whyman

Hi guys,

I have a 2018 Q7 2.0T, progressive trim - Canada, with LED Headlights as only option, - driven for 28,000 km

Might have some positive equity, considering $20,000 down payment

I am considering trading it for a 2018 Q7 3.0T with exact same options, + audi connect + trailer hitch
-$12,800 on Q7 with 935km on it, service Loaner

I have dreaded the 2.0T, it does not fit the car, constant desire for power

Is it wise to buy a service loaner?

Is this a wise move?

Probably be leasing the new car instead

NABS4

If you’re making the move, why not to a different manufacturer?

Capitalst

The 3.0t is night and day from the 2.0t with this heavy SUV. Go for it.

samps

We have a 2014 Q5 with the 2.0T as we pay cash for vehicles and I thought we didn’t need the 3.0T and it was a premium. I regretted as the 2.0T just doesn’t have enough power. I have a piggyback (Neuspeed) and it’s much better. Different 2.0T in the Q7 but you may want to try a piggyback first?

Despite your downpayment, you’re likely going to take a hit on overall depreciation.

I personally would not buy a loaner unless it was Certified Plus.

audisession

if I were you go for it

geko29

You're going to lose a pile of money. I would just get a chiptune and call it a day.

whyman

I'm interested, but wouldn't that void warranty, and which brand of tune, I know of only APR

whyman

Wouldn't that void warranty though? I heard the Audi ECU logs piggybacks and when I bring it in for service and they find out on the ECU, my warranty will be void.

whyman

I researched a bit on Neuspeed,

But some suggest it doesn't even make that much difference,

I am tempted to try this out,


Do you notice a difference in modest acceleration?

samps

I was actually surprised at how much of a difference it made. So much so that I’m happy with it now.

You will need to learn how it works and you may adjust your driving style a bit to take advantage of what it does. I think over time it also works better with the car, ie the car gets used to it.

I just removed before each service and reinstall afterwards. No knowledge of any flags, however, my Q5 is out of warranty so doesn’t matter anymore.