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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-02-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,411
Posted By geronimosan

All of these videos are between 2-5 years old. I...

All of these videos are between 2-5 years old. I don't know what may or may not have changed in the various AWD systems on the market, but if I were really concerned, I would a) look for more recent...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-02-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,370
Posted By geronimosan

I owned my Protege (the last car) for about 12...

I owned my Protege (the last car) for about 12 years. As far as I can recall, it never had any problems until about year 10 when the clutch went out and I had to get a number of parts replaced for a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-02-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,370
Posted By geronimosan

Similar to you, before my Q5, I had a history of...

Similar to you, before my Q5, I had a history of driving more "economical" cars - 2 x Mazda Proteges, Jeep Wrangler, Buick Skylark. But I reached a point in my life, especially due to my love of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-24-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,635
Posted By geronimosan

My Sirius sub ended last year, and today received...

My Sirius sub ended last year, and today received a letter from them for $25 for 6 months.

I called them up, and they said that was just for radio. So, when I pressed about radio and traffic...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-06-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By geronimosan

Ahh, ok, interesting - thanks. Guess I'll get to...

Ahh, ok, interesting - thanks. Guess I'll get to listen in to some Blue Collar Radio for a couple weeks!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-06-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By geronimosan

Traffic Without Sirius?

A couple months ago I wound up letting the free Sirius trial expire because they never sent me a good enough renewal deal, so I've been driving without traffic on the Nav since then.

But in the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-28-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,594
Posted By geronimosan

Personally, I don't like those new LED lights....

Personally, I don't like those new LED lights. They look more like the floor strip emergency lights on an airplane, or a short strip of white christmas lights.

I like those that are on the '12 Q5...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-26-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,712
Posted By geronimosan

2012 Q5 w/6k miles. At 5k they changed the...

2012 Q5 w/6k miles.

At 5k they changed the oil, applied a transmission software update, and fixed a minor rattle with the sunroof.

Other than that, zero problems.

Best car I have ever owned.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-11-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 86,996
Posted By geronimosan

+1 !!

+1 !!
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-09-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 86,996
Posted By geronimosan

You shouldn't be calling NavTeq. You bought the...

You shouldn't be calling NavTeq. You bought the car from Audi, and it is Audi who is to provide updates.

Let Audi do all do all of the footwork. Just keep complaining to the BBB and other...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-15-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,646
Posted By geronimosan

I think that's a great choice for you. Hope it's...

I think that's a great choice for you. Hope it's a wonderful car for ya, and I'm sure we'll see you back here when you're buying the Q5 for the wife! :)
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-12-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,646
Posted By geronimosan

OP, I think everyone has summed it up pretty...

OP,

I think everyone has summed it up pretty well.

If you were only mad about the additional wait, then I would say that the Q5 is well-worth the added wait. Sometimes life happens, and you...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-12-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 72,421
Posted By geronimosan

I had a sunroof rattle start up about two weeks...

I had a sunroof rattle start up about two weeks ago, and pointed it out to them when I took it in for my recent 5k visit.

Whatever it was they did seemed to have fixed it. I know they needed to...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-10-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,646
Posted By geronimosan

What is it you're looking for? I mean, while...

What is it you're looking for?

I mean, while I love my Q5, and didn't care too much for the X3, if you honestly like the X3 that much better than the Q5, then I wouldn't try talking you out of it...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-10-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,692
Posted By geronimosan

Okay, have been driving around all day with this...

Okay, have been driving around all day with this software update and I haven't noticed a single instance of low-speed jerkiness. Even the initial subtle turbo lag is all but gone. Gas pedal is very...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-09-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,953
Posted By geronimosan

Just got the car back from the 5k, and they did...

Just got the car back from the 5k, and they did install the back-up camera while it was in.

Seems to work fine, though I haven't had a chance to test it thoroughly. The picture on the camera...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-09-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,692
Posted By geronimosan

Just got my '12 Q5 back from its 5k, and it had...

Just got my '12 Q5 back from its 5k, and it had the 37G1 software update done. Now, granted, all I did was drive from the dealership to home in mostly bumper-to-bumper rush-hour traffic, but in that...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-08-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,953
Posted By geronimosan

I have received the "pre-letter" letter, but not...

I have received the "pre-letter" letter, but not the follow-up Official letter yet. However, I just dropped my car off for its 5k service, and asked them about the back-up chip.

They said they had...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-08-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 25,692
Posted By geronimosan

Just dropped my Q5 off for its 5k about 20...

Just dropped my Q5 off for its 5k about 20 minutes ago. They are going to implement this 37G1 campaign software update, as well as put in the back-up camera chip (I haven't received my second letter...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-08-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,490
Posted By geronimosan

It's not a short-sided view; it's a view based...

It's not a short-sided view; it's a view based upon decades of experience and history.

If I am buying a car that I plan to own for more than a couple of years and I don't want to put up with...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-06-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,490
Posted By geronimosan

The last portion of that article has me concerned...

The last portion of that article has me concerned in terms of buying future Audis. Just when it looks as if Audi has fixed their reliability perception problem, they want to start building them in...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-20-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,520
Posted By geronimosan

Use alternative methods, such as smartphones, if...

Use alternative methods, such as smartphones, if it helps. But please, PLEASE< take the time to complain to Audi. You just purchased a $3k package on a "luxury brand" car that costs $40k+ that uses a...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-07-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,953
Posted By geronimosan

I received my letter from AoA today for my '12...

I received my letter from AoA today for my '12 Q5.

The letter states "in the coming weeks" I will receive another letter with more concrete information with regards to installation dates.

So,...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-27-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,697
Posted By geronimosan

I'll be re-upping my subscription for the Traffic...

I'll be re-upping my subscription for the Traffic primarily, but also because I've started listening to Sirius Radio lately. It's not a great selection, but it's definitely better than the local...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-22-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,037
Posted By geronimosan

What, did you shave the beard?

What, did you shave the beard?
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