2019 Audi Q5 with 200K miles & the service records to prove it! What did the CAR WIZARD need to fix?
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- German cars are known for needing repairs after they reach 100K miles. This 2019 Audi Q5 is no different. The customer has extensive records of all repairs this SUV has ever needed. What did they ask the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ to repair?
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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.
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.
@@azizhachimi87442012 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.
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.
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.
Smart point. I'm the owner. They are overwhelmingly highway miles.
@@1983dmd Bought in Mission Viejo, Orange County, Southern CA. TDY then PCS at Fort Benning, GA; Fort Sill, OK; Fort Bliss, TX. Exposure to NY, northern latitudes' salt thus greatly reduced. Undercarriage car washes are essential.
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 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.
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 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 2001 GTI has 209K miles and is getting tired, but I still have original clutch, starter, turbo and radiator. If you treat your German car right, which most Americans won't, they will last. I've been short on cash to maintain at times, but I always catch up, and the shop I use, that specializes in VW/Audi, appreciates my attention. Thanks for this and for dispelling Scotty Kilmer's anti-German car screeds.
Scotty isn't entirely wrong, total cost of ownership is going to be better with the equivalent Toyota. Purchase price, maintenance, and resale value. Although if you are buying used a high resale value doesn't work in your favor.
@@jeffk464 Scotty is a backyard mechanic
The maintainence cost for japanese vs german are pretty close. It's a little more but not that much.
@@jeffk464 What equivalent Toyota? The Matrix XRS? I’d pick the GTI every single day.
@@stevelouie5928 especially since Toyota was using BMW engines in their lineup. And I'm not talking about new Supra, more like Rav4 diesel engine.
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 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.
Like this owner I am very diligent with my service and staying ahead of costly repairs. In fact my 2013 Q7 TDI has 220,000 Kms (137,000 miles) and I've had no major fixes. I also treat it with respect when I drive it. I've decreased the oil change intervals as is gets older, now every 10,000 kms (6,200 miles). Like Wizard I would be mind numbing bored driving a Toyota or domestic, once you've enjoyed the driving dynamics of a fine German luxury car it is hard to go back. Great review Mr and Mrs Wizard!
Audi's don't drive that nice
@@teevee2145 Audi ist das beste Auto der Welt, zu schade für einen Idioten wie dich
My last car was a 2007 Accord SE and it was reliable. My current car is a 2014 Passat TDI and it's been my absolute favorite vehicle to drive. But like you, I also do oil/filter every 10,000 kms using Liqui-Molly toptec 4200 VW 502 spec and at 180,000 kms still going strong. Only thing I've had to do on it for repairs so far was replace sway bar links and one power door lock failed. I do my own fixes and maintenance (paid a mechanic to do sway bar). In the spring I'll have to do the whole timing belt/water pump/idler pulley kit but after that I don't expect any big surprises with proper maintenance. Wizard is right, maintain these German machines and treat them with respect or pay huge later.
@@kmorton54 any audi is Shi..suh
@Matt Does Stuff I also use toptec 5w40 502/505/505 01 in my 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi.
Do you use any additives? Have you tried Amsoil ? Thanks friend.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The owner’s definitely put some miles on it. California dealer frame, New York plates, and now at the Wizard’s in Kansas.
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!
Appreciate it. Yes, it's been coast to coast on I-40 (Barstow, CA to Wilmington, NC) and in 13 states. Purchased in Mission Viejo on Marguerite Parkway. The OC is one beautiful place.
@@jkirk1626 what do u do for a living? I want to travel the country 😂
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.
3.0 is a gem not the 2.0
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
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.
Auto?
That 2.0T is really reliable, had a GTI stage 3 with 80k miles and it still going strong.
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
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 $12,000 15 years ago which included compliance to be put on NZ roads, still driven every day. A diesel manual Audi is a rare sight over here.
I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi alh mk1 diesel here in India. Same engine. Just clocked 100k .
Which engine oil you use? Any additives? Thanks mate.
@@1.9tdilove71 Mobil one esp 507 spec
@@pl1068 5w30? Or 5 w40?
I’ve probably had near 250 Audi, currently a couple s4s with near 200k each, never have let me down, both have been 1/8-1/4 mile ran with tunes, I’m extremely happy with them. Oil changes, brakes, tires, feed them various other “muscle” cars to keep them happy. That 2.0 is so easy to work on next to these. I buy those with timing out and bent valves and generally all in about 300$ to get them on the road again, worst part is those bottom nuts on the turbo flange. Super easy.
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.
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.
I have a 2016 Audi with the 2.0T. Keep them serviced and they drive like new! Love mine!
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!
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.
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!
This is pure love towards the car! Amazing condition and hats off to the service record book! Wow!
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?
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.
@@hellkitty1014 True. What's sad is that VW Group's emissions were just fine without ever having needed to cheat.
Mr.wizard is the man. Totally respect and I learn so much from you. Keep up the great job.
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!!
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.
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
Hey Claude! I bought this down the 5 from you in Mission Viejo, as you can see from the license plate frames.
@@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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Thanks for sharing this Q5’s story. It’s given me confidence I can keep my 2018 model going for a long long time with the same due diligence.
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.
What a shock!
A properly maintained vehicle is reliable...........................
