Fantastic John, so happy for you bothx
GOBSMAKINGLY out-******-rageous...
Just how on earth can an SQ5 do 43mpg plus down the A38 and then tank-it cross country and still show forty ****** three mpg - and sound like a V6 does...
AND, you can see OVER hedgerows and canal bridges!
Never been able to do THAT in an RS3 or TT ragtop before...
Cool....and it's got matching number plates lol.
I think you need to explore more of the torque though with those embarrassing mpg figures haha
Best wishes to you both, I know what it's like to deal with difficult times and you do need things to look forward to.......our SQ5 is my partner's dream car so it was an easy decision for us and I'm sure for you tooJust to add here: purchased this SQ5 from TT SPORTS AND PRESTIGE, Unit 17,Derby Trading Estate,Stores Road,Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4BE
I found the advertisement on PistonHeads on Sunday 17th March, and it sure looked interesting, see:
https://www.ttsportsandprestige.co.uk/our-stock/9607859-audi-q5-sq5-326-quattro-5dr-tip-auto/
And with better presented pre-owned cars than any I've seen at ANY Audi dealership, ever...
And GREAT people...
Requested a video the following day, Monday, and that arrived on the Tuesday - see post #13.
STILL, mind, I couldn't believe what was on offer for the price and with only 19k miles.
Most know RS3copilot is on chemotherapy and most know that days several days to recover from the side effects post treatment and so I thought I'd just take a run up the A38 (in BLUEY) and check the car out for myself, casual like. But hey, the copilot felt OK and wanted to come to. And there we were, see #3.
And here we are, rock and roll:
Oh, and the A1 is still for sale, ish, but hopefully not for long, great car...
Just to add here: purchased this SQ5 from TT SPORTS AND PRESTIGE, Unit 17,Derby Trading Estate,Stores Road,Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4BE
I found the advertisement on PistonHeads on Sunday 17th March, and it sure looked interesting, see:
https://www.ttsportsandprestige.co.uk/our-stock/9607859-audi-q5-sq5-326-quattro-5dr-tip-auto/
And with better presented pre-owned cars than any I've seen at ANY Audi dealership, ever...
And GREAT people...
Requested a video the following day, Monday, and that arrived on the Tuesday - see post #13.
STILL, mind, I couldn't believe what was on offer for the price and with only 19k miles.
Most know RS3copilot is on chemotherapy and most know that days several days to recover from the side effects post treatment and so I thought I'd just take a run up the A38 (in BLUEY) and check the car out for myself, casual like. But hey, the copilot felt OK and wanted to come to. And there we were, see #3.
And here we are, rock and roll:
Oh, and the A1 is still for sale, ish, but hopefully not for long, great car...
Just to add here: purchased this SQ5 from TT SPORTS AND PRESTIGE, Unit 17,Derby Trading Estate,Stores Road,Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4BE
I found the advertisement on PistonHeads on Sunday 17th March, and it sure looked interesting, see:
https://www.ttsportsandprestige.co.uk/our-stock/9607859-audi-q5-sq5-326-quattro-5dr-tip-auto/
And with better presented pre-owned cars than any I've seen at ANY Audi dealership, ever...
And GREAT people...
Requested a video the following day, Monday, and that arrived on the Tuesday - see post #13.
STILL, mind, I couldn't believe what was on offer for the price and with only 19k miles.
Most know RS3copilot is on chemotherapy and most know that days several days to recover from the side effects post treatment and so I thought I'd just take a run up the A38 (in BLUEY) and check the car out for myself, casual like. But hey, the copilot felt OK and wanted to come to. And there we were, see #3.
And here we are, rock and roll:
Oh, and the A1 is still for sale, ish, but hopefully not for long, great car...
24-hour report: OK, 1-day in, and this SQ5 is a BLAST!!!!
So I went back to a report I did in 2015 following the Stafford Audi dealer meet when I first experienced this animal, see "Who wants a go in an SQ5 shouts Andy Poole":
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Anyone wanting a low mileage unique colour Audi RS3...
24-hour report: OK, 1-day in, and this SQ5 is a BLAST!!!!
