2009 Audi Q7 4.2 quattro

Pros

Amazing creature comforts. Great family car and long distance ride.

Cons

Not very fuel efficient and Due to the weight of the vehicle, the brakes need replacing every 25000

Purchased As Used

As a previous BMW X5 owner, to me there is very little comparison with overal car performance. I love this vehicle. I purchased a preowned 2007 4.2. Very comfortable.
Honestly, I miss the BMX maintainance program but if you befriend your local dealer service mngr, you can become a very satisfied customer. If you're looking for luxery and sport, consider the Audi Q7....read morehide

Pros

Unique looks

Cons

Repairs, Gas Mileage, Repairs, Tires, Repairs, EPC light, Repairs. . etc

Purchased As New

We have a 2007 Q& 4.2 with the s line package. It is a nice looking car, i think so everytime I see it sitting in the audi dealers repair lot. The tires need to be replaced every 15,000 miles at $500/tire. The EPC light is continuously on which cuts the power output from the engine to prevent possible damage yet the dealer can find nothing wrong despite 7 tries at it. The brakes have sounded like nails across a chalk board since 2000 miles. All in all, I have had this thing at the dealer over 20 times in 2 years excluding scheduled maintenance. And the vehicle is horrible in snow even without the 21 inch wheels. You do not get what you pay for with the Q7. I woud buy a Ford Explorer (actually 4 of them for the cost) before I would buy another Audi....read morehide

Pros

Smooth and Quiet Ride, Air Suspension, Setting Menu is Fun

Cons

Very Normal, Boring Second Row Design, Very Ugly Rear

Purchased As Not Purchased

My parents rented this vehicle for a long time due to the fact that one of our vehicles was being repaired. Even though I am only fourteen, I drive very well, I drove this vehicle and realised it wasn't bad at all, however, my entire family agreed that it was very normal, meaning it had no light to it, it was no match for the likes of vehicles such as the unprecedented Lexus LX 570. I will say that it was still a good car and I would recommend it to anyone, althought the LX 570 by Lexus is a much better buy....read morehide

Pros

Performance, excelent handling

Cons

None

Purchased As New

Excelent car for family, I have 30000 miles and I have to replace original tires with Goodyear Fortera after 18000. Very stable, excelent handling, lots of power.

Pros

Unique style, gorgous interior, throaty motor, lots of creature comforts

Cons

Tight 3rd row, not much cargo space with all 3 rows, gas guzzler

The Q7 is not a BMW X5 rival, I looked at both thinking they're similar in terms of performance, space, and comfort. But the Audi doesn't feel near as nimble as the BMW and the BMW doesn't have the creature comforts of the Audi (nor the size). The Audi does feel solid and confident, but its not a sports car. That's not a bad thing, the Q7 is better suited for long distance traveling at high speeds in supreme comfort. The Mercedes Benz GL and R Class are the only cars that I'd compare to the Audi. I like the Audi's styling, its very futuristic and sporty. The interior is just beautiful. The Alcantara headliner is a nice touch and the seats are extremely comfortable (but are a bit firm). The layout is like that of the A8 and it can be had with the same flawless Bang and Oluffsen 1100 watt stereo system. I skipped out on the S Line package because that would deteriorate ride quality, and the Audi felt compsed even without it. Its easy to pass cars on a mountain in this car with is beefy V8. You never forget that you're driving an Escalade sized German SUV though. I love this car because it's more practical and luxurious than the BMW, yet sportier than a GL450 or Lexus LX570. Its price tag was pushing close to $85,000 so its definitely no steal, but it does reward you with a great ride....read morehide