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Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
11-27-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,811
Posted By chickdr

Sometimes cars have issues. Our 2007 has been in...

Sometimes cars have issues. Our 2007 has been in the shop three times since 2010 for a sunroof leak. The first time it was in the shop for 5 mths and had the entire sunroof replaced twice. It...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
11-08-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By chickdr

I will reiterate what others have said only to...

I will reiterate what others have said only to add STAY AWAY from 2007's. Ours has had constant issues with the sunroof. If possible - don't buy a S/R equipped car. Other than that the car has...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
11-03-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By chickdr

There aren't any settings to change so maybe...

There aren't any settings to change so maybe there is an issue with the AMI unit in your car. I don't have an iphone, but use an old ipod video 30gb. Works flawlessly in mine since 2007. Sorry i...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
10-26-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,342
Posted By chickdr

Do you notice any additional noise with the...

Do you notice any additional noise with the slotted/drilled rotors?
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
09-18-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 60,511
Posted By chickdr

The thing is- Audi shouldn't sell the Q7 without...

The thing is- Audi shouldn't sell the Q7 without 4 zone if it is necessary to keep the car cool. This isn't a 20K car - it is a 50-80k car. I have read the dark tint on the S/R can help, but again...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
09-17-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 60,511
Posted By chickdr

Our A/C sucks too. I have complained several...

Our A/C sucks too. I have complained several times and am always told "A/C is functioning normally". It is by far the worst A/C I have had in a car.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
09-10-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By chickdr

I have had wheels refinished several times. They...

I have had wheels refinished several times. They always look brand new when done. It sounds like you are talking about damage to the finish more than the metal. I would let them refinish the rims...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
09-03-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,603
Posted By chickdr

Yep- our 07 also shows the gears. The 13 Q5...

Yep- our 07 also shows the gears. The 13 Q5 loaner we had did not. Not sure why they would change that.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
08-21-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By chickdr

I had a 2004 Touareg 4.2 and have driven a Q7...

I had a 2004 Touareg 4.2 and have driven a Q7 TDI. While I love the TDI in the Q7 it certainly won't beat a Touareg V8 unless it's missing a cylinder...

0-60/qtr mile for the V8 'Reg are 7.5/15.7...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
08-10-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By chickdr

$500 is too much. I had mine done at the dealer...

$500 is too much. I had mine done at the dealer for $363.85 a couple of years ago.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-25-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By chickdr

Ours will do this too from time time and what...

Ours will do this too from time time and what appears to happen is the signals on the outside work fine but there is no "clicking" on the inside to indicate they are working. A quick off and back on...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-23-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By chickdr

Funny they show a 21" S-Line wheeled model doing...

Funny they show a 21" S-Line wheeled model doing that stunt. The least capable(off road) version of the car.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-21-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,298
Posted By chickdr

The video above clearly shows the bumper is still...

The video above clearly shows the bumper is still in place and the headlight slides right out...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-20-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,201
Posted By chickdr

Interesting side note on this. I noticed on mine...

Interesting side note on this. I noticed on mine if I have the car off and tap the button it will move through the whole sequence on its own. If I am sitting in the car with it turned on I have to...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-15-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By chickdr

Our first set lasted 25K. The ceramics we have...

Our first set lasted 25K. The ceramics we have now are at 53K and no light yet.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-13-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By chickdr

That was something I noticed too. Our 2007 has...

That was something I noticed too. Our 2007 has an electric release button on the drivers door. The newer ones don't have it. Cost cutting measure I am sure. I would think the Prestige version...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
07-06-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,981
Posted By chickdr

We were quoted $800 by our dealer for the...

We were quoted $800 by our dealer for the brakes(I think that was just for new pads on all four wheels). I can't believe it would only be $550 in parts for 4 rotors and pads and sensors for all four...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
06-26-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,208
Posted By chickdr

I am fairly sure she got the Audi as a gift for...

I am fairly sure she got the Audi as a gift for winning a ski competition. I can't seem to ind the reference now though.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
06-07-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By chickdr

I have the brochure from when I bought mine in...

I have the brochure from when I bought mine in 07- no S-Line listed at all 3.6 or 4.2. Maybe it was added late in the year?
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
06-07-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,275
Posted By chickdr

You can get full sets of drilled/slotted rotors...

You can get full sets of drilled/slotted rotors and pads for around $300 on Ebay...

Personally I would shy away from the drilled rotors as they are noisier than the blanks. Not sure if it is...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
05-26-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By chickdr

2007 S-Line? It wasn't available in 2007. Maybe...

2007 S-Line? It wasn't available in 2007. Maybe yours is newer than you think or the previous owner added some badges?
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
05-20-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By chickdr

As said- ceramics pads are a godsend for ending...

As said- ceramics pads are a godsend for ending dirty wheels daily syndrome...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-25-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 37,880
Posted By chickdr

I do the mix by filling with 93 then refilling...

I do the mix by filling with 93 then refilling with 89 when I get to half a tank. I then run it out and restart. It saves a little.
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-19-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By chickdr

I am sorry I missed your message from last month....

I am sorry I missed your message from last month. I used a VW/Audi specialty repair shop in town. I wouldn't trust one of the brake shops to handle an Audi. I would assume there are many indie...
Forum: Q7 MK 1 Discussion
04-19-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By chickdr

Pretty common issue. We had our motor replaced...

Pretty common issue. We had our motor replaced under warranty for the same thing. The fix above is supposedly temporary.
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