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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS
Ok so the gf has a 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP that she got brand new. It now has 63K miles on it and has already had the transmission replaced and seems to be having lengthy issues with it. She's looking for a suitable replacement. She doesn't like the Nissan Murano or it's Infiniti sister vehicle. She hates Ford Escape and the Dodge simply doesn't have anything in their lineup she would be interested in. She doesn't like the Chevy Traverse. The BMW X5 is out of the question.
She doesn't want a car but rather a smaller SUV or crossover. So after searching and going over options she would be interested in, it appears her top choice is the Audi Q5 Premium Plus with the 2.0T 4 cylinder.
Does anyone have any reviews, experience, or comments they can share about the Audi?
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Just bought one a few months back. 2012 2.0T
I would definitely consider a Cadillac SRX for the same money.
Here is what I like about the Audi
Fit, finish and materials
Excellent real world fuel economy - I can actually exceed the EPA highway when I drive, which is tough to do
Quiet
Handles like a car, not an SUV
Awesome base stereo
What it doesn't have that I wish it did.
Back up sensors if you don't get the $3,000 NAV
OnStar
Front seats are uncomfortable if you are not skinny.........and I'm not
Speedo goes to 180, sorry, but I'd prefer to have 30 mph not be a few ticks above 0
Has a noticable high pitched whine at idle and low speed. I took it in and apparently they all do it. I think it's the high pressure fuel pump for the DI engine.
You have to get the iphone package or the Plus package to get iphone connectivity and bluetooth. U.S. companies get lambasted for not having these in their cheapest vehicles.
Overall it's a really nice car. A lot of nice appointments and touches everywhere. For example the rear seat fold lever in the back so you can fold the seats when loading. The glovebox is cooled in the area where you would put your iphone. I had one rattle in the door, easily fixed by the dealer. Speaking of which, service has been fantastic so far............at least for the one item.