Should You Buy an AUDI Q7? (Test Drive & Review)
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2019
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Audi Q7 has been my dream car and I have finally purchased it. Can't believe you don't like the looks. It's AWESOME!!!!
Brian which model year u purchased? Mine is 2018 and I love it
Dreaming about the q7, you could not love driving or enjoying nice motoring!
An affordable dream car should be an opel speedster, an m3 e46, an alfa 147 gta or a megane r26r...
it is AWESOME!
@@lifeandlove2428 Could you connect your smartphone to the car and start it up using your phone. Looking to buy one thats why...
REAL DEAL No but I know you can do this with the Volvo XC90. I used to own an 2017 XC90 but it had lots of reliability issues so I traded it in for a Q7. It’s been 2 years of ownership and no single issue. 2020 model is already arriving, not sure if you still would love the 2015- 2019 model
Q7 still looks great IMO
Completely agree, I think it looks much better than the new one
@@BuDDa100 new one is an6 on cakes
This was the car of my childhood, we had a black V8 TDI for 8 years which was a lovely machine, it chewed up motorway miles and could comfortably fit 7 people in (something the X5 and XC90 couldn’t). As an American (read: brash) family living in the UK who wanted something fast, it was perfect for us.
Also, unpopular opinion - I really loved the styling 😂
Haha good stuff! Thanks for your comments :)
Jo Kos The xc90 Can fit 7 people easily. Me and my mates, all in their early twenties, took it for a trip... don’t know about the x5, but the xc90 is perfect
Jo Kos how reliable was it? Consumption?
@@gangigooga7710 I believe the X5 had a third row as an option, and not many people bought them. Around 2018 there were speculations that BMW was going to drop the third row option from the X5 because of the new at the time X7. I don't know if they actually did.
I've owned one for 4 years and the drive is smooth all the time
My wife has the 2012 Touareg, amazing value for money.
I bought one 6 months ago and although it's not the perfect car, I prefer it over the 3 Range Rovers I've owned and my wife's Discovery 4. I actually planned to buy a 2016 Range Rover sport but was so disappointed after test driving it, I tried the Q7. The Q7 was a far superior drive, hence my decision to buy it.
This car is EXCELLENT. My dad owns one and I kept it with me for two weeks while he was travelling, the ride and comfort was something. I drive an older Golf and an Elantra lol.
They do drive well
I am a great fan of your reviews which I watch regardless of the particular car simply because you have such a good way of presenting them and you come across just "genuine" as a person. I also like the way you highlight known issues and give key details such as the price to pay, how many mpg you can expect and what the road tax will cost you, all good stuff :)
John Haynes Thank you! I appreciate your support 😉
I have a black Audi Q7 S line and I love it, I feel like king of the road so much space in the car it has everything so so reliable practical just a perfect all round Machine ❤
Great review. Ended up buying a 2013 TDI that was traded into my dealer by the original owners and so far I’m loving it. I’ve worked in sales for Audi for about 7 years and always wanted one of these. Pairs well with my S3. You really feel like the king of the road and the fuel mileage and torque are super satisfying, not to mention it sounds like an American dually. Planning to do some overlanding with it!
Just make sure it’s got a good warranty. I’m speaking from experience. Oh, and get a V8 or V12. It chugs fuel like there’s no tomorrow, sure, but they’re smooth and fast and sound good enough to make you smile all the time.
Finally someone with honest reviews.. Thank god for you
Jiří Vandas Haha Thanks for watching 😉
I am in complete agreement with you about the bulbous looks. I'd prefer the VW Touareg over the Q7. It looks more restrained and tasteful and drives well.
RR let me down multiple times Q7 never has ! Great car!
I always look for your reviews, because theyre proper with no bullshit. Keep up the good work pal, love it 👍🏻
James D Thanks for watching!
I quite like it, we have just done one of these at my paint shop in a spray-on matte black vinyl wrap and it looks amazing.
spray-on matte black vinyl wrap???
