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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Q7, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q7 since its last redesign.
Disappointed
tazzygirl, 01/11/2012
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
69 of 74 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Q7 October 2008 & loved it for the first 2 years. October 2010 things started to go wrong. I drive a lot of highway miles so it was out of warranty. The lane side assist went out, the latch for the rear moonroof broke ($900.00 for a latch!) & in November 2010 the heat went out, only on the drivers side, then both motors on the mirros went out at a cost of over $300.00 each. It is now January 2012 & I am still dealing with heat issues after spending $1500.00 in repairs it still doesn't work properly, sometimes not at all. Now my remote is beginning to fail. I have spent the last 15 months dealing with failures & expenses. I'm done! Will never buy Audi again!
Love my Tdi
wabisabi, 10/07/2009
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have owned this fine vehicle for about 8,000 miles and I absolutely love it. Aside from everything a luxury vehicle provides, this thing is quite frugal. On long highway trips, I commonly see 27 to 29 mpg. Driving from my home in Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul, I see MPG readings from 24 to 29 depending on how heavy traffic is. Although the HP is lower than the V6 gas or the V8 gas engines, the torque is quite substantial and I have never felt that the vehicle was underpowered in any way. Towing a 23 fishing boat around really exemplifies the advantage of large torque numbers. The Q7 has a super quiet interior, very comfortable. If you are looking at the Q7, get the Tdi.
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Better than the 07s
oceankayaker7, 08/14/2007
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I rented a 07 3.6 for two weeks in March. The ride is much smoother, handling not as stiff, brakes not as touchy compared to the 07 I rented. The standard front sensors and rear parking camera are incredible. The slight front bucket seats are very comfortable. The standard 20 inch wheels are a great touch at medium and high speeds but a little rigid at speeds below 45mph. Better off with these 20s than the 19s or 18s when it comes to handling.The acceleration, S turn capability, ride are perfect. Stereo system doesn't get any better. For driving around town, I suggest getting the 3.6. Second row leg room would better for a SUV of this size. A Plus grade over all.
Doesn't Get Any Better
bigsur64, 08/07/2007
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
The 08 has front and rear parking sensors which are perfect addition. The front seats have a slight bucket which is also new. The MMI is very easy to use but have to agree with others that the nav. system takes getting used too. The handling and acceleration are incredible, taking hard S turns in the Q7 is a lot of fun. The brakes aren't as sensitive as the 07's. The 20 inch wheels are also standard. The ride with these at lower speeds is a little noisy but over 45 it's smooth sailing. Better to have these 20s than have the 18s or 19s with less handing. This Q7 needs to be driven hard on the highways or along coastal or mountain passes. This is not a putt around town SUV.
Best vehicle I've owned!
Ben, 08/29/2016
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I've owned 3 Japanese cars, 2 Americans, and this SUV by far is the best vehicle I've driven. It is so enjoyable and comfortable. Besides the fact that it drinks more gas than my dad drink his beers in a week, the Q7 is a fantastic vehicle. Just one thing, WHY THE HELL AUDI DOESN'T HAVE A REGULAR AUX PORT LIKE THE REST OF THE WORLD? I have to open the iPod box every time and it's just not very convenient. Other than that, I have no complaint about this beautiful SUV.
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So Far So Good
2008 Q7, 11/26/2009
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Good car so far. Lots of comments on the great looks. No major issues to date. Ready for new tires at 27K. Brakes are coming. Pull a 5000lb boat with some difficulty. Pulls well up to about 50mph then struggles trying to maintain 60mph+, even on the slightest hill. I manually shift to keep the gearing correct or the engine just rev's really high. Recommend the 3.0 TDI or the 4.2 V8 if you plan to pull more than 3000lbs. My biggest beef is the lack of a rear hatch close feature on the key fob. Audi seems to think your hands are full when loading, but not full when unloading. Can't reach the button with full hands. Wife wants another when the lease is up. Probably the TDI Prestige.
lemon
q7lemon, 02/16/2015
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
From the start of this new car i did everything audi, maintenance, repairs, parts. After 95,000 it star to ed falling apart. Not counting maintenance, brakes every 15000, tires every 25,000, i just spent $7800 on parts and labor. A car should last a bit longer then 100000 miles.
