At long last a car reviewer who actually realises and appreciates that people will usually be moving from something older. So many slate older used cars for not having the latest 'must have' tech. I have an old Hyundai (don't laugh, its damn reliable and perfect for my needs, if a little dated) and in comparison, this Audi is like a tech-fest spaceship of a car. Top marks Matt for keeping it real.
Yeah it's sometimes crazy going into an Aldi or Lidl store. I went in for a loaf of bread and eggs and came out with a set of spanners and a welder!!! 🤣😅🤣
That's what I've got in my 2008 A4 B7 Avant Quattro wired into the back of the RNSE had to code it so the Auxiliary option was visible. £30 New from EBAY it's good for 6Music and playing your own Catalogue.
My car doesn't even have an aux jack on the radio so I bought the Aldi Dab device. It works well and also gives me bluetooth phone calls. It looks no worse than a sat nav stuck to the windscreen.
I know exactly how you feel 😂😂😆😉👍 Great videos always - even when its a car, one actually dislike! Says a lot about the quality about the channel though 👍👍👍
this video tickled me because i bought a 2010 audi q5 premium plus back in august. no serious maintenance or problems since then, just new sparks and coils. very solid, fun, luxurious little thing. definitely would recommend!
I agree with you Matt. My ex-wife had a Q5 and drove it for 5 years before trading it in for an X3 Sport but, other than the better handling of the BMW, I really missed the more luxurious interior and more comfortable and spacious seats in the Audi. She had no problems with either car, but then again, was buying them new. Another good and perfectly honest review.
good vid as usual I have had the 3.0 tdi s-line 59 plate for 6 years paid 17k but it has been a quality motor had the gear box serviced at 95k and changed both door locks but besides oil and filter changes every 10k this has been the most reliable car I've owned testament to Audi no rush to change it still looks and drives mint.
I have bought a Q5 2.0 TDI quattro (my 2011) in 2017 with manual transmission, and it works very well. With little manteinance and timing belt ok the car it's very perfect inside and outside (finished with a nice detailing Gyeon). No scratches, no elettrical problem no other issue in general, no strange consumption. In any case I follow the regular services in Audi and sometimes in not Audi service. Keep an eye on the Fuel Pump that sometime have an autodistuption. I suggest this SUV today that for me have a nice build quality in general! Nice car!
It’s funny because my dad gets his cars from BCA auctions and we got one of these a couple years back. It was a 58 reg and we loved it. So modern for its age.
I no longer buy leather interiors - too hot or too cold, then need heating or ventilated - fabric seats work fine without the faff just tricky getting a nice car without leather seats.
@@irGuilty leather is lovely and feels great but you want them heated and ventilated if you can get that option or at least air con/climate control and heated seats so you can cool them in hot weather and warm them cold weather.
Fantastic Review! I bought mine last year and no regrets! The 2.0TDI is super economical, also its worth noting that it has one of the cheaper tax band for a SUV.
Just picked up one of these for my wife. Still looks like a modern car from the outside and internally its aged well too. S line 2.0 tdi manual with optional extras. One owner with a full Audi service history. One problem I've had which is a common problem is one of the doors not opening from the outside. Fortunately only a small job which the dealer is rectifying.
Great review Matt ... comparing the Screen mounted DAB retro fit to “something you’d find in Aldi between the garden furniture and the Ukuleles “ brilliant 👏👏👏😂
Excellent video as usual, Matt. My wife has a 2012 Q5 S Line 2.0TDi automatic with an Elite remap (210hp) and it's surprisingly quick, handles well for a jacked up "A4" and is very reliable but noisy. It comes with leather and heated seats which are very handy most of the year round if one has back problems! Wind noise from the huge wing mirrors can be a problem unless they've had a factory fitted modification which ours hasn't so we tape up the seams with black insulation tape. The doors and dashboard finish are somewhat plasticky for a car of this value and it's not insulated very well thus the road noise. Tyres can make a big difference to road noise too. The sound system is awful - very thin but not uncommon from German vehicles without upgraded hifi. Economy with the remap is outstanding and we get 35+ mpg in London and 45 mpg on at motorway speeds. Overall I'm not a fan and much prefer driving my old 2007 L322 Vogue SE but it always starts unlike the Range Rover! If you're in the market for a family estate then you could do a lot worse.
Great honest vid. I drove one just last week and covered 150 miles and it took me the first 100 miles to work out the heating controls, so definitely spot on with that. Agree it’s a great and comfortable drive
Living in London with the ULEZ looming if you have a car like this it will be cheap as chips. Everything advertised these days says is it ULEZ compliant. This diesel Q5 would not be compliant. I like the points that are made however, useful as usual
Buying an Audi is a bit like booking a flight with Ryanair everything's extra! Not good that the gearbox broke at 95k although as you say reinforces the need for gearbox servicing! Personally don't find the Q range very inspiring but then I'm not a fan of many SUV's! Thanks for the video informative as usual.
Pleather seats in that Q5. Not leather and not heated either! Like you say, an optional extra. Massive problem with VAG vehicles are the big glass panoramic sunroofs, absolute pain in the arse for water ingress. I’m definitely going off VAG group products. Oh! The microphone sounds ok to me. Best wishes for the year ahead.
