug 26, 2009 5:50:53 AM

  Guys, need help here. We're contemplating on getting a new car. So far, the contenders are Acura MDX (waiting for the 2010 model since it may come with the bun cooler :P ), Audi Q7 TDI (not sure if there are any changes with the 2010 model since the dealers didn't have the 2010 model yet). While at the dealership, we peeped at the new Q5... what a sweet car. But ... Read More

Audi Q7

• Re: How about a V12TDI [ivan_99]

  Written by: reality2 on Sep 11, 2006 7:01:18 PM

  Unbelievable! It produces a colossal 500 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque! "The V12 TDI is reminiscent of the engine featured in the new R10 Le Mans racing car – it catapults the driving performance of the Audi Q7 into the echelons of top-class sports cars. The car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, and has an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h. Maximum torque is ... Read More

• Re: Initial reaction [rjlaero]

  Written by: esf on May 21, 2006 9:16:53 AM

  Yes I agree with you- the Q7 is quite handsome. I saw an Oyster Grey Metallic Q7 4.2 at the Chicago Auto Show, and I think it's one of the best-looking SUVs ever; for sure better looking than the Cayenne (the Cayenne has terrible standard wheels on all but the Turbo S version). Also, the interior is quite nice because of its relationship with the A6- but that's what we expect ... Read More