I have a folder full of receipts on my 2009 Honda CRV but it has 100,000 miles. Even a reliable Honda needs maintenance. I still bet that Audi is mostly highway miles. When I see a late model car with a lot of miles it means they are mostly highway miles and those miles don't concern me
I concur…imo, a lot of wear and tear on cars from age, not mileage. I had a 2010 Q5 with the 3.0 V-6 and for the first 70k miles over 12 years, with regular maintenance, it was a trouble free vehicle. As it moved into its 13th year of life, a number of problems arose, including failure of: CV boots, plastic coolant pipe, vacuum pump, valve cover gaskets, park distance control system, seat heat, front engine main seal. Because of the typical German approach of making everything as complicated as possible, the projected costs of repair/replacement of these failures exceeded the highly depreciated value of the vehicle, so I traded it in and replaced it with CPO Lexus NX300. I love German cars and have owned and enjoyed vehicles from all three German major brands for years, but I have reached the point where I prefer the less complex ownership and maintenance experience of Toyota and Lexus.
Maintenance, as you say, is the key to longevity for a car. My 1999 Audi S4 Avant has now covered 298k miles and still drives faultlessly. I have spent considerable sums and amassed a similar library of records for the car but unlike this owner I have done most of the work myself. It gives me pleasure, satisfaction and some pride in maintaining my beloved S4.
My 2020 A4 is already breaking at 60 000 miles. It's been serviced according to the service program. It now needs a new belt, a ball joint and a start button and brakes started disappearing every time it sits in snow. All my Mercedeses lasted at least 120 000 miles before things needed replacing...
@@dingdong2103 - Mercedes, BMW, and then Audi when it comes to quality and durability, in that order. Audi being behind BMW says alot. My 17 year old E Class has 231K and has no warning lights. Could use a set of shocks soon, but thats about it.
@@iam_myster_e have a Q5 too with 50k miles and nothing other than scheduled maintenance 👍🏼 keep up on maintenance and you’ll be in good shape. Do fluid swaps on everything!
I have a 2018 Audi Q5 with almost 100k. I haven't done anything but the recommended services and believe it or not, still running the factory brakes! I have been extremely happy with this car more so than any American car I've owned.
Highway miles versus stop and go daily trips should be taken into consideration with its appearance/ reliability. Great to see though a road warrior taking care of his transportation.
a lot to with with somethign else. You dont skimp out on maintenance when going on long trips :) That's why I buy high miles cars. My highest is a 355 000 miles audi a8l with original engine trans never rebuilt. My truck is at 283 000 miles.
@jkirk1626 Thank you for the explanation !! Different story here in Montreal...What do you use for undercarriage rinse ? The sprayer with little wheels ?
I have my third Audi going and I can say oil changes and plugs don't cost thousands. Tires cost as much as they do for Toyota. Some parts like water pumps will eventually fail and cost a lot to change but the engines are pretty solid. The service schedule book is there for reason so read it and do the maintenance jobs required and you're fine.
@@Mixali88 I have owned two VW products. The first was a used 1.8T B5 Passat. I got it with 65k miles on it and it had so many oil leaks and problems. I got rid of it at 100k miles. The second is my current car. The difference between the two is my current car has had every service done and at the dealer, no exoense saved due to cost. Zero oil leaks and not a single thing has ever broke
I am at nearly 200k with my 17 Vw Alltrack. I really love that little wagon. The mpg is ok, it’s a comfortable ride and is fantastic in the snow here up north. Just have been doing regular maintenance and driving. Hope to keep for many miles to come.
Highway miles are easy miles as long as the oil is changed regularly with good oil and filter. I got 188k miles out of an '88 S10 with the 2.8 V6 5 speed. It was getting a little weak but still ran pretty strong. Broke the trans. and P/S was leaking heavily. Got 160k miles out of a 2000 S10 with 4 cyl. Ran flawless with NO problems>>should have kept it.
PS>>>all 2000 S10 had was oil changes, air filter, grease chassis and one plug change. NOT a huge binder full of stuff. I don't think I even had to change the battery in the 8 years I had it.
We have a 2000 S10 Blazer my father-in-law handed down to my son when he started driving. It had 165,000 miles on it then and over 210,000 on it now. The engine is great but rust eventually does the rest of the vehicle in. I have put a couple thousand in parts into it which is more than what it's worth but we got it for free so not too bad for a cheap vehicle. Just wish we didn't live where it snows so our vehicles would last longer!
I took my '85 Audi Coupe to 450,000 miles. Regular scheduled maintenance, no major issues, original Engine, two clutches. Lots of oil changes, and tyres!
I had right at 300k miles on my 84 GT Coupe when I traded it in. We bought our own trailer to tow it home to save the tow fees. lol But that was still my favorite car ever. The rear view mirror fell off when I drove it onto the dealer parking lot but it still looked like brand new 7 years later and I’ve never found anything that made me as happy to drive since.
I am the second owner of a '16 A6 3.0 S-Line, 75k mile. The first owner was a middle-aged golfer that kept neurotic records. I have continued that owner's tradition. If you treat them right and keep up with recommended maintenance, you really can't go wrong with an Audi
I remember when I inherited my dad's '91 MB 560 SEL "classic". He kept IMPECCABLE records of the vehicle, serviced only at the MB dealer. Once I started buying my own German vehicles, I knew just how important these records were. Nowadays, the VIN can be ran and most records can be found. But if he ever private-sale this Audi, he can show how diligent he was with the record-keeping. I've saved every record on my cars all the way back to my W140 '97 S500.
I now own a 2012 ford mondeo titanium sedan 2l 140hp automatic. There are several things I don't like about the car! This is no VW Polo but a Passat Titanium and you expect a bit more from the car. But many newer cars unfortunately have a lot of small weaknesses. Here are some weaknesses. 1. A lot of tire noise and body noise while driving. 2. Problems with the fuel cap theft lock, which is a common problem on this car. 3. Incredibly little information about the car. No engine temperature gauge or other important things. 4. halogen headlights that are not water tight. 5. front light brightness is nothing to brag about!
@@aussie2uGA YES! It was a big deal for the stamps. The first thing dealers would ask for on these cars was the service logs if you were trading them in. Poor/no records would harm resale values. I, too, don't care for the A/B servicing, especially since it allows other service items those schedules don't cover go missed. I have about $8K in service on my W222 '17 S63, some of which aren't called for on the service cycle. But preventative and timely maintenance is everything!
My Audi Q5 2011, 191.000 miles. No problems! Replaced struts, control arms, fuel injectors. Nothing else. Running like new. 2.0t engine CAEB. Only premium gas and Castrol Edge Synthetic. No racing and no other stupid things that stupid people do.
My daughter during high school was to Germany at least three times and she told me in high school the students are taught vehicle maintenance they learn about timing belt replacement fluid changes rotations just proper maintenance it’s just expected in Germany but we don’t maintain those German cars the way they should be I work at a Honda dealership Ifully agree with you they can be a great great car as proven but need proper maintenance.
Great video! In my experience, if you take care of these cars, they generally take care of you. My 2013 A4 is up to 117k and has been an absolute treat to own, but much like this Q5 owner I've been very diligent with maintenance, both scheduled and preventative. When buying any car, especially a German car, one with a stack of records and 120k miles is a better choice than one with 80k and zero history.
Wizard, I see that Q5 has the best option: No rattling Pano roof! We've got a 2015 Q5 with 125,000 on it. Had it since new, been a very robust and durable ride. Really no trouble with it apart from many, many recalls.
That is a seriously impressive car. The 2.0T motor is a gem. I’ve owned a 2014 VW Tiguan and now a 2016 Audi A4 - both with that motor and never had an issue with either car.
Very fascinating! It’s in Kansas with New York license plates and the dealer frames on it (presumably where it was purchased from) is from Audi of Mission Viejo in Orange County (Southern California which is in my neck of the woods). The stories this car could tell of all the places it's been, and the care that the owner obviously gave to this machine. 😮 Incredible!
We have a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 with almost 200k on it. We’ve done all regular maintenance on it, and it still runs strong. All you have to do is take care of them. Completely satisfied with ours. Has served us well.
Golf IV 1,6 petrol station wagon from 2000 here. Coming up on 420 000 km. I got it from my parents when they bought themselves a new car, and they were meticulous about maintenance and keeping the car clean. I've continued that, and knock on wood, it's still going as strong as ever.
Golf 1.8T from 2000 here . Just gone over 400,000 km. I am Audi tech and have changed everything that will keep the car running, I live in Canada and it is rusting to pieces lol
@@redauwg911 Rust wise, mine is doing...surprisingly ok, though it's starting to show its age in that respect. I'm in Norway, and cars here generally get salted to bits. Regular washing during winter helps, though.
@@redauwg911for rust prevention, why didn't you coat the underside to rust proof the car. People make the excuse of cars rusting but the rustproof coating annually avoid the problem all together.
@@asadb1990 I did every year.. Where i live they put down rock salt and stone chips in the winter because of the steep roads. It just chipped the paint away..
This is great to hear.There are a lot of German car bashers out there.I drive a 2016 Audi S5.Beautiful car,solid handling,interior that is second only to expensive super cars.Look after your ride and you won’t be disappointed!
Truth be told, I've heard people complain about some of the most trivial things, such as the start stop feature these cars have. I would take some of the complaints with a grain of salt.
Ha! I have (or had) MANY Audis with waaaaay over 200k. I currently drive a 14 allroad. She’s young mileage wise, 140k, but the ONLY issues I’ve had are from me or a friend off-roading it (cv boot tears). Zero other issues. Now, I’ve had 4 200s. 3 20 valves and one ten valve. The lowest mileage is on the 10v. Still, over 240k, the 20v avant has well over 400k and is still very mechanically solid. We have a 2014 q5 6 diesel in the family. It now has 260k and drive and looks like a champ! We also have a 2008 Toyota Highlander and at less than 90k started giving us problems (I was honestly surprised). Toyota metal is trash. And we have odd electrical issues and occasional misfires even after replacing plugs, wires etc. The allroad has taken over daily duties. We put roughly 23 to 24k a year on it and it’s been fantastic.
I have a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, and I can attest to these cars being VERY maintenance intensive. It's a choice you make when you purchase a German/European car. I consider it part of the Audi ownership "experience". Got to pay if you want to play. I also have a 3 ring binder with about 1/2 of the pages that this one had. But, I also only have 40,000 miles on mine. It's worth it to me. Definitely not a boring car.
What the fuck are you doing to the car to consider it so maintenance intensive? I had an RS3 for 4 years and it needed nothing outside of the two services
Yes German cars can go a long time IF you are proactive. My 10 year old MB C300 with 134k on it is still solid as can be. I change the oil every 5k-7k (even though the manual states I can go 15k between changes), do the spark plugs every 60k, trans and axle fluids every 40k and fix stuff before they break. When I hit 100k I did the lower control arms because I knew the bushings would be shot and did the stabilizer bars as a precaution. Only major thing has been the motor/trans mounts which I had to get a shop to do. Other than that just wear and tear stuff.
I’ll be honest, these cars are more reliable than people give them credit for. I have a B8.5 2.0T A4 that I drive the crap out of. Redlined a few times a day, runs like a champ. All I’ve had to do to it is brakes, fluids, and 1 set of ignition coils in the last few years I’ve owned it. The craziest part to me is I’m still using the factory battery that it had when it was brand new. It’s now 10 years old. Started up in double digit negative temps no problem
I’ve probably had near 250 Audi, currently a couple s4s with near 200k each, never have let me down, both have been 1/8-1/4 mile ran with tunes, I’m extremely happy with them. Oil changes, brakes, tires, feed them various other “muscle” cars to keep them happy. That 2.0 is so easy to work on next to these. I buy those with timing out and bent valves and generally all in about 300$ to get them on the road again, worst part is those bottom nuts on the turbo flange. Super easy.
This Q5 sounds like mine. 2014 Q5 TDi Prestige with zero issues but regular scheduled maintenance, tire rotations and oil changes between service intervals. The Q5 is a great platform!
I have a 14 A6 TDI and just hit 80K. Had the "major" 75K done which included the fuel filter. We take it up to northern Minnesota (3 and a half hour drive from the twin cities/suburbs) very often and maintain 37mpg (calculated at the pump). Plenty of power, too. Love the diesel!
@@evanganske9240 I think that's where that diesel shines. On flat highways, it turns below 1700 rpm, and in hilly terrain, the wave of torque gave immediate and effortless power. I hate dieselgate happened because that made the OEMs panic and kill most diesels in the US and shift to electrics sooner than they likely would've.
Had one of these for a rental a couple years ago. Really nice touch points. Comfortable ride, but not a total couch on wheels. It felt solid. Satisfying premium clicking buttons. I went in expecting to criticize it, but left it pretty impressed. It even went up a rocky mountain trail with ease.
My 2003 Audi A4 1.9TDi Manual has 226,000 miles on her and still on the original clutch. Driven all around Europe and I loved the car so much bought it with me to New Zealand.
@@JoshuaC923 yes, was around $12,000 15 years ago which included compliance to be put on NZ roads, still driven every day. A diesel manual Audi is a rare sight over here.
I have the 3rd Audi in our family pushing 200k miles. Just oil changes and basic maintenance. People push the performance of their Audi like they should but then maintain it like a Corolla. No wonder people put up walls and think German cars are destined to fall apart.
I love your show! I'm an Audi brand specialist in Santa Monica. I'm glad this Audi owner is getting so much enjoyment from his Q5. Just a minor correction, it is real wood on the dashboard and door panels. Keep up the good work! Claude
I own a 2010 S4 that currently has 210,000 miles on it. Of course, I am religious with my oil changes and I do all my own work. Just put new brakes on all 4 corners and replaced the pad wear sensor that a lot of people forget about.
I had a '97 A4 1.8t Quattro. She had 188k miles and still going strong when she got t-boned and retired. The 1st 80k it was my mother's car and dealer / trusted independent mechanic serviced. I took over maint when it was gifted to me. Yeah I replaced some cheap German plastic crap, updated the ignition system etc. The most expensive thing was new struts, shocks and control arms, (about $2k). Loved that car for the 6 years I drove it. Went like a beast in the snow.
Even a Toyota should have records that in depth that comes with it. That is the sign of a well cared for vehicle and the one to seek out in the used market.
Truly, that’s how you should take care of any automobile, regardless of the make or model. Or at least that’s what I’ve always done, but then again my father owned his own car repair business and that’s what was drilled into my head.
that many miles, NY plates, in KS right now. something tells me traveling salesman, who SMARTLY gets stuff done WHEN it needs done, WHERE it needs done. probably 30-60 oil changes so far (i'd suspect it closer to the higher number), I'm betting 7 sets of tires. with that kind of documentation even I'd buy that car, if I wanted a Q5. that owner definitely deserves a cookie!
NICE information! Thanks brother, just bought a 2019 with 61,000kms (38,000 miles) for $28,000 US. We plan on selling it in 2 years and keep rotating vehicles before the value drops too far. The budget lease approach via used vehicles. Pretty cool too, we got a 1 yr warranty with it.
I’ve owned five Audis in my lifetime. First one was back in 1995. Never had an issue with any of them. Audis have a very close relationship with Porsches for decades, kind of hard to knock the reliability these days.
Good info. We are currently looking at a pre-owned 2018 Q5 with 45,000 miles on it. I am hesitant due to the cost of maintenance on these Audi's but my wife loves it. Would you recommend? I'm a Toyota guy myself.
Not just saying this... I bought a 2014 A5 and the engine blew after a week of baby'ing it( it did have 98k miles ). I ended up replacing the engine. But with all the research I've done on these vehicles, there anything but reliable past 60k. The timing chain problem alone would want to make me stay away from them. But that's not the only problem. Not sure if the 2017+ engines are good. But all the older 2.0t tfsi engines are complete garbage.
I have a very similar book for my '14 Cayman S. I've had it four years, and only one minor repair [I do oil changes myself] and a set of tires. That's it, pretty skinny book. That being said, when many German cars get old they do indeed "nickel and dime" you. My particular car model has a very good repair record, so I'm not surprised. Porsche quality.
0:46 SUCH A WRONG thing to say about German cars, VW-Audi in special! Yes, some models had problems in the past, but here in EU, Audi/VW diesel engines go up to 500k km with basic maintenance, the most expensive thing to replace would be the EGR/DPF. German cars are reliable as hell if they are serviced!!!!
I have a 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus close to 75K miles. Audi's recommended service is every 10k miles or one year (which ever comes first). I've stayed on top of my service and my 2016 is still running great. The only major thing I had done are all breaks at 65K miles. As for cost of maintenance, I am really not spending that much more vs. other cars I've owned (Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Infinity, Subaru) because prior to my Audi, other cars required maintenance every 3K miles. I might be spending a few hundred more per year at most, but I think it is worth it NOT to drive a boring car. I do want want to upgrade to a newer Q5 or even SQ5 since the cabin technology is better and I thought of doing so at 85K miles (next year or so), but prices have to come down quite a bit. I noticed in this video the plate cover says Audi Mission Viejo and the the license plate is New York. Looks like the owner is originally from Southern California and may have done some cross country driving a few times thus the high miles for short period of time. Mission Viejo is in Orange County, Southern California close to where I am located.
The center seat in the back is not too bad as an adult so long as you don't ride for more than a couple hours at a time. These cars are quick and very comfortable to drive!! I recommend them to anyone who is willing to keep up with the required maintenance. I have been a VW/Audi nut for more than 15 years, and I can tell you from experience: maintenance is everything!! Maintain these cars and they will reward you with many years of faithful and fun service!! Every VW/Audi I've owned has surpassed 200k without any trouble. I had a 2001.5 VW Passat with the 2.8 V6 and 5-Speed manual transmission. It had over 260k on the original drive train (clutch included) when it was totaled due to being rear-ended. If it wasn't totaled, chances are that I'd still be driving it today and have over 300k on the clock!!
Again Maintenance and preventive maintenance IS KEY. Most of them can last a very long time, folks just don’t want to source for parts that don’t break the bank. They are good Especially if you can DYI or have a reputable German shop fix certain issues. Love my 2010 X5 with 215k and counting. Mostly Highway miles
@@hellkitty1014 yes sir xdrive30i 😂😂I knew not to get the V8😭as much as I wanted it I know the consequences behind it. My brother has the v8 and he’s been crying ever since,
Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Love the Audi Q3. 200k on an Audi is not impossible. I worked for an Audi Dealership and 200k was easily achievable. Routine maintenance, oil, tires, brakes, and timing belt water pump every 100k. Looking back I realized the only time I changed the sparkplugs was at 100k. The battery died in 2006 after 10 years, stamp on battery Feb 96
I've got 176K on my Saab 9-3. Of course, it's almost 16 years old. But I'm the only owner and driver. It was my daily for 11 years. I'm still on the original clutch, water pump, alternator, and a few other things I'm probably forgetting. It's been garaged and properly maintained all its life. My new daily is a 2019 Audi S5, but I'm not confident it'll last as long or be as reliable as the Saab.
@@Kimbrough87 consider yourself lucky. every land rover that exists here from what i saw needed a complete engine rebuild after like a year (same for N63 bimmers, or german/ british cars in general)
I think when you buy a luxury vehicle, you should always sock away 10-15k extra in a rainy day fund to properly maintain it and to properly look after any mechanical or electrical issue that comes up. Too often people stretch and buy more cars than they can afford to repair, and then complain that it's so unreliable while they've done zero maintenance. It's really about maintaining cars and treating them with respect. Sure, there are some that are just unreliable pieces of garbage, but if well looked after, even luxury cars can be dependable. Just has to be owned by a responsible person
My dad had a 2009 A6 3.0 TDI. He bought it new and ran it for 11 years, until it had 420k km / 260k miles. Nothing major broke on it. But it had regular maintenance done to it,. Meticulously. Driven carefully. The air suspension was like new. The turbine he had looked at, the shop was surprised to hear it was the original turbine. It looked like new. We only had tor eplace the front wheel bearings, the front door locks (known issue with this generation car) and had to lubricate the folding mirrors when they started getting stuck. Gave it a good cleaning and the car looked like new when it was sold.
Great video. These guys have been really good about maintaining this car and staying in front of the problems. This Q5 doesn't have the turbo inside the vee like on the 6cyl and is still too new to have the well known issues with steering / major electrical. Let's check back in in another 50k-100k and see how she's doing!!
The Gen 3 EA888 (what this Q5 has) is a slight revision from the Gen 2 EA888 that was used from 2009 - 2016. They've been using this 4-cylinder for over 15 years now. Gen 1 had many problems, 09 - 12 Gen 2 had tensioners that would break (revised for 13 - 16), timing chain stretch (fixed with a thicker and more robust chain), and oil burning problems due to thin oil control rings (every car had this problem around this time... EVEN Toyota with the 2AZ-FE; each manufacturer has released revised pistons w/ oil control rings). Gen 3, introduced to North American cars in 2016, has revised pistons, thicker chains, revised PCV, and other small changes. Gen 3 EA888 has proven to be very reliable other than the water pump that always likes to leak. Only real things I can say to keep up with this Q5 would be oil changes (don't follow Audi's 10k oil change interval) and those damn front control arm bushings. Audi has 2 upper and 2 lower control arms for each wheel (4 balljoints for each knuckle). Very nice ride but because of that they need to be replaced every 80k - 120k miles because they'll start making sounds. No sunroof to worry about on this one so no sunroof leaks. I'd take this Q5 in a heartbeat and add the upgraded LED headlights.
@@mydimeisup5103 Sometimes its better to have an older designed engine, they've hopefully been debugged. I'm ok with a glass roof but I think sunroofs are a negative.
@@jeffk464 Agreed I'm ok with panoramic glass but not sunroofs. Gen 3 EA888 has been out for over 10 years now (6 years in the North American market) and hasn't really seen any major issues. 4 years into the Gen 2 we knew about timing chains, oil burning, and PCV failures. Even less for the Gen 1. I'd say we have enough time to know the Gen 3 is pretty reliable.
I have a 2016 Audi TT with the same engine, currently with 75k miles. Religious maintenance. I just had to replace the water pump, wheel bearings and cam cover gasket. These engines eat water pumps... I'm shocked this Q5 hasn't had it replaced multiple times.
I have 165k on my Metris; no leaks or unscheduled maintenance but every scheduled and reccomended replacements and repairs done. No roadside failures, 100% availability. And a service records file (and credit card bills) to prove it.
My car gets washes, oil changes and tire rotations like clockwork. Always been a fanatic for the basic maintenance and I’ve been happy with my vehicles over the years.
In 2019 I purchased a new Volkswagen Tiguan which is on the same platform as this Audi it was a nice vehicle lots of room, in 2020 I moved to a more rural area and my closest dealer is now 2 hours away, in 2021 I get a recall notice about the emissions needing a software upgrade so when I can I schedule the appointment and get the oil Change to since I'm there and its time, but its bugging me that the closest shop is two hours away so in 2022 I sold it and purchased a new Subaru since selling the Volkswagen I have received two separate notifications from attorneys about class auction lawsuits against Volkswagen one having to do with water pump issues and the other having to do with transmission issues and because I owned it I was considered part of the class auction. Made me even more glad I sold it.
Not sure if you’re a mind reader but I live in Germany, I’m American. Anyways, my father in law and I are going to look at 2 cars tomorrow. One is a 2016 q5 Quattro and a 2015 Porsche Cayenne with 3.2 v6. I’m a true believer that any car is a good car as long as you do the scheduled maintenance. Except BMW. The hood thing here in Germany is that most Germans are meticulous about maintaining their cars so I won’t get any car without having its maintained history record. Don’t get me wrong, Toyota makes the best cars. Unfortunately here, I’d pay twice as much for a Toyota RAV4. 4Runners here are in the low 6 figures. Well, thanks for the video and feel free to give me any additional tips. I am taking my scan tool with me as well.
I had a 2002 that had 490k km when i sold it and currently have 2009 a3 with 512k km. Maintnance is key. The a4 was still on original clutch... The a3 has been apr tuned stage 2 since 201k km. Maintnance Maintnance....
It still has 186,000 miles if you want to sell it. It helps to buy from the original owner, after that all those records don’t help much unless you have a classic car. If this car was on a used car lot would you buy it at a premium over KBB if they showed you the binder?
Dual Audi aging owner here, ‘15 S3 and a ‘16 SQ5 both about 60,000 miles. The consumable’s especially on the performance models have been pricy and the odd failures but nothing considered major. Fun cars but nothing about them has been cheap. $110 cdn oem cabin filter for example sure was a shock.
Shop around on the filter. I got the OEM filter for my 2018 Q5 for I want to say $30 from an online Audi dealer. Even less if you just buy Mahle or whatever from RockAuto.
I had a 2015 Touareg TDI, traded in with 120,000 miles. Very reliable but a also had a book with the service records, totaled $7,000 for the 120,000 miles. That included a spare set of wheels with winter tires too.
really not bad. that's $0.0583~/mile cost, excluding fuel. a recently retired car (accident) of mine was at $0.288/mile including fuel @ 187k miles. if we spit ball fuel for the TDI at 24mpg and $3/gal, you get $0.183~/mile total cost. that thing done you well. yes, I track the data that allow me to say things like this for my car. I'm OCD like that. 😅
@@johnhufnagel i think i did better than that, diesel was under $3 for almost all of my ownership and 26.5mpg would have been about average most the time with many tank hitting 28mpg. Ultimately with the extended emissions warranty expiring at 120,000 miles and needing a vehicle that more easily fit 3 cars seats plus gear I traded for an v8 crew cab f150. Since fuel (especially diesel) went through the roof, my fuel costs have actually remained even or gone down.
Great video explaining the importance of proper maintenance and good paperwork for the history. I know that there was a lot of paperwork that you were flipping through, but it would be good if you spoke about the general cost of each procedure. 4 new tires, alignment about $1400, front breaks and rotors about $1400, rear breaks and rotors about 1200 completed by an Audi dealer. Not sure on if these prices are more/less than for a Toyota RAV4 for example.
I noticed the New York state plate. He probably drove to the other 47 continental US states to avoid being there during the lockdown! If he was driving during the early periods of the pandemic, he likely had the highway all to himself.
I have driven German Swedish and American vehicles almost exclusively for 40 years. My first car, which I still own, was a 1972 Opel Manta that was a hand me down from my grandparents who kept it at their Arizona vacation home. I have purchased all my subsequent vehicles brand new and have serviced them according to the severe service schedule as outlined in the owner's manual. While they were under warranty they were serviced exclusively at the dealership and when the warranty expired they we're maintained by a well-regarded import garage it's been in business since 1957. All of them have easily exceeded 200,000 miles and a couple of them approached 300,000 before they were sold or traded. None of them failed to start or left anyone stranded. None of them have been especially problematic and problems have been mostly minor and few and far between. About the only catastrophic failure I can remember was the failure of an automatic transmission on a VW Passat and that was designed and manufactured by a Japanese company. The most problematic vehicle my wife and I have owned was a Mazda.
I drive a 2010 audi Q5 with 215 000 miles. I bought it new and had 0 issues with it. I just kept up maintenance and changed tires, brakes,... I can't say a bad word about the Q5.
My 8 yr old Audi Q5 had one issue, blind spot sensor went bad and had to get replaced. Otherwise, no other issues and it is approaching 100k. Annual dealership maintenance is about $500. It’s not bad. Ofcourse a Corolla would be much cheaper to maintain but it doesn’t have comfort and driving experience of a Q5. Maybe in 4 yrs the plastic will start to deteriorate and it’s time to sell, but I would have enjoyed it for 12 yrs at that time and most likely worth it.
I bought a 2018 Q7 last year, and am on my way to building a binder just like that one. Took me all year to find one with very low miles optioned like I wanted that had been maintained on time every time, and I'm going to make sure it stays that way as long as I own it. Room around the engine isn't quite as generous, but I can do much of the work myself if I need to.
Its more of an age thing with VAG vehicles. Once they get about 5 years old, they start falling apart. Same with MB and BMW. They are made to last just long enough for the lease to expire and the lessee to lease another one. I think there might be something in the computer that starts to fry the electrical components, one by one, after a certain period of time.
Yes it's called low lead or no lead solder for every electronic component.... Might be better for the environment but it's crap in a vibrating car.... That's the failure point built in. Even Lucas electrical systems didn't do that....
@@jeffk464 I know the use the same powertrain in other models. Every manufacturer does. But sometimes one model can out last the others with the same powertrain.
The problem with alot of VW/Audi products is age not necessarily mileage. After 10 or 12 years, plastic coolant lines and seals start to go. 200,000 miles on a 2019 is nothing compared to 100,000 miles on a 2009 Audi. My 2012 Touareg TDI(3.0 TDI) is approaching 200k as has just started to leak some coolant from a plastic valve. Besides that, this engine is solid and still runs like new.
10:41 Mrs. Wizard: Here ya go, Wizard! Car Wizard: OH! Wow, Mrs. Wizard really threw the book at me on that one! Incredible amount of upkeep/maintenance kept for this particular Audi Q5 with 188k and change on its odometer. You have to definitely show respect where it's warranted, and this instance is certainly so! No wonder this particular 2019 Q5 presents as almost a car with 50-60k miles compared to an example that's driven daily with such impressive figures to show for it. Diligence, diligence, diligence! Quite impressive indeed. It's also quite admirable that the customer would drive 4+hours just to get the top notch service and attention to detail that the Car Wizard and his co-workers at Omega Auto Clinic give each and every car that graces their grounds. You've probably earned a customer for life out of this Q5! Well deserved!
I’ve got a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T FSI w/ approximately 222,000 miles and it’s still going strong. You absolutely have to stay on top of maintenance w/ these cars
I also have a 2011 Toyota 4Runner with 170,000 miles on it. That 3 ring binder is almost as thick as the one Car Wizard showed. I hope to get over 300,000 miles on the 4Runner.
I just picked up a 2011 Q5 with 211k on it, it was also well-maintained and seems to be in great shape still. These things are surprisingly high quality compared to what I'm used to from VW.
Hey how has the Audi been running for you so far? I’m thinking about picking up the same model 2011 Q5 but don’t know if I should invest in it due to constant maintenance. I also want to rent it out as a side hustle to ppl 10-20 days of the month
@@davida8364 Still running great. I was so impressed with it that I ordered a 2023 2.0t, which is also lovely, but I've still got the 2011 around for the time being as a backup vehicle since it's relatively worthless money-wise. Dunno if I'd want to rent it out, not sure I'd trust people to treat it well enough... I do loan it to trusted friends that need to borrow a car, tho...
Coworker with 2015 q5 end up replacing engine because it failed due to factory oil change intervals. First it’s started consuming oil around 100k miles and then used engine replacement $8k parts and labor. 100 miles round trip for work highway, highway mileage and dealer maintained
Did it run out of oil...or just start high consumption due to ???? What did the Audi organisation say re engine? Is there a class action? Did you report this to any automobile organistation? NHTSA? Consumer etc?
@@JohnSmith-yv6eq , it had oil and one morning it could not start he took it to the shop they said it has no compression. Audi said it’s normal for these engines to fail after warranty due to 10k miles oil change intervals
Highway miles are SO much easier on a car than the typical start/stop urban traffic and lots of short trips. Night and day in terms of wear and tear on the engine of a car.
2:15 "It's a pretty good engine"... There is other video of a Q5 (the one that the owner wanted to junk it) where you say it is not a good engine. Is it good or not?
I have a 2019 Audi Q5 with 27,350 miles on it. Glad to know that it will take me places if I take proper care of it! I also own a 2005 MB C230 with 137,000 miles on it, and it drives great. German cars all the way!
I have owned A4 with 1.9TDI and sold it eventually when she had 527000km, still running like a beauty. Was great to drive too. Currently driving S4 and the joy for driving it is something that no toyota or honda can ever offer.
That's great. I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi alh mk1 diesel, clocked 100k . Which engine oil you used? Any additives you tried? Anything you can advice . Thanks friend.
Yes maintenance is truly key. On my 2015 VW golf TDI, I am at 185,000 miles and yes I have a thick book of maintenance. In fact I just changed my oil yesterday. Yes I have had to replace some wheel bearings, tires, filters, and oil changes. My last VW went 208,000 miles and I got rid of it only because a deer decided to total it. I still have the thick book from that car.
I just recently sold my 2014 Ford Fusion normally aspirated 4 cylinder at 130,000 miles for a 2019 Audi A5 sportback with this exact same TFSI engine with only 17,000 miles. I maintained my fusion for 8 years since it was new with all of the maintenance and never had to take it to the shop. I developed a love of cars and investigating doing all the right maintenance on my own and enjoy doing it. I’m happy to see an Audi with the same motor running strong near 200k miles. It gives me confidence I can maintain my vehicle this long with proper maintenance with parts from FCP Euro and not expect engine out jobs on the regular.
Our 2019cMacan with the same engine has just 10k miles in comparison LOL! I've done two DIY oil changes and a brake fluid change on it myself too, easiest oil change I've ever done.
We have the 19' as well w/ the 4cyl, about 16k on the odo. Is there an instruction guide you used for the oil change? Or, pretty self explanatory? i can't seem to find a vid on doing the oil change on the 4, thought there would be at least a few on here
@@George-ur8ow There is a DIY 4cyl oil change thread in the Macan forum. I think there was a video too, but its the same oil change as a Q5 or any other EA888 car.
I bought a new VW Golf in 1986 and sold it in 2003 with 309,000 miles. Lots of parts were needed over the years, but it was still running well when sold. Oil changes with Mobil-1 synthetic every 5,000 miles from new really helped. My current '17 Golf is a much more complex car and I doubt it would be cost effective to maintain ownership for 17 years. My new car decision in '86 was either a Golf or a Toyota Corolla, and I'm glad I bought the VW. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
Just bought a 1 owner, 2008 Lexus LS460 with 250000 miles on it. Runs and drives great, looks even better. Came with a service history from day 1, which gives me so much more confidence that we can get even more miles from it.
I'd like to see the required maintenance list for this vehicle. What does it require that is unusually high? All cars have wear items that need to be replaced at specified intervals. I'd like to see some actual comparisons to other cars requirements.
One of my favorite and most reliable cars I owned was a 2007 BMW 530i. I was a fiend about the maintenance. I replaced the oil ever 7,000 miles over the recommended 15k. It ran perfectly until a clown totaled it at 178K miles. Miss that car.
15k intervals were a joke in that engine and no doubt caused a ton of grenaded engines because BMW didnt want to pay for more frequent oil changes. Now its 10k for a reason. Even that is a stretch for a turbo engine.
Definitely don't adhere to the "recommended" 10,000 mile service intervals on my 2018 S5. That's just foolish. Oil and filter gets changed every 5,000.
Rubbish I have 270k miles on an bmw e90 325d, changed oil at 10k miles. No issues at all, apart from usual dampers, brakes and tyres and a clutch at 180k.
@@aaronbrown6266 I typically end up changing my oil at the recommended 1 year interval, I don't drive that much. Is this ok? I probably put about 6,000-7,000 miles on it between oil changes
This is all highway miles so as Scotty K says it's as 20k city Miles. I'll say 2,3 or 4 more years before the plastic cooling hoses pipes begin to become brittle and leak causing the engine to overheat. Electronic components and sensors are bound to fail at some point due to the complexities.
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200000 miles and 4 years old. They are mostly highway miles. That make a HUGE difference. It probably has the wear of a 30,000 vehicle
I have a folder full of receipts on my 2009 Honda CRV but it has 100,000 miles. Even a reliable Honda needs maintenance. I still bet that Audi is mostly highway miles. When I see a late model car with a lot of miles it means they are mostly highway miles and those miles don't concern me
We’ll be concerned. It could have been a Uber vehicle. Lol
Exactly. Minimal heat damage unlike the average driver’s car
Agreed except shocks and wheel bearings etc.
I concur…imo, a lot of wear and tear on cars from age, not mileage. I had a 2010 Q5 with the 3.0 V-6 and for the first 70k miles over 12 years, with regular maintenance, it was a trouble free vehicle. As it moved into its 13th year of life, a number of problems arose, including failure of: CV boots, plastic coolant pipe, vacuum pump, valve cover gaskets, park distance control system, seat heat, front engine main seal. Because of the typical German approach of making everything as complicated as possible, the projected costs of repair/replacement of these failures exceeded the highly depreciated value of the vehicle, so I traded it in and replaced it with CPO Lexus NX300.
I love German cars and have owned and enjoyed vehicles from all three German major brands for years, but I have reached the point where I prefer the less complex ownership and maintenance experience of Toyota and Lexus.
Maintenance, as you say, is the key to longevity for a car. My 1999 Audi S4 Avant has now covered 298k miles and still drives faultlessly. I have spent considerable sums and amassed a similar library of records for the car but unlike this owner I have done most of the work myself. It gives me pleasure, satisfaction and some pride in maintaining my beloved S4.
Motor untouched?
Must suck
My 2020 A4 is already breaking at 60 000 miles. It's been serviced according to the service program. It now needs a new belt, a ball joint and a start button and brakes started disappearing every time it sits in snow. All my Mercedeses lasted at least 120 000 miles before things needed replacing...
@@dingdong2103 junk cars..the vag stuff
@@dingdong2103 - Mercedes, BMW, and then Audi when it comes to quality and durability, in that order. Audi being behind BMW says alot. My 17 year old E Class has 231K and has no warning lights. Could use a set of shocks soon, but thats about it.
275k miles on my 10 Audi A4. Only did timing chain on it out of pocket. Owned since new.
Good to hear, hopefully I am as lucky
@@iam_myster_e have a Q5 too with 50k miles and nothing other than scheduled maintenance 👍🏼 keep up on maintenance and you’ll be in good shape. Do fluid swaps on everything!
I have a 2018 Audi Q5 with almost 100k. I haven't done anything but the recommended services and believe it or not, still running the factory brakes! I have been extremely happy with this car more so than any American car I've owned.
Are you keeping it or trading it in...the magic 100K?
What American cars did you own?
Not even 100k though, so I'm bettering you're getting ready to offload it before it's on the way to 150k.
Yeah my aunt has one too. It’s never skipped a beat it still smells new inside lol. And best of all it has physical climate controls lol.
My GTI brake pads look like they have almost no ware at 55,000 miles. Its very confusing.
That is the most proper maniacal maintenance I've ever seen on a german vehicle.
I have a 2013 Golf TDI with the same miles, but at least double that binder in maintenance bills (over 24k $ in 10 years!)
In the US atleast
You should see mine. Oil change every 10.000 km and every authorized service maintained aswell as every little thing that was of concern.
@@DustyPearl-132012 2.5 Golf, mine has been basic maintenance. No major issues.
I was like this with mine but I had lost compression in my 4th cylinder a year and a half into owning it :/ it was a 2012 q5 with 109,000.
Highway miles versus stop and go daily trips should be taken into consideration with its appearance/ reliability. Great to see though a road warrior taking care of his transportation.
Totally agree here...No rust at all !!! From New York State ??? I don't understand that!!
@@1983dmd it was garaged
@@PresidentEvil Not with those miles. It's seen a massive amount of car washes tho.
a lot to with with somethign else. You dont skimp out on maintenance when going on long trips :) That's why I buy high miles cars. My highest is a 355 000 miles audi a8l with original engine trans never rebuilt. My truck is at 283 000 miles.
@jkirk1626 Thank you for the explanation !! Different story here in Montreal...What do you use for undercarriage rinse ? The sprayer with little wheels ?
I have my third Audi going and I can say oil changes and plugs don't cost thousands. Tires cost as much as they do for Toyota. Some parts like water pumps will eventually fail and cost a lot to change but the engines are pretty solid. The service schedule book is there for reason so read it and do the maintenance jobs required and you're fine.
I had a 2001 A6 that took me to 200k with just regular maintenance and to this day, drove better than any new car since.
Yeah the older audis (2001 is the sweet spot imo) are pretty sturdy
I bet it wasn't the 2.7T version 🥰.
@@anthonyb.9336 haha it was the 2.8 and it liked to drink the oil
@@Mixali88 I have owned two VW products. The first was a used 1.8T B5 Passat. I got it with 65k miles on it and it had so many oil leaks and problems. I got rid of it at 100k miles. The second is my current car. The difference between the two is my current car has had every service done and at the dealer, no exoense saved due to cost. Zero oil leaks and not a single thing has ever broke
I had a 1993 Audi 90s with the V6 and also hit over 200k until it got in an accident that totaled it. It was not without problems but it always ran.
Shows what I always say- condition is more important than mileage. I've seen many 80,000 mile cars ready for the scrap heap.
Sorry my truck scraped ya up Wizard. I appreciate you taking care of it and bringing it back up to snuff. Love the channel!
I am at nearly 200k with my 17 Vw Alltrack. I really love that little wagon. The mpg is ok, it’s a comfortable ride and is fantastic in the snow here up north. Just have been doing regular maintenance and driving. Hope to keep for many miles to come.
Highway miles are easy miles as long as the oil is changed regularly with good oil and filter. I got 188k miles out of an '88 S10 with the 2.8 V6 5 speed. It was getting a little weak but still ran pretty strong. Broke the trans. and P/S was leaking heavily. Got 160k miles out of a 2000 S10 with 4 cyl. Ran flawless with NO problems>>should have kept it.
PS>>>all 2000 S10 had was oil changes, air filter, grease chassis and one plug change. NOT a huge binder full of stuff. I don't think I even had to change the battery in the 8 years I had it.
@@hotpuppy1 Yeah with 90's GM cars you don't have to do anything and they just run forever. 4l60e was a bit of a problem though, engines are solid.
We have a 2000 S10 Blazer my father-in-law handed down to my son when he started driving. It had 165,000 miles on it then and over 210,000 on it now. The engine is great but rust eventually does the rest of the vehicle in. I have put a couple thousand in parts into it which is more than what it's worth but we got it for free so not too bad for a cheap vehicle. Just wish we didn't live where it snows so our vehicles would last longer!
I took my '85 Audi Coupe to 450,000 miles. Regular scheduled maintenance, no major issues, original Engine, two clutches. Lots of oil changes, and tyres!
I had right at 300k miles on my 84 GT Coupe when I traded it in. We bought our own trailer to tow it home to save the tow fees. lol But that was still my favorite car ever. The rear view mirror fell off when I drove it onto the dealer parking lot but it still looked like brand new 7 years later and I’ve never found anything that made me as happy to drive since.
@@doubleyewgee My feelings too. I wish I still had it!
I am the second owner of a '16 A6 3.0 S-Line, 75k mile. The first owner was a middle-aged golfer that kept neurotic records. I have continued that owner's tradition.
If you treat them right and keep up with recommended maintenance, you really can't go wrong with an Audi
I remember when I inherited my dad's '91 MB 560 SEL "classic". He kept IMPECCABLE records of the vehicle, serviced only at the MB dealer. Once I started buying my own German vehicles, I knew just how important these records were.
Nowadays, the VIN can be ran and most records can be found. But if he ever private-sale this Audi, he can show how diligent he was with the record-keeping. I've saved every record on my cars all the way back to my W140 '97 S500.
I now own a 2012 ford mondeo titanium sedan 2l 140hp automatic.
There are several things I don't like about the car! This is no VW Polo but a Passat Titanium and you expect a bit more from the car. But many newer cars unfortunately have a lot of small weaknesses.
Here are some weaknesses.
1. A lot of tire noise and body noise while driving.
2. Problems with the fuel cap theft lock, which is a common problem on this car.
3. Incredibly little information about the car. No engine temperature gauge or other important things.
4. halogen headlights that are not water tight.
5. front light brightness is nothing to brag about!
@@ford1546 What on earth has that got to do with OP talking about service records?
@@afrousel4731 I'm talking about weaknesses with newer cars.
Don't be that way. Don't be the police!
We used to get stamps in the Mercedes book for each service. I was sad to see their switch to schedule A&B and no longer do the stamps.
@@aussie2uGA YES! It was a big deal for the stamps. The first thing dealers would ask for on these cars was the service logs if you were trading them in. Poor/no records would harm resale values.
I, too, don't care for the A/B servicing, especially since it allows other service items those schedules don't cover go missed. I have about $8K in service on my W222 '17 S63, some of which aren't called for on the service cycle. But preventative and timely maintenance is everything!
My Audi Q5 2011, 191.000 miles. No problems! Replaced struts, control arms, fuel injectors. Nothing else. Running like new. 2.0t engine CAEB. Only premium gas and Castrol Edge Synthetic. No racing and no other stupid things that stupid people do.
My daughter during high school was to Germany at least three times and she told me in high school the students are taught vehicle maintenance they learn about timing belt replacement fluid changes rotations just proper maintenance it’s just expected in Germany but we don’t maintain those German cars the way they should be I work at a Honda dealership Ifully agree with you they can be a great great car as proven but need proper maintenance.
Great video! In my experience, if you take care of these cars, they generally take care of you. My 2013 A4 is up to 117k and has been an absolute treat to own, but much like this Q5 owner I've been very diligent with maintenance, both scheduled and preventative. When buying any car, especially a German car, one with a stack of records and 120k miles is a better choice than one with 80k and zero history.
No oil consumption?
@@repairvehicle Oil consumption seems to be hit or miss, My 2013 A4 (CPMA engine) has 93k and doesn't burn a drop of oil
@@joespittle1 how often do you change oil
@@repairvehicle Every 5k miles
@@joespittle1 very smart to change oil at this interval
Wizard, I see that Q5 has the best option: No rattling Pano roof!
We've got a 2015 Q5 with 125,000 on it. Had it since new, been a very robust and durable ride. Really no trouble with it apart from many, many recalls.
That is a seriously impressive car. The 2.0T motor is a gem. I’ve owned a 2014 VW Tiguan and now a 2016 Audi A4 - both with that motor and never had an issue with either car.
Which one is it?
Very fascinating! It’s in Kansas with New York license plates and the dealer frames on it (presumably where it was purchased from) is from Audi of Mission Viejo in Orange County (Southern California which is in my neck of the woods). The stories this car could tell of all the places it's been, and the care that the owner obviously gave to this machine. 😮 Incredible!
@jkirk1626 what do u do for a living? I want to travel the country 😂
We have a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 with almost 200k on it. We’ve done all regular maintenance on it, and it still runs strong. All you have to do is take care of them. Completely satisfied with ours. Has served us well.
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Golf IV 1,6 petrol station wagon from 2000 here. Coming up on 420 000 km. I got it from my parents when they bought themselves a new car, and they were meticulous about maintenance and keeping the car clean. I've continued that, and knock on wood, it's still going as strong as ever.
Golf 1.8T from 2000 here . Just gone over 400,000 km. I am Audi tech and have changed everything that will keep the car running, I live in Canada and it is rusting to pieces lol
@@redauwg911 Rust wise, mine is doing...surprisingly ok, though it's starting to show its age in that respect. I'm in Norway, and cars here generally get salted to bits. Regular washing during winter helps, though.
@@redauwg911for rust prevention, why didn't you coat the underside to rust proof the car. People make the excuse of cars rusting but the rustproof coating annually avoid the problem all together.
@@asadb1990 I did every year.. Where i live they put down rock salt and stone chips in the winter because of the steep roads. It just chipped the paint away..
This is great to hear.There are a lot of German car bashers out there.I drive a 2016 Audi S5.Beautiful car,solid handling,interior that is second only to expensive super cars.Look after your ride and you won’t be disappointed!
Modern German cars are disposable piles of crap. Poor engineering. Horrendous reliability. Titanic depreciation.
Stick with the Japanese and koreans.
Truth be told, I've heard people complain about some of the most trivial things, such as the start stop feature these cars have. I would take some of the complaints with a grain of salt.
The owner’s definitely put some miles on it. California dealer frame, New York plates, and now at the Wizard’s in Kansas.
Ha! I have (or had) MANY Audis with waaaaay over 200k. I currently drive a 14 allroad. She’s young mileage wise, 140k, but the ONLY issues I’ve had are from me or a friend off-roading it (cv boot tears). Zero other issues. Now, I’ve had 4 200s. 3 20 valves and one ten valve. The lowest mileage is on the 10v. Still, over 240k, the 20v avant has well over 400k and is still very mechanically solid. We have a 2014 q5 6 diesel in the family. It now has 260k and drive and looks like a champ! We also have a 2008 Toyota Highlander and at less than 90k started giving us problems (I was honestly surprised). Toyota metal is trash. And we have odd electrical issues and occasional misfires even after replacing plugs, wires etc. The allroad has taken over daily duties. We put roughly 23 to 24k a year on it and it’s been fantastic.
I have a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, and I can attest to these cars being VERY maintenance intensive. It's a choice you make when you purchase a German/European car. I consider it part of the Audi ownership "experience". Got to pay if you want to play. I also have a 3 ring binder with about 1/2 of the pages that this one had. But, I also only have 40,000 miles on mine. It's worth it to me. Definitely not a boring car.
I've got a tuned 17 c43 amg, nothing but oil changes with 57k miles
@@bryanwhite3021 me too, a 2016 C450AMG - regular service only and a trip to dealer on a recall. 91,000 kms. Nice rig and awesome to drive.
What’s the estimated cost in maintenance that you put into your Audi so far?
Also do you take it to the dealership or outside mechanic?
What the fuck are you doing to the car to consider it so maintenance intensive? I had an RS3 for 4 years and it needed nothing outside of the two services
@@BBDSmint Did you even watch the video?
Yes German cars can go a long time IF you are proactive. My 10 year old MB C300 with 134k on it is still solid as can be. I change the oil every 5k-7k (even though the manual states I can go 15k between changes), do the spark plugs every 60k, trans and axle fluids every 40k and fix stuff before they break. When I hit 100k I did the lower control arms because I knew the bushings would be shot and did the stabilizer bars as a precaution. Only major thing has been the motor/trans mounts which I had to get a shop to do. Other than that just wear and tear stuff.
I’ll be honest, these cars are more reliable than people give them credit for. I have a B8.5 2.0T A4 that I drive the crap out of. Redlined a few times a day, runs like a champ. All I’ve had to do to it is brakes, fluids, and 1 set of ignition coils in the last few years I’ve owned it. The craziest part to me is I’m still using the factory battery that it had when it was brand new. It’s now 10 years old. Started up in double digit negative temps no problem
I’ve probably had near 250 Audi, currently a couple s4s with near 200k each, never have let me down, both have been 1/8-1/4 mile ran with tunes, I’m extremely happy with them. Oil changes, brakes, tires, feed them various other “muscle” cars to keep them happy. That 2.0 is so easy to work on next to these. I buy those with timing out and bent valves and generally all in about 300$ to get them on the road again, worst part is those bottom nuts on the turbo flange. Super easy.
This Q5 sounds like mine. 2014 Q5 TDi Prestige with zero issues but regular scheduled maintenance, tire rotations and oil changes between service intervals. The Q5 is a great platform!
Love those mid 2010 Audi diesels. Had an A6 TDI as a loaner and that thing had torque for days!
I have a 14 A6 TDI and just hit 80K. Had the "major" 75K done which included the fuel filter. We take it up to northern Minnesota (3 and a half hour drive from the twin cities/suburbs) very often and maintain 37mpg (calculated at the pump). Plenty of power, too. Love the diesel!
@@evanganske9240 I think that's where that diesel shines. On flat highways, it turns below 1700 rpm, and in hilly terrain, the wave of torque gave immediate and effortless power. I hate dieselgate happened because that made the OEMs panic and kill most diesels in the US and shift to electrics sooner than they likely would've.
Had one of these for a rental a couple years ago. Really nice touch points. Comfortable ride, but not a total couch on wheels. It felt solid. Satisfying premium clicking buttons. I went in expecting to criticize it, but left it pretty impressed. It even went up a rocky mountain trail with ease.
Such a pleasant drive. I have an Audi and it’s amazing. I pay my local Indy mechanic and do whatever he says because he never racks up a bill anyways!
My 2003 Audi A4 1.9TDi Manual has 226,000 miles on her and still on the original clutch. Driven all around Europe and I loved the car so much bought it with me to New Zealand.
Must have cost an arm and a leg to ship it! You must really love it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@JoshuaC923 yes, was around $12,000 15 years ago which included compliance to be put on NZ roads, still driven every day. A diesel manual Audi is a rare sight over here.
I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi alh mk1 diesel here in India. Same engine. Just clocked 100k .
Which engine oil you use? Any additives? Thanks mate.
@@1.9tdilove71 Mobil one esp 507 spec
@@pl1068 5w30? Or 5 w40?
I have the 3rd Audi in our family pushing 200k miles. Just oil changes and basic maintenance. People push the performance of their Audi like they should but then maintain it like a Corolla. No wonder people put up walls and think German cars are destined to fall apart.
I love your show! I'm an Audi brand specialist in Santa Monica. I'm glad this Audi owner is getting so much enjoyment from his Q5.
Just a minor correction, it is real wood on the dashboard and door panels. Keep up the good work!
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@jkirk1626 Thank you for taking such good care of your Audi Q5. I hope it brings you many more years of enjoyment!!!
I own a 2010 S4 that currently has 210,000 miles on it. Of course, I am religious with my oil changes and I do all my own work. Just put new brakes on all 4 corners and replaced the pad wear sensor that a lot of people forget about.
Any vehicle should be serviced like this. Even mighty robust Toyota.
I had a '97 A4 1.8t Quattro. She had 188k miles and still going strong when she got t-boned and retired. The 1st 80k it was my mother's car and dealer / trusted independent mechanic serviced. I took over maint when it was gifted to me. Yeah I replaced some cheap German plastic crap, updated the ignition system etc. The most expensive thing was new struts, shocks and control arms, (about $2k). Loved that car for the 6 years I drove it. Went like a beast in the snow.
Even a Toyota should have records that in depth that comes with it. That is the sign of a well cared for vehicle and the one to seek out in the used market.
Truly, that’s how you should take care of any automobile, regardless of the make or model. Or at least that’s what I’ve always done, but then again my father owned his own car repair business and that’s what was drilled into my head.
Oil is oil, not changing fluids in your Toyota is just as bad as it is in your Audi.
that many miles, NY plates, in KS right now. something tells me traveling salesman, who SMARTLY gets stuff done WHEN it needs done, WHERE it needs done. probably 30-60 oil changes so far (i'd suspect it closer to the higher number), I'm betting 7 sets of tires. with that kind of documentation even I'd buy that car, if I wanted a Q5. that owner definitely deserves a cookie!
I have a 2016 Audi with the 2.0T. Keep them serviced and they drive like new! Love mine!
NICE information! Thanks brother, just bought a 2019 with 61,000kms (38,000 miles) for $28,000 US. We plan on selling it in 2 years and keep rotating vehicles before the value drops too far. The budget lease approach via used vehicles. Pretty cool too, we got a 1 yr warranty with it.
I'm test driving a Q5 today. I loved the Q3 feel but the wife wanted something bigger.
I’ve owned five Audis in my lifetime. First one was back in 1995. Never had an issue with any of them. Audis have a very close relationship with Porsches for decades, kind of hard to knock the reliability these days.
Good info. We are currently looking at a pre-owned 2018 Q5 with 45,000 miles on it. I am hesitant due to the cost of maintenance on these Audi's but my wife loves it. Would you recommend? I'm a Toyota guy myself.
Not just saying this... I bought a 2014 A5 and the engine blew after a week of baby'ing it( it did have 98k miles ). I ended up replacing the engine. But with all the research I've done on these vehicles, there anything but reliable past 60k. The timing chain problem alone would want to make me stay away from them. But that's not the only problem. Not sure if the 2017+ engines are good. But all the older 2.0t tfsi engines are complete garbage.
That 2.0T is really reliable, had a GTI stage 3 with 80k miles and it still going strong.
I have a very similar book for my '14 Cayman S. I've had it four years, and only one minor repair [I do oil changes myself] and a set of tires. That's it, pretty skinny book.
That being said, when many German cars get old they do indeed "nickel and dime" you. My particular car model has a very good repair record, so I'm not surprised. Porsche quality.
0:46 SUCH A WRONG thing to say about German cars, VW-Audi in special! Yes, some models had problems in the past, but here in EU, Audi/VW diesel engines go up to 500k km with basic maintenance, the most expensive thing to replace would be the EGR/DPF. German cars are reliable as hell if they are serviced!!!!
I have a 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus close to 75K miles. Audi's recommended service is every 10k miles or one year (which ever comes first). I've stayed on top of my service and my 2016 is still running great. The only major thing I had done are all breaks at 65K miles. As for cost of maintenance, I am really not spending that much more vs. other cars I've owned (Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Infinity, Subaru) because prior to my Audi, other cars required maintenance every 3K miles. I might be spending a few hundred more per year at most, but I think it is worth it NOT to drive a boring car. I do want want to upgrade to a newer Q5 or even SQ5 since the cabin technology is better and I thought of doing so at 85K miles (next year or so), but prices have to come down quite a bit. I noticed in this video the plate cover says Audi Mission Viejo and the the license plate is New York. Looks like the owner is originally from Southern California and may have done some cross country driving a few times thus the high miles for short period of time. Mission Viejo is in Orange County, Southern California close to where I am located.
The center seat in the back is not too bad as an adult so long as you don't ride for more than a couple hours at a time. These cars are quick and very comfortable to drive!! I recommend them to anyone who is willing to keep up with the required maintenance. I have been a VW/Audi nut for more than 15 years, and I can tell you from experience: maintenance is everything!! Maintain these cars and they will reward you with many years of faithful and fun service!! Every VW/Audi I've owned has surpassed 200k without any trouble. I had a 2001.5 VW Passat with the 2.8 V6 and 5-Speed manual transmission. It had over 260k on the original drive train (clutch included) when it was totaled due to being rear-ended. If it wasn't totaled, chances are that I'd still be driving it today and have over 300k on the clock!!
Again Maintenance and preventive maintenance IS KEY. Most of them can last a very long time, folks just don’t want to source for parts that don’t break the bank. They are good Especially if you can DYI or have a reputable German shop fix certain issues. Love my 2010 X5 with 215k and counting. Mostly Highway miles
A car can last 500k if you always keep it in perfect condition.
Your X5 has to be 3.0 instead of 4.8/4.4?
@@hellkitty1014 yes sir xdrive30i 😂😂I knew not to get the V8😭as much as I wanted it I know the consequences behind it. My brother has the v8 and he’s been crying ever since,
Agreed Miguel, going to the dealer will bankrupt you. Find a reputable local VW/Audi specialist and you will reduce your repairs by 50-70%.
Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Love the Audi Q3. 200k on an Audi is not impossible. I worked for an Audi Dealership and 200k was easily achievable. Routine maintenance, oil, tires, brakes, and timing belt water pump every 100k. Looking back I realized the only time I changed the sparkplugs was at 100k. The battery died in 2006 after 10 years, stamp on battery Feb 96
you must be talking about a different model because the Q5 has not been around that long lol
@@GoZito75 You are correct, it was the Q3
I've got 176K on my Saab 9-3. Of course, it's almost 16 years old. But I'm the only owner and driver. It was my daily for 11 years. I'm still on the original clutch, water pump, alternator, and a few other things I'm probably forgetting. It's been garaged and properly maintained all its life. My new daily is a 2019 Audi S5, but I'm not confident it'll last as long or be as reliable as the Saab.
It will fail if you follow factory recommended guidelines
200k just getting warmed up with proper maintenance they live a long time unlike jags and land rovers they’re sweet looking but unreliable as hell
That’s like two fatally ill weaklings fighting each other.
My Land Rover, LR three 2006 has 236,000 miles on it nothings wrong with it. But I do think I heard the timing chain guide.
@@Kimbrough87 consider yourself lucky. every land rover that exists here from what i saw needed a complete engine rebuild after like a year (same for N63 bimmers, or german/ british cars in general)
@@zhila5958 yeah I do think I’m lucky because I use it to tow my RV trailer and it weighs about 5000 pounds. I hope it keeps going.
@@Kimbrough87 i hope so. goodluck mate
This is pure love towards the car! Amazing condition and hats off to the service record book! Wow!
I think when you buy a luxury vehicle, you should always sock away 10-15k extra in a rainy day fund to properly maintain it and to properly look after any mechanical or electrical issue that comes up. Too often people stretch and buy more cars than they can afford to repair, and then complain that it's so unreliable while they've done zero maintenance. It's really about maintaining cars and treating them with respect. Sure, there are some that are just unreliable pieces of garbage, but if well looked after, even luxury cars can be dependable. Just has to be owned by a responsible person
What a shock!
A properly maintained vehicle is reliable...........................
My dad had a 2009 A6 3.0 TDI. He bought it new and ran it for 11 years, until it had 420k km / 260k miles. Nothing major broke on it. But it had regular maintenance done to it,. Meticulously. Driven carefully. The air suspension was like new. The turbine he had looked at, the shop was surprised to hear it was the original turbine. It looked like new.
We only had tor eplace the front wheel bearings, the front door locks (known issue with this generation car) and had to lubricate the folding mirrors when they started getting stuck. Gave it a good cleaning and the car looked like new when it was sold.
Great video. These guys have been really good about maintaining this car and staying in front of the problems.
This Q5 doesn't have the turbo inside the vee like on the 6cyl and is still too new to have the well known issues with steering / major electrical.
Let's check back in in another 50k-100k and see how she's doing!!
As soon as it his 200k it will grenade it self
The Gen 3 EA888 (what this Q5 has) is a slight revision from the Gen 2 EA888 that was used from 2009 - 2016. They've been using this 4-cylinder for over 15 years now. Gen 1 had many problems, 09 - 12 Gen 2 had tensioners that would break (revised for 13 - 16), timing chain stretch (fixed with a thicker and more robust chain), and oil burning problems due to thin oil control rings (every car had this problem around this time... EVEN Toyota with the 2AZ-FE; each manufacturer has released revised pistons w/ oil control rings). Gen 3, introduced to North American cars in 2016, has revised pistons, thicker chains, revised PCV, and other small changes. Gen 3 EA888 has proven to be very reliable other than the water pump that always likes to leak.
Only real things I can say to keep up with this Q5 would be oil changes (don't follow Audi's 10k oil change interval) and those damn front control arm bushings. Audi has 2 upper and 2 lower control arms for each wheel (4 balljoints for each knuckle). Very nice ride but because of that they need to be replaced every 80k - 120k miles because they'll start making sounds. No sunroof to worry about on this one so no sunroof leaks. I'd take this Q5 in a heartbeat and add the upgraded LED headlights.
@@mydimeisup5103 Sometimes its better to have an older designed engine, they've hopefully been debugged. I'm ok with a glass roof but I think sunroofs are a negative.
@@jeffk464 Agreed I'm ok with panoramic glass but not sunroofs. Gen 3 EA888 has been out for over 10 years now (6 years in the North American market) and hasn't really seen any major issues. 4 years into the Gen 2 we knew about timing chains, oil burning, and PCV failures. Even less for the Gen 1. I'd say we have enough time to know the Gen 3 is pretty reliable.
10:29 All car owners should be like this crossovers Owner
10:41 Mrs. Wizard Throws the book.
I have a 2016 Audi TT with the same engine, currently with 75k miles. Religious maintenance. I just had to replace the water pump, wheel bearings and cam cover gasket. These engines eat water pumps... I'm shocked this Q5 hasn't had it replaced multiple times.
It may have....that wasn't delved into
Do not put plastic one
I have 165k on my Metris; no leaks or unscheduled maintenance but every scheduled and reccomended replacements and repairs done. No roadside failures, 100% availability. And a service records file (and credit card bills) to prove it.
My car gets washes, oil changes and tire rotations like clockwork. Always been a fanatic for the basic maintenance and I’ve been happy with my vehicles over the years.
In 2019 I purchased a new Volkswagen Tiguan which is on the same platform as this Audi it was a nice vehicle lots of room, in 2020 I moved to a more rural area and my closest dealer is now 2 hours away, in 2021 I get a recall notice about the emissions needing a software upgrade so when I can I schedule the appointment and get the oil Change to since I'm there and its time, but its bugging me that the closest shop is two hours away so in 2022 I sold it and purchased a new Subaru since selling the Volkswagen I have received two separate notifications from attorneys about class auction lawsuits against Volkswagen one having to do with water pump issues and the other having to do with transmission issues and because I owned it I was considered part of the class auction. Made me even more glad I sold it.
Those newer 2.0L engines are pretty reliable to be honest (coming from a former dealer tech)
What about carbon buildup? Is it still an issue?
Which years specifically?
@@jonathandavis9507 that’s all the direct injection vehicles lol u sure u work on car? Or u a Honda 👦? And that’s why u need to do value clean up 😂
@@FSSCasino I was just asking. That’s for your pointless comment.
Not sure if you’re a mind reader but I live in Germany, I’m American. Anyways, my father in law and I are going to look at 2 cars tomorrow. One is a 2016 q5 Quattro and a 2015 Porsche Cayenne with 3.2 v6. I’m a true believer that any car is a good car as long as you do the scheduled maintenance. Except BMW. The hood thing here in Germany is that most Germans are meticulous about maintaining their cars so I won’t get any car without having its maintained history record. Don’t get me wrong, Toyota makes the best cars. Unfortunately here, I’d pay twice as much for a Toyota RAV4. 4Runners here are in the low 6 figures. Well, thanks for the video and feel free to give me any additional tips. I am taking my scan tool with me as well.
I had a 2002 that had 490k km when i sold it and currently have 2009 a3 with 512k km. Maintnance is key. The a4 was still on original clutch...
The a3 has been apr tuned stage 2 since 201k km. Maintnance Maintnance....
I've got a TDI Q5 with 117000 miles on the clock. Drives amazingly well, still feels solid and not a single rattle
That service record does wonders for the second hand resell vale too!
It still has 186,000 miles if you want to sell it. It helps to buy from the original owner, after that all those records don’t help much unless you have a classic car. If this car was on a used car lot would you buy it at a premium over KBB if they showed you the binder?
Dual Audi aging owner here, ‘15 S3 and a ‘16 SQ5 both about 60,000 miles. The consumable’s especially on the performance models have been pricy and the odd failures but nothing considered major. Fun cars but nothing about them has been cheap. $110 cdn oem cabin filter for example sure was a shock.
Shop around on the filter. I got the OEM filter for my 2018 Q5 for I want to say $30 from an online Audi dealer. Even less if you just buy Mahle or whatever from RockAuto.
I had a 2015 Touareg TDI, traded in with 120,000 miles. Very reliable but a also had a book with the service records, totaled $7,000 for the 120,000 miles. That included a spare set of wheels with winter tires too.
Actually not bad
really not bad. that's $0.0583~/mile cost, excluding fuel.
a recently retired car (accident) of mine was at $0.288/mile including fuel @ 187k miles.
if we spit ball fuel for the TDI at 24mpg and $3/gal, you get $0.183~/mile total cost.
that thing done you well.
yes, I track the data that allow me to say things like this for my car. I'm OCD like that.
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Same for our ‘17 Touareg 3.6 nothing but basic services 80k in even original brakes.
@@johnhufnagel i think i did better than that, diesel was under $3 for almost all of my ownership and 26.5mpg would have been about average most the time with many tank hitting 28mpg. Ultimately with the extended emissions warranty expiring at 120,000 miles and needing a vehicle that more easily fit 3 cars seats plus gear I traded for an v8 crew cab f150. Since fuel (especially diesel) went through the roof, my fuel costs have actually remained even or gone down.
@@whatchis1120 I had the brakes done in the mid 70k range, about $1400 at the dealer at the time.
Great video explaining the importance of proper maintenance and good paperwork for the history. I know that there was a lot of paperwork that you were flipping through, but it would be good if you spoke about the general cost of each procedure. 4 new tires, alignment about $1400, front breaks and rotors about $1400, rear breaks and rotors about 1200 completed by an Audi dealer. Not sure on if these prices are more/less than for a Toyota RAV4 for example.
Very impressive mileage! I am even more impressed considering there were years of lockdowns and no one was going out or travelling.
That's true! Didn't even consider that. It's at like what, 50k a year even during a pandemic? Where is this guy driving?
@@tmanepic I hardly drove 1k miles in 2020 and about 4k miles in 2021 so I am confused where the owner was driving!
@@tmanepicthat is an interesting question!
I noticed the New York state plate. He probably drove to the other 47 continental US states to avoid being there during the lockdown! If he was driving during the early periods of the pandemic, he likely had the highway all to himself.
@@tmanepic Likely delivering vital organs to other hospitals.
I have driven German Swedish and American vehicles almost exclusively for 40 years.
My first car, which I still own, was a 1972 Opel Manta that was a hand me down from my grandparents who kept it at their Arizona vacation home.
I have purchased all my subsequent vehicles brand new and have serviced them according to the severe service schedule as outlined in the owner's manual.
While they were under warranty they were serviced exclusively at the dealership and when the warranty expired they we're maintained by a well-regarded import garage it's been in business since 1957.
All of them have easily exceeded 200,000 miles and a couple of them approached 300,000 before they were sold or traded.
None of them failed to start or left anyone stranded.
None of them have been especially problematic and problems have been mostly minor and few and far between.
About the only catastrophic failure I can remember was the failure of an automatic transmission on a VW Passat and that was designed and manufactured by a Japanese company.
The most problematic vehicle my wife and I have owned was a Mazda.
I drive a 2010 audi Q5 with 215 000 miles. I bought it new and had 0 issues with it. I just kept up maintenance and changed tires, brakes,... I can't say a bad word about the Q5.
Sweet! 3.2 or 2.0t? I have same 10' Q5 3.2 sitting at 110k, great car and love the high revving 3.2
@@lisandro12349 It is a 2.0 tdi, not really exciting but it does the job
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@@FiveMissiles ?
@@ImSiebren diesel
My 8 yr old Audi Q5 had one issue, blind spot sensor went bad and had to get replaced. Otherwise, no other issues and it is approaching 100k. Annual dealership maintenance is about $500. It’s not bad. Ofcourse a Corolla would be much cheaper to maintain but it doesn’t have comfort and driving experience of a Q5. Maybe in 4 yrs the plastic will start to deteriorate and it’s time to sell, but I would have enjoyed it for 12 yrs at that time and most likely worth it.
I bought a 2018 Q7 last year, and am on my way to building a binder just like that one. Took me all year to find one with very low miles optioned like I wanted that had been maintained on time every time, and I'm going to make sure it stays that way as long as I own it. Room around the engine isn't quite as generous, but I can do much of the work myself if I need to.
@jkirk1626 Thanks! Mine's under extended warranty until 2025 or 120k kms, so hopefully I won't need too much luck.
Its more of an age thing with VAG vehicles. Once they get about 5 years old, they start falling apart. Same with MB and BMW. They are made to last just long enough for the lease to expire and the lessee to lease another one. I think there might be something in the computer that starts to fry the electrical components, one by one, after a certain period of time.
Yes it's called low lead or no lead solder for every electronic component....
Might be better for the environment but it's crap in a vibrating car....
That's the failure point built in.
Even Lucas electrical systems didn't do that....
I have a 2010 Q5 with over 300k miles; never had issues besides regular maintenance. These are great cars (q5 only.)
3.2?
@@hellkitty1014 v6
No turbo
Q5 only? you know they use the same engine and transmission in lots of other models.
@@jeffk464 I know the use the same powertrain in other models. Every manufacturer does. But sometimes one model can out last the others with the same powertrain.
The problem with alot of VW/Audi products is age not necessarily mileage. After 10 or 12 years, plastic coolant lines and seals start to go. 200,000 miles on a 2019 is nothing compared to 100,000 miles on a 2009 Audi. My 2012 Touareg TDI(3.0 TDI) is approaching 200k as has just started to leak some coolant from a plastic valve. Besides that, this engine is solid and still runs like new.
10:41 Mrs. Wizard: Here ya go, Wizard!
Car Wizard: OH! Wow, Mrs. Wizard really threw the book at me on that one!
Incredible amount of upkeep/maintenance kept for this particular Audi Q5 with 188k and change on its odometer. You have to definitely show respect where it's warranted, and this instance is certainly so! No wonder this particular 2019 Q5 presents as almost a car with 50-60k miles compared to an example that's driven daily with such impressive figures to show for it. Diligence, diligence, diligence! Quite impressive indeed.
It's also quite admirable that the customer would drive 4+hours just to get the top notch service and attention to detail that the Car Wizard and his co-workers at Omega Auto Clinic give each and every car that graces their grounds. You've probably earned a customer for life out of this Q5! Well deserved!
I’ve got a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T FSI w/ approximately 222,000 miles and it’s still going strong. You absolutely have to stay on top of maintenance w/ these cars
I also have a 2011 Toyota 4Runner with 170,000 miles on it. That 3 ring binder is almost as thick as the one Car Wizard showed. I hope to get over 300,000 miles on the 4Runner.
You will definitely achieve that mileage in a 4runner
The car is from here in new York City the dead giveaway is the plates and stickers on the window.. they used it as uber probably
I just picked up a 2011 Q5 with 211k on it, it was also well-maintained and seems to be in great shape still. These things are surprisingly high quality compared to what I'm used to from VW.
Hey how has the Audi been running for you so far? I’m thinking about picking up the same model 2011 Q5 but don’t know if I should invest in it due to constant maintenance. I also want to rent it out as a side hustle to ppl 10-20 days of the month
@@davida8364 Still running great. I was so impressed with it that I ordered a 2023 2.0t, which is also lovely, but I've still got the 2011 around for the time being as a backup vehicle since it's relatively worthless money-wise.
Dunno if I'd want to rent it out, not sure I'd trust people to treat it well enough... I do loan it to trusted friends that need to borrow a car, tho...
Coworker with 2015 q5 end up replacing engine because it failed due to factory oil change intervals. First it’s started consuming oil around 100k miles and then used engine replacement $8k parts and labor. 100 miles round trip for work highway, highway mileage and dealer maintained
Did it run out of oil...or just start high consumption due to ????
What did the Audi organisation say re engine?
Is there a class action?
Did you report this to any automobile organistation? NHTSA? Consumer etc?
@@JohnSmith-yv6eq , it had oil and one morning it could not start he took it to the shop they said it has no compression.
Audi said it’s normal for these engines to fail after warranty due to 10k miles oil change intervals
Highway miles are SO much easier on a car than the typical start/stop urban traffic and lots of short trips. Night and day in terms of wear and tear on the engine of a car.
2:15 "It's a pretty good engine"... There is other video of a Q5 (the one that the owner wanted to junk it) where you say it is not a good engine. Is it good or not?
It’s possible because it’s almost brand new and has just been cruising the highway and probably not delivering pizzas in the city.
exactly!
I have a 2019 Audi Q5 with 27,350 miles on it. Glad to know that it will take me places if I take proper care of it! I also own a 2005 MB C230 with 137,000 miles on it, and it drives great. German cars all the way!
I have owned A4 with 1.9TDI and sold it eventually when she had 527000km, still running like a beauty. Was great to drive too. Currently driving S4 and the joy for driving it is something that no toyota or honda can ever offer.
That's great. I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi alh mk1 diesel, clocked 100k .
Which engine oil you used? Any additives you tried? Anything you can advice . Thanks friend.
Yes maintenance is truly key. On my 2015 VW golf TDI, I am at 185,000 miles and yes I have a thick book of maintenance. In fact I just changed my oil yesterday. Yes I have had to replace some wheel bearings, tires, filters, and oil changes. My last VW went 208,000 miles and I got rid of it only because a deer decided to total it. I still have the thick book from that car.
I would love to see all those service records added up for a grand total. Hoovies Garage style.
I just recently sold my 2014 Ford Fusion normally aspirated 4 cylinder at 130,000 miles for a 2019 Audi A5 sportback with this exact same TFSI engine with only 17,000 miles. I maintained my fusion for 8 years since it was new with all of the maintenance and never had to take it to the shop. I developed a love of cars and investigating doing all the right maintenance on my own and enjoy doing it. I’m happy to see an Audi with the same motor running strong near 200k miles. It gives me confidence I can maintain my vehicle this long with proper maintenance with parts from FCP Euro and not expect engine out jobs on the regular.
Our 2019cMacan with the same engine has just 10k miles in comparison LOL! I've done two DIY oil changes and a brake fluid change on it myself too, easiest oil change I've ever done.
We have the 19' as well w/ the 4cyl, about 16k on the odo. Is there an instruction guide you used for the oil change? Or, pretty self explanatory? i can't seem to find a vid on doing the oil change on the 4, thought there would be at least a few on here
@@George-ur8ow There is a DIY 4cyl oil change thread in the Macan forum. I think there was a video too, but its the same oil change as a Q5 or any other EA888 car.
@@stevemartegani Thank you amigo. Ciao!
I bought a new VW Golf in 1986 and sold it in 2003 with 309,000 miles. Lots of parts were needed over the years, but it was still running well when sold. Oil changes with Mobil-1 synthetic every 5,000 miles from new really helped. My current '17 Golf is a much more complex car and I doubt it would be cost effective to maintain ownership for 17 years. My new car decision in '86 was either a Golf or a Toyota Corolla, and I'm glad I bought the VW. Life is too short to drive a boring car.
Just bought a 1 owner, 2008 Lexus LS460 with 250000 miles on it. Runs and drives great, looks even better. Came with a service history from day 1, which gives me so much more confidence that we can get even more miles from it.
That’s a 1 million miles car you have
I have the same car. Bought it with 70k miles on it. Way better than getting a cheap new car. 385hp v8 and 20+mpg
I'd like to see the required maintenance list for this vehicle. What does it require that is unusually high? All cars have wear items that need to be replaced at specified intervals. I'd like to see some actual comparisons to other cars requirements.
One of my favorite and most reliable cars I owned was a 2007 BMW 530i. I was a fiend about the maintenance. I replaced the oil ever 7,000 miles over the recommended 15k. It ran perfectly until a clown totaled it at 178K miles. Miss that car.
15k intervals were a joke in that engine and no doubt caused a ton of grenaded engines because BMW didnt want to pay for more frequent oil changes. Now its 10k for a reason. Even that is a stretch for a turbo engine.
Definitely don't adhere to the "recommended" 10,000 mile service intervals on my 2018 S5. That's just foolish. Oil and filter gets changed every 5,000.
Rubbish I have 270k miles on an bmw e90 325d, changed oil at 10k miles. No issues at all, apart from usual dampers, brakes and tyres and a clutch at 180k.
I just don’t understand the American fixation on change if oil all the time. Oil technology is light and day better than 20 years ago.
@@aaronbrown6266 I typically end up changing my oil at the recommended 1 year interval, I don't drive that much. Is this ok? I probably put about 6,000-7,000 miles on it between oil changes
My 1999 Passat v6 has over 200k miles… hard miles too (I am embarrassed to say it was not very well taken care of). Never ever let me down
Yea crazy that doing maintenence will make a car reliable 😂
This is all highway miles so as Scotty K says it's as 20k city Miles.
I'll say 2,3 or 4 more years before the plastic cooling hoses pipes begin to become brittle and leak causing the engine to overheat. Electronic components and sensors are bound to fail at some point due to the complexities.