Article Comments - 2009 Audi Q5 First Drive / Full Test

84 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM

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#80 of 84 Sensors by dssxxxx Nov 09, 2009 (5:15 am)
The sensors seem to be at the same location on all cars/SUV's. I have not heard of any problems, with any vehicles. That would be the least of any worries. Replies to this message: simagic (Nov 09, 2009 7:07 am)
#81 of 84 Re: Sensors [dssxxxx] by simagic Nov 09, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: dssxxxx (Nov 09, 2009 5:15 am) It's not the sensors I was speaking about . It's the lights and lenses that "wrap around the rear bumper and the other lights up front
#82 of 84 What would you advise? by agaurav Nov 12, 2009 (4:44 pm)
I am thinking about: 1. Volvo XC60 2. Audi Q5 3. BMW X3 4. Merc GLK 350 5. Infiniti EX35 6. Nissan Murano 7. Lexus RX 350 I know the above are not all in the same league but I like their looks and what they offer for their price. I am also considering the following: 8. Audi A3 TDi Diesel 9. Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 10. Volvo V70 Any ideas on any of these? Which has the best reliability? I don't want to be spending hundreds of dollars in repairs or have the car be in the shop with the service dealers unable to figure out what is going wrong and me left without a car to drive. This is the primary reason why I want to buy a new car - great reliability. Thanks and regards, Gaurav Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Nov 12, 2009 7:53 pm)
#83 of 84 Re: What would you advise? [agaurav] by JBaumgart Nov 12, 2009 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: agaurav (Nov 12, 2009 4:44 pm) Gaurav, If your No. 1 concern is great reliability and low maintainance costs over many years, and you intend to own your vehicle beyond the warranty period, I would cross off all of the European vehicles on your list. That said, IMO the most desirable choice would be the Audi Q5, but only if you keep the car within the warranty period. I love the looks, performance, handling, winter traction and interior craftsmanship that Audi's give you, but they are expensive to maintain when the warranty expires (I've owned two of them). But I think most would agree that the same advice applies to Mercedes, BMW's and Volvo's, in general. If you're frugal, and plan to keep your vehicle for many years, look to the Japanese makes.
#84 of 84 press request by kirstie_h HOST Nov 14, 2009 (7:17 am)
A reporter is looking to speak to a recent buyer of a new Audi vehicle over the past year and get comments on why they chose their vehicle over a Mercedes, BMW or Lexus. Please send your daytime phone number and the car you purchased to ctalatiedmunds.com by Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Thanks, Chintan Corporate Communications Edmunds.com