2019 Audi Q5 with 200K miles & the service records to prove it! What did the CAR WIZARD need to fix?

German cars are known for needing repairs after they reach 100K miles. This 2019 Audi Q5 is no different. The customer has extensive records of all repairs this SUV has ever needed. What did they ask the CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ to repair?
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[@Jmdp.94]

That is the most proper maniacal maintenance I've ever seen on a german vehicle.

[@DustyPearl-NFL]

I have a 2013 Golf TDI with the same miles, but at least double that binder in maintenance bills (over 24k $ in 10 years!)

[@stonepa]

In the US atleast

[@kevinpedersen5290]

You should see mine. Oil change every 10.000 km and every authorized service maintained aswell as every little thing that was of concern.

[@r0btech]

@@DustyPearl-NFL2012 2.5 Golf, mine has been basic maintenance. No major issues.

[@travwayfar]

I was like this with mine but I had lost compression in my 4th cylinder a year and a half into owning it :/ it was a 2012 q5 with 109,000.

[@WhittyPics]

200000 miles and 4 years old. They are mostly highway miles. That make a HUGE difference. It probably has the wear of a 30,000 vehicle

[@WhittyPics]

I have a folder full of receipts on my 2009 Honda CRV but it has 100,000 miles. Even a reliable Honda needs maintenance. I still bet that Audi is mostly highway miles. When I see a late model car with a lot of miles it means they are mostly highway miles and those miles don't concern me

[@Tig-Wan]

We’ll be concerned. It could have been a Uber vehicle. Lol

[@donovanmiller8992]

Exactly. Minimal heat damage unlike the average driver’s car

[@RDEnduro]

Agreed except shocks and wheel bearings etc.

[@stevecman1]

I concur…imo, a lot of wear and tear on cars from age, not mileage. I had a 2010 Q5 with the 3.0 V-6 and for the first 70k miles over 12 years, with regular maintenance, it was a trouble free vehicle. As it moved into its 13th year of life, a number of problems arose, including failure of: CV boots, plastic coolant pipe, vacuum pump, valve cover gaskets, park distance control system, seat heat, front engine main seal. Because of the typical German approach of making everything as complicated as possible, the projected costs of repair/replacement of these failures exceeded the highly depreciated value of the vehicle, so I traded it in and replaced it with CPO Lexus NX300. I love German cars and have owned and enjoyed vehicles from all three German major brands for years, but I have reached the point where I prefer the less complex ownership and maintenance experience of Toyota and Lexus.

[@Anne6621]

my 2005 Avalon 201,086 miles bought it new and the cost to maintain this car is killing me , 2 sets of tires , 1 battery , 69 oil changes 69 air filters ,10 cabin air filters , 3 sets of brake pads 1 pair of front rotors, 3 brake fluid flush , 1 coolant flush , 8 sets of wiper blades , 1 fan belt and now that i am retired i just drive under 1000 miles a years and i do the oil every 3 months , IMO to make a car last don't beat the hell out of it , i drive the speed limit and take exit ramps at the speed limit and that greatly extends tire and brake life and over all life of the car

[@oliverbrookes27]

Time kills cars, not mileage. Mum and dad once had the same car. Dad did 30k miles a year, mum about 3k. Mums car had far more niggly faults - flat battery, alternator, etc etc. Dad's nothing more than routine servicing 3-4 times a year.

[@nelsonserrate9281]

Not sure if you’re a mind reader but I live in Germany, I’m American. Anyways, my father in law and I are going to look at 2 cars tomorrow. One is a 2016 q5 Quattro and a 2015 Porsche Cayenne with 3.2 v6. I’m a true believer that any car is a good car as long as you do the scheduled maintenance. Except BMW. The hood thing here in Germany is that most Germans are meticulous about maintaining their cars so I won’t get any car without having its maintained history record. Don’t get me wrong, Toyota makes the best cars. Unfortunately here, I’d pay twice as much for a Toyota RAV4. 4Runners here are in the low 6 figures. Well, thanks for the video and feel free to give me any additional tips. I am taking my scan tool with me as well.