I just got my gear box service (jaguar XJ) after your recommendation 😁. Thanks for the knowledge
Good stuff! :)
Great videos man, really easy to watch and honest, keep it up
Thank you, great reveiws.
First caught your channel few months ago when you did your cv 😉
Take it as a compliment, but your as polished as a top gear presenter 😂
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Haha thank you
Great videos, im a recent subscriber and love your videos, we've recently bought a discovery 3 which was the best i could find for the price, we looked at Q7's but just can't seem to like them....the discovery has its little faults as they do but its a great place to be....Keep the vids coming i love them.....straight to the point 👍👍👍
Another quality review. Great work, kept it up 👍
Thanks!
Appreciate your personal experience and views on all the SUV,s. ( vehicles) Keep going. This is the real world as most can not afford new cars. Thanks!
Thanks!
your reviews are the go to for me. I am ploughing through SUV reviews in the 10k used range and i just cant beat your concise, to the point information. you remain rational, despite bias on certain cars. Excellent. Its a X5 or Q7 for me I think.
Thanks!
what did you end up getting?
@@MASO204 good question, funny answer! A Volvo V70-R Design. 2.4
Found an immaculate one by complete chance and fell in love with it. No regrets
@@spinittweeks3246 I've never looked in to Volvos I'm a huge Audi fan boy but after researching I'm in no position to afford constant repairs. So it's put me off buying a Q7. Thanks for your reply I'll look in to the V70. what year did you buy?
@@MASO204 I bought a 59 plate with 110k on the clock and as i say it was immaculate. Runs so well and bags of space. The r-series has all the extras and the seats are some of the most comfortable I’ve sat in. I do miss the height of an suv but that’s the only real negative. Good luck mate 👍🏻
Always brilliant, thank you.
Hey, I've watched about 30+ of your reviews in the last 2 days Never have I binged a car review channel so much. Your content and dialogue is crisp and on point. Cheers from Curry land!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate it
@@HighPeakAutos Np, if you're ever in India HMU, I'll help you with an itenary and buy you a couple beers. Cheers bud!
Also there are quite a few shitboxes that are sold in both the UK and India, and there are a tonne of us who are looking for decent reviews. Try experimenting with Suzuki Swifts and Hyundai hatchbacks and you could probably grow your channel, I'm not sure if that your preferred audience though 😅
@@brendendas that’s not a bad idea actually. Thanks! I’ve never been to India but would love to visit one day
Good work dude, enjoying these reviews. seriously considering paying you a visit when I do come to get another car. I'm on year 1 of my PCP right now though so #sadtimes.
Great review pal. Keep up the good work
Another great review👍
Top notch vid, as always. Cheers, m'dear.
Christopher Newman Thanks for watching!
You've done the Q3 and the Q7, would love your take on the Q5. And/or the SQ5.
I've got a Lexus 4.3 V8 swap on my '11 Q7, and boy is that thing quick! Absolutely love it
Great videos dude, great channel! Do the Q5 hybrid please.
Genuine good reviews always look forward to the next
Sajid Bashir Thanks for watching!
Owning it for several years now, I can say this car is really really marvellous, moreover it’s 4x4, huge and comfortable, better than its rivals in this class.. looking forward to upgrade next year. Thanks bro..
Thanks for sharing. The newer model is much better too in my opinion
Still have the 3.6 FSI 2007 model still loving it and it is part of our family in our daily life
The off-road capability is better than mentioned - you just need to know what to switch on... fantastic in deep snow
I have a Touareg r line plus, love it. Fully loaded and you don’t see many around. Solid car, very refined and does turn heads.
Loving the honest reviews, brilliant.
Thanks!
Love your reviews . Totally agree . Buying the "brand" irrespective of what it looks like or how good it is makes no sense. At 25MPG might as well buy an MPV for even more space and bang for your buck.
Congratulations on 14k subs!
Very satisfied owner here after 25 years of totota. Audi is simply next level. The turbo diesel Q7 2011 is a tractor meets race car
I had one of these for about a year - and it spent longer back at the dealer than with me! The 3.0TDI was a great engine though (except for that time the turbo fell off...)