q7 Diesel
q7 TDI, 09/09/2009
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle a little over 3 moths and really enjoy driving it. Fit and finish on interior are excellent. Seats are very supportive and comfortable. Handling is very good for a vehicle of this size. Fuel economy has been better than expected. I have about 5000 miles on vehicle and my combined average is 22.5 mpg - with mostly around town driving. Regularly get 27-28 mpg on highway @ 75 mph and I have actually achieved over 30 mpg on a couple of longer, purely highway trips. 3rd row is very tight on legroom - really just for kids. 2nd row does adjust fore and aft to provide some slight relief for 3rd row passengers.
Finally sold the Lemon
Kim, 02/16/2017
updated 02/20/2019
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2009 Audi Q7 in 2013. We had it a month before it started to have problems. AC went out and then within 4 months the was water getting into the electronic module. We paid 6000 dollars for a full repair. After about two months, it happened again and Audi said they couldn't warranty it because of all of the water. Now, nothing electronic works in the car. The screen, radio, navigation, airbags and fried the battery multiple times. Headlights and taillights have probably been replaced about 10 times in three years. DONT BUYTHIS CAR
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Rolling Thunder, A6 on Steroids
bigmountain, 09/14/2007
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first return to a German car in 6 years. This car feels rock solid. The handling and seating position makes for comfortable commutes on DC's Capital Beltway. The parking sensors and rear backup camera are great. The MMI and nav. system takes some setup and getting used to, but once you've mastered it, it is quick and convenient. The 6 speed auto delivers on its promises.
Do not buy this car!
Jay, 09/28/2017
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
It is bad when you are at the dealer service center and the salesman as well as the senior tech both tell you that they wouldn't own this version of the car! So my wife and I were looking to swap out our 2012 Lincoln MKX for another luxury vehicle with 3rd row seating to cover the new needs of our expanded family. We had owned the Lincoln for 3 years and aside from repairing a faulty cooling fan, the vehicle performed flawlessly. We drove it on many vacations and loved the ride comfort, features, and style. The only fault at all was the lack of seating which is what led us to search for something new. We thought we had found that in a used red 2008 Audi Q7. We choose this vehicle because we were looking to buy another SUV within the price range that we could sell the used MKX ($15-16k). The Audi won us over with the amount of features, luxury items, sportiness and pedigree being a cousin of Porsche and Volkswagen. The vehicle we purchased had comparable miles as our MKX had (75,000 ish) so we expected a vehicle that would be broken in with a few scratches here and there and maybe some slight wear on the interior. What we received however was something straight out of a comedy. We ordered the vehicle and had it shipped to our house. When the transport arrived the vehicle didn't want to start so they had to boost it to get it off the trailer. While at idle we began to smell gas. Upon inspection we found the fuel tank was pouring gas onto our drive! Went to move the car but it wouldn't start back. We had it towed to the Audi dearlership for repair ($210.00). 3 days later we picked it up after a service recall which repaired the leak free however the leak caused damage to the fuel pump which required replacement ($475.00) and to replace the battery it had to be programmed to the vehicle ($318.00). On the way back home however, the TPMS indicator came on then the ‘Hill Climb Assist Error’ indicator, then the ABS light and then the Brake booster light. Not far after the check engine light came on and the vehicle began to misfire. Additionally, as I was travelling back home the cabin began to get stuffy. I went to turn up the AC and both blowers were not functioning. I opened up the sunroofs and dropped the windows. Turned the stereo on to popping and cracking speakers. Not to be outdone, the charging port that I was using to charge my phone stopped working. As misery sat in on my 65+ mile trek home, it began to rain. I went to roll up the windows and close the sunroofs to find that the rear window wouldn’t go back up and the front sunroof only partially closed and the rear would not shut either. So the final 15 minutes of the drive home was spent getting rained on. After we arrived home my wife helped me force the rear window up and we managed to coax the main moonroof closed however in the process the rear plastic cover of the passenger seat fell off! Additionally, we opened up the rear hatch to gain better access to the rear sunroof but when we went to shut it, the hatch wouldn’t close. It took 10 minutes of coaxing it to finally get it all the way down. The next day we contacted the dealership and told them what had happened. They suggested that it could have been affected by the battery programming (I called BS on this but went along with it) and suggested we bring it back in for a diagnostics test to see. We drove the vehicle back, in the heat, without ac and only able to drive it 55 mph on the highway due to the engine misfire. The dealership to notified us that the AC blower motors were in fact faulty, the speakers were blown and the fiber optics were busted on the stereo (thus disabling the satellite radio and causing a short). The tire pressure monitors were all dead (they run on batteries which expire every 5 years or so and require replacement, even on the spare, to the tune of $275.00 each), the rear window resistor was bad, the sunroofs and hatch control assemblies were faulty , all but one of the charging port connectors were melted at their base and shorted (also something that is prone to failure as we were informed.) The engine misfire was caused by a faulty connection to one of the coils which was easily corrected during the diagnostic test. Overall, however the test alone cost us $330.00. Then the dealership told us the cost for the remaining repairs would total $4,385.00! We ended up getting our $14k back from the purchase and now own a Cadillac Escalade. Will never own an Audi due to the cost of repairs and the volume of items which are prone to fail with age!
