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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:07 AM
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The Wife's New SUV

I picked up a new Audi Q7 Prem Plus 3.0 for the wife on Friday. Been driving it for three days and I am still amazed how well this 5,000 pound SUV performs. Acceleration in sport / dynamic mode is amazing as well as the way it holds the road for a vehicle this big, even my wife mentioned "how light it is on it's feet". Only problem is the information overload I am experiencing trying to learn all it's features..




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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:08 AM
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Old May 29, 2017 | 10:10 AM
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Sweet, I love the lines on the new Q7. They fixed a lot of the bloatiness that came with the old rounded one. Audi is going in a good direction these days.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:22 AM
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Love it! One of the few SUVs out there that I'd drive. Will definitely be looking at these in a few years when a kid hauler is needed.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Congrats, I absolutely LOVE that interior color and think it looks extra amazing with that exterior color. I have wanted a car with that color interior forever. I do like the direction Audi has taken with the Q5 and Q7 in terms of the interior and I do like that they fixed a lot of bloat (as mentioned before). I however hate that they didn't really push past the previous look. I still have issues telling the old q5 from the new one unless I see the front end and the Q7 shares a bit too much with the last gen in terms of styling.

On the flip side they shed like 500 pounds going from the last gen to this one, I also love that 3.0t engine. A mild tune can get you a HUGE bump in power and many Audi dealers will do the flash at the dealer while maintaining the warranty for you.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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The new Q7 has the bodyline of Avant. They look gorgeous. The interior is insane as well. Enjoy!
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Old May 29, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Audis are gorgeous. Congrats, OP!
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Old May 29, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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Nice pick up.

On behalf of Saintor, I'd like to welcome you to the AudiZine family.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 12:35 PM
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Nice pick up.

On behalf of Saintor, I'd like to welcome you to the AudiZine family.
He would also like to say that the interior is substandard
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Old May 29, 2017 | 12:40 PM
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Congratulations! That's a great looking SUV.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
That's a great first post. Thank you for your valuable contribution.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 04:56 PM
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First post or not, what difference does it make?

Facts are always a valuable contribution.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
First post or not, what difference does it make?

Facts are always a valuable contribution.
IP check on Saintor, aisle 12
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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
You clearly don't like cars or don't understand them.
Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
First post or not, what difference does it make?

Facts are always a valuable contribution.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Consumer Reports 10 Best
http://www.consumerreports.org/cars-best-cars-top-picks-2017/


Read. Anything. The Q7 is one of the best cars of 2017

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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
You clearly don't like cars or don't understand them.



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Consumer Reports 10 Best

Read. Anything. The Q7 is one of the best cars of 2017
Linky no worky
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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Linky no worky
Updated. Something is not right with links on the site

or try: http://www.consumerreports.org/cars-...op-picks-2017/
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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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Either way we all know its Saintor...and we all know having two separate accounts is a permaban...so kiss his idiot ass goodbye.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Either way we all know its Saintor...and we all know having two separate accounts is a permaban...so kiss his idiot ass goodbye.
Really?!



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Old May 29, 2017 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Really?!



evidence points to that being the case, but I can't say I'm 100%...Im not a mod, I can't check IPs.

But I haven't owned acuras for nearly 10 years...so I should be getting my mod-ship any day now
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Old May 29, 2017 | 06:01 PM
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Congratulations. The Q7 looks great.

333 hp, 325 lb-ft, and 0-60 in under 6 seconds. Not bad for a people mover.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and if you don't like it that's fine. But you should do your homework before making inaccurate statements on your first or second post to a new to you forum.

As other members have already mentioned, the new Q7 is actually rated pretty high in terms of reliability. .. And that "a bit over 300HP" (333HP to be exact) supercharged engine can take that 5000lb, unreliable SUV to 60 in 5.5 seconds while getting 25mpg.. Yeah, I don't see the appeal either... Oh and since you are big on facts, see Car & Driver March 2016 to back up my statement.

Welcome to the forum..

