bob m

Like most late model Audi purchasers, I get the letters requesting I trade my 2014 for a new 20165. My understanding is that the only difference between models is the blind spot indicator and the B &O system standard.Correct?
My car is in excellent shape and figuring I'd get about 29-30k. There would be dealer discounts on the new car, and am waiting to get a true price, but figuring it would be ABOUT 15-17k. Keep my car or trade it in?

B

Q5 Bob

Personally, I'd hang on to the 2014. With a 2016 you'd be getting a vehicle that's in its 8th model year, and not much different than your 2014. The new gen, with new styling, tech etc., is right around the corner. Whether or not a 1st year model from the new plant would work for you is another question.

ex-quattro PETE

Which engine and option package do you have? A guy in another thread just posted that a dealer was offering him UP TO $26K for a 2014 Q5 TDI PP.

As far as "would you trade or not," I think only you can answer that question. The 2016s may have a few more niceties standard, but also the base price has gone up since 2014. Personally, I would not trade unless there is something unfixably wrong with your current Q5, but again, some people can't stand driving a vehicle that's more than a few years old, and that's OK. Audi loves such customers.

bob m

Thanks, Pete and Bob. I have 35k on it, 2.0 - Prestige plus and sport package. Excellent condition and Audi care + oil change in between.Yeah, I'm guessing it does not make much sense financially. It's my car and fully paid, not a lease. And there's almost nothing new in the 2016 car. I also am hesitant about the 2017 - first model change in years and at a new plant in Mexico.
May take a look at the New MB CLK though.

BlackSVT

Upgrade to 3.0T? If you don't have anything substantial that you'd want to upgrade, then no, I don't see the point if you're just re-buying the same car.

Q5 Bob

I'm currently shopping the new GLC (the replacement for the GLK). It gets a bit pricey, but is nice. It's also a new model, although not from a new plant. Still on the fence on it.

sszyma

We also have a GLC and it is nice. The default start/stop is annoying though I am sure some people like it. That being said you are unable to tune it easily (i.e apr, unitronic ets.) and nothing like vagcom to play with and reset SRI's.

bob m

Duh! I meant GLC. I may take a look see today as the MB dealership is only a few miles away. It sure looks nice. Now, I must say, I have not had one issue with my Q5 other than the fact that the heaters blow air out at different temps at times - one side can be warm and the other cold - both set at same temp. Not a biggie. I also had the first q5 - 2009 and other than sunroof issues, was a pleasure. Maybe it's a good thing that the Q5 has not noticeably changed much since its first introduction (major exceptions TDI'S) but I'm curious about what else is out there. Did a Q5 - X3 comparison 2 years back and for a number of reasons chose the Q5.
Funny, my wife's 2006 Outback is in for servicing and they gave us a well loaded 2016 Outback V6 last week and we went on a 180 mile trip and actually was a solid comfortable ride - not as quiet or nice as my Q5 (with sport seats) but that NAV and info system was way easier to use than on my Q. Not a biggie, but was a pleasant surprise.

The Q5 is a solid car, maybe I'm looking for something that handles as well, solid, but a little different.

bob m

Thanks and what are other impressions vis a vis the Q5?

raj99

Personally I think the trade from a 2014 to 2016 wouldn't make much sense, unless you are upgrading your choice in engine. Furthermore, I doubt the dealer would offer you $30K for the 2014...perhaps only as an offset to the MSRP of a 2016, and then you would still come out short.

What specifically is making you want to "upgrade"?