[@kwedog2373]

We had had 200000 + miles on our 2010 3.2 q5. Of course i religiously changed the oil and transmission fluid including the differentials. It was a great all purpose suv...cant say for the later generations but thats one car i do miss. Only problem i ever had was with ac system on it.

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

I’ve owned a4/a6 Audis both past 150k and basically you can’t drink champagne on a Budweiser budget lol 💯

[@ChazMichaelMike]

Great idea to keep records in the binder like that!

[@Mike__P]

Jeez. That things had more services and repairs done than my 11 year old Jeep.

[@bcredeur97]

VAG cars that don’t have 4 cylinders after 2012 or so are way more reliable than people think. The V6 engines and ZF transmissions are pretty solid I’m not much of a fan of these 2.0L turbo’s but apparently it’s working for this guy

[@wangshuokevin]

I am surprise the control arm bushings and sway bar endlinks are still original, this car probably didn't see much potholes, if at all. My 2014 W212 had a complete front end refresh last year at 90K including all new control arms and sway bar endlinks, also did the engine mount and trans mount. It was costly even at a great indy, but it drives great now at 102K miles, just as good if not better than new cars. Hoping to get another 100K out of it.

[@KriLL325783]

I know so many people living paycheck to paycheck that want a BMW, not sure how to tell them that even if they could afford to buy one, they'd never be able to afford the maintenance.

[@soldierplays4616]

Like most people say why drive a boring car when you only live once!

[@lesklower7281]

The book of maintenance records its basic servicing no wonder this Audi has travelled so far but its a lot of miles for a 3 year car

[@jongonegone1262]

excessive work and high bills, for the rich. NEEEEEEXT.

[@soundman447]

Not really that odd I had 180K on my 2003 V6 Passat when I traded it for my 2013 Golf that currently has 170K nether has ever had a major issue the worst thing was cam seals on the Passat I did that twice because the first shop screwed up and didn't replace the Spark plug tube seals (supposedly a VW specialist). Do your basics and they will last just like a Toyota. My mother has an 2005 Lexus ES330 with 250K and honestly it has been in the shop more than ether of my VWs.

[@gregdiamond6023]

The majority of the miles are probably highway.

[@thetreyrich1]

So why is it that German cars need so many more tires and windshields than Hondas?

[@Dansk55]

I had a 2010 3.2. One of the worst cars I've ever had. Every month it had something new to break. To truly test longevity, its best to look at start/stop cycles as well. Seems like this car did a lot of road use but not as many start/stop cycles as a taxi cab for example. If car from the 90 or 2000s 300k+ miles with no serious engine and transmission work (especially a 4 or 6 cylinder) then that's truly a reliable car.

[@hellkitty1014]

The 3.2 A4s and Q5s from that era were truly miserable.

[@ford1546]

Newer cars often have many weaknesses I now own a 2012 ford mondeo titanium sedan 2l 140hp automatic. There are several things I don't like about the car! This is no VW Polo but a Passat Titanium and you expect a bit more from the car. But many newer cars unfortunately have a lot of small weaknesses. Here are some weaknesses. 1. A lot of tire noise and body noise while driving. 2. Problems with the fuel cap theft lock, which is a common problem on this car. 3. Incredibly little information about the car. No engine temperature gauge or other important things. 4. halogen headlights that are not water tight. 5. front light brightness is nothing to brag about!

[@jaystrock613]

I think the front ends of cars are too confusing looking now. I like simple radiused designs.

[@gregdawson1909]

Shrug, my 2011 VW is at 230k, its never needed anything crazy, AC work and the usual wear items, brakes tires few suspension parts..... change your oil, don't ignore weird noises.

[@lanemorrow7417]

Must've been $50,000 to get that Audi to 200k

[@seanm3ify]

Listen better. The only main costs were oil changes & tire rotations.

