Article Comments - 2009 Audi Q5 First Drive / Full Test

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#34 of 81 Re: lease quote [lucien4] by clams Feb 25, 2009 (11:27 am)
Replying to: lucien4 (Feb 24, 2009 9:48 am) Received this lease quote today on a Q5 Prem Plus with nav: MSRP : $ 45,325 Lease 36 months with 15 k mi per year Sales price - $ 44,025 Residual: 50 % Money factor: .00037 Zero down Inception fees and taxes : $ 3500 Payment 659/month. This is the secon quote I recieved. The first one from a different dealer with the same parameters was $ 686/month. I am going to get a another quote in March. I think the numbers will come down after the first of the month.
#35 of 81 Re: [daleb2] by qball1 Feb 26, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: daleb2 (Feb 14, 2009 5:42 pm) I agree with you here. we have been looking for a SUV for sometime now, and I just fell in love with a Q5. I test drove the ML350 (wife's pick) right before test driving the Q5, and I must say ML did a crappy job with their NAVI system. It was a world of difference when I was trying to navigate while I was trying to drive. Also, to my understanding that MLs have great torque at a lower RPM but I couldn't feel much of the acceleration. I guess I have to go with amg or 550 in order to feel the difference.
#36 of 81 by catchsteelhead Feb 26, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Reserved a Q5 today. Details below: -Premium Plus -Navigation -Black -Cardamom Beige -$45K Delivery guaranteed for second week of March...
#37 of 81 ordered my q5 2 weeks ago by bayridgeguy Feb 28, 2009 (8:58 am)
Hi guys, Just waned to share my experience with all of you. I put in the order for a Q5 2 weeks ago. - Prestige package - Deep Sea Metallic - Black interior - Audi side assist 46995$ including destination charge. (Took about 30 calls (~ 2 hrs) to different dealers to get this price) This is a factory order for May delivery. Seems like a good deal?
#38 of 81 timm2 by timm2 Mar 05, 2009 (6:26 am)
Firs to correct a mistake that edmunds made, these vehicles will be built in China, not Ingolstadt as mentioned. Second with a price tag of $45K quoted, you can buy the Q7 instead, which at least have 3 row of seats, bigger engine, not to mention bigger road presence. In summary, another unneccessary, overpriced SUV. Replies to this message: brashman (Mar 06, 2009 11:16 am)
#39 of 81 S-Line Package for Q5 by khl Mar 05, 2009 (7:05 am)
Does anyone know when/if the S-line package will be available for the Q5 in the US...can't find any dealer that currently carries a Q5 Prestige with the S-line package.
#40 of 81 Re: timm2 [timm2] by brashman Mar 06, 2009 (11:16 am)
Replying to: timm2 (Mar 05, 2009 6:26 am) The Q5 is assembled in Changchun, China, for the Chinese market. Models destined for most other markets (definitely the US) are assembled in Ingolstadt. "Bigger road presence" is by no means a universal benefit nor an objective point.
#41 of 81 by b4z Mar 13, 2009 (3:30 pm)
My wife and I sat in a played around with 2 different q5s today. We did not drive one. It's a beautiful vehicle, although neither one of us liked the standard 18" wheels. A 5 spoke A5 18" wheel would have looked much better. The interior and dash design are really nice. head and shoulders above my '07 SRX. I wish GM could design a steering wheel as nice as the q5's. The cargo area is a little short but we determined that a push lawnmower would fit and that with the 3 different sections of the back seat being moved independently it would work for most cargo. I think it is a beautifully turned out crossover,maybe 1 or 2K too high in price but definitely something we are thinking about. BTW I am a long legged 6'8" and could comfortable in the front seat and comfortable in the back seat with front seat up some. I'm not sure how the sunroof shade will work in hot climates. I wonder if it should be solid and not just a screen? hopefully we will drive it in the next week or so to see how it performs from a handling and ride perspective. I am already guessing it has plenty of power.
#42 of 81 Beautiful SUV by hoinoy Mar 14, 2009 (11:29 am)
Just came back from test driving a Q5 premium plus. My wife and I love the ext/int styling and the beautiful interior fit/finish. Steering wheel has a very nice leather feel and the thickness is just right. MMI interface is still heads and shoulders above that of the improved i-Drive from the new BMW. Navigation is beautiful and the additional direction-screen in the instrument panel helps. Panoramic sunroof is great, but the sunblock screen might add another part to break. Acceleration and pickup is decent but I really want Audi to bring over the 2.0T from the European models for comparison. We both love the car, but don't know if we love it to spend >$10k over a RDX or ~$4-5K over a comparably equipped MDX. (Listed at $45k). Replies to this message: c280 (Mar 21, 2009 12:23 pm)
#43 of 81 by b4z Mar 15, 2009 (7:03 am)
I've looked at the current audi offers and they have a 36mo deal for the base q5 that is $499mo. I believe the premium plus is $569. But the much large base Q7 is just $30mo. more at $599. I'm thinking if we do want to get one we should wait another month or 2 to see how this plays out and look for a better incentive or deal from audi. I also don't like how audi and MB have an additional charge to turn the car in. GM has never done that beffore, but alas no more leasing at GM. I went to the MB dealer yesterday and the GLK is a more expensive looking vehicle than the Audi. The q5 only looks good to me with the optional 5 spokers and then the sline wheels are nice too but a little over the top.