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Forum: A7
06-30-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,193
Posted By ErnestHouse

That's all old news recycled from years ago. The...

That's all old news recycled from years ago. The 5GT meets quota and sells well in asia. It's also one of those cars that looks are very different in person and it was redesigned in the back in...
06-29-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,332
Posted By ErnestHouse

EPILOG: After seeing the 2014 changes or lack...

EPILOG: After seeing the 2014 changes or lack there of, I looked and found the BMW 5 Series GT hatchback got the same HWY mileage as the Hybrid and I could get all the new safety stuff as well. More...
Forum: A7
06-29-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,193
Posted By ErnestHouse

Thanks for the thoughtful responses. I decided to...

Thanks for the thoughtful responses. I decided to test drive one yesterday. The dealership was pretty nice and they use an RFID tag on your car to know when you drive on the lot and by the time you...
Forum: A7
05-28-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,795
Posted By ErnestHouse

How does it save money for Audi? You make...

How does it save money for Audi?

You make it an option. People who don't want ADS get the "cost savings". Those who want ADS buy an A7. Arguably, it actually loses money every time a buyer goes...
Forum: A7
05-28-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,795
Posted By ErnestHouse

Audi Drive Select in A7 doesn't do suspension?

In reading the A7 brochure, it describes ADS only in terms of the tranny and steering dynamics, not suspension. That says the A7 doesn't have the dynamic magneride based suspension that lets you dial...
04-15-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,717
Posted By ErnestHouse

I don't think gray interior goes well with white...

I don't think gray interior goes well with white exterior. White on white, maybe but gray, ummmm nah.

I like beige (had it for the last 25 years) for the practical aspect of it that the carpeting...
04-15-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 31,351
Posted By ErnestHouse

2.0T or 3.0T?

2.0T or 3.0T?
04-10-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,338
Posted By ErnestHouse

q5hybridamani did not respond to a PM either.

q5hybridamani did not respond to a PM either.
04-03-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,338
Posted By ErnestHouse

Is there an update on this?

Is there an update on this?
04-02-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By ErnestHouse

I'm thinking more the collision avoidance...

I'm thinking more the collision avoidance braking. Like shown here:
Forward Collision Warning - YouTube
04-02-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By ErnestHouse

Does the Adaptive Cruise Control include braking?

For those with the 3.0T and ACC, do you know if Audi included Bosch's autonomic braking in the Q5?
04-01-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,676
Posted By ErnestHouse

You did see the HondaHair announcement for...

You did see the HondaHair announcement for current MY Oddesy vans didn't you?

http://www.hondasacuras.com/2013/04/honda-introduces-hondahair-first-ever.html
04-01-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Posted By ErnestHouse

ARTICLE: Diesel power begins to lose ground to more efficient Petrol Engines

FYI for the various TDI discussions here:

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130401/AUTO01/304010352/1148/rss25
03-28-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,338
Posted By ErnestHouse

Let us know what happened. There's a couple...

Let us know what happened. There's a couple people here looking at the Hybrid.
03-26-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By ErnestHouse

A3 Limosine pre-announced

Audi announced the car online tonight on audi TV as part of the Geneva show. For as long as it's active, you can tune in here: http://audimedia.tv/
Forum: A7
03-23-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,193
Posted By ErnestHouse

Why did you choose an A7?

I want to upgrade from an aging crossover utility to some kind of luxury vehicle but not lose the benefits of 5 doors. I have my own list of desirable features and specs. But in looking at the A7, it...
03-21-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By ErnestHouse

MOre in the SUV PR war... this time BMW and the...

MOre in the SUV PR war... this time BMW and the X4 being announced for 2014:
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/bmw-expects-x4-crossover-to-attract-a-new-type-of-customers-to-the-brand/
03-20-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By ErnestHouse

Yes, that's the same as what BMW says they're...

Yes, that's the same as what BMW says they're doing but have only done the X6 "car-like" model so far. After Audi lost out in the C&D comparo because the Q5 was "a dinner roll on 4 wheels", it struck...
03-20-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,973
Posted By ErnestHouse

I know they look nice but are the Sports Seats...

I know they look nice but are the Sports Seats firmer or what?
03-19-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By ErnestHouse

Yes but the Q3 has been around in Europe a while...

Yes but the Q3 has been around in Europe a while and rumored in NA pretty strongly last year yet nothing. And what of concepts for Q4 and Q6?
03-19-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By ErnestHouse

FROM C&D: Audi Planning New Range of Q Crossover Models

Seems to me they've been saying this a while but for all the words, for MY 2014, it looks like there's still only Q5 and Q7 in NA. Meanwhile BMW has the X1 and X6 in it's line with the X5 LCI and the...
03-18-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,973
Posted By ErnestHouse

Is that Cuvee Silver?

Is that Cuvee Silver?
Forum: Feedback
03-17-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,815
Posted By ErnestHouse

I'm having the same problem. No results are...

I'm having the same problem. No results are displayed and the drop downs for specifying the area of the site to search are changed from "Forums" to "User Control Panel" ... if that's a clue.
03-13-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,316
Posted By ErnestHouse

I test drove the Hybrid. In a test drive, the...

I test drove the Hybrid. In a test drive, the Hybrid is similar in performance to my current crossover SUV with a 245HP V6. But for someone worried if the 2.0T has enough power, the Hybrid boosts HP...
03-13-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,973
Posted By ErnestHouse

Those sound great. What does Drive select do for...

Those sound great. What does Drive select do for you if you don't have the active dampers? Also, can you do those mods without voiding the warranty?
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