[@einfelder8262]

Puncture repairs and tyre rotation, tyre purchases every 5 minutes hardly points to a high maintenance German car. I've had 2 broken windscreens replaced on my Japanese car - but that doesn't make it reliable or unreliable. At least Audi specifies transmission service, and doesn't claim lifetime no maintenance like most American cars.

[@systemsincode7023]

I have an a6 avant the audi specialist I take it to say those and the and q5 are dead easy and cheap to maintain..bit boring but good

[@quicksilver462]

WOW, from NY and not even a spec of rust..how in the world?

[@markcarter9476]

Maintenance, as you say, is the key to longevity for a car. My 1999 Audi S4 Avant has now covered 298k miles and still drives faultlessly. I have spent considerable sums and amassed a similar library of records for the car but unlike this owner I have done most of the work myself. It gives me pleasure, satisfaction and some pride in maintaining my beloved S4.

[@shawna7813]

Motor untouched?

[@teevee2145]

Must suck

[@dingdong2103]

My 2020 A4 is already breaking at 60 000 miles. It's been serviced according to the service program. It now needs a new belt, a ball joint and a start button and brakes started disappearing every time it sits in snow. All my Mercedeses lasted at least 120 000 miles before things needed replacing...

[@teevee2145]

@@dingdong2103 junk cars..the vag stuff

[@shawna7813]

@@dingdong2103 - Mercedes, BMW, and then Audi when it comes to quality and durability, in that order. Audi being behind BMW says alot. My 17 year old E Class has 231K and has no warning lights. Could use a set of shocks soon, but thats about it.

[@Mixali88]

I had a 2001 A6 that took me to 200k with just regular maintenance and to this day, drove better than any new car since.

[@risingstar1309]

Yeah the older audis (2001 is the sweet spot imo) are pretty sturdy

[@anthonyb.9336]

I bet it wasn't the 2.7T version 🥰.

[@Mixali88]

@@anthonyb.9336 haha it was the 2.8 and it liked to drink the oil

[@anthonyb.9336]

@@Mixali88 I have owned two VW products. The first was a used 1.8T B5 Passat. I got it with 65k miles on it and it had so many oil leaks and problems. I got rid of it at 100k miles. The second is my current car. The difference between the two is my current car has had every service done and at the dealer, no exoense saved due to cost. Zero oil leaks and not a single thing has ever broke

[@stevelouie5928]

I had a 1993 Audi 90s with the V6 and also hit over 200k until it got in an accident that totaled it. It was not without problems but it always ran.

[@BWThorp]

I have a 2018 Audi Q5 with almost 100k. I haven't done anything but the recommended services and believe it or not, still running the factory brakes! I have been extremely happy with this car more so than any American car I've owned.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Are you keeping it or trading it in...the magic 100K?

[@timesup6302]

What American cars did you own?

[@HermannTheGreat]

Not even 100k though, so I'm bettering you're getting ready to offload it before it's on the way to 150k.

[@Jushwa]

Yeah my aunt has one too. It’s never skipped a beat it still smells new inside lol. And best of all it has physical climate controls lol.

[@jeffk464]

My GTI brake pads look like they have almost no ware at 55,000 miles. Its very confusing.

[@QUIKSIX1]

Highway miles versus stop and go daily trips should be taken into consideration with its appearance/ reliability. Great to see though a road warrior taking care of his transportation.

[@1983dmd]

Totally agree here...No rust at all !!! From New York State ??? I don't understand that!!

[@PresidentEvil]

@@1983dmd it was garaged

[@wolfman9999999]

@@PresidentEvil Not with those miles. It's seen a massive amount of car washes tho.

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

a lot to with with somethign else. You dont skimp out on maintenance when going on long trips :) That's why I buy high miles cars. My highest is a 355 000 miles audi a8l with original engine trans never rebuilt. My truck is at 283 000 miles.