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’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
Love your videos! Love your honesty.
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%.
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
Props! That's a well-maintained car by its responsible owner who understands money doesn't grow in trees.
I have a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Turbo diesel, which is similar to VW Bora/Passat. It’s got 230,000 miles on it and runs like a dream. A car well maintained will run and run.
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.
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
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
Thank you, car wizard! That’s a spot on conclusion! Maintenance is the key.
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Wizard i woke up hoping to see a new video today. I have had a Q7 and now a mercedes and they do need attention, may God bless you and have a great day.
Yea crazy that doing maintenence will make a car reliable 😂
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.
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.
13:00 sounds better than my ‘16 civic and look forward to maintaining my base macan if I have to own it for more than a few years, I know the 4 banger isn’t the most exciting but I also know it is easy to work on should I ever have a normal job and doesn’t leak oil like the v6
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 would love to see all those service records added up for a grand total. Hoovies Garage style.
Thanks for keeping things in perspective i was drooling over a audi
around 10:50 that's the part I'm very excited to watch because I'm exactly that kind of car owners who keep every service records like this Audi owner does.
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.
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.
@@mydimeisup5103 The CV joints / bushings are beginning to make that noise. It's slight and passengers don't notice. I got quoted about $600 per side (approx $1200 for both sides).
This was a fleet car, so no sun roof, which I agree has saved me headaches.
My 2023 SQ5 Sportback has a sun roof. I've made a point to be hands-off. I've seen too many nightmare videos of those things messing up.
Wow Ms Wizard putting on work. She sounds so comfortable and natural.
10:29 All car owners should be like this crossovers Owner
10:41 Mrs. Wizard Throws the book.
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
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...
13:14 - This could be among the most important bits I have ever picked up watching car videos on TH-cam. Best way I have heard this explained yet.
I own a 2020 mk7.5 gti performance and there’s been some pictures floating around the forums of a 350.000km 2017 gti still on it’s original turbo and timing chain. I know it’s not a guarantee but seeing as i take obsessive care of my cars, it makes me feel good i chose this platform.
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 😂
@@HighSpeedPunch I was just asking. That’s for your pointless comment.
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.
Another great video from the wizard. Keep it going
I've got a TDI Q5 with 117000 miles on the clock. Drives amazingly well, still feels solid and not a single rattle
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.
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
"Mr.'s Wizard really threw the book at me..." That was funny! Thank you.
Great explanation about the principles of owning a German vehicle....
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.
Wishing you luck! I bought the car in the video in 2020 with 13k miles on it.
@@jkirk1626 Thanks! Mine's under extended warranty until 2025 or 120k kms, so hopefully I won't need too much luck.
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....
124k miles on my ‘15 S3 and still running like a champ!
I hope Wiiiizard does a video on a Miata ND one of these days. People do not realize how Miatas have always been designed to be serviceable, and the ND is no exception. Although the engine is behind the front "axle line", it is still really accessible. Furthermore, Mazda spread out everything in the engine bay to make it appear "full", which means that parts which are normally clustered on top of each other have multiple free inches, on all sides, for access. Plus there are unusual engineering things the peeps would like to see, like the stock coil-overs, the lack of a real engine cover, lack of a trans-mount, and the goofy gearbox to diff brace.
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.
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 own 2002 A6 with 224 k km in the same shape as this one. No major issues yet. Had two Audis before this one with no issues as well.
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.
Highway miles. Likely a salesperson on the road alot.
My Q5 only has 105,000 miles on it and is literally nickel and dime me to death. It's been in the shop once a month for the past 6 months.
There's an element of luck involved that out of your control, especially if you're not the original owner.
Happy to have acquired my 2017 Audi Q7 as a 2nd owner after reviewing it's complete service history from the dealership w/48780KM.Did the 90K kms service myself, supercharger belt, had a reputable Audi specialist shop do do the transmission service approximately at 101718km and replaced both engine motor mounts (I noticed only driver side was leaking 2 months ago) last week with both leaking fluid and cracked rubbers on both - that saved me thousands of dollars down the road if I neglected it. Plus I've gone a tad bit over board by doing oil changes very early (instead of the 15k kms... 10k kms recommendation of Audi specialist shop...) by doing it every 7+K kms ;)
Always comes down to repairs vs. maintenance - with cars like this you'll spend more on maintenance along the way but that avoid really expensive repairs. With other brands (like domestic or Japanese) - the maintenance is usually less and repairs won't break the bank either. When the maintenance costs start to really add up is when (even wealthy people) look to make a change.
Someone put an average of 60k a year on that Audi. That's 5,000 miles a MONTH! Where in the world are they driving, the moon and back?
250 miles every working day...a commute to a city 125 miles away?
If done on an interstate @ 80mph...only a 1.5 hour drive each end of the day.....
Weekend use reduces that "average" daily
Also, sales representatives with a large state as their territory and requiring "in person" appearances...
well 1200 miles a week...a doddle.
I can't understand why Americans are astounded to see a high mileage german car. We have a ton of them here in the UK with 300k plus.
Do you drive 80 miles @ 80mph in 30C summer days or in winter -15C every day as your work commmute?
The UK has far more temperate climate and a far slower average speed than USA..
And how often do you repair these cars in uk?
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.
Great assessment