Andrew Murray Oh dear
Get all the work done at an independant garage and only get the things done that affect driving and safety and it works out quite cheap. Lovely internal size for lugging everything around with the driving characteristics of a car (big car). Ive had Q7's for 10 years and keep on getting them. pre '15 looks a bit dated inside but cost value is excellent.
You’re crazy! I own a 16 Q5 and I love the older Q7, especially the S line models, they’re sexy
Just bought a 13 plate Q7. Beautiful to drive, very comfortable. Inside it looks a bit dated (technology wise), but that's to be expected seeing as it was replaced with a new model on 2014. It took 4 of us and cases to the airport easily too.
Stuart Day They’re very good at moving people and things. The new model is much more modern interior wise
Couldn't stretch the budget to a new model sadly, will be next though I think. In all honesty the only reason we went for the Q7 was because of the boot. My wife is a child minder so we needed 7 seats and a usable boot. I wanted a Discovery!
I like your honesty, I am used to driving large cars but the doors would be a problem I could see my self trying to clamber through the back to get in at a car park but I really like the interior of the car
Always look forward to your informative and straight talking videos, and this one is no exception.
Cheers
Mike
Mike Waldt Cheers Mike! Thanks for watching
Mate
I've watched almost all your vids in the past few days I'm addicted.
I'm after an e class so watched that then it's spiralled out of control...
You should be a presenter as apposed to a dealer...
But both is good too
Thanks for watching. I would love to do that and give up the day job! :)
Good video review, thanks. On the subject of 7 seat SUV's, what about reviewing a Kia Sorento 2010 onwards (which I currently own) or a Mercedes GL? Both in automatic gears guise of course.
I have the first gen that came out. Got a used 2007 audi Q7 premium and the looks still relevant and the drive is still better than any other SUV i drove. Love it.
After looking at all the SUV’s out there, I think this is easily the best looking
I bought an optioned demonstrator with the 200kw diesel in January and I dig it. I’m in Australia though and twice a week I do a 700km round trip on a rural highway, so maybe having a bit of room around you helps
lordcaptain73 Yeah that makes sense for that kind of driving 😉
Great review, pretty objective. I like the looks and i like the interior, so if it's reliable, ride is great and does 25mpg, i gonna buy it. Thanks!
Fair enough!
I hope you have a salesman to shift that off your forecourt; your heart just isn't in this old bus.
Such a good review, I am a huge Audi fan, and its a good balanced review on a car that I love to hate, A6 all road is better or A6 line 3.0D C6 or C7 sline. I like a Q7 but the later model but it does now look dated. well done chap keep up a great work.
Thanks!
excellent review- thank you. I hate the Q7 but need a 7 seater that isn't embarrassing but am considering it- sort of.
Hey Matt. I totally agree on the looks. Definitely a car designed to be enjoyed from the inside and hell and be damned to all those that suffer PTSD having had to look at it from the outside. Probably the most American European car on the road at the time. Massive, comfortable, easy to drive, massive. Pure American SUV
Brian Morrissey Yeah I agree! Definitely designed for the American market 😉
while i generally agree re the design, there is something iconicall retro-esque about it, with allusions to the train design world of long long ago. But yeah overall it's a jelly -bean Suv in too extreme a way
Thanks hp love your vlog had new car for 6 year s but I don't enjoy modern day cars let's go back 10 years thanks Richard
Nice review ,seems like a lot of car for the money .I agree on the looks but after a few second hand Range rovers i need some reliability in a daily driver.Thanks 10 thumbs up .
Shogun then👍
Such a great review!
Cheers
Do a review of a pickup truck: Isuzu Dmax (please) / Toyota Hilux / Nissan Navara / Mitsubishi L200
What a fantastic review. Subbed
Thanks for subscribing :)
Good honest review, rather refreshing. Keep up the good work.
Woody Thanks for watching!
Great informative video. I’ve been binge watching a load of your videos and you’ve got yourself a new subscriber. I really appreciate your honest view and vast knowledge of vehicles.
