Next car? A5, Allroad or QX30?

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03-03-17, 08:12 AM

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By all indications, the A5 SB won't be at dealers in time, although I can probably extend the lease on the G37. The Q5 looks to be arriving in April, so that may be a contender. So many cars to drive, so little time!

Of the cars you are looking at, I personally like the Q5 the best and if the new one is arriving this soon, hold out and see how it looks/drives.

03-03-17, 07:48 PM

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I wouldn't worry about the Mexico plant at all personally. I've actually watched some videos about it, and it's quite a plant...

03-03-17, 07:55 PM

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Just chiming in

I work for Audi and instead of a 2 door Audi A5 they are coming out with a 4 door Audi A5

03-03-17, 08:03 PM

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I work for Audi and instead of a 2 door Audi A5 they are coming out with a 4 door Audi A5

Not sure what you do for Audi, but they still make the 2 door A5 and the 4 door A5 is called the A5 Sportback, which is what he's considering.

03-03-17, 08:06 PM

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I wouldn't worry about the Mexico plant at all

I would, if it is going to give us products with a 35% tariff LOL.

03-03-17, 08:09 PM

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I would, if it is going to give us products with a 35% tariff LOL.

Well that's another issue lol

03-03-17, 10:02 PM

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dseag2 - alex on autos has reviewed qx30

03-04-17, 07:30 PM

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Great video. Alex does some of the best, practical videos on Youtube. Based on the firm ride and road noise alone, I will probably skip this. I've gotten really used to a comfortable ride with very little road noise, but still great handling, in my A4. It can be done! Thanks for sharing!

03-05-17, 03:21 AM

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Agreed. Alex ranks among my favorite reviewers also. And there are several cars today that combine good handling with good ride comfort and a low noise level. The average car, today, though, even among some so-called "luxury" brands, is clearly oriented more towards sport than comfort, especially compared to the past.

03-06-17, 08:43 AM

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I work for Audi and instead of a 2 door Audi A5 they are coming out with a 4 door Audi A5

FAKE NEWS!! sorry, just had to =) as SW15LS noted, there will be 2 variants. There were with the prior generation as well, it's just that the U.S. didn't get the 4 door sportback before.

03-06-17, 09:10 AM

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FAKE NEWS!! sorry, just had to =) as SW15LS noted, there will be 2 variants. There were with the prior generation as well, it's just that the U.S. didn't get the 4 door sportback before.

Revoke his credentials! Haha