In the USA versions!
Howdee.
I had a GTI and loved it for its performance, handling, comfort and low cost of ownership.
I have spent days looking at web sites, reviews and reading mags.
I have called and gone into dealers but most people there know almost nothing about the vehicles!
I am in the process of maybe buying a 2014 q5 s-line.
I want to know the quirks good and bad of the vehicle before I buy.
I drove a GLK-350 also and may test drive a BMW x3/1. The BMW dealers and customer service in my area seems to be poor.
1. SQ5 vs 3.0t q5 mechanical, chasis, electrical, body, etc differences?
2. How/what does the comfort, auto, dynamic choices do/change? Valving in the shocks? Engine mapping? Transmission?
3. Something different to make the SQ more stable at 155 mph vs reg Q5?
4. How would the Auto vs Dynamic or comfort benefit me? If I get the info. on what and how I may be able to figure it out.
5. Know issues large or small?
6. No dip stick? This seems to be a big drawback. Will the dealer give one during the purchase?
7 What did you learn and find interesting once you bought yours?
8. Any problems putting a trailer hitch on with the camera and radar in the back? More cost vs no lane assist/radar and camera?
I plan to do some off road but 95% on road. I will pull my offroad motorcycle to races and park in fields and drive down dirt/crappy roads.
I also work I D.C. so I must drive on horrible paved roads.
9. How many fuel filters and where are they? The dealers tell me different things.
10. Anything especially costly or different vs. the GTI in maintenance?
11. Ease of repairs and upkeep?
12. Seat upkeep?
13. Electric roof issues?
What else should I know?
THANK YOU!