Just a word of caution
12-26-2021, 05:45 AM
#11
AudiWorld Senior Member
I have my own word of caution for you. Keep using cheap oil, aftermarket parts, and shortcuts.............and your 2018 GL 300 will end up just like your Q5.
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01-01-2022, 01:16 PM
#13
AudiWorld Senior Member
Thread Starter
I am at 132k. I’ll keep you posted 
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Current:
2015 Q5 TDI 3.0T
Monsoon Grey
P+, Tech, B&O, Towing
Former:
2012 Q5 2.0T
Moonlight Blue
Premium+, Towing
2009 A4 Avant 2.0TQ
Quartz Grey
Premium+
2007 A4 Avant 2.0TQM
Deep Blue Pearl
2003 A4 Avant 1.8TQM
Atlas Grey
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Current:
2015 Q5 TDI 3.0T
Monsoon Grey
P+, Tech, B&O, Towing
Former:
2012 Q5 2.0T
Moonlight Blue
Premium+, Towing
2009 A4 Avant 2.0TQ
Quartz Grey
Premium+
2007 A4 Avant 2.0TQM
Deep Blue Pearl
2003 A4 Avant 1.8TQM
Atlas Grey
Also, it depends how you accumulated the miles- ours were in city traffic, with either a traffic light or a stop sign on literally every corner (outer borough of NYC)
01-02-2022, 05:55 AM
#14
True, leased through my business. But, I would have kept any of them after lease - zero issues. I loved my TDI enough to buy out the lease and keep it. Still zero issues as noted.
07-02-2022, 11:25 PM
#15
AudiWorld Junior Member
Sadly but without regrets, we sold our 2010 Q5 and got a 2018 GL 300.
We both loved the ride in Q5. The GLC feels less connected to the road and also feels more like an SUV, unlike the Q5 that felt almost like a sedan.
BUT: even though I spent probably close to $1K on repairs in 2021 alone, the Q needed about $2K more to bring it to a good driving condition.
So I decided to let it go, even though my wife loved the ride.
About a year ago, a shop owner told me, "When you start fixing you Audi, you will never finish".
Apparently, he was right.
I will not list here all the repairs that I have done myself or had mechanics do.
However, I advise all Audi owners not to keep their loved vehicles beyond 7-8 years/75K miles.
Good luck to all of you, and happy holidays!
We both loved the ride in Q5. The GLC feels less connected to the road and also feels more like an SUV, unlike the Q5 that felt almost like a sedan.
BUT: even though I spent probably close to $1K on repairs in 2021 alone, the Q needed about $2K more to bring it to a good driving condition.
So I decided to let it go, even though my wife loved the ride.
About a year ago, a shop owner told me, "When you start fixing you Audi, you will never finish".
Apparently, he was right.
I will not list here all the repairs that I have done myself or had mechanics do.
However, I advise all Audi owners not to keep their loved vehicles beyond 7-8 years/75K miles.
Good luck to all of you, and happy holidays!
07-03-2022, 03:42 AM
#16
AudiWorld Super User
I had the same experience. My C6 got so expensive to maintain that it as cheaper to buy a brand new C7 for CASH! I am only slightly exaggerating on the savings. 
Based on my experiences these cars get costly to maintain once they pass the 125k mile mark.
Based on my experiences these cars get costly to maintain once they pass the 125k mile mark.
07-03-2022, 11:53 PM
#17
AudiWorld Member
My main issue with Q5 is that it probably has a rattliest and creakiest interior out of all cars I had, starting with roof, of course, down to door panels, cigarette drawers, armrest, rear buckles - it drives me mad. Put anything into door pockets or coffee holder and it will rattle. Takes all the pleasure away., Anyone else feels same?
Last edited by nordicb; 07-03-2022 at 11:57 PM.
07-10-2022, 07:47 AM
#18
AudiWorld Member
My main issue with Q5 is that it probably has a rattliest and creakiest interior out of all cars I had, starting with roof, of course, down to door panels, cigarette drawers, armrest, rear buckles - it drives me mad. Put anything into door pockets or coffee holder and it will rattle. Takes all the pleasure away., Anyone else feels same?
07-10-2022, 04:22 PM
#19
08-03-2022, 05:30 AM
#20
AudiWorld Member
I finally decided to let Q5 go - noises were eating my brain taking the pleasure every single time. I sincerely tried to like this car, but it was upsetting in this regard. Mechanically it was sound. Traded it for an A6 Avant - not a squeak - day and night difference...