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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We LOVE LOVE LOVE our Q5!!! Best car we have ever owned. We have a 2020 and we LOVE it!![/quote]

Well yeah, year one of owning an Audi is the best year!  :)

I do love Audis, but:
--reliability is fair. Improved from the past. But Audi ownership can be like luck of the draw...it's why you'll have some people who will tell you "my Audi was an absolute money pit after 3 years endless issues glitchy software only lease an Audi never buy!" and others who will report having a great ownership experience.
--Parts and labor are pricey.
--they depreciate hard, and that's because of the high cost of upkeep after the first couple of years. You're avoiding much of that with a 2018.
--Need to be diligent with following the prescribed maintenance schedule. Of course, everyone should do so with any car, but Audis are less forgiving to those who are lax about following the service schedule.
--The Q5 is a great nimble city car but do be aware it doesn't fit tall people and it doesn't have that much cargo room. It is great for a single mid-height or smaller adult or a couple without kids.

Audi has had a lot of problems with their new electric e-trons (AudiWorld forum has some real horror stories), and they tend to struggle with new models/cutting-edge tech. But the Q5 has been around for a while and is a high-volume model so it shouldn't give you that much trouble.

My verdict:
--If you love the Q5 and are fine with the higher upkeep costs, get it. Life is short.
--Avoid high milage Audis...pay a bit more to get a 2018 with lower miles.
--I wouldn't plan to keep it forever. When this thing turns 10, it's going to be cranky and will start taking [i]the amount I'm spending on repairs is starting to approach payment on a new car level[/i] bites out of your wallet.[/quote]

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