[@1983dmd]

@jkirk1626 Thank you for the explanation !! Different story here in Montreal...What do you use for undercarriage rinse ? The sprayer with little wheels ?

[@mospeed69]

Sorry my truck scraped ya up Wizard. I appreciate you taking care of it and bringing it back up to snuff. Love the channel!

[@BlooMule]

Shows what I always say- condition is more important than mileage. I've seen many 80,000 mile cars ready for the scrap heap.

[@hotpuppy1]

Highway miles are easy miles as long as the oil is changed regularly with good oil and filter. I got 188k miles out of an '88 S10 with the 2.8 V6 5 speed. It was getting a little weak but still ran pretty strong. Broke the trans. and P/S was leaking heavily. Got 160k miles out of a 2000 S10 with 4 cyl. Ran flawless with NO problems>>should have kept it.

[@hotpuppy1]

PS>>>all 2000 S10 had was oil changes, air filter, grease chassis and one plug change. NOT a huge binder full of stuff. I don't think I even had to change the battery in the 8 years I had it.

[@Globbs]

@@hotpuppy1 Yeah with 90's GM cars you don't have to do anything and they just run forever. 4l60e was a bit of a problem though, engines are solid.

[@bryanmiller2023]

We have a 2000 S10 Blazer my father-in-law handed down to my son when he started driving. It had 165,000 miles on it then and over 210,000 on it now. The engine is great but rust eventually does the rest of the vehicle in. I have put a couple thousand in parts into it which is more than what it's worth but we got it for free so not too bad for a cheap vehicle. Just wish we didn't live where it snows so our vehicles would last longer!

[@orange2352]

275k miles on my 10 Audi A4. Only did timing chain on it out of pocket. Owned since new.

[@iam_myster_e]

Good to hear, hopefully I am as lucky

[@orange2352]

@@iam_myster_e have a Q5 too with 50k miles and nothing other than scheduled maintenance 👍🏼 keep up on maintenance and you’ll be in good shape. Do fluid swaps on everything!

[@Hbk1998G]

0:46 SUCH A WRONG thing to say about German cars, VW-Audi in special! Yes, some models had problems in the past, but here in EU, Audi/VW diesel engines go up to 500k km with basic maintenance, the most expensive thing to replace would be the EGR/DPF. German cars are reliable as hell if they are serviced!!!!

[@ayrton_rambles]

Great video! In my experience, if you take care of these cars, they generally take care of you. My 2013 A4 is up to 117k and has been an absolute treat to own, but much like this Q5 owner I've been very diligent with maintenance, both scheduled and preventative. When buying any car, especially a German car, one with a stack of records and 120k miles is a better choice than one with 80k and zero history.

[@repairvehicle]

No oil consumption?

[@joespittle1]

@@repairvehicle Oil consumption seems to be hit or miss, My 2013 A4 (CPMA engine) has 93k and doesn't burn a drop of oil

[@repairvehicle]

@@joespittle1 how often do you change oil

[@joespittle1]

@@repairvehicle Every 5k miles

[@repairvehicle]

@@joespittle1 very smart to change oil at this interval

[@sdavidb5620]

I am at nearly 200k with my 17 Vw Alltrack. I really love that little wagon. The mpg is ok, it’s a comfortable ride and is fantastic in the snow here up north. Just have been doing regular maintenance and driving. Hope to keep for many miles to come.

[@leonardchungmusic]

Very fascinating! It’s in Kansas with New York license plates and the dealer frames on it (presumably where it was purchased from) is from Audi of Mission Viejo in Orange County (Southern California which is in my neck of the woods). The stories this car could tell of all the places it's been, and the care that the owner obviously gave to this machine. 😮 Incredible!

[@poopie247]

@jkirk1626 what do u do for a living? I want to travel the country 😂

[@heffe801]

That is a seriously impressive car. The 2.0T motor is a gem. I’ve owned a 2014 VW Tiguan and now a 2016 Audi A4 - both with that motor and never had an issue with either car.