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Great machine, but not options
Lesio, 10/15/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have Q7 Premium S-line 4.2, absolutely great, fun to drive. But, it would not be so great without all features. In my opinion adaptive air suspension is a must, adaptive cruise control is fun, great help, but be careful, it provides safety, but stay alert, in critical situations you need to take over. Parking sensors is also a must with such relatively large vehicle. The line assist possible saved me already from couple of dangerous situations and side assist also, although it takes some effort to learn to look at it. A lot of features and after 5 months I am still discovering how to use them in concert effectively. Tested BMW X5 (too small) and Merc. GL550, did not like the controls
An SUV that is actually fun to drive!!
bubmom, 04/22/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After driving a bulky Expedition for 5 years, I really wanted a car. But with kids and lots of carpooling, a car was out of the question. I really needed 3rd row seating. My quest was to find an SUV that handled like a car. After lots of test drives, nothing compared to driving the Audi Q7. It was actually fun to drive! The all wheel drive makes turning ratios a breeze. I bought the 4.2 L and wow can it go! I love the MMI (takes a few hours to get used to but it is a great system). Seats are very comfortable, 2nd row seat huge, 3rd row I can sit in comfortably (I'm 5'6"). Interior is so cool at night with lots of red lights. The huge sunroof is a must.
Serviced more than in my driveway!
alisa, 12/07/2009
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Mechanically fine. Technically STINKS! MMR system, brains of car for radio, bluetooth, navigation, cameras etc., has been non-working 4 times. Front headlight blown 2 times. Window non- working. 4 Bald tires at 13,000 miles. Service takes no responsibility. Loaner car a tiny little barely 4 passenger car, paid for a Q7 that seats 7! WHAT A PIECE OF MODERN JUNK!
125,000 miles and still ticking.
Don, 11/24/2015
updated 11/29/2017
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
The cupholders are placed in a terrible location, making spills into the navigation controls inevitable, as they are located just below the cupholders. Even a minor spill into the system causes it to short out. I have already replaced two and it looks like I have another problem. The electronics should be better insulated to allow for occasional spills. Better yet, move the cupholders to a less vulnerable location. For the second time, I am experiencing rips in the leather seating. I have never had this problem with other cars, including my 15-year old Beetle with leather seats. And no, I don't carry knives or screwdrivers in my back pockets. Just had to replace the battery, which is located under the passenger side front seat, which needs to be removed to get to the battery compartment. Ridiculously expensive for labor. Audi wanted around $600 for replacement. Had it done at my local foreign car repair shop for $380. Replacing brakes is incredibly expensive, even when done at my repair shop.
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Keep looking
Adrian, 04/19/2017
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
Nothing but problems. The truck has now 62000 miles. Expect to change tires and brakes often. High pressure fuel pump went at 45k. The exhaust system had a leak at 60k. Bulbs go out frequently. No way to reset the service intervals without visiting your dealer or spend $$$ for a vag-com cable or pay the dealer. Expect to pay a lot for regular maintenance at the dealer.