Im wondering if you can give some advice in my quest to buying a new family SUV. I’m looking for a nice Q7 and under the £9k price bracket. I’ve driven 7 Audi’s over the past 10 years, including Q5, SQ5, A7 and I love the driving experience. I’ve compared to the Q7 to X5, Touareg, Range Rover etc but always come back to the Q7. I’ve also watched your videos on said vehicles. They all have their common individual faults/problems, and I understand that realistically there is always a risk when buying a second hand used vehicle. I am only aiming to use the vehicle for a couple of years.
I have found a 2008 Q7, with 90,000 miles, a full service history and apparently used by a large family, which may indicate the type of use (carefully driven perhaps). It’s advertised as £8,499 and looks in really great condition.
Based on the limited information and considering the risks of buying a 15 year old vehicle, would this vehicle be a good buy and at a fair price, please?
Or alternatively, would you suggest any of other SUV’s instead? I understand the cost to maintain and repair any of the above can be costly, but I’m just wondering which one would be more economical long term.
Many thanks
Love you're vids
1000th viewer exactly! Neat. Great review again. Long as a channel fairy lol. Good guy👍👍
Jeff Uclyptis Haha thanks for watching!
You're a natural at this Matt - well done. And I recognise some of the roads you're on ( going down into Buxton)
A Driver Thank you!
Great videos mate, new sub earned! Could you do a vid on the old bmw 1 series!
Thanks! Thanks for subscribing :)
I like how honest your review is. Lol
Honesty is the best policy
That V12 was also shared with the vw Phaeton, which also no one bought, definitely designed more for North American mall crawling, or at least here where I live I see quite a few of them.
the V12 diesel wasn´t available in North america, and the phaeton had a W12 Petrol
Mate. , you proved that reviewing something is an art .
Im sticking with the Shogun 🤣🤣🤣 you've put me right off these...
Mate..you should have your own show on TV or radio describing all these cars and what to look out for..send samples to TV stations etc ..youve got the voice and all.
Haha thank you :)
A retired police inspector owns a v12 diesel q7 lives just around the corner he purchased it second hand ,.he says it's one of the rarest cars on the uk roads ...it sounds fantastic but it looks like a hippo coming down the road ..I wonder how many were sold in the uk! All the best Matt keep up with the good work
Thanks!
Your reviews are brilliant, I bought a Lexus after one of your reviews, I may buy a Jag next. Then a Tesla, but thats for me
Alvin Williston-Davis Thank you! I appreciate it. I’ve never had a Tesla, I’ll try and get hold of one 😉
A very positive review all things considered
Good review btw
Great content as always. Would highly appreciate a review of the mercedes w164 320 cdi.
When I get one I'll do a vid :)
Really enjoy watching the scenery especially that wall made out of rock
I just test drove a 4.2 diesel q7 today, it drives beautiful and has awesome power. I won’t be buying it because I’m looking for something a bit more off road capable, but for the price it’s an un rivalled family lifestyle vehicle
Another good review. I'm always interested in SUV reviews to see how opinions compare with my Merc GL. In common with the GL, you noted the Q7 has vague steering and the battery under the driver's seat (bloody awkward and heavy to lift out - ask me how I know). The GL has far more room for the 3rd row passengers - comfy even for adults. Both have ridiculously small boot spaces with the 3rd row seats available but massive space with them laid flat, and van-like space with the 2nd row laid flat too.
Smaller wheels are so much better. Mine has 21" wheels which look great but there are limited options for tyres and they simply don't ride as well as the smaller ones. Air suspension is epically amazing in both and not at all unreliable if you consider getting replacement compressors and airbags from anyone other than a main dealer. Even coil springs break on such heavy cars (my old ML broke two sets of rears).
