I am in the market for a new (to me) family hauler. Does anyone have experience w/ either of these to help decide? I have never owned either brand so I have no idea what issues they may have. I will be looking at these 1-2 years old. Also, I like the idea of having the diesel in these, but would consider the gas if that is the better option. Any help is appreciated.
I really like the Q7. I messed with one in Dubai and it was on the short list along with the BMW X6 (I ultimately decided on the Macan Turbo). The Q7 has a lot of room and is nice on the inside. And I think they look badass with some black wheels.
We got a 2013 diesel Q7. The GL just seemed bigger, wider and bulkier so we never really looked at it. We bought it CPO and it has been pretty good for the year we have owned it.
The few days I had a Q7 left me wanting one. The complaints I had about it were few: It felt like driving the oscar myer weiner mobile at first: long and skinny. It took a bit to get used to the layout of the controls. It gets real damn expensive when you start adding options. It could use more power. No idea on the MB.
The Q7 diesel will have plenty of power, but you probably can't get one CPO from a dealer right now due to dieselgate.
MB over Audi any and every day of the week if it doesn't have a warranty. If they do, then whichever one you like more. Audi interior is pretty awesome.
I almost said that, but it's almost Christmas and I decided to let him believe that. You, sir, are a Grinch.
It's important to break the elf's spirits early so he can get his scrawny midget ass back to making toys in the shop
You are choosing between two of the most unreliable luxury SUVs , so buy the one you like the best and get ready for the repair bills.
Q7 is due to be replaced in a couple of months so if you like the old one get it now. If you like to have the latest/greatest then wait. Audi has some deals to keep sales OK during dieselgate so now is not a bad time to look.
I have been enjoying my 2015 Q7 since July 2015. Great car with quality fit and finish. Has sufficient get-up-and-go considering the weight of the car. I traded a Dodge Durango with a 5.7 liter Hemi V8 to purchase the Q7 and I have to say I do not entirely miss the V8. Only complaint is the brakes. I think an aftermarket brake pad, however, would improve braking and reduce brake dust. Several clients have complimented the looks of the car.
Which one is the 2015? Is it the new, much lighter car, or is it the final year of the heavier generation?
Only problem with the Q7 is that there isn't much in terms of 3rd row. It's there but unless it's a rather small kid, not going to be super comfy. Mercedes is a bit more luxurious, and bigger, but more expensive, and air suspension has it's positives and negatives.
Have you considered a Lexus GX460? I know we joke about them being bland, but they are solid and current resale is unreal.
I wouldn't call it bland, I'd call it hideous. How does the new Volvo XC90 price out comparatively? Saw one when we were buying the XC60 for my wife and damn that thing is so good looking and the interior is awesome.
XC90 - Looked at them a few weeks ago. I found the rear shoulder room, way too cramped and I'm a small guy. Best 3rd row seating is 2015 Navigator L You can actually sit 3 adults back there. Engine, ride quality & overall experience with it, has been very good. 96,000 miles on our 2015 model. Front shocks were leaking at 15K miles, rears leaked at 60K miles.