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Car Seat in the Center Rear
LA Mom, 08/30/2008
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love the car but am so disappointed that with a Britax diplomat infant rear-facing seat (one of the smallet, most narrow on the market) installed in the center position (the safest), I can only use one of the two adjacent seats. The other is unusable because you cannot access the seat belt buckle! Even in my old A6 wagon this was not a problem. Further, with a carseat in the center location, it is impossible to move the seats forward to access the third row. You can move the carseat to the left or right but then your two rear passengers (imagine grandma and grandpa) are squished together and the one in the center has a very small seat. This is a silly problem to have in an SUV.
Had a car for over three years love/hate
audi_fan_777, 01/08/2015
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
When the car has no problems it runs great, performance is very good, ride control is spectacular ride conform on the rough side. Problems i had included water inside the car because of poor design for drain pipes coming from the roof lines. All of the electronics went out, had it fixed under pre-owned warranty but had to hassle to get it done. Audi was trying to convince me that it was my problem that I did not clean the drain pipes, very hard to do especially if you don't have a large garage with tons of space. Audi dealer fixed only one drain pipe the rear still collecting water in the trunk area after a car wash. Rear tailgate stopped functioning, closes by itself, super dangerous.
Tonka toy with a great ride
Stoak, 12/04/2009
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
To be honest we have not had big problems just lots of little ones. The gas cap cover is pathetic and the lock is a joke - open it with your fingers when locked. With kids and pets it seems impossible to not knock water etc over in the center console which ruins the electronics. Part of the body is simply falling off. This is our 4th audi and we have not looked anywhere else simply because of the way we were treated. This too has declined - still pretty good just less than their usual stellar. In 2 years the seat leather has developed a large long crack in it - our 10 year old a6 is still fine.
OK Car - Won't Buy Again
hoonie99, 08/17/2009
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Car design and comfort are great. Service, reliability and build quality are weak. If you must have this car, you will be taking a gamble as it seems that most people will come across at least one or two issues. Maintenance is expensive. Can't complain about fuel economy as you know what you are getting into. Compared to other heavy cars, about the average. The Audi Care Maintenance package only covers scheduled maintenance. Loved the car for the first two years, then things started to fall apart.
Noisy engine
Cubano, 05/01/2010
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
The reliability has been poor, the worst of any vehicle a have owned. Had to tow it to the dealer in my first week of ownership, the engine just stopped running. Front bearing gone at 25,000 KM. Driver door keeps dropping, it has been fixed 3 times. Other problems, way too many. Frustrating. I find the V6 quite noise even below 2000 RPM; makes more noise than my brother in law Ford Escape. Dealer service could be better
a beautiful lemon
humerus, 01/16/2015
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have had this car/truck/suv for 6 years now. Pros: First of all, a lot of people come up and tell me how cool looking this car is. A lot of folks take pics too. Second, - the car has awesome 4WD on ice and the way it handles overtaking(passing) and gets a vroom is nice. third- the interiors are awesome looking. Cons: a) While under warranty the battery broke, the amplifier broke, the no sensor broke, some other electrical issues. b) as soon as the 4 year warranty ended, the ad-blue pump broke malfunctioned and had to be replaced for 2000 bucks. c) on its 5 year run- the a/c compressor broke costing 3000 repairs, the rear light holder burnt, front lights broke...lemon. don't buy
My Best SUV ever
theodoron, 11/16/2009
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The diesel engine is quiet and the mileage is exceptional. I normally average about 24 in combined driving. I hardly use the 3rd row except for stuff (I couldn't even get back there to try it out). What I love most is the driving experience. Everything is at your fingertips and the dash layout is intuitive. I would recommend this car for anyone looking for great mileage, fantastic driving experience, and great service.
Dream come true
leshek, 06/08/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Shopped for while... Mercedes, BMW... test drove all. All great but Q7 won. Special ordered, S-line, adaptive cruse and adaptive suspension together was worth waiting for. Love line assist and parking assist system. Bought 16GB USB drive and have all my favorite music at my steering wheel controls.
Best ever!
Alex, 08/12/2021
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2008 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought Audi Q7 2008 with 160000, now it’s 235000 after 4 years, all fixed by myself, 1st winter radiator leak, 100$ from eBay, then it was battery bought it from Walmart for 280$ with 5 years warranty, no issues at all due to Canadian cold weather, then brakes: rotors, shoes and sensors bought it from Amazon for 360$ kit and sensors 40$, then rear viper motor seized, 50$ used part and 20 min spend to change it, so that’s it! Only 0w40 Mobil every 8000kms and here you go! My Audi same reliable as any Honda or Toyota..
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Pleasure on my trips
JAN FLINN, 05/22/2009
2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been traveling about 450 miles 3 or 4 times each month for the last 5 years on business and pleasure. I love the fact the I am never as fatigued now as I was when I started these junkets 5 years ago in my first SUV. I have to hand it the German manufacturer. The vehicle is definitely designed for fun driving and long hauling. I also find that it handles much better in the parking lot than my previous 2 SUVs - they seem like real tanks compared to this. I purchased the Audi Care package so all of my services visits are covered by Audi. I have 21k miles now and have not spent anything on the Q7 yet.
Superb Quality-Design-Performance
faa50, 05/27/2010
2009 Audi Q7 TDI Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Excellent quality, thoughtful design, excellent performance and great mileage. Doesn't drive or smell like your Dad's diesel. Highly recommend for price/value ratio. Will likely exceed your expectations as it did mine - 115 mph cruising UP a 30% grade mountain road, quite,no rattles and so smooth like butter excellent feel on the wheel. No American car can compete on quality or value for a dollar. I've owned new Porsche and several new Mercedes 360SD, 450SL and 560SL - Regardless of money, I'd rather own this car, and that is saying a lot. Reading this you might get the impression I am not a tough critic, you would be wrong.
Disappointed
disappointed, 12/10/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love the car except the electronics. Console buttons shorted out from windex used to clean off finger prints. Really bad design as the buttons are not sealed and will short out with only a couple of drops. Audi will not stand behind. Cost $1000 to replace in the first 6 months. Afraid to use the cup holders that are located above the elect. 2 drops and another $1000. pule the hassle. Want my Range Rover back.
It's a beaut!
sjo, 08/26/2009
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 3 months ago and now have 5000 miles on it. Every one of those miles has been a pleasure to drive. Who knew an SUV could be so much fun? We've taken it on a couple camping trips already and it handled beautifully on the windy roads headed in to the mountains. It's a feeling of confidence taking tight turns in a big car with very little body lean. I'll be turning it in for its first scheduled maintenance this week and I have not had any problems yet. This car also has plenty of room for our family of four with 2 little kids. We also use the 3rd row frequently while carpooling with our friends' kids. I'd recommend this car to anyone looking for a luxury SUV.
A fantastic vehicle
stanleyj73, 04/12/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my Q7 for a few weeks now and I couldn't be more impressed with it. The ride, design, and comfort is unsurpassed. Being a technophile, this vehicle leaves you asking for no more. The iPod/iPhone interface is seamless, the navigation is easy to use and the overall MMI provides you with any information you could ask for. I selected the adaptive air suspension option, and that has turned out to be a great option, giving the car an adjustable ride, depending on the conditions.
Great fun machine in mountains
balloonman, 09/01/2008
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Drove 4700 miles from Ohio to Wyoming and Montana, thru Chief Joseph highway and Beartooth pass. Typtronic tranmission was spectacular in moving through the passes, hair-pin turns and altitudes over 11000 ft. Six passengers very comfortable. Gas mileage acceptable and with hi speed western states 75mph limits a real dream to drive. Rear camera very helpful in parallel parking and in exiting parking lots. The water bottle storage in the doors was easy access and convienent. Air conditioning throughout the whole car was effictive. Access to rear seats challenging but once seated, very comfortable. Great car for a great trip.
HATE IT - REPAIRS ARE HORRENDUS - CONSTANT SERVICE
NeverAgainAUDIowner, 08/26/2022
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hate it. Audi's are probably good cars if brand new. After a certain number of miles, they are simply not worth the headache, they don't hold their value, and repairs are extremely expensive and frequent. You will spend most of the car's life in the repair shop.
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What a bargain
Javier, 04/29/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Q7 4.2 premium s line for about 3 weeks. I just came back from a trip to North Carolina and I am in love. I think that the best feature hands down is the lane assist; it makes everything easier and you always are aware of your surroundings. I have owned an ML, X5, Range Rover, Escalade, 4 runner, Montero, and I don't regret or miss anything from those vehicles.
