Planning to buy a 2016 Q7 - questions for owners

[wardienet]

The car with 25k on the clock is rather "young" and shouldn't have any problems with air suspension. It becomes risky if the car has more than 100k but even such a milage doesn't mean necessarily problems with air suspension.
Cruise Control and Lane Assist could be switched off in MMI, via button on indicator knob or permanently via coding.
VC shows navigation from MMI with satellite maps, traffic jams and road construction. You have to be online (Audi connect) to have these extra information. Google Maps are available via CarPlay but I am afraid that mid 2016 model didn't have this option yet. I think that in 2016 model CarPlay will need some system retrofit - but here you have to ask our expert andyhud007. I had no CarPlay in my car produced mid 2015. Now I have SQ8 in which wireless CarPlay works perfectly.

I had CarPlay retrofitted by dealer no problems on my Dec 15 car. Another touring option I use is the automatic towbar, very clever. I love the adjustable air suspension and the HUD too. Great safety feature to keep your eyes on the road. BOSE sound comes with massive subwoofer (in space for spare tyre!). Moon roof lets lot of light in. No leak issues on that for me but I have had the coolant issue. Check the coolant level as if it’s low or abnormally high (eg just topped up) it may be a sign. I’ve also got the ABT Power upgrade. See sig. good luck it’s a great car.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Clydefrog85]

Thanks for the replies!

I had CarPlay retrofitted by dealer no problems on my Dec 15 car.

Could I ask what's the rough cost? Is it just a software thing?

[wardienet]

Thanks for the replies!
Could I ask what's the rough cost? Is it just a software thing?

I think full retail with installing it would have been £250-300 but I got a big discount on it as the dealer I bought the car from had kind of implied it was available on the car I bought verbally.
It's just some licence codes on a bit of paper in a box that need entering and then some sort of connection of the car MMI s/w back to HQ to configure it all. I'm sure Andy or others know how it works. I don't know if its a DIY job or not. However there were some very early MY16's built in 2015 its not compatible with so VIN needs checking. I was lucky.

[jldiablo]

Tour pack is the most important option in my opinion, I use adaptive cruise all the time, works really well on motorway, combined with lane assist, it almost like auto pilot. Even on built up area I use it to let it follow front car, it can bring the car to complete stop and start again if the front car start to move within 2 seconds (traffic jam assist). It adjusts the max cruise speed automatically based on map data & traffic sign recognition, and will slow down for roundabouts and big bends..

and normally if you have tour pack you have air suspension - it makes the car ride better and a cool party piece to be able to change the ride height and drop the rear for loading.

[wardienet]

Tour pack is the most important option in my opinion, I use adaptive cruise all the time, works really well on motorway, combined with lane assist, it almost like auto pilot. Even on built up area I use it to let it follow front car, it can bring the car to complete stop and start again if the front car start to move within 2 seconds (traffic jam assist). It adjusts the max cruise speed automatically based on map data & traffic sign recognition, and will slow down for roundabouts and big bends..

and normally if you have tour pack you have air suspension - it makes the car ride better and a cool party piece to be able to change the ride height and drop the rear for loading.

+1 the ACC when it works with all the predictive efficiency assist and mapping data it is pretty awesome e.g. it automatically slows to a crawl for junctions, reduces speed for bends etc. It makes drives long distances a breeze. Between that and lane assist the car almost drives itself. I’m surprised Audi don’t make more of a marketing deal of that, but I guess they are working on higher level autonomy features before making a massive deal of it.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Clydefrog85]

Thanks for this - some great points there. I wasn't initially sold on the tour pack but it sounds like a really useful option now.

The Q7 that I'm looking at is a 2016 with around 25k on the clock - saw the history, looks like it's been driven locally with relatively frequent oil changes, so will keep an eye out on any DPF issues.

One odd thing - it's an SE version, but loaded to its eyeballs with options. It kind of comes with the same equipment as an S-line + loads more. I've had a look at the differences between the SE and the S-line and it looks like it's mostly cosmetic body differences, and less kit (in the base model).

Another thing - it's got 21 inch alloys and air suspension...is the ride quality likely to be crashy?

I've test driven a few other 7-seaters of similar age and mileage but don't think anything comes close to Q7:
X5 - poorer options and not a fan of the "sporty" feel
XC90 - really disappointing in terms of performance, cabin noise and comfort...this was my original first choice
Range Rover Sport - nice enough and with lots of presence but the infotaintment looks like it was designed by the same people that wrote Windows 98
Disco Sport - probably my second choice at this stage

Again, thanks for the input everyone and feel free to comment with anything else you wish you had known before you bought yours!

[wardienet]

Another thing - it's got 21 inch alloys and air suspension...is the ride quality likely to be crashy?

That’s what I have and no it is not. The air suspension gives you the option to change the setup between more firm aggressive response (as well as lower) in Dynamic versus say Comfort, Allroad etc. It is really smooth in Comfort. Not quite Range Rover but you get the idea. The noise I get from the wheels is tyre dependent - I just belatedly switched over my winter to summer tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Verde AO’s) and they’re much quieter.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[andyhud007]

The guys have said everything and I +1 all of it

Air Suspension is a must

Android Auto / Car Play can be activated by a dealer for around £250 - If they say your car isnt compatible, come to me. I can do it.

Just check the car has had the Coolant Valve fix. (see other thread I just replied too)

Bose - Yes
ACC- Yes (if you do motorway miles)

SE vs Sline - Different Front Bumper (less agressive) / Side "Quattro" plates slightly different style - narrower / Rear Indicators dont "sweep" / Privacy Glass is an option - its standard on S-Line