Audi Q5 (2008 - 2016) 2.0 TDI Quattro SE 5d S Tronic (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Quite and composed not sure that I care either way.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know don't really care..
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes as long as the DSG gearbox behaves. Build quality and overall feel an unexpected reward.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo V60 4x4.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£19,250
When did you buy the car?
November 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable price but lack of preparation and subsequent after sales back up make me wish I had bought from a franchised Audi dealer.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Build quality & 4x4.
What was the dealer like?
Very professional salesman during the selling process.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very composed car which feels planted and secure in all conditions.
What's it like to park?
Easy with the help of front and rear parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
With just under a thousand miles covered the DSG box gives intermittent signs of a possible problem with the gearbox ecu. Despite now numerous attempts to find the cars previous service information from the dealer he is ignoring my emails etc.
What's most practical about your car?
The car is a delight apart from the dsg box worry. Powered tailgate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate.