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#385 of 414 Re: Should I buy? [exgator24] by iqua Aug 14, 2009 (10:45 am)
Replying to: exgator24 (Aug 06, 2009 9:03 am) I just about to buy my end-of-leased Audi Q7. My choices were to buy this car or replace it with leasing Q5. Q5 is too small. I drove MDX a couple time. It's a different car compare to Q7 all together. It's a Honda. I drive Q7 because I love Audi's machine, can;t compare it with driving MDX or other Japanese cars. Audi could cost more in maintenance . The brake is the first to replace, then the tires since this is heavy car. MDX is light, you can tell when you drive it. I can't stand MDX/Lexus shifting gear, like a jigsaw. So all come to who you are. If you're Audi.. you will love it. But if not you will despite it to the single little problem. In my case I will question anything about MDX.
#386 of 414 Re: All this talk of aftermarket cupholders is ridiculous... [chickdr] by kymgatti Aug 27, 2009 (11:01 am)
Replying to: chickdr (Nov 16, 2008 8:54 am) I'm not sure why people are being rude to each other on here. We're all here for the same reason. Anyway - I don't think the person meant that the cup holder interior is tilted forward. They meant that the front wall of the cup holder is shorter than the back side - which when you think about it is kind of crazy. It's only a couple of inches tall already and for God's sake - you're moving forward most of the time with the vehicle. All it takes is one not-so-gentle tap of the (hard core) brakes on this car and the cup goes flying. IF someone pulls out in front of you - it's not your fault. I currently have the same problem with the MMI being broken in my Q7 and am taking it in for repairs Monday. I came on here to research if this is a common problem because it baffles me that if a drop of liquid falls onto that are it causes thousands of dollars of damage. You're moving in a vehicle with liquid potentially a few inches from a (now I find out) very sensitive and delicate area. I would NEVER have allowed liquids in my car in that cupholder if I knew the control panel was that sensitive. After all - aren't SUV's created for the family on the go that needs space and comfort, while still being "rugged"? Other than this I LOVE MY CAR!! I have had many luxury vehicles from Cadillac (won't ever buy another) to many Lexus (Lexi?) (which were great) IF this MMI breaks - you can't use any of the controls for the NAV, the stereo, the car in general - nothing. It is poor design to have put it next to a potentially "wet" area if there isn't a way to seal it better. They should at least have a sticker there with a warning. My lifestyle has always been the same but I have never had this problem in a car before. Replies to this message: kerryjth (Aug 27, 2009 11:55 am)
#387 of 414 Re: All this talk of aftermarket cupholders is ridiculous... [kymgatti] by kerryjth Aug 27, 2009 (11:55 am)
Replying to: kymgatti (Aug 27, 2009 11:01 am) I had several posts on this and some of the respondent seemed to be AUDI employees from their emotiional defense of audi's poor design.   Net is AUDI makes a good product BUT they are ARROGANT and will not admit mistakes...   Make sure to fight any suggestion of u paying to fix MMI due to a spill... go to AUDI USA HQ if the dealer pushes back....   this is a visiible cutometr sat issue ... no new news to them so if they feign ignorance call them on it   GOOD LUCK
#388 of 414 Re: Tires and brakes [sdemander] by ny_driver Aug 29, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: sdemander (Jul 10, 2009 6:58 am) Missed this email, I had 22K miles on the vehicle. What bothered me was that I had the car inspected (NY State) in Feb and they checked the brakes and said nothing. If I knew the pads were worn so much, I would have done something then.   That being said, I still love my Audi.
#389 of 414 Brakes are NOT to Spec by kerrynj Sep 01, 2009 (4:19 pm)
I have 32,000 miles on my Q7. I have put two sets of brakes on this truck. My last time at the dealer the service guy let it slip that the brakes were NOT to spec. So they put brakes that can't truly support the weight of this truck. I noticed from day one that I always had brake dust on the rims. That was a sign and the squeaking.This is the fifth Audi that we have had, never have we had the problems with the others.I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER AUDI.
#390 of 414 Q7 leaks by rdaws Sep 01, 2009 (6:06 pm)
Add to the list of problems: leakage from the massive sunroof...we had a seal fail on the sunroof drain and it allowed water to leak into the headliner and floorboard (via the A-piller)...my wife's friend had a similar problem with her Q...oh well...counting down until the lease is over... Replies to this message: nachi (Oct 05, 2009 9:03 pm) nachi (Oct 15, 2009 8:16 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 19, 2009 3:05 pm)
#391 of 414 Q7 Brake Wear by arrie Sep 28, 2009 (6:18 am)
I'm new to Audi Q7 discussion as I have owned the vehicle only for 3 days now. Brake wear issue caught my eye though and after reading the car manual (or part of it) one question came to my mind:   Is there some sort of trend that people with severe brake pad/rotor wear issue would live in northern states, i.e. in snow and ice during winter months?   It would be nice if people would mention this in their postings.   I'm thinking about this because from the car manual I understand that the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) uses brakes for slip control, i.e. there is no differential locks. I'm not sure but I think this really is the case. This would mean that in areas with snow and ice in winter time brake pads and rotors would wear much faster because the slip between wheels is controlled by applying brake on the wheel which is slipping. And the driver would probably even notice this, just wonders how nicely the Quatro work on slippery surfaces.   Manual also states that if you drive over certain speed with wipers ON the system makes brake pads to periodically "touch" rotors to keep then clean. Manual also states that the driver wont even know this but as the pads touch they will experience a little bit wear. This would also add to brake wear.   Just my thinking...   Arrie. Replies to this message: jayrider (Oct 03, 2009 2:12 pm) ody02tjk (Oct 04, 2009 5:13 am) jayrider (Oct 04, 2009 6:02 am) and 2 more...
#392 of 414 Re: Q7 Brake Wear [arrie] by jayrider Oct 03, 2009 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: arrie (Sep 28, 2009 6:18 am) For $125 you can buy front and rear pads for your audi. Lifetime warranty. You will need a mechanic who will replace just the pads as needed -- take the old pads back and get a credit. There are lots of autoparts stores with these available. you can also get them online. Replies to this message: ody02tjk (Oct 04, 2009 5:13 am) jayrider (Oct 04, 2009 6:02 am) rdaws (Oct 04, 2009 5:04 pm) and 1 more...
#393 of 414 Re: Q7 Brake Wear [jayrider] by ody02tjk Oct 04, 2009 (5:13 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 03, 2009 2:12 pm) Where are you finding pads with a lifetime warranty for only $125? I would love to know, because at 34K miles I am now in need of my 2ND set of brakes for my Q7. Replies to this message: jayrider (Oct 04, 2009 6:02 am) rdaws (Oct 04, 2009 5:04 pm) jayrider (Oct 05, 2009 5:41 am)
#394 of 414 Q7 Lease Turn in? by ody02tjk Oct 04, 2009 (5:17 am)
Has anyone yet turned in a Q7 from lease? If so, what were your experiences? What did they try to charge you with? Did the dealer try to get you to buy it? Did they offer a good deal for buying or leasing a new one? I saw that Audi is offering $5000 towards the purchase of a 2009 Q7, plus $4000 manufacter to dealer cash (this is on the Edmunds site as well).

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