You know why it was never serviced and I bet it wasn’t just the gearbox? was when bought new they were told it wouldn’t need an MOT for three years so in her mind if it didn’t break down before then and that’s probably when she also had it mind to exchange it for some new kerbside furniture then it simply wasn’t her problem
@@benmulleady7266 Just make sure it’s tyres and brakes are in reasonable condition - I’ve just put 4 P Zeros on for £225 each and brakes all round are about £1000.
Q5 is definitely a very friendly sized car for UK roads. My sister upgraded her 2014 X4 to a 2018 X3 M Sport just this month and it’s pretty much the same size as the facelift 2019 Q7 which is way too big for a Q5 alternative
Another great review. Ran a 2.0 TDI Quattro S line manual fews years back and really liked it. Dark peal metallic blue with suede and leather seats and 20 inch alloys. It looked the dogs. Try and get one with the B&O sound system as it's amazing. Even my one owner low mileage example with full Audi service history developed a couple of electrical faults . As recommended here keep some cash for unexpected faults.
I had no idea these were so much money. £10k seems an awful lot for a 10 year old jacked up A4 with nearly 100k miles. But I guess people only want SUVs now.
@@bonniedrasco8166 I’ve had two golf diesels a Mk6 and mk7 1.6TDI high mileage and now have an A3 8V 2.0TDi I’ve never had 1 issue with ? Any of them What hassles did you have with them just curious
@@CH-bn7qb same here had a 1.9tdi sharan for 8 years the car never missed a beat, still have a 1.9tdi audi a3 with 173k on the clock that i have had for 7 years it starts up no problems in all weathers even after being sat for a month and i have a 2.0tdi Q5 141k on it, its a fantastic family car.
@@wingers-ny3lk yeah that seems right I know some people obviously have issues but the vast majority of people I know with VW/Audi diesels have had good luck with them I think the biggest issue is DPF filters but again I don’t do 3 mile short journeys to the shops if I did I wouldn’t be in a diesel in the first place
@@CH-bn7qb its the owners, i do preventative maintenance on all my cars, i service them religiously, I pamper my cars and look after them, its an investment i look after them they look after me.
No desire whatsoever for any soft-roader(let alone an Audi (Aldi?😁)) yet I watched from start to finish, as I have most of your videos. Your reviews are honest yet entertaining, and I like that you’re not trying to ape any of the more established presenters out there. Nice work chap. 👍
We had a 63 plate, Quattro Black Edition one of these after a thirsty Mk 1 Touareg Altitude. Was a great car until (at 125,000 miles) it disappeared from our drive never to be seen again! Still got the keys though! 😂 Face lift version had much cleaner controls and I think the wheel was on the centre console, not the dash as shown here. Facelift version also had prettier headlights IMO. Sound quality is good!
I've replaced clutch, flywheel and bearing on my old bora and now I have a dsg which is worrying. I've had a minor issue on it micro switch which was fixed under warranty. It's been serviced at 62k when I bought it and I serviced it again at 100k now I'm on 111k 2015 car
Audi seem to be notorious for long options lists including features that really should be standard. If I recall correctly, somebody at work has a 2015 RS3... and it doesn't even have cruise control. How is that not standard when my mid-spec 2012 208 has it, and cost about a third of the price?
Another top quality video! I had the pleasure of driving a 2020 BMW X4 30D today, would be great to see a review on one of the newer 3.0 BMW’s, I was blown away by the instant torque, fantastic car!
Pretty sure VAG say their gear boxes are "sealed and need no servicing", which really means it's not going to need servicing under warranty or on a pre-paid plan. It's a mechanical doohickey with spinning bits of metal in oil, it will need servicing.
VAG I suspect, do say that but they’re not know for being completely honest. Audis of that era are renowned for the fragility of their DCT gearboxes and you should expect to have them repaired at some point which is not true of the BMW/Merc alternatives. If you go into ownership with that in mind and/or are lucky, then they’re not too bad.
Love all your videos hopefully not tempting fate I have a 2l 2007 petrol focus fully loaded had it since 2012 been all over the countryi in it 95 000 on original clutch and never let me down once brilliant car
Hi just wanted to have a peace of advice planning to buy one 2009 model of Audee Q5 Diesel the price is Good enough but im worry about the milage 225k kilometers for a 13yrs old Car.what can you advise to check on the car?
Great video thank you for the upload. I considered this exact car and spec back in May 2019 but instead went for the X3. Although I found the drive and overall quality to be good I just preferred the interior of the X3. Thanks again mate all the best as always.
To me who is hard of hearing, the new microphone seems to be picking up all the background noise, not sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, once you pointed it out I noticed it more, if that makes sense. Back to the car, a leather interior and no heated seats is a bit naff.
Hi , new to your channel , but watching all the vids on SUV's all of them suffer from lack of servicing on the gearbox's, diff's ,transfer box's, even engine oil and filter services being left till overdue and possible wear associated with that , then the new customers face having all the correct maintenance done or face very expensive ownership costs down the line , you are refreshingly honest about what to expect and how much it will hit you for , I no longer aspire to a quality SUV for the the reasons your honesty has highlighted. My go to you tube channel now though
Amazing SUVs. Although I'd like to point out that the gearbox is very strong in these. I'm still on the original (has been serviced regularly) and it's currently on 144k miles and drives just like when I got it when it was on 67k miles. I have been that impressed with these I've brought a second one for the wife. The engines are bulletproof and for only 177bhp they have a very impressive torque figure, coupled with the quattro system it's just unbeatable in its class. The space in them needs to be seen to be believed. Highly recommended
A gearbox, IMHO, should last the life of the car and not 95k miles. You’re right though in that their not alone; BMW have gone down the DCT route with their latest 1 series - and associated X range - and gone away from torque converter autos which is a shame as they’re good for the life of the car. An honest, accurate and informative review as ever and agree that the Q5 is the sweet spot and it looks as if it’s aged well and will make a good alternative to a newer Kia/Hyundai.
In answer to the question should you buy an Audi Q5 For me, naa. Sline rides like it has flat tyres, I found the 7 speed box was snatchy when cold and moving off, the 3 l diesel allegedly can have dodgy timing chains and the 3l petrol has or used to have thermostat issues which costs north of £750 to fix.
the most important thing about this car is that most engine repairs can be done with the engine inside, unlike with the Q7 which needs the engine removed for every little repair, which costs a fortune
As others have said, the mic picked up a lot of road noise - having said that, it's an S line Audi so road noise comes as standard (one of the few things that does)
The microphone sounds fine to me. Lots of road noise but that just might be the car? Take care and let’s start 2021 with kicking some ass (at work and in life I mean, not actually beat up people.)
I like the q5 for the reasons you stated the looks and good size around town. The interior is the one thing that puts me off looks the same as a 2008/09 a4
I don't think its fair to call lower price cars lower quality. The Audi Q5 has very poor reliability and very high repair costs to go with it. www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/19 Many of the cheaper Japanese cars are built to far tighter tolerances even if their interiors aren't quite as luxurious. I consider quality to be something well made and reliable, less likely to fail and you can't really call the Q5 that. If you bought an expensive tv that kept having electrical fires or a watch where the springs of the mechanism kept escaping out the side of the case would those be quality products? You can get luxury cars with good reliability like Lexus models, maybe the driving dynamics aren't as good I don't know. It's always a mystery to me why people buy these German marques nowadays given the high cost of ownership especially Audi which I think are the worst of the lot when it comes to reliability. www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
I’ve always thought the Q5 was the Goldilocks of the Q range, the 7 being too big and ugly and the 3 being on the small side. The Q5 has just the right proportions imo.
Sound quality a lot better! Do you know much about the VW Eos from 2006 to 2010? Reliability? What to look out for? Any info would be much appreciated.
I found the rear seats in the Q5 horrible compared to the X3 and if fitting child seats in the back next to no room for people sitting in the front, I couldn't even open the glove box fully.
Isn't it strange how Land Rover gets slaughtered for unreliability all round the world ,yet on every US car TH-cam channel I watch BMW, Merc and Audi these brands are notorious for expensive problems and unreliability yet in the UK they have an almost bulletproof reputation ?
I have a 2016 190 TDI S-LINE Manual. It's not very interesting or exciting to drive but it is well-engineered. The boot is small for a car this size. B& O Sound is underwhelming. The heated seats are great in the winter. Quick enough when you need it to be. The metal trim at the gearstick is prone to unsightly dents. The glovebox has very little space because of the owner's manual shelf. 20-inch alloys Kerb easily. Dual Mass flywheel was an issue on my previous Golf. The indication of a problem is if you hear a rattling noise with the gearbox in neutral when you press the clutch. Not currently an issue on my 60K car. Average 38 MPG. If you stall the car when stopping at the traffic lights at the same time as the eco engine switch off cuts in, the electronics on the car get confused and you have to turn the ignition off, put it in neutral. It can take about 10 seconds to restart the car. 190 BHP is the power to go for-150 too low for the weight. If you tow a boat or horsebox, buy one with the factor installed towbar preparation(improved cooling system) as they overheat if you don't.
Would be interesting to see how its brother the Macan compares 😉 A shame how 'luxury' German cars can't go over 100k without a new clutch/DMF or similar expensive gearbox work when Japanese cars I've had managed to exceed 140k with only minor work such as a new alternator, o2 sensor and some DIY adjustment of the window regulator. That having said in my current 1st gen Tiguan, despite dieselgate, a new DMF/Clutch ~95k, new bushes under warranty and some DIY elbow grease cleaning the 'throttle body' in the 2.0 TDI, the driving position, refinement and general niceness is still hard to match compared to the Japanese/Korean rivals I've driven, still consider it to be my favourite 'all-rounder' car.
@@HighPeakAutos Maybe I'm biased but my MK1 Tiguan handles and steers noticeably better than the MK2s I've driven. I prefer the less bloaty look/size. Also feels more expensive and better put together - the top hinged accelerator pedals in modern VW's feel cheap and nasty.