Knocks the corners out of the mountain roads
Chuck, 04/30/2019
2009 Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For its size and weight, it definitely performs as if smaller and lighter, but ride quality is smooth like its weight. The 4.2 Quattro with a set of blizzacks under it handles our Colorado mountain roads like a champ in the winter. The ergonomics are a pleasure on long trips. I just hit 118,000 miles with no major faults. My eight year old calls it grumpy, because it growls when you put your foot in it. Worth every penny.
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Audi - junk...No service Do not buy!
Kirill, 03/11/2010
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Starting from first miles till now (10k) brakes are making crazy noise. Dealer did not find any problem. But you know what is best? Customer service of Audi. They answered that this is normal because they use some new materials of braking pads. And it gives more noise than other cars. So it is normal for Audi that their 55k$ new car is giving noise on street like some 20 years junk worse 500 bucks. Do not buy Audi, do not support awful company which do not want to help its customers in any way. My is going to trade in next month.
A Lot of Time In The Shop
Driver in Reston, 08/23/2009
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At the last minute we signed a lease on this car thinking we would pay it off at the end of the lease term. The first two years we had it, it was in the shop every other month. There was a problem with the AC and they kept breaking other things trying to fix it. By the time it was 'stabilized,' I hated the car. I love the way it drives and the way it looks, but I did not pay all this money to put it in the shop and drive a Hyundai. We are eager to turn it in and put this experience behind us. We will most likely be going back to Toyota or Volvo. I felt like the interior had a lot of plastic parts for the price. All-in-all, my first luxury car did not turn out to be so luxurious.
Squeaking brakes & Bad Audi Srvice
SCmom, 08/11/2010
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought Q7 July 2009. Brought it back to dealer immediately for squeaking brakes, not just regular squeak but the kind that people outside look over at your car-was told its normal due to heavy vehicle, could be humidity. I have AudiCare & have repeatedly asked brakes to be inspected at ea visit. was told to spray a hose directly at brakes to reduce squeak. brought it back in around 25k miles - Service Dept told me to get on open road, drive as fast as i could without taking out a kid (yes, it's what they said) and brake quickly a few times. Really?! I just want to feel like Audi stands by their product. I thought I'd feel happy that we worked hard to buy this car. I feel "duped" by Audi.
Easily the best SUV I've ever owned
joefrank64k, 01/08/2008
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned a Volvo XC90 AWD since 2004 and I was looking for a change. I narrowed my choices down to the BMW X5, Land Rover and the Audi Q7. After many back-to-back-to-back test drives I bought the Q7 and I have never looked back! This car continues to impress and amaze me with it's effortless driving and sumptuous interior... this is my first Audi and it won't be my last. The MMI system works great (much better than the iDrive in my wife's BMW 3 series) and the advanced parking system makes short work of tight parking spaces.
Disappointed
Stephanie, 09/06/2008
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
My husband purchased this car for me and traded in our A4 cab for it. I loved it at first. Then a month into ownership, the trunk latch broke. It wouldn't close all the way so I had to drive the hour away to the nearest dealership (twice) to get it fixed. 2 weeks ago, my MMI system stopped working and it was stuck to only play CDs. I took it in today and was told you're out of luck because you spilled something on it. Had I known this was such a common problem, I wouldn't have bought this car. Now I have to shell out the money out of pocket to replace the MMI system. After reading a bunch of reviews, it seems to be an extremely common problem.
Audi versus Acura
Bob A., 12/06/2008
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Prior to purchasing my Audi Q7 I owned an Acura Mdx (2007) for 2 years. So I can't help but make comparisons. In my view the Audi is a better looking car inside and out. It also is the better riding of the two at highway speeds (75 mph and up for sure). It feels more like a sports sedan. Audi is geared lower than the Acura (raising the rpms considerably) The interior really is top of it's class as well. But the Audi's navigation system is completely inferior to Acura's nav. Smaller screen size and the absence of Acura's joystick like control makes a huge difference Audi's system is simply frustrating to use. I give it a D.
