Are there any known long term problems owning an Audi Q5 ?

Are there any longer term potential problem areas with the ownership of a petrol tiptronic Audi Q5?

I had a Mercedes 280 for over 12 years then downsized two years ago to a C180k (which I regret as its much more compact on the inside). Now my eye has alighted on a new Q5 (higher driving position, easier access).

I know nothing about Audi except its German built like the BMW and Mercedes which I have previously owned. I prefer to keep my cars for several years and need petrol (low annual mileage and too many short journeys, with only 1 or 2 longer trips a month) and an auto, so expect to achieve about 30mpg or even less.

Asked on 18 January 2013 by David H., Dorset

Answered by Honest John
Not Tiptronic: s-tronic, which means DSG and Audi has had to extend the warranty on this in other countries. But actually very few problems reported: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/audi/q5-2008/?sectio...d

Road Test: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/audi/audi-q5-2008-.../
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