DOZZER Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Looking at getting the wife a SUV. I found a Q7 TDI at a decent price. Anyone know of any issues with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Great vehicle honestly. 30mpg 5500lb suv. Comfy and tows like a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I drove it and loved it. Kinda debating on waiting for the Q5 TDI quattro that they are getting in July. I won't let her get a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge SUV. The quality isn't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Q5 Tdi is getting the new generation Tdi. As will the new 2014 q7. I had a 3.6 q7 for a while with not a single issue. Best road trip vehicle ever.. The Tdi can tow like a beast and you'll never feel the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I drove it and loved it. Kinda debating on waiting for the Q5 TDI quattro that they are getting in July. I won't let her get a Ford, Chevy, or Dodge SUV. The quality isn't there. Not even the new Grand Cherokee Diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The quality isn't there. Have you ever owned a VAG vehicle? They aren't much better...And when shit does go wrong they are a godamn bastard to fix yourself. If you're going to get one I'd strongly advise you to sell it the day the Warranty is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Have you ever owned a VAG vehicle? They aren't much better...And when shit does go wrong they are a godamn bastard to fix yourself. If you're going to get one I'd strongly advise you to sell it the day the Warranty is up. Yes I have. Keep in mind I work on 6.0 and 6.4 Powerstrokes in my shop regularly. They aren't more of a bastard than those. I have worked on quite a few TDI cars for people as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Not even the new Grand Cherokee Diesel? I am very gun shy on any Chrysler product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Yes I have. Keep in mind I work on 6.0 and 6.4 Powerstrokes in my shop regularly. They aren't more of a bastard than those. POWERSTROKES, LOL. From a component/accessory perspective VAG's have just as many issues as the big 3, if not moreso. I know several people with older TDI's. While the Engine may still run good, a ton of other little shit tends to go wrong, in short order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Have you ever owned a VAG vehicle? They aren't much better...And when shit does go wrong they are a godamn bastard to fix yourself. If you're going to get one I'd strongly advise you to sell it the day the Warranty is up. Have you owned a VAG vehicle made in the last decade? If you can read, you can make them easy to work on and go 200k without any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Great vehicle honestly. 30mpg 5500lb suv. Comfy and tows like a beast. I wasn't aware towing 5500 lbs. is towing "like a beast." Have you ever owned a VAG vehicle? They aren't much better...And when shit does go wrong they are a godamn bastard to fix yourself. If you're going to get one I'd strongly advise you to sell it the day the Warranty is up. Bingo. POWERSTROKES, LOL. Guy I work for has a Powerstroke with 260K on it. Just towed 11K lbs. last week on a 4 hour round trip without prob. Does this regularly. His trailer is an 8 wheeler that weighs 4,500 alone. Thing hauls. No, I'm not a Powerstroke fan per say, but I give credit where it's due. There isn't an Audi on God's green earth that can claim this. Probably never will be. For a daily or light towing I'd agree with what has been said. Compare apples to apples though. He asked for and SUV for the wife. Obviously he wants it comfortable, safe, reliable, etc. Doesn't need it to "tow like a beast." The Audi, IMO, would at least be 2 of those three. :gabe: I also agree. The VAGs always have other probs. In my limited experience anyway. Have you owned a VAG vehicle made in the last decade? If you can read, you can make them easy to work on and go 200k without any trouble. I have. They both had multiple different issues before 100K hit. I tend to have bad luck with cars though. I know Mike LaNasa and 401Clay both have/had vehicles similar to mine and they ran/run like champs. YMMV but mine sucked. I won't buy another. AUDILOL! Just for you Jones. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I wasn't aware towing 5500 lbs. is towing "like a beast." He said it gets 30mpg and weighs 5500 lbs! Q7 are good vehicles btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 He said it gets 30mpg and weighs 5500 lbs! Reading > you. Q7 are good vehicles btw! Common sense > you. :lolguy: EDIT: Nice :ninja: edit btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 He said it gets 30mpg and weighs 5500 lbs! Q7 are good vehicles btw! At least you aren't retarded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 At least you aren't retarded... Because OOOOdi makes the best vehicles ever, especially towing beasts, and if you disagree you're obviously mentally deficient. Oh Jones, you so funny! Simmer the panties. I already said IMO it'd make a great DD. You win. You're awesome Audi is the best auto manufacturer ever. I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Because OOOOdi makes the best vehicles ever, especially towing beasts, and if you disagree you're obviously mentally deficient. Oh Jones, you so funny! Simmer the panties. I already said IMO it'd make a great DD. You win. You're awesome Audi is the best auto manufacturer ever. I apologize. Don't forget all TDI's have been flawless engineering marvels since day 1....:lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Because OOOOdi makes the best vehicles ever, especially towing beasts, and if you disagree you're obviously mentally deficient. Oh Jones, you so funny! Simmer the panties. I already said IMO it'd make a great DD. You win. You're awesome Audi is the best auto manufacturer ever. I apologize. I meant the "5500lb" part. He gets it, you don't. Its a 5500lb Family SUV that can tow 6600lbs. It's not a powerstroke, but a powerstroke won't seat 7 comfortably and not suck for daily driving. He didn't make a thread entitled: "What is your opinion of 10-15 year old volkswagens and Audi's?" He asked about Q7's, which unless I'm mistaken, you haven't owned, nor would. Back on topic: If you get one, be sure you opt for the 4 Zone climate control It comes with a 2nd AC unit for the rear. Without it, in the summer with the pano roof, it can take quite a while to get everyone comfy. I tinted my pano-roof and it made a huge difference as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I meant the "5500lb" part. He gets it, you don't. Its a 5500lb Family SUV that can tow 6600lbs. It's not a powerstroke, but a powerstroke won't seat 7 comfortably and not suck for daily driving. Wrong. You guys don't get it. I know you were saying it's a 5500 lb vehicle, but follow the link to Audi USA I posted. 5500 lbs towing. Common sense > you. :lolguy: EDIT: Nice :ninja: edit btw. 6600 with a special package. Still not "beast mode" IMO, but it's all potato, tomato. Regardless, I agree with what you said about the Powerstroke being a good daily. That's why I said compare apples to apples. They're not even in the equation. The question was would it be a good vehicle for his wife. I believe it would, but I don't like VAGs. Just my opinion. That's worth less than .02 with deflation and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Back on topic: If you get one, be sure you opt for the 4 Zone climate control It comes with a 2nd AC unit for the rear. Without it, in the summer with the pano roof, it can take quite a while to get everyone comfy. I tinted my pano-roof and it made a huge difference as well. Given VAG's history with electronic accessories, the thought of one with 4 zone climate control is downright chilling....(no pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Q7's are baller. TDI's are even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Given VAG's history with electronic accessories, the though of one with 4 zone climate control is downright chilling....(no pun intended) Again, given your limited exposure to cars built inside the last decade.. I've seen plenty of D3 chassis cars with 150k+ with 4zone still working like a boss. And what this has to do with a 2010+ Q7 TDi, is anyone's guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Again, given your limited exposure to cars built inside the last decade.. I'll give you that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I am very gun shy on any Chrysler product. Chrysler uses Mercedes engine in the Grand Cherokee, so basically you get a ML350 tdi for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Chrysler uses Mercedes engine in the Grand Cherokee, so basically you get a ML350 tdi for cheap. The Old WK Diesel used a Mercedes diesel, the new one uses a Fiat/VM diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 p.s. For the Diesel Grand Cherokee: If you opt for the two-wheel-drive model, you get the 7400-pound maximum towing capacity and 30 mpg on the highway, providing a range of over 730 miles. Choosing 4WD means a choice of three systems--full-time (Quadra-Trac I, essentially AWD), part-time with a two-speed transfer case (Quadra-Trac II), and Quadra-Drive II, which adds an electronic limited-slip differential--and the crawl ratio can be as good as 44:1. The penalties aren't severe, either: fuel economy goes down to 28 mpg on the highway and towing capacity is a mere 200 pounds lower Read more: http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/suv/163_2014_jeep_grand_cherokee_diesel_first_drive/#ixzz2RraUSDPy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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