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#641 of 660 Re: Q7 Battery DEAD AGAIN [josephy] by sskubis Jul 28, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: josephy (Jul 09, 2008 5:45 am) We just found out that Audi Q7 ships with a 1 year 12,000 mile rated battery so they can install a new 36 month battery for $500. As I have been reading, we are also very dissatisfied with the level of Audi service compared to other upscale brands we have owned. Also the brake pads they ship with the vehicle are only rated 17K to 21K miles. Add $240 for each oil change and it never ends. I do miss the Lexus service and quality. Never again!
#642 of 660 by grn95 Jul 29, 2008 (3:31 pm)
Is that a joke? $240 for an oil change? $500 for a battery? Replies to this message: grn95 (Oct 31, 2008 6:33 am) mml7 (Nov 15, 2008 11:03 am)
#643 of 660 Wider Tires? by grn95 Aug 04, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Looking for a wider 20" tire for the rear of Audi Q7 like the BMW X5. Anyone know of a size that would work? Discount Tire recommends a 295/45/20 which is a little taller and a little wider. If you do the research on BMW X5 the rear tire is alot wider but the overall diameter is the same as the front.
#644 of 660 Re: [grn95] by grn95 Oct 31, 2008 (6:33 am)
Replying to: grn95 (Jul 29, 2008 3:31 pm) I realize most people who own an Audi will not perform their own maintenance/service but how different can changing battery, brakes, oil changes be from other SUV's? Replies to this message: mml7 (Nov 15, 2008 11:03 am)
#645 of 660 Re: Audi Q7 steering vibrations [josephy] by 1supersuv Nov 12, 2008 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: josephy (Oct 02, 2007 8:52 am) Hi Josephy. I´ve a an Audi Q7 TDI 3.0 from 2007 which have the vibration problems i´n the steering wheel and the body of the car from 0 km/h and up. My local dealer have tested my car and says that "on these can of car with low profile tires you´´ve to accept these vibrations". My car had on the test drive wintertires - 235/55/18 = no low profile tires. Still this technican expext told me BS the hold ride - I told him to shut up and fell the vibration in the car. He finally admitted that it was vibration in this 100.000 USD car - it´s a lot of options on the car and this European cars are much more expensive in Europe than in the US !!! The Audi dealer will take in my car for a real investigation of the problem. Audi Sweden " doesn´t know of these vibration problems". They will put it under the carpets and don´t won´t to know of the problem. I got my parent´s friend to help me out - he´s the former service boss of this local dealer and will fight for my right which I´m happy for.   Anyway, If I´m have understand your post on this forum right you found new heavier control arms by youself or by your dealer to your Q7? From which company in Germany did you found these and do you remember the price of those ?   Please let me know because I don´t think that my local dealer will fix a thing to fix my problem on my car which give me numb fingers while driving the car for longer trips !   Please contact me on: per.cederbergnewbuilding.se   Sincerlely Per Cederberg Replies to this message: tidester (Nov 12, 2008 7:53 pm)
#646 of 660 Re: Audi Q7 steering vibrations [1supersuv] by tidester HOST Nov 12, 2008 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: 1supersuv (Nov 12, 2008 1:35 pm) Please contact me on: ...   Let's keep the discussion right here so as not to deprive members of valuable information.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#647 of 660 Re: [grn95] by mml7 Nov 15, 2008 (11:03 am)
Replying to: grn95 (Oct 31, 2008 6:33 am) I realize most people who own an Audi will not perform their own maintenance/service but how different can changing battery, brakes, oil changes be from other SUV's?   It's not a lot different, to be honest. However, like the Touareg and Cayenne, the battery is located under the driver's seat. This not only supposedly helps with weight distribution but also with (ironically with people whose batteries have prematurely died) longevity as it seals it from the elements. By the book, however, Audi (actually the Bentley Manual) indicates that you have to remove the driver's seat to get to the compartment in order to replace the battery.   The brakes on the Q7 are made by Brembo and can easily be replaced by yourself if you have some skill.   The V8 uses somewhere around 9-10 quarts of full synthetic. At ~$6/quart, that's about $60 for the oil + ~$15 for the filter. All told, you're looking at probably an hour's worth+ of labor once you're removed (and reinstalled) all of the body pans. If your dealer charges $100/hour in labor, then that'd be ~$175 just for an oil change.. And in a few extra dollars as padding.....well, people don't call them "stealerships" for nothing
#648 of 660 Re: Towing Cover [quattroporte12] by ottusio Feb 03, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Dec 29, 2007 2:15 pm) http://www.netshops.com/cart/shopper.cfm?action=view&key=CE701&tid=CE701&source=- channel_intelligence_gbase&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=CE701   oops, i just realized you posted this one like a year ago...n more...
#649 of 660 Seats hard? by moy Apr 29, 2009 (11:24 am)
I test drove an 2009 Audi Q7 last weekend and found the seats to be be stiff. I also test drove a BMW X5, Hyndai Genesis and Lexus, but found those seats to be very plush and soft. Are all Audi seats this way? Do they have some sort of break-in period?   The vehicle drove great and was very nice, but if I am not comfortable sitting in the car, then that is a deal killer for me. Replies to this message: steve_ (Apr 29, 2009 11:37 am) moncad (Apr 29, 2009 4:33 pm) ody02tjk (Oct 04, 2009 5:31 am) 1supersuv (Apr 29, 2009 4:35 pm)
#650 of 660 Re: Seats hard? [moy] by steve_ HOST Apr 29, 2009 (11:37 am)
Replying to: moy (Apr 29, 2009 11:24 am) How long was your test drive? Sometimes firm seats do better on longer trips than the ones that initially feel plush.   My sister's old New Beetle had firm seats but I went on several 8+ hour trips with her in it and they were very comfortable and supportive.   And maybe the seats break you in?

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