Q7 4.2 S-Line
Q7 Stowe, 08/25/2009
2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 18 people found this review helpful
Our Q7 has been at the dealer for the past 45 days and they have no estimate as to when they will return it. This car has been a nightmare. Brakes started screeching at 2000 miles and in the 2.5 years that I have owned this car, it has been at the dealer over 20 times (excluding scheduled maintenance). The starter has been replaced twice which requires the entire engine to be pulled from the vehicle (nice design). Audi does have roadside assistance which is nice since I have had to utilize this service 6 times to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The Q7 S-line is a cool looking SUV, if the cool design does not turn heads, the screeching brakes will!
Great Suv
ryanj1178, 11/30/2011
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Drives smooth plenty of pick up despite posts stating otherwise. Quattro awd system is great in bad weather and with the correct tires almost unstoppable in snow. Seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of room for the whole family. 20,000 miles and the brakes and tires are fine. I have seen posts stating otherwise but it has to do with how the car is driven. The tires will be good until 50,000 miles. Also fuel economy is not great but if you can afford the car then you can afford the gas otherwise buy a Yaris.
Loving it
eplots, 01/29/2009
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle now for about 9 months and completely love it. Mine has most of the extra bells and whistles, and I have been totally spoiled by the features - even the ones I thought I'd never use (keyless entry/start, lane assist, back up camera). With the 21 inch wheels this thing corners and handles more like a sports car than a SUV. But the beefy curb weight (while providing for a sense of security and impervious-ness-ity) definitely makes for less than thrilling accelerations. I expected this though when I bought it, so no surprises there. A few minor issues with squealing brakes and the like have been promptly handled by Audi care and all-in-all I am very happy with my Q7.
Dream SUV
Rocker Joe, 05/09/2008
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had an 02 and 05 X5 but needed something larger. Now have 3000 miles and no problems. Love the S-Line option but Audi takes 2 points off the residual value for leases which doesn't seem fair when you pay more.
Great used SUC
Kashif Khawaja, 10/10/2016
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It feels a heavy truck but feel very fuel efficient. I went on a full tank to Canada from NJ.
- Safety
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
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Love this car
cars, 08/06/2009
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a great SUV if you need the space for the kids. I had a Lexus Rx 350, great car but a little boring to drive. I also has infinity Fx, Fun to drive but i needed more room. I find the Audi Q has it all, comfort, roomy, unique.. not as many Q7 as lexus and mercedes.
Uneven Quality
J-Man, 02/10/2010
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
There really are a lot of things to like about this car. For an SUV, it handles like a car and is much more comfortable of a drive than most of the other luxury SUVs on the road. However, there are a couple of things that really are unacceptable for a 60,000 car. 1. cheap plastic all over interior (see plastic foot rest just to the left of the brake pedal that cracked within a year) 2. doors are really cheap vs. bmw or mercedes. witnessed firsthand when I broke a interior mechanism in door opening on icy morning 3. MMI - why a cup holder right above a non-sealed system? 2 oz of gatorade fried out my track wheel to the tune of 800 4. handles HORRIBLY in the snow!!! 5. fuel mlg stinks
Great vehicle
David, 06/23/2017
updated 06/29/2020
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
One of the best vehicles that I ever owned
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Bad decision
rembo1, 03/25/2011
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have driven LR3, X5 and Q7. Q7 just doesn't seem to be the same quality. Many problems - breaks wear out extremely quickly, rear lift gate problems (twice), MPG is not as advertised based on my calcs, nterior feels cramped, ergonomically uncomfortable. Teen kids keep asking when can we get a new SUV. We end up driving our BMW sedan to local ski resorts, beaches. Can't wait for lease to be over.
Finally! No More Minivan!
Brent, 07/21/2008
2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
OK. Here we go. How do we make the case to not lease our fourth minivan in over ten years? Currently three children 10, 7 and 5. Get the whole family in the van and go visit the Q7. You won't regret it I promise. I know we need all that space and cupholders, but still just go check it out...you deserve it! Maybe, just maybe, the kids can sacrifice a little for mom and dad. Afterall, this vehicle has everything you need to survive as a family of five and it performs, looks and rides like no minivan I've ever owned in the the last ten years. I drive a BMW 5 series so this is for my wife. But, this vehicle alone has made me consider an Audi for myself.