Sigq5

I maybe interested in your Lexus. If you wish to pursue, pls advise location, miles and condition. We can take off forum after that

BOBSQ5

Hi,
currently have an RX450h 2010 also, and SQ5 was my first German car. I'd say Audi bests Lexus in every way, reliability as well. Not that Lexus is not great , I like them both, but Audi ist SOLID, Santa? 125k on the Lex, 55k on the SQ5. Lexus had few recalls, plus front shocks went bad(leaking)Rx issue. Otherwise, very reliable.
hope tthgat helps,
Bob

BOBSQ5

PS: stay away from the 2018s, they're made in Mexico, and prone to problems. If you'd stillm like the shape and new tech, get a Q7, German made still.
IMHO looks betterth s. The new SQ5.

DennisMitchell

Q7 is a fine vehicle, but it is actually assembled in Bratislava Slovakia. Maybe that is like Mexico to Germany.

riceboy22

Audi reliability has come a long way. My first Audi, a 2001 S4, was constantly at the dealer for random repairs (front seat loose, random electronics failing, musty smell from the A/C, etc). I moved on to a 2006 Lexus IS350 which was entirely trouble free for 9 years. I took the plunge back to Audi with our 2015 SQ5 and that has been bulletproof so far besides a couple of preventative recalls. The Consumer Reports numbers seem to back up the improved reliability for Audi.

If you're only keeping the car while under warranty, I think you'll be fine with the Audi and will definitely enjoy the driving experience much more. That being said, the 2018 Q5 is a new model in a new factory, so there will undoubtedly be teething problems. That may only equate to a couple of more visits to the dealer over the time period you own it though.

And Lexus isn't always bulletproof either. My parents have owned three different Lexus vehicles (two RXs and one ES), and two were virtually indestructible despite maintenance neglect, but the third ended up being traded in when the transmission failed.

shokhead

How can they be prone to problems when they haven't been out long and no track record yet?

tisi_03

My Audi dealer in Sylvania, Ohio has been outstanding in service dealings. They will pick up my car and drop off a loaner if I decide to do that. I usually drop off my car and pick up the loaner at the dealership. Leave a Q5 and get a newer Q5 for a loaner. Hard to beat.

Bad Andy

I can speak on behalf of my family. My mother owns a GX 4 something lexus SUV. Her car has been great. About 10 years old going on 310,000 miles. It still drives very well, and she has had no major problems.

I drive a 2010 Q5. I have 204,000 miles on my car. Outside of regular maintenance, there have been very few problems. The only things I can think of beyond maitenance and warranty were the retractable headliner screen, and electronic door locks that went out. I still love my car and find it hard to find something that I like all that much better than what I have. I would buy another in an instant.

waynedog

Thanks everyone for your input. I ended up purchasing a 2018 Q5. Look forward to driving it!

Sparty1833