The 3-litre V6 diesel in the Q7 is quieter than in the GL, and the Q7 in general drives ore "car-like" than the GL. The X5 is similarly more car-like than the ML. Mercedes builds more "truck-like" SUVs it seems. However the GL can be had with height adjustable suspension, low range and diff lockers - all of which are on mine. The Q7 clearly wasn't aimed at exactly the same market, nevertheless I would contend that all of these SUVs can be made more useful off road by shoeing them with gnarlier tyres. I intend to prove this in Feb 2020 by taking a few different sorts of big SUVs to the Arctic circle to play in the snow.
Did you go to the artic circle?
@@kasiosag I did. The car was perfect for such a trip.
@@NigelMarston did u film your adventure?
@@kasiosag Kind of. I took 3 cameras with me and shot various angles here and there but I was travelling alone, and didn't do any commentary. I intended to splice it all together into a short 5-8 mins video. I'll pull my finger out and get that done.
@@NigelMarston video editing can be a slog.
Good video, in my experience Audis of that era the paint chips off the black buttons and it looks messy
I like your reviews your very calm to watch
Glad you like them!
I can't even afford to drive but I still watch these vids. Great channel.
Ari Thanks
Been driving a 2007 audi q7 for 6 years and it's been a dream!! No problems and only one time I've broken down. Last week I was driving and my wheel fell off so we purchased the 2012 audi q7 because we have 6 kids and the Audi's are true 7 seater.. we have an oil leak in 2 places.. I'm feeling like this one might be a dud 😢
Q7 an absolute monster of a car 👌and yeah I’d like one 👍
Great review.
Please do a future video on the Pug RCZ, I’m obsessed with that car right now.
Are you a hairdresser.??
stringer 2295 No, Why are you ?
stringer 2295 😂😂😂
Please review the Audi A7. Loving the videos.
ch4nfu I’ve never had one of those but when I do I’ll get one done
A Q7 V12 TDI is my dream. It makes no sense I love it!!
Adam Kwiatek I’ve never seen one. They’re very rare
@@HighPeakAutos I spotted one a few days ago in Warsaw. I freaked out when I realized what it was and chased it for a picture.
Great vid
Lincolndiggers 2014 Thanks for watching!
Great honest review 👍🏻
Thanks
Love these reviews, would you ever do a Porsche Cayman?
Scott Tyler Thanks for watching! I’ve never actually had a cayman. When I get one I’ll definitely do a review 😉
I think it’s an attractive design. It’s a proper blended design for an SUV!
Hi - I previously commented on your Range Rover video around a month ago as I was debating buying a 2012 used Sport. I must admit, I have been put off slightly by the vast reports of unreliability associated with the Sport. I’ve also been interested in the Audi Q7 for a very long time. Reliability (generally reported ) is much better with the Q7, and I do find them visually as appealing (we differ on that front, I know)! My issue is that I’m in my very early twenties, and I don’t really need 7 seats 😂. I’ve always been a fan of bigger cars, and the Q7 absolutely fits the bill on that one. I’m wondering if you have any experience with the Q5? I’m also a fan of these, and have heard great things about them, and have been looking at these in detail as well. Would be grateful for any comments/advice.
Huge fan of your videos - I’m sure you’re a fantastic salesman!
Thanks!
Thanks! I like the look of the Q5. The only trouble with them is that they generally come quite basic. You have to pay a lot more money to get a nice spec automatic version
Another honest and detailed review of a car we might all have 'considered' buying, onscreen or in real life (mainly onscreen). Engine out job for a timing chain replacement? What?! It's off our wish list! Thanks for so many great vids from you HPA, looking forward to the next one.
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Loving it as per norm and only 4 mins through mate 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
VXR Bandit Cheers! 👍🏻
One of my best friends from uni drove us from London to Paris in a Q7 years ago. They are super comfortable in an RV kind of way. I miss my road trips to France 😢
Me too
@@HighPeakAutos I love driving from London to France on a Friday night but for now a drive to the beautiful English coast will always hit the spot 😊
like you said you get one then realise you don’t need the extra seats, over all it’s different but great review mate, keep them coming
Simo Laazizi Thanks for watching!
Great review, I do like that car.
I own Q7 (2012) and it’s superb