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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
08-05-2014, 08:39 AM
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Cuvée silver and delivery fees
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IMO, the Cuvee Silver is a "pretty" color in...
IMO, the Cuvee Silver is a "pretty" color in person and looks great with the Chestnut interior. My only issue was that it made the Q5 look a little too much like a Lexus (i.e. RX-350). It just...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-27-2014, 10:34 AM
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VW Thoughts
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It's funny this thread came up because I can not...
It's funny this thread came up because I can not only address this but the concern that some people on this board have re: future Q5 production in Mexico. Three days ago, I bought a 2014 Jetta TDI...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
05-08-2014, 06:33 AM
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MY15 SQ5, Sepang blue or Panther black
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I have Panther Black in my TT-RS and the only...
I have Panther Black in my TT-RS and the only time you really see the purple come out is on a bright sunny day right after I've washed it. Even then the purple is very subtle. I'm not a fan of...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-30-2014, 12:15 PM
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My first TDI MPG update (400 mile trip)
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does anyone have a link that shows how to make...
does anyone have a link that shows how to make this adjustment?
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-29-2014, 05:38 PM
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My first TDI MPG update (400 mile trip)
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my experience is that the computer is optimistic...
my experience is that the computer is optimistic by 2-3mpg. The other thing I notice is that the gas gauge is VERY slow to come off of "F" and I can often get about 300 miles around town before it...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-27-2014, 09:52 AM
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2015 Build Date
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It is unclear which Q5 model you have ordered so...
It is unclear which Q5 model you have ordered so I can't provide much feedback on whether your price is good or not. Regardless, it seems unlikely to me that the dealer is going to absorb an $1,800...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-17-2014, 05:52 AM
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Ordering Window for 2014s Closed
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I would assume the prices would go up--especially...
I would assume the prices would go up--especially with the weakening of the US $ this year vs. the Euro. Just a guess though.
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-16-2014, 06:04 PM
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Ordering Window for 2014s Closed
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mhughett
I'm guessing that the biggest change in the...
I'm guessing that the biggest change in the 2015's will be in the price.
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-09-2014, 01:30 PM
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DIY oil change Vacuum pump vs drain plug
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of course this assumes that you have a dipstick...
of course this assumes that you have a dipstick in your engine. My Q5 TDI does not and therefore a vacuum extractor is not an option. However, my experience with my mity-vac extractor that is...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-08-2014, 12:08 PM
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Permanently Disable "Service Due" Light
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mhughett
You used to be able to buy a "Peake Research"...
You used to be able to buy a "Peake Research" reset tool for about $50 to reset BMW intervals. Then they changed to their "condition service intervals" and the Peake tool no longer worked. However...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
04-08-2014, 06:15 AM
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Advice for first timer ordering Q5 through dealer
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mhughett
My dealer claims they do.
My dealer claims they do.
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-31-2014, 07:43 AM
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Stolen
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what about the "emergency key" that they gave you...
what about the "emergency key" that they gave you when you bought the car? I think you put it inside of a device that is in your glovebox and it will start your car. Do you still have this as well?
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-26-2014, 08:17 AM
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Those considering the 2015....
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If you are planning to hold the car for a long...
If you are planning to hold the car for a long time (i.e. 10 years or more), my experience with BMW is that you are better off buying a car in the latter stages of its production cycle rather than...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-24-2014, 06:58 PM
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My review 2014 Q5 TDI vs 2013 BMW X3 35i
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mhughett
Well, it's nice to know I'm not the only crazy...
Well, it's nice to know I'm not the only crazy geek out here. I also used to be a BMW fanatic and had 3 of them just one year ago. Fast-forward to today, I just sold my last BMW to my son and...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-10-2014, 05:35 PM
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SQ5 fuel efficiency?
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mhughett
Here is a perfect example as to why you can't...
Here is a perfect example as to why you can't rely on the mileage shown on the computer. My wife drove to Illinois today and filled up after 410 miles. The computer said she got 36.3mpg. However,...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-10-2014, 10:03 AM
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SQ5 fuel efficiency?
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mhughett
I wouldn't put a lot of faith in the mileage...
I wouldn't put a lot of faith in the mileage given by the OBC. It is in Audi's best interest to assure that these devices err on the high side. Both my TT RS and my Q5 TDI are about 10% high when I...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-09-2014, 07:31 PM
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Q5 TDI Vs. GLK bluetec
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mhughett
I test drove one yesterday. It has less rear...
I test drove one yesterday. It has less rear seat leg room, less cargo space and stickered for about $48k with vinyl seats. It drove pretty well with the 4-cyl engine but it doesn't have the power...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-04-2014, 10:46 AM
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Renew Audi Care
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mhughett
since my car is only 3 months old, I have a long...
since my car is only 3 months old, I have a long way to go before my AudiCare is expired. However, whether it is worth it or not is easily predictable based on the expected maintenance that is...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-02-2014, 02:28 PM
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They loved it so much they bought another one...
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mhughett
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one thinking...
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one thinking along those lines. I love my wife's TDI so much I'm thinking about selling my TT RS and getting one for myself. About the only thing I would change...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
03-02-2014, 02:19 PM
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2014 or 2015 Q5 TDI?
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mhughett
My understanding is that the next Q5 won't be...
My understanding is that the next Q5 won't be until the 2016 model and it will be assembled in Mexico. So I'm not sure what you mean by "1st year model". Yes, 2014 is the first year for the Q5 TDI...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-19-2014, 06:36 AM
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$700 for Q5 brake service @ 25K!?!?
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mhughett
The reason that Audi (and BMW for that matter)...
The reason that Audi (and BMW for that matter) always replace rotors when they do a brake job is that even though the rotor may still be slightly above the minimum when the pads are worn out, they...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-17-2014, 03:00 PM
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Traded in my 2011 2.0T for a 2014 TDI...
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mhughett
I'm sure you will love it. We got one in...
I'm sure you will love it. We got one in December and just took it for its first road trip from Tulsa to Dallas last weekend. We had a nice tail wind going down but then got stuck in traffic for...
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
02-17-2014, 05:41 AM
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Buying Q5 - 2.0T or 3.0T?
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mhughett
I thought all the Q5 models have the 8-speed...
I thought all the Q5 models have the 8-speed transmission.
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-31-2014, 02:38 PM
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CR review of 2014 A7 TDI
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mhughett
I just went out to the Consumer Report website...
I just went out to the Consumer Report website (to which I have a subscription) and I couldn't find any recent tests of the Q7. Anyone got a link they can post?
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Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
01-28-2014, 05:16 AM
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.what leather is used in the sport seats? Some treatments cause damage/cracking?
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mhughett
I think the most important thing you can do to...
I think the most important thing you can do to keep your leather looking good is to keep sweat off of the leather. Nothing deteriorates and cracks leather faster than having it soak up the salt from...
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