Q5 - what to look for?
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Kell

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1,708 posts

238 months

Tuesday 9th August 2016
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Hi all,

Our A6 (3.0Tdi Le Mans) is getting a little long in the tooth and we'll be looking for a second-hand replacement at the end of this year/beginning of next.

Pretty sure I don't want to step down in performance, so we'll be looking at the 3.0TDi. Is this wise? Is there a better option for the engine?

Also, are there any other things I should be on the lookout for? Model changes? introduction of important spec features? Must haves?

Probably looking to spend low 20s for as new a model as we can get with close to 30,000 miles.


RammyMP

7,737 posts

183 months

Tuesday 9th August 2016
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When I was looking for a replacement for the wife's car a few years ago I looked at a Q5 and was thinking of getting the 2.0 TFSi as the performance wasn't far off the 3.0 tdi but the petrols were a lot cheaper. Trouble is I don't believe the economy figures for the petrol. In the end she got a S3 so I'm not much help really!