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5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous vehicle

Len, 11/22/2010
2011 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

We recently purchased a 2011 Q5 3.2. I am very pleased with our purchase. My last three vehicles were a BMW X3, a BMW X5, and a VW Tiguan. The Q5 has the convenient size of the X3 with superior handling, the luxury and comfort of the X5, and the biggest surprise it has better gas mileage than the Tiguan. Audi Raleigh has treated us like life long customers and definitely make us feel like we matter. A world class vehicle from a world class dealer. Thanks Audi and Audi Raleigh.

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5 out of 5 stars

Cross country tourer, urban worker

Travis , 09/13/2010
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Superb driving dynamics, I last owned an Audi in 1998, and everything has moved well ahead. Also owned FX35, RDX. This is better than both on sheer driving satisfaction - fast, quiet, comfortable, roomy, competent and handles great. 28mpg on a 2,700 mile cross country trip to LA, over the Rockies. Panorama roof and screen were fine, and quite enjoyable under varied conditions. Opted against Navi, not a 3d fan and in 5yrs, resale on Navi I am betting will not be worthwhile given many great options emerging on handhelds. Love the 2.0t and also the 8 sp and the S drive choice is quite a good aggressive option for urban cut and thrust. Roomy, efficient, and beautiful. Big ups for the Q5.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Audi dealership quality

hmsq5, 03/01/2011
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this 2011 2.0T premium plus for my wife and she absolutely loves it. The car is comfortable, quiet and suits us well. But there seems to be a little bit of transmission lag when the car pulls away in the mornings. Very subtle and goes away. This is strange for a $40K car! I also bought a 2011 Acura RDX 2 weeks afterward, which IMO is more fun to drive and accelerates faster. Interestingly, the dealers could not differ anymore. The guys at Acura of Boston (Perry and Niso) were extremely nice, h elpful and there were 2-3 calls following the sales to check in. Benardi Audi tried to get me into paying a higher finance rate and never called once to follow up.

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4 out of 5 stars

Q5 - a good car but not great!

Doug, 12/10/2018
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

While it is older at this point, the are some irritable rattles inside. The climate control takes a while to cool or heat your car in season. I probably wouldn't buy a newer car of the same generation (2009-2017), I drove the 2018 as a loaner and it's got a fairly stiff ride that I didn't find comfortable. So my days as an Audi owner are probably one and done. I think I can get a car I like just as well for less money. I am approaching retirement so that will be a consideration. I loved the vehicle the first few years I had it but it's aged much quicker in the last year and a half or so.

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1 out of 5 stars

Ticked Off

Lynn, 09/08/2016
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful

Just purchased my 2011 Q5 approximately a month ago. Did my due diligence before I purchased it, and had it inspected. Was only told it needed a new oil filter and oil, but everything else looked good. Took it o Audi for the 35K mile check up and added a couple extras to the inspection to make sure. Again, no issues...until a week later when my air conditioner wouldn't work. Turns out I had to get a new blower motor. Following week, the car is hesitating and the engine light comes on, so need to take it in again. THEN, we take it in for a car wash and the person knocks the rear view mirror off...have to replace the ENTIRE windshield. WTF??? I really wish I would have seen this page before I purchased this vehicle. NOT HAPPY!!

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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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