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I am in the process of purchasing a new Q7 (first time Audi owner) and I had some questions about the various options. We are planning to purchase the driver assist, vision, cold, and warm weather packages. My specific questions are around these options:
Thanks for any input!
- Bose versus base audio system? We are not audiophiles, but will we regret sticking with the base audio?
- 19" versus 20" wheels? Aside from the looks, are there other noticeable functional differences with the ride or handling?
- Rear side air bags? Are folks typically getting these or are they overkill? We do have two kids under 10.
- RSE Prep? Aside from the cost, are there any negatives to getting this?
Thanks for any input!
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Get a Prestige with DAP and Cold Weather because you will want Bose and the 19s are just too small looking IMO. RSE prep isn't necessary, but may help resale. You should only get a loaded Premium plus if you are leasing because the residual is better, but if financing, a Prestige is a little cheaper than a loaded Premium Plus.
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Get a Prestige with DAP and Cold Weather because you will want Bose and the 19s are just too small looking IMO. RSE prep isn't necessary, but may help resale. You should only get a loaded Premium plus if you are leasing because the residual is better, but if financing, a Prestige is a little cheaper than a loaded Premium Plus.
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I am in the process of purchasing a new Q7 (first time Audi owner) and I had some questions about the various options. We are planning to purchase the driver assist, vision, cold, and warm weather packages. My specific questions are around these options:
Thanks for any input!
- Bose versus base audio system? We are not audiophiles, but will we regret sticking with the base audio?
- 19" versus 20" wheels? Aside from the looks, are there other noticeable functional differences with the ride or handling?
- Rear side air bags? Are folks typically getting these or are they overkill? We do have two kids under 10.
- RSE Prep? Aside from the cost, are there any negatives to getting this?
Thanks for any input!
2. Both 19" and 20" wheels will provide you with a harsher ride quality compared to 17" or 18" wheels simply because the smaller diameter wheels have more side wall to cushion impacts when the wheels go over a pot hole or road imperfections. Larger wheel diameters are more susceptible to wheel damage especially when going over larger pot holes. If you live in a place with bad roads, go for the smallest wheel diameter possible. Obviously, larger wheel diameters offer better eye candy compared to the smaller ones.
3. Rear Side Airbags: Why not. They don't cost much but they could save lives when needed. If it were me ordering a Q7, I would order it.
4. RSE Prep: I would not bother with it based from feedback from a Q7 Owner who has RSE in his vehicle. More detailed info and comment concerning the RSE can be read from this thread.
Last edited by plat27265; 05-05-2016 at 09:14 AM.
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Get a Prestige with DAP and Cold Weather because you will want Bose and the 19s are just too small looking IMO. RSE prep isn't necessary, but may help resale. You should only get a loaded Premium plus if you are leasing because the residual is better, but if financing, a Prestige is a little cheaper than a loaded Premium Plus.
#7
I will simply tell you what I ordered in March with a 6% supplier program discount and took delivery of about 4 hours ago:
Prestige
Florett Silver
Black Headliner
Nougat Brown
Layered Walnut
21" Wheels
Driver Asssist
Rear Airbags
All Weather Mats
I thought I'd ordered the burled vs layered walnut, but due to a miscommunication it came with the layered. When the snafu was discovered after the order was locked, the dealer was like, no worries, and ordered another with the corrected configuration. They gave me the right of first refusal on the original that I just took delivery of.
I didn't think I wanted the layered walnut after seeing several pictures online, but it looks so much better in person. Very happy with it.
Unrelated, but interesting comment from the dealer, "Regardless of wheel size, we now order all Q7's WITHOUT runflat tires."
Prestige
Florett Silver
Black Headliner
Nougat Brown
Layered Walnut
21" Wheels
Driver Asssist
Rear Airbags
All Weather Mats
I thought I'd ordered the burled vs layered walnut, but due to a miscommunication it came with the layered. When the snafu was discovered after the order was locked, the dealer was like, no worries, and ordered another with the corrected configuration. They gave me the right of first refusal on the original that I just took delivery of.
I didn't think I wanted the layered walnut after seeing several pictures online, but it looks so much better in person. Very happy with it.
Unrelated, but interesting comment from the dealer, "Regardless of wheel size, we now order all Q7's WITHOUT runflat tires."
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I will simply tell you what I ordered in March with a 6% supplier program discount and took delivery of about 4 hours ago:
Prestige
Florett Silver
Black Headliner
Nougat Brown
Layered Walnut
21" Wheels
Driver Asssist
Rear Airbags
All Weather Mats
I thought I'd ordered the burled vs layered walnut, but due to a miscommunication it came with the layered. When the snafu was discovered after the order was locked, the dealer was like, no worries, and ordered another with the corrected configuration. They gave me the right of first refusal on the original that I just took delivery of.
I didn't think I wanted the layered walnut after seeing several pictures online, but it looks so much better in person. Very happy with it.
Unrelated, but interesting comment from the dealer, "Regardless of wheel size, we now order all Q7's WITHOUT runflat tires."
Prestige
Florett Silver
Black Headliner
Nougat Brown
Layered Walnut
21" Wheels
Driver Asssist
Rear Airbags
All Weather Mats
I thought I'd ordered the burled vs layered walnut, but due to a miscommunication it came with the layered. When the snafu was discovered after the order was locked, the dealer was like, no worries, and ordered another with the corrected configuration. They gave me the right of first refusal on the original that I just took delivery of.
I didn't think I wanted the layered walnut after seeing several pictures online, but it looks so much better in person. Very happy with it.
Unrelated, but interesting comment from the dealer, "Regardless of wheel size, we now order all Q7's WITHOUT runflat tires."
As for your dealer ordering Q7s, the 19" wheels are the only size they can option to be run flat or not. The 20" wheels are always run flat and there's no option to change that from the factory and the 21" wheels are always just normal tires.
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[QUOTE=Unrelated, but interesting comment from the dealer, "Regardless of wheel size, we now order all Q7's WITHOUT runflat tires."[/QUOTE]
I am not sure about the 19'' but 20'' cannot be ordered without a run flat. Also 21'' is non run flat summer tires only. This is as per my dealer.
I am not sure about the 19'' but 20'' cannot be ordered without a run flat. Also 21'' is non run flat summer tires only. This is as per my dealer.
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