Advice on 2012 Audi Q7 purchase
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In the market for a new car and after an exploration weekend checking out various 7 seater 4X4's settled on the Audi Q7. Looking for something in the last model range, so likely be a 2012ish car, around the £30k mark.
Seems to be plenty around - any advise on things to look out for or must have spec?
Seems to be plenty around - any advise on things to look out for or must have spec?
Interesting advice, have to admit I'd never even heard of the Kodiaq before and so hadn't considered it.
What I have looked at are (all in the same sort of price range/age)
- X5's - nice, bit smaller though and don't think they've aged as well as the Audi's cockpit
- ML's - haven't aged well at all
- XC90's - new models are great but still very expensive. The older models haven't aged well at all.
Haven't considered other 7 seaters. Interesting argument though of getting a new Skoda or something similar vs 5 year old Audi. Will have to pop into a dealership and see if they've got any demo models in yet.
What I have looked at are (all in the same sort of price range/age)
- X5's - nice, bit smaller though and don't think they've aged as well as the Audi's cockpit
- ML's - haven't aged well at all
- XC90's - new models are great but still very expensive. The older models haven't aged well at all.
Haven't considered other 7 seaters. Interesting argument though of getting a new Skoda or something similar vs 5 year old Audi. Will have to pop into a dealership and see if they've got any demo models in yet.
I get where you're coming from. Problem is that the decent 7 seaters that I like, especially deal approved used are all about the 30k mark. For approved used that's probably the cheapest you can get from dealers. The garage I was looking was not a dealer garage, but does a full year warranty etc.
What I'm looking for is a decent 7 seater than I can keep for around 5 years. Internal size (first 5 seats) is important to me as a) I'm 6"4 and b) have child seats with bases in the back of the car which take up a lot of room. Last row of seats and boot space are important, but I'm in the mindset that they are for occasional use therefore not as critical.
I want something reliable and given I want to keep it for about 5 years that puts me under 50k miles on the clock. I do about 10k a year, probably about 50% local town and 50% long MW trips.
That criteria initially pushed me towards BMW/Audi/LR/Volvo who I think are a big premium makes
Audi - Really like the car. Great build quality. Never had an Audi before so interior still feels new even though 5 year old car. Granted its dated tech, but its still decent stuff
BMW - Bit on the small size. Interior feels more dated than Audi
Landrover - Not keen on interior. Also feels it drives a bit like a brick
Volvo - New models are superb, but old ones have very dated interiors - not keen
The other alternative as pointed out is look at some of the cheaper 7 seaters around and get something new / newer. Hyundai Santa Fey, Mitsubishi SUV etc. Have only looked at these briefly today but I'm not amazed by the interior or exterior of any of them. The Skoda is actually the only one thats peaked my interest, although its not available to even look at in the flesh until Apr (not a massive problem as happy to wait to purchase). Getting one new would be a big depreciation hit, but it will pretty much be solid for 5 years and can get a warranty for that period.
What I'm looking for is a decent 7 seater than I can keep for around 5 years. Internal size (first 5 seats) is important to me as a) I'm 6"4 and b) have child seats with bases in the back of the car which take up a lot of room. Last row of seats and boot space are important, but I'm in the mindset that they are for occasional use therefore not as critical.
I want something reliable and given I want to keep it for about 5 years that puts me under 50k miles on the clock. I do about 10k a year, probably about 50% local town and 50% long MW trips.
That criteria initially pushed me towards BMW/Audi/LR/Volvo who I think are a big premium makes
Audi - Really like the car. Great build quality. Never had an Audi before so interior still feels new even though 5 year old car. Granted its dated tech, but its still decent stuff
BMW - Bit on the small size. Interior feels more dated than Audi
Landrover - Not keen on interior. Also feels it drives a bit like a brick
Volvo - New models are superb, but old ones have very dated interiors - not keen
The other alternative as pointed out is look at some of the cheaper 7 seaters around and get something new / newer. Hyundai Santa Fey, Mitsubishi SUV etc. Have only looked at these briefly today but I'm not amazed by the interior or exterior of any of them. The Skoda is actually the only one thats peaked my interest, although its not available to even look at in the flesh until Apr (not a massive problem as happy to wait to purchase). Getting one new would be a big depreciation hit, but it will pretty much be solid for 5 years and can get a warranty for that period.
Doubt you'd get much discounts on something new like this. When I spoke with Skoda dealer easier today to see if demo models were on display he said they're entire initial stock allocation was sold out already.
Will keep any eye on this, looks pretty similar to Skoda in terms of price and design.
Will keep any eye on this, looks pretty similar to Skoda in terms of price and design.
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