Mini-Review/Update: 2011 Audi Q5 2.0T
09-07-10, 04:10 AM
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Nice Mike, always liked the Q5.
I have never done a full write-up on the Wolf, but I will mention the only 2 things I don't like: the rear seat belts sit way too deep when buckling in the kids... and... the 2.0T, which has constant turbo lag. Once up to speed, joy oh joy. But from a standstill, I am constantly spinning wheels unless I do roll-out when trying to quick launch. Other than that, EXCELLENT mileage and plenty of passing power.
At $41K, the Q5 might be the perfect "winter driver" here
I have never done a full write-up on the Wolf, but I will mention the only 2 things I don't like: the rear seat belts sit way too deep when buckling in the kids... and... the 2.0T, which has constant turbo lag. Once up to speed, joy oh joy. But from a standstill, I am constantly spinning wheels unless I do roll-out when trying to quick launch. Other than that, EXCELLENT mileage and plenty of passing power.
At $41K, the Q5 might be the perfect "winter driver" here
09-07-10, 11:52 AM
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Thanks.
If anything, the latest 2.0T vesion is better than the 3.2 I reviewed last year.
What do you mean by "too deep"? 
Too much slack for the kids, even when tightened up all the way?
I've sampled a number of VW/Audi 2.0T products, and have not noticed much turbo lag in any of them. It's one reason why I think so highly of this engine. If you leave the traction control turned on (and it's working correctly), you should have only minimal wheelspin, if any.
Call me biased if you want (actually I'm trying to be objective), but, for the money, I still haven't found a better all-around winter daily-driver than the $25-35K Outback. It's just too bad that the latest-generation model has the steering/front-suspension issues. 
Always liked the Q5.
I have never done a full write-up on the Wolf, but I will mention the only 2 things I don't like: the rear seat belts sit way too deep when buckling in the kids...
Too much slack for the kids, even when tightened up all the way?
and... the 2.0T, which has constant turbo lag. Once up to speed, joy oh joy. But from a standstill, I am constantly spinning wheels unless I do roll-out when trying to quick launch. Other than that, EXCELLENT mileage and plenty of passing power.
At $41K, the Q5 might be the perfect "winter driver" here
09-07-10, 01:05 PM
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Thanks.
What do you mean by "too deep"? Too much slack for the kids, even when tightened up all the way?
I've sampled a number of VW/Audi 2.0T products, and have not noticed much turbo lag in any of them. It's one reason why I think so highly of this engine. If you leave the traction control turned on (and it's working correctly), you should have only minimal wheelspin, if any.
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What do you mean by "too deep"?
Too much slack for the kids, even when tightened up all the way?I've sampled a number of VW/Audi 2.0T products, and have not noticed much turbo lag in any of them. It's one reason why I think so highly of this engine. If you leave the traction control turned on (and it's working correctly), you should have only minimal wheelspin, if any.
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. Keep'em coming buddy
09-08-10, 09:38 AM
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09-08-10, 09:41 AM
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Depends on vehicle availability, of course. I may or may not be able to do the Hyundai Equus, depending on how they do the planned program of not selling them out of conventional dealerships, and only delivering them to private homes by special-order. I'm not sure I can special-order a test-drive.
Fortunately, the "First-Drive" Hyundai Eqqus thread you posted was so good, I probably won't NEED to review it.
Fortunately, the "First-Drive" Hyundai Eqqus thread you posted was so good
, I probably won't NEED to review it.
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