2016-17 Audi Q5 2.0T AWD
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I believe q5 is equivalent to an X3, not an X5.
Originally Posted by Gixxer8989
I believe q5 is equivalent to an X3, not an X5.
Correct.
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Good vehicle or run away fast?
Wife has had hers for over 5 years now. It's been solid. However, it's the 3.0T which from what I've seen has less issues than the 2.0T. Also, it's a much nicer engine and worth the price premium over the 2.0T, IMO.
Also, make sure to test drive one. The side mirrors are pretty big and block significant amount of visible area, especially when turning. This may be an issue for some drivers.
I believe q5 is equivalent to an X3, not an X5.
Correct.
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Good vehicle or run away fast?
Wife has had hers for over 5 years now. It's been solid. However, it's the 3.0T which from what I've seen has less issues than the 2.0T. Also, it's a much nicer engine and worth the price premium over the 2.0T, IMO.
Also, make sure to test drive one. The side mirrors are pretty big and block significant amount of visible area, especially when turning. This may be an issue for some drivers.
Originally Posted by dwcopple
Good vehicle or run away fast? Looking at used 20-40k miles on most we've seen. Prices $21k-$24k
Get the SQ5, or don't bother with it, IMO.
Good vehicle or run away fast? Looking at used 20-40k miles on most we've seen. Prices $21k-$24k
Get the SQ5, or don't bother with it, IMO.
i like VAG products, but checking out vehicle specific forums is best. most lower mile DI engines are fine but as miles pile carbon can be an issue especially with forced induction. good luck, 200 thou on my traded 2001 1.8T jetta for a now 50 thou 2001 TT roadster 225Q , both great with great aftermarket support. the newer vehicles are with more junk aka bells + whistles the more chance for issues IMO
Stay away from that engine! Get the 3litre
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
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Originally Posted by dwcopple
We are actually test driving a Q7 tonight with the 3.0T in it.
Which year Q7? First generation or second?
We are actually test driving a Q7 tonight with the 3.0T in it.
Which year Q7? First generation or second?
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Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
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Average reliability but very expensive to fix. Engine cooling issues. Nothing is cheap on an Audi, but you have a few years of warranty left.
We had a tdi in today, the car feels very quick with that engine.
Originally Posted by dwcopple
We are actually test driving a Q7 tonight with the 3.0T in it.
How did it go?
We are actually test driving a Q7 tonight with the 3.0T in it.
How did it go?
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The Q5 doesnt have permanent awd, it's a hydraulic clutch reactive unit, until you get into the Sq5, or unless you're talking about old models.
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The Q5 doesnt have permanent awd, it's a hydraulic clutch reactive unit, until you get into the Sq5, or unless you're talking about old models.
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The thermostat is a common failure item on the 3.0T and it requires supercharger removal. Usually the coolant pipe (in the valley) gets sold at the same time if it is higher mileage and it works out to a $1600-$1800 repair at the dealer. Oil Filter Housing, Rear Main Seal and leaking hydraulic engine mounts are other issues on the 3.0T, each of which are over $1500 to repair.
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The thermostat is a common failure item on the 3.0T and it requires supercharger removal. Usually the coolant pipe (in the valley) gets sold at the same time if it is higher mileage and it works out to a $1600-$1800 repair at the dealer. Oil Filter Housing, Rear Main Seal and leaking hydraulic engine mounts are other issues on the 3.0T, each of which are over $1500 to repair.
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Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The thermostat is a common failure item on the 3.0T and it requires supercharger removal. Usually the coolant pipe (in the valley) gets sold at the same time if it is higher mileage and it works out to a $1600-$1800 repair at the dealer. Oil Filter Housing, Rear Main Seal and leaking hydraulic engine mounts are other issues on the 3.0T, each of which are over $1500 to repair.
Oof! Also, windshields are close to 1500ish. I was eyeing an Sq5 on the lot same time as I bought my cx5, and a few weeks later I asked about it, and sales rep told my guy drove from several states away to get it. Windshield took a rock on the way home. Of course, you cant find a vehicle with a windshield much under $1000, now, using oem glass.
German cars are just expensive to maintain for no reason at all, I feel. What does installing the thermostat under the SC gain you? Nothing. No benefit. Just cost cost cost.
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by madRiver
My brother has outstanding service from a 2015 SQ5 with 110k miles bought with 20k a year old. He loves the vehicle.
No idea how the 2.0L fares compared to the supercharged v6 but only heard not as reliable.
Biggest problem on EA888 2.0 liter was timing chain tensioner which was resolved in mid 2012.
Except that, water pump can create issue (I made 116k on one before trading car in, never had leaking pump and on current Tiguan is original although there is recall so I will be doing that soon). CBU could be a problem, but choice of good oil and aggressive driving mitigate that issue.
Neglected PCV can lead to leaking rear main seal which serves kind of as fail safe if failed PCV is neglected.
However, Q5 is heafty vehicle with permanent AWD, so 3.0T, both 276hp or SQ5 with 333hp are better option.
Both 2.0T and 3.0T until mid 2012 in Audi specifically (not VW) had issues with piston rings.
2015 should be solid as a rock, especially 3.0T.
The thermostat is a common failure item on the 3.0T and it requires supercharger removal. Usually the coolant pipe (in the valley) gets sold at the same time if it is higher mileage and it works out to a $1600-$1800 repair at the dealer. Oil Filter Housing, Rear Main Seal and leaking hydraulic engine mounts are other issues on the 3.0T, each of which are over $1500 to repair.
Oof! Also, windshields are close to 1500ish. I was eyeing an Sq5 on the lot same time as I bought my cx5, and a few weeks later I asked about it, and sales rep told my guy drove from several states away to get it. Windshield took a rock on the way home. Of course, you cant find a vehicle with a windshield much under $1000, now, using oem glass.
German cars are just expensive to maintain for no reason at all, I feel. What does installing the thermostat under the SC gain you? Nothing. No benefit. Just cost cost cost.
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
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Originally Posted by Ws6
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
Must be a German car thing. My 530i has had a seeping rear main seal for the past 11 years.
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
Must be a German car thing. My 530i has had a seeping rear main seal for the past 11 years.
Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
Originally Posted by Ws6
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
Must be a German car thing. My 530i has had a seeping rear main seal for the past 11 years.
Ironically, I've owned 3 SBCs, and none leaked. Even my Hemi in my Jeep was leak free. In fact, I've never had an engine that did leak, unless you count 100k+ mile valve cover gasket mild residue, and most engines ive had will have a mild oiliness around the valve covers at this point, but its $30 and an hour to fix, last time I bothered (sr20de).
Originally Posted by Ws6
What issues does it have with the rear main seal? I thought this was a 1980s 350SBC thing...?
Must be a German car thing. My 530i has had a seeping rear main seal for the past 11 years.
Ironically, I've owned 3 SBCs, and none leaked. Even my Hemi in my Jeep was leak free. In fact, I've never had an engine that did leak, unless you count 100k+ mile valve cover gasket mild residue, and most engines ive had will have a mild oiliness around the valve covers at this point, but its $30 and an hour to fix, last time I bothered (sr20de).
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