5 Things: Q8 version
02-05-2019, 10:40 AM
#11
AudiWorld Member
3. Rear view camera gets dirty easily
I saw a video review of the Q8 that shows a little sprayer that cleans the review camera when you wash the windshield. It's around the 22 minute mark in the fast lane review from a week or so ago. There's a link in this thread. https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...views-2966329/
I saw a video review of the Q8 that shows a little sprayer that cleans the review camera when you wash the windshield. It's around the 22 minute mark in the fast lane review from a week or so ago. There's a link in this thread. https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...views-2966329/
02-05-2019, 10:42 AM
#12
AudiWorld Member
The only Turbo lag I've noticed is when using Auto S/S. The reason you aren't noticing lag in Sport mode is probably because stop/start is disabled. It's so stupid in all these new cars you're not allowed to disable Auto S/S permanently. Just the absolute worst feature ever.
I think a software update should solve it.
02-05-2019, 10:54 AM
#13
AudiWorld Senior Member
I started a Likes/Dislikes thread awhile back when I first got my Q8 but now I have 2K miles so happy to join in...
Likes:
1.) Body Styling.
2.) Modern interior layout and screen clarity, especially when displaying Google Earth satellite imagery.
3.) Brakes - Otherworldly stopping power. Seem even better than my Panamera GTS brakes.
4.) Matrix lights, DRLs, and interior ambient lighting.
5.) B&O system (non-advanced). Best stereo I've ever had.
Dislikes:
1.) Disconnected from the road. Coming from a couple Porsche so its hard to measure up, but for such a sporty looking and expensive SUV I wish the driving dynamics were more engaging.
2.) HP - At this price point I think most of us agree it could use a few more ponies.
3.) Luxury Package doesn't include enough leather. Should be more leather and/or deviated stitching available for a fully loaded premium SUV.
4.) Bluetooth Audio - Sound quality is awful. Muffled and too low.
5.) Fuel Economy - Have not even gotten one tank to average 13 mpgs yet.
Likes:
1.) Body Styling.
2.) Modern interior layout and screen clarity, especially when displaying Google Earth satellite imagery.
3.) Brakes - Otherworldly stopping power. Seem even better than my Panamera GTS brakes.
4.) Matrix lights, DRLs, and interior ambient lighting.
5.) B&O system (non-advanced). Best stereo I've ever had.
Dislikes:
1.) Disconnected from the road. Coming from a couple Porsche so its hard to measure up, but for such a sporty looking and expensive SUV I wish the driving dynamics were more engaging.
2.) HP - At this price point I think most of us agree it could use a few more ponies.
3.) Luxury Package doesn't include enough leather. Should be more leather and/or deviated stitching available for a fully loaded premium SUV.
4.) Bluetooth Audio - Sound quality is awful. Muffled and too low.
5.) Fuel Economy - Have not even gotten one tank to average 13 mpgs yet.
Last edited by jrjunior31; 02-05-2019 at 11:03 AM.
02-05-2019, 10:58 AM
#14
Thank you very much for your input. I will test drive it when it comes in. I’m pretty much over the lagging acceleration at this point!!!! Especially since I had a Model X last year, too. Hard to compare anything to that!!!
QUOTE=mike99;25271823]In my opinion, it's borderline dangerous. I drive (almost) exclusively in sport mode now, but sometimes I forget, and it's noticeable/scary pulling into traffic. What I don't know yet is whether there's an issue with my car or it's a systemic issue. I need to bring it back to the dealer to diagnose.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=mike99;25271823]In my opinion, it's borderline dangerous. I drive (almost) exclusively in sport mode now, but sometimes I forget, and it's noticeable/scary pulling into traffic. What I don't know yet is whether there's an issue with my car or it's a systemic issue. I need to bring it back to the dealer to diagnose.[/QUOTE]
02-05-2019, 11:01 AM
#15
AudiWorld Senior Member
It's also possible through MMI, I think there is a separate setting for seats in one of the menus. It's a little tricky to find the setting but a #2 seat icon pops up in the lower left when you get to the right screen and that enables the adjustment.
02-05-2019, 11:57 AM
#17
AudiWorld Member
It has gotten progressively worse and perhaps more so in colder weather or when its first started. When I leave for work I get to a relatively main road within a minute and I need to take a left turn onto it - sometimes you need the power to sneak in between cars travelling in both directions. This is where I notice is mostly - although it does seem to happen at all times. I don't think its the stop/start as I don't think it kicks in until the car is warmed up a bit. Hard to say for sure.
Once I'm moving the power is fine to accelerate, but from a stop I find it inconsistent at best.
Once I'm moving the power is fine to accelerate, but from a stop I find it inconsistent at best.
02-05-2019, 12:07 PM
#18
AudiWorld Senior Member
It has gotten progressively worse and perhaps more so in colder weather or when its first started. When I leave for work I get to a relatively main road within a minute and I need to take a left turn onto it - sometimes you need the power to sneak in between cars travelling in both directions. This is where I notice is mostly - although it does seem to happen at all times. I don't think its the stop/start as I don't think it kicks in until the car is warmed up a bit. Hard to say for sure.
Once I'm moving the power is fine to accelerate, but from a stop I find it inconsistent at best.
Once I'm moving the power is fine to accelerate, but from a stop I find it inconsistent at best.
Last edited by jrjunior31; 02-05-2019 at 12:13 PM.
