Meyecul

Hmm.. glad to hear others do not have this issue. I have brought this up to two dealers more than once and cannot seem to get anything done about it. Get the usual it's normal compared to other Q7s tested on the lot line.

Here is a video I made showing what I am dealing with...

hayde_bre

Wow, that is loud! Sorry to see that. I am not going to be pressing on my doors to see if creaks, though. Maybe all it takes is just one push for things to start creaking and squeaking.
I hope you guys can find a solution soon, it really sounds like something didn't line up in there or separated.

mi_sat

I wish I had an Audi dealer that would stop fighting me about fixing squeaking brakes that I pointed out to them within 30 days of purchase. First and last Audi.

smacky

I wanted the dynamic turn signals and the matrix headlights, but that is a regional issue and Euros have it, and maybe Asia, too?

I was spoiled by our S550's interior and old Lexuses we had prior with the leather quality/softness. I thought the Luxury package would add the softer, more supple leather akin to the Napa leather in the S550 (W222) and our B7 (F01) but I was wrong. For a $5K option, it's not very good. The alcantara lining is nice and soft and the leather seats are "soft" but it's not on the level of MB, Lexus, or even BMWs from 7 years ago. It still has a decent amount of "stiffness," especially in the cold. Or maybe it's not the leather itself but the amount of "stuffing" or cushioning in the seats bottoms, but it just wasn't what I thought it would be. The interior design of Audis is pretty damn good but I feel the comfort of the seats/leather is still lacking compared to its German colleagues. So I would reconsider the Luxury Package at $5K upgrade.

We were also questioning the need for the Adaptive Chassis but that has been a welcome for us after a year of ownership. I don't remember how the non-Adaptive Chassis demo cars we drove twice were like, but I just like air suspensions so much more. Especially when we all paid a premium for our Q7s. 4 Wheel Steering has saved my *** plenty of times in crowded parking lots. Other drivers might poop themselves as I back out of tight spaces in fear of their cars, but it's been good for me.

I'm no audiophile, but I gladly would've traded the $5K Luxury Package for the $5K BO surround sound. I think I would have enjoyed it more. The message feature on the Luxury Package is decent, not great, but I'd give that up as well since I often forget to use it.

Others here mentioned the HUD; I can't live without it either. It's on two of our cars and the third being the Q7 and it's so much easier and, I think, safer to look ahead for navigation directions and speed information. A family member recently bought an E400 Cabrio but did not opt for the third tier package MB offers, which had the air suspension and the HUD. The former is OK for a sporty convertible, but I do miss the latter the few times I take it out. And since I let it stretch its legs on empty highways from time to time, looking down at the cluster gets in the way of me looking up and around for troopers hiding under overpasses. So, basically a safety hazard to not have one.

My last gripe would have been the height of the armrests but I only recently found out they were adjustable and had two levels above being just flat against the bottom. So now that's good that not only does it extend forward but it can also be set two higher levels for those of us that lean a bit while driving.

HPMan

This is an easy retrofit. I did it myself a couple weeks ago and was the best $160 I spent.

Force-1

There's always a car behind me, so I wait until they stop.

Force-1

Mine make no noise at all.

charlesw325

charliehereforyou

A much quieter car. How much did Audi pay the reviewers to say it's "as quiet as a vault?" My old 2013 Infiniti JX-35 WAS as quiet as a vault.

V13T