dmaccioc

Hey all -

Really enjoyed reading through this forum since picking up my Q5 back in April. Finally got around to installing the roof racks today, it was VERY easy and took all of 10 minutes. Took it for a quick spin on the highway and didn't hear any whistling at 70mph - only noticeable impact is that the sunroof is a bit noisier when open, which is to be expected.

Anyway, wanted to contribute with a shot of Moonlight Blue. This is my first Blue car, coming from a lot of grays in my past. I really enjoy the color 90% of the time when it looks navy/black/grey, though sometimes it looks a little more purple than I'd like. But, still happy with my choice.

Have about 3200 miles on it right now, and so far it's been flawless. Really impressed with the build quality having come from 2 BMW 3 series and a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This is also the smoothest-riding car I've owned, absolutely no vibration and has a great blend of ride quality and handling.

Options are Prem Plus/MMI/19"/Side Assist ... was concerned about not getting B+O but the base stereo has been great.

Happy driving everyone.

Rehesan

Congrats!! Very nice color combination.

I like the beige interior, looks really nice.

Enjoy it in good health!!

Xenonista

Nice and congrats! I also note I'm not the only one to stick my wallet and phone in the passenger cup holder.

plumber212

Very nice! This was the exact color combination I wanted, however since this was my wife's car I let her choose the color and she went with silver.

dmaccioc

Thanks all, liking it a lot. Only problem has been the 3 rocks that have chipped my windshield between PA and NYC... Can I fault Audi for that?

Yes the cup holders usually have my phone and wallet in them, unless there's an iced coffee sitting in their place. Then I bump them to the drivers door!

Cheers.

irenesbob

I had a 2010 A6 and now a 2013 A6 and my dealer uses Q5's as service loaners. Each time I have had one of the Q5's I have noted it seems to ride much better than the A6. I mean mostly the ability to absorb rough pavement and potholes, since I don't mind a little shorter wheelbase pitching as long as the body, windows and all are drum tight. The A6 always feels like I am trashing it when I hit a NYC area stretch of bad road: the impacts are noisy and the harsh jolt comes right through the driver's seat. The Q5 suspension (probably due largely to the higher profile tires) soaks things up much better, it feels to me more luxurious.
Nice looking vehicle.