Great video, I have the same year S-line Q5 with the 3.2 petrol with all the extras except sat nav, but why bother when you have phones. I just love the engine on acceleration, and get fair millage when the wife drives, though she think the side mirrors are too big and cause a blind spot.
Ford used the Fusion name in different markets for different vehicles: US: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas) Europe: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Europe) Since you're asking about a "hybrid", I suspect that would be the Ford Mondeo Hybrid in the UK. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo_(fourth_generation)
I have narrowed it down too two cars that once we are out of this poo hole, i WAS going to test drive an GSL AMG and an X1 Msport, but since watching your vids on the Q3 & 5, my options change.. looking to spend 12 - 14k
Matt, you say "if you buy the Quattro 4wd" as if there's any other option. The Q5 range is 100% Quattro 4wd. Thats kinda the point of them and their USP. Having said that, good review as always, and enjoyed yet another video. Keep it up Pal, would like to meet/ deal with you one day!
Thanks Matt but No Thanks as our main dealership is renowned for being Stingy where it comes to extras on his Audi cars which is the reason I would not drive one again - ever. Incidentally I am looking at an XC Volvo 2018 as my next vehicle of choice.
As usual I watch your videos on my big screen tv + cinema sound system and I jumped from the sofa when the video started. Unfortunately too much noise and not enough sound of the voice. But as usual content really nice!!
What do you think of the sound quality? Has it improved or deteriorated? I’m using a new mic. Let me know...
Lot of road noise
I can hear all the bumps on the road, wipers and engine noise
Maybe the new mic is too good then 😂
Road noise is a bit loud but could be the car
High Peak Autos awful, lots of road noise Matt
At long last a car reviewer who actually realises and appreciates that people will usually be moving from something older. So many slate older used cars for not having the latest 'must have' tech. I have an old Hyundai (don't laugh, its damn reliable and perfect for my needs, if a little dated) and in comparison, this Audi is like a tech-fest spaceship of a car. Top marks Matt for keeping it real.
Thats quite right. Its all about what you're used to. Thanks for watching
The 'DAB devices found between the garden furniture and the ukaleles in Aldis' . The best line in this video . Matt you crack me up !!!
Hahaha its true. My favourite part of the store, you literally dont know what you'll find. Thanks for watching
Yeah it's sometimes crazy going into an Aldi or Lidl store. I went in for a loaf of bread and eggs and came out with a set of spanners and a welder!!! 🤣😅🤣
That's what I've got in my 2008 A4 B7 Avant Quattro wired into the back of the RNSE had to code it so the Auxiliary option was visible. £30 New from EBAY it's good for 6Music and playing your own Catalogue.
My car doesn't even have an aux jack on the radio so I bought the Aldi Dab device. It works well and also gives me bluetooth phone calls. It looks no worse than a sat nav stuck to the windscreen.
0 interest in an Audi Q5 but for some reason I'm still watching
And yes, I also watched the video of the Ford KA
Haha thanks!
I know exactly how you feel 😂😂😆😉👍 Great videos always - even when its a car, one actually dislike! Says a lot about the quality about the channel though 👍👍👍
this video tickled me because i bought a 2010 audi q5 premium plus back in august. no serious maintenance or problems since then, just new sparks and coils. very solid, fun, luxurious little thing.
definitely would recommend!
Any updates on your experience with it as of today?
I agree with you Matt. My ex-wife had a Q5 and drove it for 5 years before trading it in for an X3 Sport but, other than the better handling of the BMW, I really missed the more luxurious interior and more comfortable and spacious seats in the Audi. She had no problems with either car, but then again, was buying them new. Another good and perfectly honest review.
Loyal Big Mac fan 😂
Commodious! Them commodes will allow evacuation of Big Macs.
good vid as usual I have had the 3.0 tdi s-line 59 plate for 6 years paid 17k but it has been a quality motor had the gear box serviced at 95k and changed both door locks but besides oil and filter changes every 10k this has been the most reliable car I've owned testament to Audi no rush to change it still looks and drives mint.
I have bought a Q5 2.0 TDI quattro (my 2011) in 2017 with manual transmission, and it works very well. With little manteinance and timing belt ok the car it's very perfect inside and outside (finished with a nice detailing Gyeon). No scratches, no elettrical problem no other issue in general, no strange consumption. In any case I follow the regular services in Audi and sometimes in not Audi service. Keep an eye on the Fuel Pump that sometime have an autodistuption. I suggest this SUV today that for me have a nice build quality in general! Nice car!
It’s funny because my dad gets his cars from BCA auctions and we got one of these a couple years back. It was a 58 reg and we loved it. So modern for its age.
I've been considering a Q5 for quite sometime. Thank you for this honest review Matt
It annoys me when cars have leather interiors but no heated seats? What the point of leather then??
Exactly. They're either too hot or too cold
I no longer buy leather interiors - too hot or too cold, then need heating or ventilated - fabric seats work fine without the faff just tricky getting a nice car without leather seats.
