YOU AUDI GET AN AUDI
I owned 5 Mercedes prior to purchasing my new Audi Q5, so was accustomed to German handling, ride and convenience. I was concerned about "trading down" to a 6-cylinder engine, having owned a MB ML55 AMG, far and away the best vehicle I'd ever owned. The Q5 is definitely a match, stride-for-stride, much to my surprise. My two first impressions in the vehicle were "fit and finish" in the interior and the sound system by Bang and Olafsen---they were my "deciders." Now, after 4 years of Audi ownership, I'd again cite the fit and finish, the sound system, but would add the quiet ride, the confidence I have in the vehicle, and the support I have received from the dealership's service department. Owning the Q5 has been a very positive experience. On the negative side of the ledger has been, of course, the tremendous depreciation, which I suppose is common to all highline vehicles. I experienced that with the Mercedes, and am so doing with the Q5, despite the excellent care it has received from both the dealership and me. Whether I get another Audi or something else depends on the deal when I go looking----lots of badges are good, but this has been a good experience. I have recommended Audi to a number of friends and have sold more than a couple to others.
2015 Q5 Premium Plus 2.0T
I upgraded from a 2003 BMW x5 to the 2015 Q5. I considered the BMW x5, x3 as well. Dollar for dollar the Audi wins. Its nicely appointed, peppy and fast, roomy where it needs to be but not more room than you need. (need more go Q7). In 2014 the roof rack was notoriously noisy when installed and you needed to get after market wind suppressors. 2015 roof rack now comes standard with them (manufacturer actually listened!) Again your choice to install roof rack if desired, the just bolt basically with included tool. Very stylish, LED lights are awesome, great on fuel, fun to drive and has enough space for all my hobbies! Love this SUV! Love the full Pano sunroof!!
- 2.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUVMSRP: $13,400141 mi away
- 3.0T Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,172184 mi away
- 2.0T Premium quattro 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,899168 mi away
Solid car
Car drives well, very quiet inside. Turbo definitely lags. Seats are very comfortable. Best sunroof I've ever had on a car. Overall very happy with the car. A little less happy with the resale value after 3 years and low miles, though haven't compared it to similar vehicles.
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The perfect little SUV!!
Very nice car, not to big, not to small. Very quiet inside, very good power, nice tight car! We tested others like Cadillac, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Honda and the grand Cherokee, for our needs, the Q5 was best, and for all the extras, price was good.
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My Q5 is NEEDY
Here's how non-intuitive the nav/tel/info system is: they call it an "MMI." Think of the diametric opposite of an Apple product's intuitive design. The voice recognition system is poor to the point of being unusable (unlike that of my older Honda). The Q5TDI drinks AdBlue with every other fill up. And Jiffy Lube can't re-set the nagging "needs service" indicator -- you have to go to the dealer for that. On the other hand, it drives well and hasn't broken down.
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