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Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:02 pm to RedRifle
Rented a white Q7 in Phoenix a month ago. Fantastic vehicle. The A/C had trouble keeping up with the 120 degree temperature, but so did every other car. Cooled seats would have been nice and IMO mandatory for any vehicle with a black interior in Phoenix.
My only real complaint is that the rails for the front seats extend too far forward and people with larger feet (me) may bump against them and possibly rip off the little piece of plastic trim. They are not mounted flush with the floor.
Also the sat/nav screen pops up from the dash on the model I had, so don't put anything on the dash during start up.
There is a little duplicate nav screen by the speedometer that was really nice.
The interior was top shelf IMO. I took a photo because no one believed I found it on the National car rental lot. The touch pad in the photo was really nice for quickly inputting addresses on the nav and clicking through commands.
It had plenty of power and drove very well. The ride and handling were incredible. I did not use the third row seat. Not sure if it would be ideal for a family larger than 5.
Drove it up to Sedona and got it up to 95mph. I think it was the 3.0L model. It went like stink.
I rented an Acadia the week before, which was also very nice. The Audi probably costs $25,000 more. It was a much nicer vehicle, but I am not sure if it was $25,000 nicer.
My only real complaint is that the rails for the front seats extend too far forward and people with larger feet (me) may bump against them and possibly rip off the little piece of plastic trim. They are not mounted flush with the floor.
Also the sat/nav screen pops up from the dash on the model I had, so don't put anything on the dash during start up.
There is a little duplicate nav screen by the speedometer that was really nice.
The interior was top shelf IMO. I took a photo because no one believed I found it on the National car rental lot. The touch pad in the photo was really nice for quickly inputting addresses on the nav and clicking through commands.
It had plenty of power and drove very well. The ride and handling were incredible. I did not use the third row seat. Not sure if it would be ideal for a family larger than 5.
Drove it up to Sedona and got it up to 95mph. I think it was the 3.0L model. It went like stink.
I rented an Acadia the week before, which was also very nice. The Audi probably costs $25,000 more. It was a much nicer vehicle, but I am not sure if it was $25,000 nicer.
This post was edited on 8/1/17 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:06 pm to RedRifle
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Acura isn't in the same class as Audi when it comes to luxury. I technically wouldn't even call Acura a luxury brand
Acura is like Buick, Volvo, and Lincoln in the sense that they are a step above a regular Chevy or Honda, but not really on par with dedicated luxury brands like Mercedes, Audi, Cadillac, BMW, Lexus, etc. The MDX is their best product and I think is worth a look.
Actually Volvo has also really stepped things up recently too. The XC90 is worth a look if the Q7 is also being considered.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:14 pm to RedRifle
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Audi drivers, would you recommend your Q7?
I test drove a decked out 2017 Q7. The interior is soooooo nice. But there is just no way im dropping 70k on an Audi SUV. Rather get a Range.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:32 pm to barry
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But there is just no way im dropping 70k on an Audi SUV. Rather get a Range
For whatever reason, Audi doesn't have the same brand equity that Mercedes or Range Rover has in the US....at least among middle aged people.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:36 pm to dewster
It's interesting to see sales numbers in Europe vs the US. Not sure it equates to quality, but in the luxury market it seems like it would.
I'm nervous about the Volvo we're getting, but I think my wife will love it...even if it's a PITA to own. The interior is amazing and the exterior styling is sharp AF.
I'm nervous about the Volvo we're getting, but I think my wife will love it...even if it's a PITA to own. The interior is amazing and the exterior styling is sharp AF.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:42 pm to RedRifle
Timing belt will cost you 2-4k. Do it at 85k miles.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 1:45 pm to dewster
Very apt description.
I just priced out the MDX Advance w/ Entertainment package (the most expensive). $62,000.
I just priced out the MDX Advance w/ Entertainment package (the most expensive). $62,000.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 2:10 pm to RedRifle
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Acura isn't in the same class as Audi when it comes to luxury. I technically wouldn't even call Acura a luxury brand
to me, infiniti, acura and volvo are 'tweeners.
However, Volvo's new xc90 and xc60 are better than most of their luxury brand counterparts.
to the OP, the new Q7 has been widely lauded (along with the xc90) as the best luxury SUV.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 2:13 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Big fan of the Q5 personally.
My coworkers has been in shop at Brian Harris for 3 months getting the engine replaced.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 2:58 pm to 632627
All of the new Geely Volvos on the SPA architectures are nice (as Audi, BMW, Mercedes...as far as utes go). The V90 Cross Country is beautiful if you're into wagons.
This post was edited on 8/1/17 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 8/1/17 at 3:09 pm to RedRifle
The Q7 is a great driving, good looking vehicle with one serious flaw.
It is almost impossible for anyone larger than a 10 year old to access the third row seating.
There is no center aisle option and you must try to squeeze through a tiny aperture alongside the second row of seats!
It is almost impossible for anyone larger than a 10 year old to access the third row seating.
There is no center aisle option and you must try to squeeze through a tiny aperture alongside the second row of seats!
Posted on 8/1/17 at 3:59 pm to Tigerbythetale
Has Audi ever fixed the dreaded carbon build up problem on the 3.0?
Posted on 8/1/17 at 5:05 pm to lsufan1971
What motor is in your friend's Q5? What was the mileage on it?
Posted on 8/1/17 at 5:06 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Anyone with any S5 Cabriolet experience. I'm drooling over that car right now.
Not the cab, but I have the S5 coupe. Love it. Would buy again...
Posted on 8/1/17 at 5:15 pm to Mo Jeaux
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S5 Cabriolet
Just bought a used S4. 2013 facelift model prestige trim. Practically stole it for what I paid for it.
Same motor as that year's S5. It's ungodly fast. I would have got an S5 but I needed 4 doors. And the interior is fine as shite, although it's my first car ive bought since I got a "real job"
Posted on 8/1/17 at 5:15 pm to RedRifle
Get the Ridgeline instead
Posted on 8/1/17 at 7:45 pm to lsulaker
dont know what motor it has bit it was still under warranty.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 8:00 pm to barry
quote:A loaded RR sport is a easy 80k and a decent big boy is 100+. Not the same class IMO
I test drove a decked out 2017 Q7. The interior is soooooo nice. But there is just no way im dropping 70k on an Audi SUV. Rather get a Range.
Posted on 8/1/17 at 8:17 pm to Cosmo
Overpriced Volkswagen.
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