What’s the point in general mate
@@irGuilty longevity.
@@irGuilty leather is lovely and feels great but you want them heated and ventilated if you can get that option or at least air con/climate control and heated seats so you can cool them in hot weather and warm them cold weather.
Loyal of Big Mac fans, another classic. Keep them coming.😂
Fantastic Review! I bought mine last year and no regrets!
The 2.0TDI is super economical, also its worth noting that it has one of the cheaper tax band for a SUV.
Thats right
Just picked up one of these for my wife. Still looks like a modern car from the outside and internally its aged well too. S line 2.0 tdi manual with optional extras. One owner with a full Audi service history. One problem I've had which is a common problem is one of the doors not opening from the outside. Fortunately only a small job which the dealer is rectifying.
Looking at getting one this age, have you had any problems yet apart from that door opening problem?
@@HollieMorris no not one. Been great so far
Heated seats are a must! As you mentioned recently once you’ve had them there’s no going back 👍🏻
I live in spain and i want ventilated seats ,i have heated and no use here. 😂
Great review Matt ... comparing the Screen mounted DAB retro fit to “something you’d find in Aldi between the garden furniture and the Ukuleles “ brilliant 👏👏👏😂
Excellent video as usual, Matt. My wife has a 2012 Q5 S Line 2.0TDi automatic with an Elite remap (210hp) and it's surprisingly quick, handles well for a jacked up "A4" and is very reliable but noisy. It comes with leather and heated seats which are very handy most of the year round if one has back problems!
Wind noise from the huge wing mirrors can be a problem unless they've had a factory fitted modification which ours hasn't so we tape up the seams with black insulation tape.
The doors and dashboard finish are somewhat plasticky for a car of this value and it's not insulated very well thus the road noise. Tyres can make a big difference to road noise too.
The sound system is awful - very thin but not uncommon from German vehicles without upgraded hifi.
Economy with the remap is outstanding and we get 35+ mpg in London and 45 mpg on at motorway speeds.
Overall I'm not a fan and much prefer driving my old 2007 L322 Vogue SE but it always starts unlike the Range Rover!
If you're in the market for a family estate then you could do a lot worse.
You are my favourite honest reporter, where do you get all your info from?
Thanks! Its all stored in my very boring brain
My sister bought a 2012 2.0 gas version of this. Loves it. Had 78k miles on it. Paid $16k U.S. has well over 150k now with no issues.
Thats good going
I love how whenever you say a joke, you say it with the straightest face and in the most serious tone,
Great honest vid. I drove one just last week and covered 150 miles and it took me the first 100 miles to work out the heating controls, so definitely spot on with that. Agree it’s a great and comfortable drive
I feel like I’m hearing a lot of road noise, but that might be the car and not the mic 🎙
Im not sure. It was also raining for most of it which wont have helped the audio
Living in London with the ULEZ looming if you have a car like this it will be cheap as chips. Everything advertised these days says is it ULEZ compliant. This diesel Q5 would not be compliant. I like the points that are made however, useful as usual
Buying an Audi is a bit like booking a flight with Ryanair everything's extra! Not good that the gearbox broke at 95k although as you say reinforces the need for gearbox servicing! Personally don't find the Q range very inspiring but then I'm not a fan of many SUV's! Thanks for the video informative as usual.
Pleather seats in that Q5. Not leather and not heated either! Like you say, an optional extra. Massive problem with VAG vehicles are the big glass panoramic sunroofs, absolute pain in the arse for water ingress. I’m definitely going off VAG group products. Oh! The microphone sounds ok to me. Best wishes for the year ahead.
You know why it was never serviced and I bet it wasn’t just the gearbox? was when bought new they were told it wouldn’t need an MOT for three years so in her mind if it didn’t break down before then and that’s probably when she also had it mind to exchange it for some new kerbside furniture then it simply wasn’t her problem
I’ve got a 2016 SQ5 and it’s great. I spent about 30 mins looking for the locking wheel nut key - it’s very well hidden in these!
What mpg do you get round time ?
Looking good at getting an sq5 later.this year. Probably an early one but they look great on paper and prices have tumbled in last 12 months
@@ttt1779 on a run you’re easily in the 30s but mid 20s around town. That’s for the 340PS TDI.
@@benmulleady7266 Just make sure it’s tyres and brakes are in reasonable condition - I’ve just put 4 P Zeros on for £225 each and brakes all round are about £1000.
@@therealrem I’m getting early mid thirties around town if I take it easy . 2.0tdi 2017 plate . I’m more than happy with
Q5 is definitely a very friendly sized car for UK roads. My sister upgraded her 2014 X4 to a 2018 X3 M Sport just this month and it’s pretty much the same size as the facelift 2019 Q7 which is way too big for a Q5 alternative
Brilliant, I’m in the market for a new Ukulele... Keep up the great content Matt
If you were the top gear presenter for BBC,
i would watch that show again.
Great job mate 👍
Cheers!
