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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-15-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,423
Posted By Bad Andy

I am a happy 2010 3.2L owner here. I bought mine...

I am a happy 2010 3.2L owner here. I bought mine new in November 2009. I also live in Southern California. My car has 213,000 miles on it. I have never had the "carbon problem". It still runs...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-24-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 28,639
Posted By Bad Andy

I’m still on my original battery. Car purchased...

I’m still on my original battery. Car purchased new November 2009.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-23-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 82,986
Posted By Bad Andy

I have used techron in my car occasionally. It...

I have used techron in my car occasionally. It doesn't really seam to help, but doesn't hurt either. Maybe once or twice a year. I have never had or needed the de-carbonizing of the 3.2L motor...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-23-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,364
Posted By Bad Andy

I love my 2010 Q5 (with 3.2L engine). I have...

I love my 2010 Q5 (with 3.2L engine). I have 212,000 miles on mine. Never had a need for de-carboning. I have always used top tier 91 grade octane. Like others said, I go through about a quart of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-21-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,725
Posted By Bad Andy

A few months ago I updated my 2010. I was...

A few months ago I updated my 2010.

I was was disappointed that the street that I live on (new in 2014) was not on the update. I haven’t really noticed much difference, but many more POI are in...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-11-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,483
Posted By Bad Andy

I have had 3 of the 4 door lock motors replaced. ...

I have had 3 of the 4 door lock motors replaced. (all within about 6 months of each other, and all but the driver door). It seams to be a weak point with the 2010's. My independent shop replaced...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-06-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,861
Posted By Bad Andy

I have not had a Lexus, but occasionally drove my...

I have not had a Lexus, but occasionally drove my mom’s GX. She ended up selling it with a little over 285,000 miles on it. It was a very soft riding car.

I have a 2010 Q5 with the 3.2L engine. I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-30-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,896
Posted By Bad Andy

Happens to me a couple times a year. But it...

Happens to me a couple times a year.

But it it hasn’t happened since I had a big service done a few months ago. During that service, I think they reset the MMI, as I asked for the latest map...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-19-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bad Andy

I agree with m1964 above. But would not be...

I agree with m1964 above. But would not be afraid of the car, if maintenance records were available, and it was mostly highway miles. My 2010 Q5 now has almost 210,000 miles on it. I have had no...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-18-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,532
Posted By Bad Andy

I bought the Thule ski/snowboard holders. The...

I bought the Thule ski/snowboard holders. The color matches Audi cross bars exactly and they work just fine. I think the Audi ones are actually made by Thule, as from what I can tell, they look...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-14-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
Posted By Bad Andy

I see extended warranties as a insurance policy. ...

I see extended warranties as a insurance policy. Most of the time, you are paying for something that you don't need. If something major happens, you are glad you have them, but usually, a waste of...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
12-14-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,842
Posted By Bad Andy

Well if it is any help, I have a 2010 Q5 with the...

Well if it is any help, I have a 2010 Q5 with the 3.2 V6 motor. Different from the current SQ5 and Q5. My car has 209,000 miles. I am still very happy with the car. I have only recently started...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-08-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,138
Posted By Bad Andy

This has always been a great debate. I have read...

This has always been a great debate. I have read much on the topic. One thing for sure is I would never go much below what is rated on the door panel. Most tires can hold a lot more pressure than...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
12-07-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By Bad Andy

Questions for replacement of my Q5

First of all, I love my 2010 Q5. It is starting to get up there in miles (209,000), and I am starting to look around. While mine was in for service, they gave me a brand new A6 as a loaner, and I...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
11-28-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,247
Posted By Bad Andy

I debated buying an extended warranty on my Q5...

I debated buying an extended warranty on my Q5 (2010 3.2, Premium +, S-Line). I ended up not getting an extended warranty. I currently have 208,000 miles on my 2010 Q5. I still love the car.
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-22-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 59,377
Posted By Bad Andy

I have had a crack in my windshield for about 3...

I have had a crack in my windshield for about 3 years. It is down on the lower right, so it isn't in my normal sight line. I was quoted the $1,100 at the Audi dealer and about $600 through...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-22-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,099
Posted By Bad Andy

Maybe I would try a different dealer. When I...

Maybe I would try a different dealer. When I lived in LA County, I had good luck with Rusnak in Pasadena. Now that I am in Orange County, my local dealer (South Coast Audi) is horrible. I have...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
09-22-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,345
Posted By Bad Andy

I have a 2010 Q5 with the 3.2L engine. Water...

I have a 2010 Q5 with the 3.2L engine. Water pump was replaced under warranty. Nothing else has happened to the motor. Now at 205,000 miles and still love my car. I have not had the carbon...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-30-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 41,173
Posted By Bad Andy

I can speak on behalf of my family. My mother...

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...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-28-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By Bad Andy

I had my independent shop order them. Not sure...

I had my independent shop order them. Not sure if they were OEM or aftermarket. I know I had a choice with the shocks of going either OEM or Blisten. I went with Blisten, they were a little more...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-26-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By Bad Andy

Yes, have the 3.2L (non-turbo) engine. It was...

Yes, have the 3.2L (non-turbo) engine. It was the only engine available in the US at the time. If a Diesel had been available, I would have bought it, but they came later (as did the 2.0 and the...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
06-23-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By Bad Andy

Milestone reached !!

Yesterday I reached 200,000 miles on my 2010 Q5. This car has been great. No reason for me to get rid of it. It is still comfortable with a great ride and acceptable performance.

Only major...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-25-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 26,720
Posted By Bad Andy

Dealer quoted $ 1,800 to fix.

Dealer quoted $ 1,800 to fix.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-25-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,593
Posted By Bad Andy

I am at 198,000 miles on my 2010 Q5 (with 3.2L...

I am at 198,000 miles on my 2010 Q5 (with 3.2L engine). I have not had any problems with carbon deposits. I only use top tier gasoline, and an occasional additional bottle of techron.

Here are...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-21-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 26,720
Posted By Bad Andy

Thank you. However mine is stuck half way...

Thank you.

However mine is stuck half way open/closed, and won't move, with the fabric all over the place. Not sure about removing the sunroof glass and getting it sealed all back in. This job...
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