Q7 advice needed

[TuxMan]

Going to look at a 57 plate Q7 today from lusters Audi it's a 4.2 just wonders if there is anything I should be looking for car has done 39000 miles and has full history , guessing they are pretty bullet proof just brakes I would think get a hard time , any advice would be great . Thanks

[blueg33]

TuxMan said:

Going to look at a 57 plate Q7 today from lusters Audi it's a 4.2 just wonders if there is anything I should be looking for car has done 39000 miles and has full history , guessing they are pretty bullet proof just brakes I would think get a hard time , any advice would be great . Thanks

A bullet proof modern Audi! What's one of those? (I still like them though)

Electronics and MMI can be a weak point, make sure it has had all of the software updates (if its Listers, get them to check), check that phone, cd player, satnav all work properly. If there are any issues with bluetooth phone connecting strangely, or feedback, or horrible screeches then the phone unit could be on the way out. Mine has been replaced several times at £1400 per time as it takes the cd control unit with it when it goes.

I am not sure if various ecu's are in the same places as on the A6 but spilt coffee in the front cupholders can cause failure of the ecu beneath.

Check that tyres all match and are similar tread depth, different tread patterns and depths can according to Audi) damage the Quattro drivetrain, and will certainly invalidate any warranty the car has left.

Cant comment on the 4.2 engine, but I am sure others can.

[TuxMan]

blueg33 said:

TuxMan said:

Going to look at a 57 plate Q7 today from lusters Audi it's a 4.2 just wonders if there is anything I should be looking for car has done 39000 miles and has full history , guessing they are pretty bullet proof just brakes I would think get a hard time , any advice would be great . Thanks

A bullet proof modern Audi! What's one of those? (I still like them though)

Electronics and MMI can be a weak point, make sure it has had all of the software updates (if its Listers, get them to check), check that phone, cd player, satnav all work properly. If there are any issues with bluetooth phone connecting strangely, or feedback, or horrible screeches then the phone unit could be on the way out. Mine has been replaced several times at £1400 per time as it takes the cd control unit with it when it goes.

I am not sure if various ecu's are in the same places as on the A6 but spilt coffee in the front cupholders can cause failure of the ecu beneath.

Check that tyres all match and are similar tread depth, different tread patterns and depths can according to Audi) damage the Quattro drivetrain, and will certainly invalidate any warranty the car has left.

Cant comment on the 4.2 engine, but I am sure others can.

ok thanks for that will check phone stuff when i get there today .

[blueg33]

I quite like the Q7, but it was a bit too big to use around Cheltenham. Good luck, I hope its a good one

[Dilligaf10]

4.2 litre, petrol or diesel?

[TuxMan]

Diesel , going to look now will put up phoito,s when i get back .

[Vee]

Don't these things murder tyres through uneven wear ?

[Dilligaf10]

Same engine as I have in my A8, cracking engine but can be thirsty when pushed. Would think even more so with a big Q7 to lug around.

[blueg33]

Vee said:

Don't these things murder tyres through uneven wear ?

I seem to remember other threads on the subject, and apparently they do eat rubber

[TuxMan]

Just got back from main steeler, what a car !!! Well presented by dealer just been services 4 new tyres and new front disc's and pads , body and interior are mint , but bloody he'll what a engine :-) st me the way it howled down the road when I squeezed the peddle down was grin inducing.got to admit lovely car !!!! Checked everything all ok including all software upgrades , only disapointment was they would not budge on price !!! Bearing on mind they had spent 2k on the car guess it was not a on the cards !!!