Another great review. Ran a 2.0 TDI Quattro S line manual fews years back and really liked it. Dark peal metallic blue with suede and leather seats and 20 inch alloys. It looked the dogs. Try and get one with the B&O sound system as it's amazing. Even my one owner low mileage example with full Audi service history developed a couple of electrical faults . As recommended here keep some cash for unexpected faults.
I had no idea these were so much money. £10k seems an awful lot for a 10 year old jacked up A4 with nearly 100k miles. But I guess people only want SUVs now.
Yep Audi and VW’s hold their value but all their diesels are headaches to live with! I’ll never go back to that nightmare!
@@bonniedrasco8166 I’ve had two golf diesels a Mk6 and mk7 1.6TDI high mileage and now have an A3 8V 2.0TDi I’ve never had 1 issue with ? Any of them What hassles did you have with them just curious
@@CH-bn7qb same here had a 1.9tdi sharan for 8 years the car never missed a beat, still have a 1.9tdi audi a3 with 173k on the clock that i have had for 7 years it starts up no problems in all weathers even after being sat for a month and i have a 2.0tdi Q5 141k on it, its a fantastic family car.
@@wingers-ny3lk yeah that seems right I know some people obviously have issues but the vast majority of people I know with VW/Audi diesels have had good luck with them I think the biggest issue is DPF filters but again I don’t do 3 mile short journeys to the shops if I did I wouldn’t be in a diesel in the first place
@@CH-bn7qb its the owners, i do preventative maintenance on all my cars, i service them religiously, I pamper my cars and look after them, its an investment i look after them they look after me.
No desire whatsoever for any soft-roader(let alone an Audi (Aldi?😁)) yet I watched from start to finish, as I have most of your videos. Your reviews are honest yet entertaining, and I like that you’re not trying to ape any of the more established presenters out there. Nice work chap. 👍
We had a 63 plate, Quattro Black Edition one of these after a thirsty Mk 1 Touareg Altitude. Was a great car until (at 125,000 miles) it disappeared from our drive never to be seen again! Still got the keys though! 😂 Face lift version had much cleaner controls and I think the wheel was on the centre console, not the dash as shown here. Facelift version also had prettier headlights IMO. Sound quality is good!
You should do reviews on second hand cars that are more 3-5 years old too.
The bluetooth of the lower trim level MMI can only make phone calls but cannot stream music. 🤷♀️
Thats quite right
I've replaced clutch, flywheel and bearing on my old bora and now I have a dsg which is worrying. I've had a minor issue on it micro switch which was fixed under warranty. It's been serviced at 62k when I bought it and I serviced it again at 100k now I'm on 111k 2015 car
I prefer the q7 tbh the q5 looks like its squashed but each to there own
Each to their own but I think the Q7 looks like a mobile house.
@@adrianwhitehead1950 no, it looks like what it actually is. It looks like a inflamed A6😎
Paddle shifts behind the steering wheel, used once (or twice) and then forgotten about unless you are on a track day.
I cant imagine taking a 2.0TDI Q5 on a track haha
I had an s5 for a couple of years and never used the paddles
Audi seem to be notorious for long options lists including features that really should be standard. If I recall correctly, somebody at work has a 2015 RS3... and it doesn't even have cruise control. How is that not standard when my mid-spec 2012 208 has it, and cost about a third of the price?
Another top quality video! I had the pleasure of driving a 2020 BMW X4 30D today, would be great to see a review on one of the newer 3.0 BMW’s, I was blown away by the instant torque, fantastic car!
I love your channel. Your patter is perfect and informative. Pete 🇬🇧
I love cars but I'm getting older no more new cars lol I must say during lockdown and this lockdown your videos relax me so thank you
Pretty sure VAG say their gear boxes are "sealed and need no servicing", which really means it's not going to need servicing under warranty or on a pre-paid plan. It's a mechanical doohickey with spinning bits of metal in oil, it will need servicing.
VAG I suspect, do say that but they’re not know for being completely honest. Audis of that era are renowned for the fragility of their DCT gearboxes and you should expect to have them repaired at some point which is not true of the BMW/Merc alternatives. If you go into ownership with that in mind and/or are lucky, then they’re not too bad.
Love these videos. So useful especially when looking for a new car 👍🏽
Cheers!
I’m really glad I watched episode of your excellent Vlogs I’ve been looking for a new ukulele for ages!
No DAB/sat nav/ heated seats welcome to premium German motoring ...🤣🤣🤣🤣great review again...
Very informative review with excellent knowledge 👌🏻
Love all your videos hopefully not tempting fate I have a 2l 2007 petrol focus fully loaded had it since 2012 been all over the countryi in it 95 000 on original clutch and never let me down once brilliant car
Hi just wanted to have a peace of advice planning to buy one 2009 model of Audee Q5 Diesel the price is Good enough but im worry about the milage 225k kilometers for a 13yrs old Car.what can you advise to check on the car?
Best review ever!
Thanks 🤗
BR from Austria 🇦🇹 🍻
Hearing you say £1.25 per litre now in April 2022 makes me want to cry.
Great video thank you for the upload. I considered this exact car and spec back in May 2019 but instead went for the X3. Although I found the drive and overall quality to be good I just preferred the interior of the X3. Thanks again mate all the best as always.