[@cx5870]

Which one is it?

[@newkidd9129]

I took my '85 Audi Coupe to 450,000 miles. Regular scheduled maintenance, no major issues, original Engine, two clutches. Lots of oil changes, and tyres!

[@doubleyewgee]

I had right at 300k miles on my 84 GT Coupe when I traded it in. We bought our own trailer to tow it home to save the tow fees. lol But that was still my favorite car ever. The rear view mirror fell off when I drove it onto the dealer parking lot but it still looked like brand new 7 years later and I’ve never found anything that made me as happy to drive since.

[@newkidd9129]

@@doubleyewgee My feelings too. I wish I still had it!

[@hellkitty1014]

I remember when I inherited my dad's '91 MB 560 SEL "classic". He kept IMPECCABLE records of the vehicle, serviced only at the MB dealer. Once I started buying my own German vehicles, I knew just how important these records were. Nowadays, the VIN can be ran and most records can be found. But if he ever private-sale this Audi, he can show how diligent he was with the record-keeping. I've saved every record on my cars all the way back to my W140 '97 S500.

[@ford1546]

I now own a 2012 ford mondeo titanium sedan 2l 140hp automatic. There are several things I don't like about the car! This is no VW Polo but a Passat Titanium and you expect a bit more from the car. But many newer cars unfortunately have a lot of small weaknesses. Here are some weaknesses. 1. A lot of tire noise and body noise while driving. 2. Problems with the fuel cap theft lock, which is a common problem on this car. 3. Incredibly little information about the car. No engine temperature gauge or other important things. 4. halogen headlights that are not water tight. 5. front light brightness is nothing to brag about!

[@afrousel4731]

@@ford1546 What on earth has that got to do with OP talking about service records?

[@ford1546]

@@afrousel4731 I'm talking about weaknesses with newer cars. Don't be that way. Don't be the police!

[@aussie2uGA]

We used to get stamps in the Mercedes book for each service. I was sad to see their switch to schedule A&B and no longer do the stamps.

[@hellkitty1014]

@@aussie2uGA YES! It was a big deal for the stamps. The first thing dealers would ask for on these cars was the service logs if you were trading them in. Poor/no records would harm resale values. I, too, don't care for the A/B servicing, especially since it allows other service items those schedules don't cover go missed. I have about $8K in service on my W222 '17 S63, some of which aren't called for on the service cycle. But preventative and timely maintenance is everything!

[@boraepr]

200k just getting warmed up with proper maintenance they live a long time unlike jags and land rovers they’re sweet looking but unreliable as hell

[@777jones]

That’s like two fatally ill weaklings fighting each other.

[@Kimbrough87]

My Land Rover, LR three 2006 has 236,000 miles on it nothings wrong with it. But I do think I heard the timing chain guide.

[@zhila5958]

@@Kimbrough87 consider yourself lucky. every land rover that exists here from what i saw needed a complete engine rebuild after like a year (same for N63 bimmers, or german/ british cars in general)

[@Kimbrough87]

@@zhila5958 yeah I do think I’m lucky because I use it to tow my RV trailer and it weighs about 5000 pounds. I hope it keeps going.

[@zhila5958]

@@Kimbrough87 i hope so. goodluck mate

[@betterbeavailable]

I have my third Audi going and I can say oil changes and plugs don't cost thousands. Tires cost as much as they do for Toyota. Some parts like water pumps will eventually fail and cost a lot to change but the engines are pretty solid. The service schedule book is there for reason so read it and do the maintenance jobs required and you're fine.

[@clonetrooper576]

Yea crazy that doing maintenence will make a car reliable 😂

[@johnstine1987]

My daughter during high school was to Germany at least three times and she told me in high school the students are taught vehicle maintenance they learn about timing belt replacement fluid changes rotations just proper maintenance it’s just expected in Germany but we don’t maintain those German cars the way they should be I work at a Honda dealership Ifully agree with you they can be a great great car as proven but need proper maintenance.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Driver lives a good distance from work, or drives for a living long distances. Highway miles are easy on a car, those ain't no taxicab miles.

