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Old 03-03-17 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dseag2
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.
Old 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...
Old 03-03-17 | 07:55 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
Old 03-03-17 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott610
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.
Old 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.
Old 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
Old 03-03-17 | 10:02 PM
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dseag2 - alex on autos has reviewed qx30

Old 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!
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Originally Posted by dseag2
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!
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.
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Originally Posted by Scott610
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.
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Originally Posted by pbm317
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
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