So I went back to a report I did in 2015 following the Stafford Audi dealer meet when I first experienced this animal, see "Who wants a go in an SQ5 shouts Andy Poole":
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Anyone wanting a low mileage unique colour Audi RS3...
This 2016 SQ5 is possibly the best Audi I've ever driven over variable roads and over several days, and most likely the best Audi I've ever owned - and I've owned, and still own, a few...
Wow, some statement John, good to hear. Was chatting to a salesman at Cheltenham Audi who I have bought a couple cars from over the years, he tells me diesel SQ5 coming possibly before end of year. Said he would give me a shout when he had one to drive.
Having had (and still have) two Q5’s, myself and Mrs Q5man do like the higher driving position and overall practically with teenage boys etc. Her JCW gives us a nice smile, but my 2.0 TFSI is just too dull, but is fairly quick (0-62 in 6.3) and 252bhp, but with tuning box takes over 300, but some theatre would be nice.
Let’s see what comes later in the year. He does also think there will be a RSQ5 at some point, but getting into an S or at least 3.0 would be a decent step for me.
Keep the write ups coming, is really nice given most in here are SUV haters
Said he would give me a shout when he had one to drive.
That looks rather spankingly nice, great colour, but, can you get a large GSD in the back, if so that's a perfect bus for me.
And in my view WAY better looking than all this 2019 angular stuff; ours is more cute, feminine, cuddly, shapely, curvy; know what I mean....
Sorry Sandra, just keyboard crunchin' out load....
That looks rather spankingly nice, great colour, but, can you get a large GSD in the back, if so that's a perfect bus for me.
I think the mk2 Q5 is a sharper looking animal than the mk1 but I just don't like the lack of a proper exhaust pipe, just looks wrong to me!
It's also a lot more expensive when buying new. My 3 year old car cost me £32k but had a list price of £57k the new SQ5 would have been over £60k for the same spec....that's just silly money imo for a private individual to stump up
They look quite big from the outside but are actually a bit like a reverse Tardis! Was struggling to fit 4 medium sized suitcases in the boot recently but our Cocker fits in no problem. I've got the longitudinal boot divider so she gets 2/3rds, if you had no divider and nothing else in the boot I think a GSD would be OK.
PS the tdi 'plus' model already has 700NM and a sports diff
Ah, but some of us like to do silly things with our money!
£54k after discount for mine, quite a lot cheaper than the Macan GTS I was looking at (£68k).
As for the exhaust, I can’t see it when driving, and I invariably reverse park so don’t see it then. I do see the VC, and the latest sat nav, google maps, android auto...
Pleased you’re very happy with your SQ5, but I have to disagree with you regarding the way it looks compared to the Mk2 Q5’s, as I much prefer the angular stuff as it looks more ‘edgy’.....but it’s a good job we all like different things.
But that's not here yet!
Mine already is! And at a much lower purchase price £s:
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And in my view WAY better looking than all this 2019 angular stuff; ours is more cute, feminine, cuddly, shapely, curvy; know what I mean....
Sorry Sandra, just keyboard crunchin' out load....
I think the mk2 Q5 is a sharper looking animal than the mk1 but I just don't like the lack of a proper exhaust pipe, just looks wrong to me!
It's also a lot more expensive when buying new. My 3 year old car cost me £32k but had a list price of £57k the new SQ5 would have been over £60k for the same spec....that's just silly money imo for a private individual to stump up
John, that is fair enough and very true, used is a winner IF paying cash. Unfortunately some of us aren’t there yet.
I love the shape of my Q5, but as you say it is pretty neutral driving wise.
No confirmed dates for this new diesel 700nm beast, but when I get a drive I will know if I want one
Depends on the haggled deal though tbh. I always thought the used apr from an Audi dealer was practically written in stone, but was offered 6% readily on a pcp. A new SQ5 you would get absolutely mullered on the monthlies with even just a few options tagged on to the dealA £32k used would not be vastly different to £50k new on PCP, as far as monthlies go. Immaterial obv. If paid in cash.
That is the one I am talking about
I've seen more of your car than my own over the last few days, anyone would think you were rather smitten with it lol
I'm sure the RS3 will still find its place in the corner of your heart
No pics this time...
Keep em coming
What with all the S3's and RS3's on the forum it makes a nice change