To me who is hard of hearing, the new microphone seems to be picking up all the background noise, not sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, once you pointed it out I noticed it more, if that makes sense.
Back to the car, a leather interior and no heated seats is a bit naff.
Hi , new to your channel , but watching all the vids on SUV's all of them suffer from lack of servicing on the gearbox's, diff's ,transfer box's, even engine oil and filter services being left till overdue and possible wear associated with that , then the new customers face having all the correct maintenance done or face very expensive ownership costs down the line , you are refreshingly honest about what to expect and how much it will hit you for , I no longer aspire to a quality SUV for the the reasons your honesty has highlighted. My go to you tube channel now though
Thanks for watching!
Amazing SUVs. Although I'd like to point out that the gearbox is very strong in these. I'm still on the original (has been serviced regularly) and it's currently on 144k miles and drives just like when I got it when it was on 67k miles. I have been that impressed with these I've brought a second one for the wife. The engines are bulletproof and for only 177bhp they have a very impressive torque figure, coupled with the quattro system it's just unbeatable in its class. The space in them needs to be seen to be believed. Highly recommended
A gearbox, IMHO, should last the life of the car and not 95k miles. You’re right though in that their not alone; BMW have gone down the DCT route with their latest 1 series - and associated X range - and gone away from torque converter autos which is a shame as they’re good for the life of the car. An honest, accurate and informative review as ever and agree that the Q5 is the sweet spot and it looks as if it’s aged well and will make a good alternative to a newer Kia/Hyundai.
In answer to the question should you buy an Audi Q5 For me, naa. Sline rides like it has flat tyres, I found the 7 speed box was snatchy when cold and moving off, the 3 l diesel allegedly can have dodgy timing chains and the 3l petrol has or used to have thermostat issues which costs north of £750 to fix.
the most important thing about this car is that most engine repairs can be done with the engine inside, unlike with the Q7 which needs the engine removed for every little repair, which costs a fortune
finally a review of the first generation q5 - thank you mate.
As others have said, the mic picked up a lot of road noise - having said that, it's an S line Audi so road noise comes as standard (one of the few things that does)
New mic 🎙 👌
3.0tdi q5 is awesome especially in sq5 👍👍
Would love to hear your take on a Peugeot 3008 post 2017.
Just picked one up for 6400 with 136k miles on it loved the ride of course
Wonderful showcase of another brilliant SUV! Thank you for sharing, love watching these.
Thanks for watching
Shouldnt the Q5 be compared with X3?
Would love to see your thoughts on an Octavia Vrs if you ever came across one 👍
The microphone sounds fine to me. Lots of road noise but that just might be the car? Take care and let’s start 2021 with kicking some ass (at work and in life I mean, not actually beat up people.)
Ok good stuff. There was quite a bit of background noise on this video, the weather didnt help
I like the q5 for the reasons you stated the looks and good size around town. The interior is the one thing that puts me off looks the same as a 2008/09 a4
Why buy a top of the range car and then pay for extras that come free in lower quality cars?
Another great review Matt, thank you.👍
I don't think its fair to call lower price cars lower quality. The Audi Q5 has very poor reliability and very high repair costs to go with it.
www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/19
Many of the cheaper Japanese cars are built to far tighter tolerances even if their interiors aren't quite as luxurious. I consider quality to be something well made and reliable, less likely to fail and you can't really call the Q5 that.
If you bought an expensive tv that kept having electrical fires or a watch where the springs of the mechanism kept escaping out the side of the case would those be quality products?
You can get luxury cars with good reliability like Lexus models, maybe the driving dynamics aren't as good I don't know. It's always a mystery to me why people buy these German marques nowadays given the high cost of ownership especially Audi which I think are the worst of the lot when it comes to reliability.
www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
I’ve always thought the Q5 was the Goldilocks of the Q range, the 7 being too big and ugly and the 3 being on the small side. The Q5 has just the right proportions imo.
Sound quality a lot better! Do you know much about the VW Eos from 2006 to 2010? Reliability? What to look out for? Any info would be much appreciated.
I'm stuck between a q5 and a Evoque... looks wise I prefer the Evoque but overall package wise the q5 looks good
I found the rear seats in the Q5 horrible compared to the X3 and if fitting child seats in the back next to no room for people sitting in the front, I couldn't even open the glove box fully.
Isn't it strange how Land Rover gets slaughtered for unreliability all round the world ,yet on every US car TH-cam channel I watch BMW, Merc and Audi these brands are notorious for expensive problems and unreliability yet in the UK they have an almost bulletproof reputation ?
I have a 2016 190 TDI S-LINE Manual. It's not very interesting or exciting to drive but it is well-engineered. The boot is small for a car this size. B& O Sound is underwhelming. The heated seats are great in the winter. Quick enough when you need it to be. The metal trim at the gearstick is prone to unsightly dents. The glovebox has very little space because of the owner's manual shelf. 20-inch alloys Kerb easily. Dual Mass flywheel was an issue on my previous Golf. The indication of a problem is if you hear a rattling noise with the gearbox in neutral when you press the clutch. Not currently an issue on my 60K car. Average 38 MPG. If you stall the car when stopping at the traffic lights at the same time as the eco engine switch off cuts in, the electronics on the car get confused and you have to turn the ignition off, put it in neutral. It can take about 10 seconds to restart the car. 190 BHP is the power to go for-150 too low for the weight. If you tow a boat or horsebox, buy one with the factor installed towbar preparation(improved cooling system) as they overheat if you don't.
