If you'll remember from previous posts , the stereo in our Q7 was on the fritz in perhaps the most annoying way ever. 17 seconds on, 4 seconds off. 17 on. 4 off. Nothing we tried could remedy the situation and the professionals had to be called in...
Audi of Santa Monica took the car at 7:48am and had it back to us in the early evening of the same day. The problem? An electrical failure from the Telephone Tranciever (sic). The unit, which lives beneath the front seat, was replaced and the issue fully resolved.
The dealership also made us aware of two "open campaigns" on our Q: An MP-3-cd changer update, and a software update for the automatic rear hatch.
All services were performed under warranty at no cost to us.
The dealership also made us aware of two "open campaigns" on our Q: An MP-3-cd changer update, and a software update for the automatic rear hatch.
All services were performed under warranty at no cost to us.
ateixeira says:
02:51 PM, 11/27/07
One peek at that photo scares me away from the Q7. Look at all the complexity. What are the odds that something will break, and then, what will it cost to fix it once it's out of warranty?
texases says:
02:53 PM, 11/27/07
...even the buttons have buttons....
tackepj says:
03:35 PM, 11/27/07
I agree. Even the technogeeks would find this view intimidating, and the red doesn't help.
Holding onto this thing post-warranty will not be for the light of wallet, that's for sure.
hondacura4 says:
05:08 PM, 11/27/07
I agree, but it sure is nice! Its bad when your race cars are more relaible than your street cars.
penboy says:
07:05 PM, 11/27/07
While Audi interiors can look a little intimidating at first, I've never found a problem finding a control in one. I am, however, often labeled as a technogeek, so take it however you like. =)
sddoc07 says:
08:35 PM, 11/27/07
there are electronics and then there are VW/AUDI electronics - STAY AWAY
opfreak says:
08:55 AM, 11/28/07
i'm not doubting that the controls could be easy to use.
but WOW. so many buttons. and switches. ground control this is the shuttle, we are ready for lift off...
now whats the order i start this thing in? just the shear number of buttons by the shifter is creeping me out.
ittazvic says:
08:57 AM, 11/28/07
I lease an '05 A8 that curently has 33,000 miles and I have not had any electrical problems at all. The dash has a similar layout but I do not find it intimidating even though I am not a technogeek. That said, the germans sometimes tend to add complexity where it is not necessary.
altimadude00 says:
11:33 AM, 11/28/07
"These are the voyages of the Starship Audiprise...."
sddoc07 says:
08:30 PM, 11/28/07
it's so funny how defensive VW/Audi owners (the precious few that don't burn effigies of these companies that is) are...everytime you say something - bam...they come out swinging! A lot like a lot of GM fans out there (the obligatory shut up, no one cares goes out to 1487).
nwfmlymn says:
07:43 AM, 11/29/07
I actually REALLY dig the look, but I recently owned a VW and it gave me nothing but trouble when I wasn't experiencing farfegnugen.
bimmerjay says:
10:26 AM, 11/29/07
sddoc07, before I read your last sentence I was going to comment if you had been over to the Aura or Accord blogs lately. I'd say the "defense of VW/Audi" comments on here at least have been downright tame compared to the Aura blog's ridiculousness.