Thoughts on the Audi Q5

DEpointfive0 · 02-16-2013, 03:06 PM

*This review is in another thread I made, but that had a separate story*

Today I went to Audi, looking for a Q5 for my brother (don't ask why, he just wants it and his gf really likes it, and he can sure as hell afford it)

The Q5, it's an OK car, I guess...
I drove the Prestige 3.0L Supercharged S-line with nav.

Pros:
Acceleration was ok, handling wasn't bad either, BUT driving it in Sport mode made it a completely different beast, MUCH better pedal feel, better handling as well. And unlike most other small SUVs, it didn't really have any blind spot per se. (Compared to the Lexus RX350, BMW X3, X6, Infiniti FX)

Cons
Brakes sucked, and the interior was ok, just weirdly designed... Like why do you need TWO SD card slots?!?!?!

And why are the radio controls where the shifter is?
And the Nav screen looked cheap and almost an afterthought
And the S-line has "sportier seats" with "bolsters" LOL... But the problem is that the left seat áss bolster on EVERY car whether it was the Q5, Q7, TT-RS, and even the R8, had SEVERE wrinkles and wear even though the cars had 10~ miles. HUGE turn off for me.

*Side note*
I was also happy that everyone at the dealer KNEW that Audi doesn't make a reliable car, and 2 of the guys laughed when I said, there is no chance in hell I'd BUY a Nazi sled (As I left I found out the sales manager was Jewish, and THAT'S why he laughed his áss off)

Z370Z011 · 02-16-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

there is no chance in hell I'd BUY a Nazi sled (As I left I found out the sales manager was Jewish, and THAT'S why he laughed his áss off)

this made me laugh for some reason

i think audi makes great looking cars, their SUVs however

just my opinion

DEpointfive0 · 02-16-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

this made me laugh for some reason

i think audi makes great looking cars, their SUVs however

just my opinion

I'm glad it did!

I think Audi has REALLY led the way with the design of cars in the past 5~ years
I mean, hell, they made the LED front lights popular, and NO ONE can come to the sleekness of their integration of them. I just wouldn't BUY a German car...

And I can't take credit for "Nazi Sled", "Bob Ryan" (old guy who says "What if I were to tell you...") from Entourage said it referring to Ari Gold's BMW

daisuke149 · 02-16-2013, 05:42 PM

ive been in Q5's and Q7's that had 40k + miles and both had tons of rattles.

beyond that, they were not bad. the Q7 doesnt ride as nice though.

cossie1600 · 02-16-2013, 06:08 PM

RX is a much bigger vehicle than the Q5.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

*This review is in another thread I made, but that had a separate story*

Today I went to Audi, looking for a Q5 for my brother (don't ask why, he just wants it and his gf really likes it, and he can sure as hell afford it)

The Q5, it's an OK car, I guess...
I drove the Prestige 3.0L Turbo S-line with nav.

Pros:
Acceleration was ok, handling wasn't bad either, BUT driving it in Sport mode made it a completely different beast, MUCH better pedal feel, better handling as well. And unlike most other small SUVs, it didn't really have any blind spot per se. (Compared to the Lexus RX350, BMW X3, X6, Infiniti FX)

Cons
Brakes sucked, and the interior was ok, just weirdly designed... Like why do you need TWO SD card slots?!?!?!

And why are the radio controls where the shifter is?
And the Nav screen looked cheap and almost an afterthought
And the S-line has "sportier seats" with "bolsters" LOL... But the problem is that the left seat áss bolster on EVERY car whether it was the Q5, Q7, TT-RS, and even the R8, had SEVERE wrinkles and wear even though the cars had 10~ miles. HUGE turn off for me.

*Side note*
I was also happy that everyone at the dealer KNEW that Audi doesn't make a reliable car, and 2 of the guys laughed when I said, there is no chance in hell I'd BUY a Nazi sled (As I left I found out the sales manager was Jewish, and THAT'S why he laughed his áss off)

Imtired · 02-16-2013, 07:18 PM

I drove a Q5 and a S4 at the dealership and liked them both. The S4 was better in every way except for interior space. The S4 was used with 25k miles and the seat bolsters looked pretty good.

Oh, and not to nitpick but the 3 liter in the Audis are supercharged, they have 'V6T' badges because apparently the T is a moniker for some sort of forced induction.

DEpointfive0 · 02-16-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Imtired

I drove a Q5 and a S4 at the dealership and liked them both. The S4 was better in every way except for interior space. The S4 was used with 25k miles and the seat bolsters looked pretty good.

Oh, and not to nitpick but the 3 liter in the Audis are supercharged, they have 'V6T' badges because apparently the T is a moniker for some sort of forced induction.

No worries, I thought it was weird that the guys kept saying turbocharged... Audi really likes their superchargers, except on the diesels!

Imtired · 02-16-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

No worries, I thought it was weird that the guys kept saying turbocharged... Audi really likes their superchargers, except on the diesels!

Typical salesperson...god forbid they know the vehicles they are trying to sell.

Z-Girl 12 · 02-16-2013, 07:39 PM

All I wanna know is what is he gonna do with the ISF!

DEpointfive0 · 02-16-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

All I wanna know is what is he gonna do with the ISF!

Keeping it... Lol

I would've brought it with me to LA instead, but I couldn't drive it due to my broken ássbone ;-(

02-16-2013, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Thoughts on the Audi Q5 This review is in another thread I made, but that had a separate story Today I went to Audi, looking for a Q5 for my brother (don't ask why, he just wants it and his gf really likes it, and he can sure as hell afford it) The Q5, it's an OK car, I guess... I drove the Prestige 3.0L Supercharged S-line with nav. Pros: Acceleration was ok, handling wasn't bad either, BUT driving it in Sport mode made it a completely different beast, MUCH better pedal feel, better handling as well. And unlike most other small SUVs, it didn't really have any blind spot per se. (Compared to the Lexus RX350, BMW X3, X6, Infiniti FX) Cons Brakes sucked, and the interior was ok, just weirdly designed... Like why do you need TWO SD card slots?!?!?! And why are the radio controls where the shifter is? And the Nav screen looked cheap and almost an afterthought And the S-line has "sportier seats" with "bolsters" LOL... But the problem is that the left seat áss bolster on EVERY car whether it was the Q5, Q7, TT-RS, and even the R8, had SEVERE wrinkles and wear even though the cars had 10~ miles. HUGE turn off for me. Side note I was also happy that everyone at the dealer KNEW that Audi doesn't make a reliable car, and 2 of the guys laughed when I said, there is no chance in hell I'd BUY a Nazi sled (As I left I found out the sales manager was Jewish, and THAT'S why he laughed his áss off) shadoquad likes this. Last edited by DEpointfive0; 02-16-2013 at 07:27 PM.

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	ive been in Q5's and Q7's that had 40k + miles and both had tons of rattles. beyond that, they were not bad. the Q7 doesnt ride as nice though.

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Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	I drove a Q5 and a S4 at the dealership and liked them both. The S4 was better in every way except for interior space. The S4 was used with 25k miles and the seat bolsters looked pretty good. Oh, and not to nitpick but the 3 liter in the Audis are supercharged, they have 'V6T' badges because apparently the T is a moniker for some sort of forced induction.