It's quite a smart thing- I like the higher driving position. Great real-world review as ever Matt, happy new year to you.
Thanks! Same to you
Would be interesting to see how its brother the Macan compares 😉
A shame how 'luxury' German cars can't go over 100k without a new clutch/DMF or similar expensive gearbox work when Japanese cars I've had managed to exceed 140k with only minor work such as a new alternator, o2 sensor and some DIY adjustment of the window regulator. That having said in my current 1st gen Tiguan, despite dieselgate, a new DMF/Clutch ~95k, new bushes under warranty and some DIY elbow grease cleaning the 'throttle body' in the 2.0 TDI, the driving position, refinement and general niceness is still hard to match compared to the Japanese/Korean rivals I've driven, still consider it to be my favourite 'all-rounder' car.
I need to get hold of a Macan to film with. The MK1 Tiguan isn't a bad car like you say
@@HighPeakAutos Maybe I'm biased but my MK1 Tiguan handles and steers noticeably better than the MK2s I've driven. I prefer the less bloaty look/size. Also feels more expensive and better put together - the top hinged accelerator pedals in modern VW's feel cheap and nasty.
@@ml9052 The looks of the MK1 though 😕
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI 170 S Line best buy worthy alternative to rivals VW Tiguan and BMW X3 and even the Volvo XC60.
Q5 is nice, but a 2010 diesel will be expensive in London from October 25th 2021.
Great video, I have the same year S-line Q5 with the 3.2 petrol with all the extras except sat nav, but why bother when you have phones. I just love the engine on acceleration, and get fair millage when the wife drives, though she think the side mirrors are too big and cause a blind spot.
Even Car Wizard recommended the Q5 (2008-2017) in his 'Buy This, Not That' episode on Audi.
Im looking at a 2010 X5 or Q5 similar mileage, history etc.. which would you recommend or prefer?
Would it be possible to review a Ford Kuga. Looking for a new car in about 6 months.
Please do W219 Mercedes CLS V8 (preferably) or v6 PETROL. thanks
Can you make review about Ford Fusion? Hybrid is doing 5L/100km and it's very popular car where I live. Interested what you have to say about it.
Ford used the Fusion name in different markets for different vehicles:
US: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)
Europe: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Europe)
Since you're asking about a "hybrid", I suspect that would be the Ford Mondeo Hybrid in the UK.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mondeo_(fourth_generation)
Another great video on the Q5 honest and well just great cheers
Thanks 👍
I have narrowed it down too two cars that once we are out of this poo hole, i WAS going to test drive an GSL AMG and an X1 Msport, but since watching your vids on the Q3 & 5, my options change.. looking to spend 12 - 14k
You're right about stingy, was that drum brakes on the rear ?
Which one has bigger rear seats Q5 or X3 2014?
Please do a review about the VAUXHALL ANTARA
So Audi Q5 or Volvo XC69, about 5-7 years old. Which one.
Matt, you say "if you buy the Quattro 4wd" as if there's any other option. The Q5 range is 100% Quattro 4wd. Thats kinda the point of them and their USP. Having said that, good review as always, and enjoyed yet another video. Keep it up Pal, would like to meet/ deal with you one day!
Youre right! Dont know what I was thinking of, I'm getting mixed up with the Q3 which can be either
@@HighPeakAutos probably Mate. Can't be perfect all the time. Just wish I was some of the time! 😬
Thanks Matt but No Thanks as our main dealership is renowned for being Stingy where it comes to extras on his Audi cars which is the reason I would not drive one again - ever. Incidentally I am looking at an XC Volvo 2018 as my next vehicle of choice.
I like the XC60 very much.
It would be great if you could review a Touareg hybrid, not sure if you got those in the UK 🇬🇧. Great content 👍
VW, Audi, Skoda, Jelly mould ? not sure about it , but never driven one, probably wont either, good unbiased review again mate :)
If you decide to drive any of those, choose Audi. It's in another league as compared to the other VAG marques.
As usual I watch your videos on my big screen tv + cinema sound system and I jumped from the sofa when the video started. Unfortunately too much noise and not enough sound of the voice. But as usual content really nice!!
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll try something else next time. Cheers
Every time you review an suv/4x4 type vehicle, I keep thinking back to your rx450h vid. You prefer other ones but they all seems to made of cheese.
The early q5 are awful, newer q5’s are quite good but I never I Understood the whole concept of the q5. Ace review as always 👏
A Q7 for people who don't have the money or road/town size to fit one. Big enough, safe enough, high enough without being a barge.
Just not a fan, not just if the Q5 but Audi in general.
Also, with regards to the mic, think whatever you were using before was better