Finally pulled the trigger on a Q5...
Discussion
ker speak.
johnwilliams77 said:
tigger1 said:
That may be your opinion - but a lot of people think otherwise. Horses for courses and all that.
Do you think they're exciting?The Q5 isn't for me (today), but I don't tend to go around pissing on somebody's proverbial chips just because they like something I don't. Similarly, I once thought estates were all ugly and crap, automatics were for old women, and that 120bhp was enough. Turns out my opinion changed.
tigger1 said:
Personally, no. Comfortable, yes, and not a terrible drive by any stretch (although "dynamic" isn't a word I'd use to describe them) - and as the OP stated, a lot easier to get in and out of than an A5/A6 if you're struggling with a back issue. They're a very practical sized car too, which a fairly massive boot.
The Q5 isn't for me (today), but I don't tend to go around pissing on somebody's proverbial chips just because they like something I don't. Similarly, I once thought estates were all ugly and crap, automatics were for old women, and that 120bhp was enough. Turns out my opinion changed.
Ok, mr high horse. You said a lot of people don't think they're dull. I was wondering if you were one of them. Do you know people who think they're exciting?The Q5 isn't for me (today), but I don't tend to go around pissing on somebody's proverbial chips just because they like something I don't. Similarly, I once thought estates were all ugly and crap, automatics were for old women, and that 120bhp was enough. Turns out my opinion changed.
I hope he has many happy miles in his dull car once the 'trigger is pulled'.
johnwilliams77 said:
tigger1 said:
Personally, no. Comfortable, yes, and not a terrible drive by any stretch (although "dynamic" isn't a word I'd use to describe them) - and as the OP stated, a lot easier to get in and out of than an A5/A6 if you're struggling with a back issue. They're a very practical sized car too, which a fairly massive boot.
The Q5 isn't for me (today), but I don't tend to go around pissing on somebody's proverbial chips just because they like something I don't. Similarly, I once thought estates were all ugly and crap, automatics were for old women, and that 120bhp was enough. Turns out my opinion changed.
Ok, mr high horse. You said a lot of people don't think they're dull. I was wondering if you were one of them. Do you know people who think they're exciting?The Q5 isn't for me (today), but I don't tend to go around pissing on somebody's proverbial chips just because they like something I don't. Similarly, I once thought estates were all ugly and crap, automatics were for old women, and that 120bhp was enough. Turns out my opinion changed.
I hope he has many happy miles in his dull car once the 'trigger is pulled'.
I didn't say "a lot of people don't think they're dull". I'm sure a lot of people do find them exciting though, in the same way a lot of folk think a corsa is quick etc. The lass down the road with an SQ5 loves it, and it's certainly entertainingly quick.
tigger1 said:
Keep up - the kumquat was fisted a long time ago.
I didn't say "a lot of people don't think they're dull". I'm sure a lot of people do find them exciting though, in the same way a lot of folk think a corsa is quick etc. The lass down the road with an SQ5 loves it, and it's certainly entertainingly quick.
That much I will agree with (SQ's have a decent turn of pace)!I didn't say "a lot of people don't think they're dull". I'm sure a lot of people do find them exciting though, in the same way a lot of folk think a corsa is quick etc. The lass down the road with an SQ5 loves it, and it's certainly entertainingly quick.
Fair point SHTU!
Smallest factory wheel on a late Q5 was a 19x8 with a 235/55 on it.
Earlier on in production you could have an 18x8 with a 235/60.
If you message me through my profile I'll send you back PDFs of the brochures detailing what was available.
I don't imagine either wheel is worth anything at all on the second hand market.
Earlier on in production you could have an 18x8 with a 235/60.
If you message me through my profile I'll send you back PDFs of the brochures detailing what was available.
I don't imagine either wheel is worth anything at all on the second hand market.
I was chatting with my mechanic/indy a few mths back about winter wheels for my Q7 and dropping to 19s and he said he had a set in the back that were off a Q5 and the smallest wheels they currently fit to get over their callipers
They didn’t fit the 7 as 20 is the smallest I can go and it’s on 21s currently
Enjoy the 5, they’re ideal for mway comfort miles, this is what I headed out to get originally after deciding to change from my S6 but the 7 caught my eye instead ... the Mrs has had a 5 (and now a Macan which is essentially the same car to me) and it was great
They didn’t fit the 7 as 20 is the smallest I can go and it’s on 21s currently
Enjoy the 5, they’re ideal for mway comfort miles, this is what I headed out to get originally after deciding to change from my S6 but the 7 caught my eye instead ... the Mrs has had a 5 (and now a Macan which is essentially the same car to me) and it was great
Or like that.
johnwilliams77 said:
Unlucky - horrible cars. Dull as dishwater.
They're brilliant as family transport. A friend has one but also has a E92 M3 and a 981. They're all exciting in their own ways, as in for different functions. The M3 and 981 are very unexciting at transporting his mountain bike yet the Q5 is brilliant at it.nickfrog said:
They're brilliant as family transport. A friend has one but also has a E92 M3 and a 981. They're all exciting in their own ways, as in for different functions. The M3 and 981 are very unexciting at transporting his mountain bike yet the Q5 is brilliant at it.
Unexciting at transporting a bike?!?johnwilliams77 said:
nickfrog said:
They're brilliant as family transport. A friend has one but also has a E92 M3 and a 981. They're all exciting in their own ways, as in for different functions. The M3 and 981 are very unexciting at transporting his mountain bike yet the Q5 is brilliant at it.
Unexciting at transporting a bike?!?
These SUV guys are crazy.johnwilliams77 said:
nickfrog said:
They're brilliant as family transport. A friend has one but also has a E92 M3 and a 981. They're all exciting in their own ways, as in for different functions. The M3 and 981 are very unexciting at transporting his mountain bike yet the Q5 is brilliant at it.
Unexciting at transporting a bike?!?Can't you grasp that one person can have several cars with a propensity for excitement inversely proportional to their propensity for functionality and that most cars fall somewhere between the 2 ?
It's also possible for someone to find a Q5 exciting, it's subjective. Or do you need to judge everyone else by your own standards ?
nickfrog said:
I am sure that even you can understand that there is a wide spectrum between "dull as dishwater" and exciting.
Can't you grasp that one person can have several cars with a propensity for excitement inversely proportional to their propensity for functionality and that most cars fall somewhere between the 2 ?
It's also possible for someone to find a Q5 exciting, it's subjective. Or do you need to judge everyone else by your own standards ?
Time for your bed, kiddo Can't you grasp that one person can have several cars with a propensity for excitement inversely proportional to their propensity for functionality and that most cars fall somewhere between the 2 ?
It's also possible for someone to find a Q5 exciting, it's subjective. Or do you need to judge everyone else by your own standards ?
nickfrog said:
johnwilliams77 said:
nickfrog said:
They're brilliant as family transport. A friend has one but also has a E92 M3 and a 981. They're all exciting in their own ways, as in for different functions. The M3 and 981 are very unexciting at transporting his mountain bike yet the Q5 is brilliant at it.
Unexciting at transporting a bike?!?Can't you grasp that one person can have several cars with a propensity for excitement inversely proportional to their propensity for functionality and that most cars fall somewhere between the 2 ?
It's also possible for someone to find a Q5 exciting, it's subjective. Or do you need to judge everyone else by your own standards ?
Is putting a mountain bike on the roof the same as climbing a mountain for you?
We don't get the 'exciting at transporting mountain bikes' bit!
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