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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Default Q7 VR6 high mileage

Can a Q7 with 3.6 VR6 last 300,000 miles?
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Default Where can you find a Q7 with a VR6? j/k... I'd say the 3.6, with proper maintenance, like

most any other Audi can do 300K. I've seen more than a handful with 300K+ on them.

I'd say definitely if it was a 5 cyl, but I'm biased. 8^)
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Default The 3.6 is a VR6

3.6 is a VR6 motor
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Default that it is. that's why I put j/k after saying that.

just kidding.

the meat of the answer is I hope so. I'm looking hard at one too.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Default Would be trading my 08 A4 for Q7

My 08 A4 is too low to ground, and am concerned with deep wet snow its ability to drive on unplowed roads. Yet I f I get Q7, to make it worthwhile I need to keep it 8 years at 320,000 miles. Do you think this motor & auto tranny combo can hold up without overhaul, like a diesel.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Default motor maybe, auto tranny...hmm... I don't know if the type of engine has anything to do with

the longevity potential of the transmission. A diesel easily has the potential to go that far, transmission might to if it was a manual. I'd possibly opt for a 6 speed allroad, but then you have air suspension issues to deal with (don't ask how I know!!)

I'd think any non-sport quattro with dedicated snows would get you almost anywhere. You'd be surprised at how they can get through snow that would otherwise stop the average 4x4.
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Diesel Q7 will be out this winter
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