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Old May 29, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
Get the fuck out of here you poor pos.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 07:21 PM
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Old May 29, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Get the fuck out of here you poor pos.
Ah, the suBROru came to party. Might want to turn around and go back home, you forgot your vaporizer and your skinny jeans.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
Ah, the suBROru came to party. Might want to turn around and go back home, you forgot your vaporizer and your skinny jeans.
He doesn't own a Subaru. n00b.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:03 PM
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He doesn't own a Subaru. n00b.
Stupid me to think someone who has a picture of a BRZ as their avatar, and has BRZ in their user name, actually owns one.
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
Stupid me to think someone who has a picture of a BRZ as their avatar, and has BRZ in their user name, actually owns one.
If you hadn't of jumped to conclusions and actually read his signature, you would have seen that "retired" is listed next to the BRZ.

Start a thread showing off your car. I want to see what majestic vehicle you drive since you're quick to jump on everyone here.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
If you hadn't of jumped to conclusions and actually read his signature, you would have seen that "retired" is listed next to the BRZ.

Start a thread showing off your car. I want to see what majestic vehicle you drive since you're quick to jump on everyone here.
Signatures must not show up when using the mobile version of the website.

Regardless, once a bro, always a bro.
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Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
Signatures must not show up when using the mobile version of the website.

Regardless, once a bro, always a bro.
Much bro. Such bro.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 08:29 PM
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Nice ride. Looks like a jacked up avant. I love the rims too. The interior is much nicer than a tlx.
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Originally Posted by JT4
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and if you don't like it that's fine. But you should do your homework before making inaccurate statements on your first or second post to a new to you forum.

As other members have already mentioned, the new Q7 is actually rated pretty high in terms of reliability. .. And that "a bit over 300HP" (333HP to be exact) supercharged engine can take that 5000lb, unreliable SUV to 60 in 5.5 seconds while getting 25mpg.. Yeah, I don't see the appeal either... Oh and since you are big on facts, see Car & Driver March 2016 to back up my statement.

Welcome to the forum..
Holy cow, the Q7 is that fast?! That is amazingly quick for a full size SUV.

Congratulations on the car. Do you mind sharing what some of your favorite features are thus far?
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Old May 30, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by akplaya92
Holy cow, the Q7 is that fast?! That is amazingly quick for a full size SUV.

Congratulations on the car. Do you mind sharing what some of your favorite features are thus far?
Thanks.. One of the features that stands out so far is the Vision Package which includes the virtual cockpit. It allows you to configure the instrumentation several different ways and is almost 3-D like, if that makes sense.

Now granted I only have 300 miles on it so far, but the overall solidness of the cabin is amazing and the level of refinement IMO is "vault like"..

But there is no doubt that my favorite feature is the powertrain and how seamless it delivers power. You don't expect an SUV this size to move the way it does, so the first time you get on it you are shocked because you think to yourself, it shouldn't be this quick and it definitely shouldn't be this nimble.

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saddle interior? yum...
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Looks great, nice color combo. Definitely liking the updated Q7.
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I think the Audi SUVs/crossovers are some of the best looking out there.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
If you hadn't of jumped to conclusions and actually read his signature, you would have seen that "retired" is listed next to the BRZ.

Start a thread showing off your car. I want to see what majestic vehicle you drive since you're quick to jump on everyone here.
No one wants to see a picture of his 1998 Chevy Astro van he drives with his parents' approval.
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Old May 30, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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Nice pickup

Originally Posted by i pwn n00bs
A $60,000 SUV that is unreliable and has a bit over 300hp. I don't see the appeal.
Typical stat bench racer ...

A 5000lb SUV doing sub 6 second 0-60s is not acceptable? We aren't cross shopping SRT8s / SQ5s / X5Ms.

Who is to say a brand new SUV is unreliable? Funny part is, link posted here suggest past models are quite the opposite ... and he's backed with a warranty.

GTFO Nab.
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Damn, great ride! I've always loved thh Q line from Audi and it seems every year it just gets better and better...

Congrats and enjoy!
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