cyberdentist

Needed some input from the Pro's here before I plunk 42k down on a Q5.

X:
2011 CPO (Aug 2010 purchase date - warranty till Aug 2016)
Teak Brown
25k miles
P+
MMI
B&O
Audi care (already used on 15 & 25k service)
$39k

Y:
2011 CPO (Aug 2011 Purchase date - warranty till Aug 2017)
Deep Sea Blue
9k miles
P+
MMI
Audi Care
$41,500

Z:
2012 CPO (Oct 2011 purchase date - warranty till Oct 2017)
White
6k miles
P+
MMI
Audi Advance Key
Audi Care
$42,500

The price difference is $2500 but the Y gets longer warranty and has fewer miles on it. The X has B&O. The Z is 2012 and has Audi Advance key but has non metallic paint!

Does CPO mean the dealer replaces tires? What is the typical life of Q5 tires?

Is the one year additional warranty plus fewer miles worth $2500 extra? (X vs Y) or $3500 extra for 2012 model with advance key (X vs Z) or $1000 extra for audi advance key, no metallic paint (Y vs Z).

Can't decide, any suggestions? opinions?

ThunderDent

Axe option X, strictly on the mileage.

If you can get Y or Z for close to the same price then it's down to the 2 of them and which color you like better, or if $1000 makes a difference breaking the bank for you or not. (in this price range, I hope not).

The white is beautiful, even if it's non-metallic paint. I know I love mine.

An extra $1,000 seems to get you an advanced key in this scenario and a few less thousand miles, and a 3 month longer warranty.

It really comes down to color and if you want the advanced key or not, IMO.

Either of the last 2 would be good.

Wass

Do not let the b&o sway you. Go for mileage and adv key.

Heresy64

I'm not sure that the Advance Key would be worth $1000 to me. Functionally there's no difference between the 2011 and 2012, so that wouldn't make a difference to me. Personally, I would go for the blue one, just because I like blue. White Q5s are a dime a dozen. Blue is a little more unique, if you care about that sort of thing. It is a beast to keep clean, though. I agree with the previous posters--you can't go wrong with either Y or Z, so get the color combination that works best for you.

acambio

I think the advanced key is a great option. If you like white, seems like a no brainer.

ThunderDent

To quote Reggie the SuperMod ...

"White is Right"


But really, it seems like you should pick the color combo (interior & exterior) you like best..

cyberdentist

Thanks guy! I appreciate the input. The white one I found out had beige interior which will not be a good combo, so i am taking that off the list. Based on the miles the brown goes off the list as well. The blue has grey interior and will probably be good. I really do wish i can find something with Audi Advance Key .

So there is no difference between 2011 and 2012 models i guess.

ThunderDent

The advance key really isnt that big an issue. I do just fine popping my key fob in to start the car honestly.

U lose not having to take ur keys out of your pocket bssically. It might be different if Audi had remote starts built into the vehicle even, but i couldn't really see the difference in price justifying it.

Blue/gray should be an ok combo. I dont mind the cardamom beige, however I liked it better with the lighter wood grain colors of the MY 2009s.

I'm a dentist too, btw... Good luck getting your Q, you'll love it!

ThunderDent

Also, (for those that might not know about this site) ... here are some helpful ways of getting to know your color combos for your specific model and year.
This really is a pretty cool website to see all kinds of different vehicle stock color combos...

http://gtcarlot.com/vehicle-archives/




2011 Deep Sea Blue/Gray
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http://gtcarlot.com/car/46070076


2012 Ibis White/Cardamom Beige
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http://gtcarlot.com/car/56827747

cyberdentist

How different are metallic and non metallic paints? There is another Q5 but is Brilliant Black which is non metallic and is cheaper by $500. What is better in FL? BB or DSB ?