[@md2k8]

These newer, late-2010's Audi Q5's are totally unreliable. Do not buy one, if you are not planning to do so. Thanks.

[@RustyNutsGarage]

Like this owner I am very diligent with my service and staying ahead of costly repairs. In fact my 2013 Q7 TDI has 220,000 Kms (137,000 miles) and I've had no major fixes. I also treat it with respect when I drive it. I've decreased the oil change intervals as is gets older, now every 10,000 kms (6,200 miles). Like Wizard I would be mind numbing bored driving a Toyota or domestic, once you've enjoyed the driving dynamics of a fine German luxury car it is hard to go back. Great review Mr and Mrs Wizard!

[@teevee2145]

Audi's don't drive that nice

[@kmorton54]

@@teevee2145 Audi ist das beste Auto der Welt, zu schade für einen Idioten wie dich

[@mattmartinolc]

My last car was a 2007 Accord SE and it was reliable. My current car is a 2014 Passat TDI and it's been my absolute favorite vehicle to drive. But like you, I also do oil/filter every 10,000 kms using Liqui-Molly toptec 4200 VW 502 spec and at 180,000 kms still going strong. Only thing I've had to do on it for repairs so far was replace sway bar links and one power door lock failed. I do my own fixes and maintenance (paid a mechanic to do sway bar). In the spring I'll have to do the whole timing belt/water pump/idler pulley kit but after that I don't expect any big surprises with proper maintenance. Wizard is right, maintain these German machines and treat them with respect or pay huge later.

[@teevee2145]

@@kmorton54 any audi is Shi..suh

[@1.9tdilove71]

@Matt Does Stuff I also use toptec 5w40 502/505/505 01 in my 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi. Do you use any additives? Have you tried Amsoil ? Thanks friend.

[@shwilly9186]

Those newer 2.0L engines are pretty reliable to be honest (coming from a former dealer tech)

[@jonathandavis9507]

What about carbon buildup? Is it still an issue?

[@slinkyandretti]

Which years specifically?

[@FSSCasino]

@@jonathandavis9507 that’s all the direct injection vehicles lol u sure u work on car? Or u a Honda 👦? And that’s why u need to do value clean up 😂

[@jonathandavis9507]

@@FSSCasino I was just asking. That’s for your pointless comment.

[@lifeinsd2003]

The owner’s definitely put some miles on it. California dealer frame, New York plates, and now at the Wizard’s in Kansas.

[@skypupx]

Wizard, I see that Q5 has the best option: No rattling Pano roof! We've got a 2015 Q5 with 125,000 on it. Had it since new, been a very robust and durable ride. Really no trouble with it apart from many, many recalls.

[@gavinmellon9313]

I can't understand why Americans are astounded to see a high mileage german car. We have a ton of them here in the UK with 300k plus.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Do you drive 80 miles @ 80mph in 30C summer days or in winter -15C every day as your work commmute? The UK has far more temperate climate and a far slower average speed than USA..

[@repairvehicle]

And how often do you repair these cars in uk?

[@IKhanNot]

Yes German cars can go a long time IF you are proactive. My 10 year old MB C300 with 134k on it is still solid as can be. I change the oil every 5k-7k (even though the manual states I can go 15k between changes), do the spark plugs every 60k, trans and axle fluids every 40k and fix stuff before they break. When I hit 100k I did the lower control arms because I knew the bushings would be shot and did the stabilizer bars as a precaution. Only major thing has been the motor/trans mounts which I had to get a shop to do. Other than that just wear and tear stuff.

[@hadtopicausername]

Golf IV 1,6 petrol station wagon from 2000 here. Coming up on 420 000 km. I got it from my parents when they bought themselves a new car, and they were meticulous about maintenance and keeping the car clean. I've continued that, and knock on wood, it's still going as strong as ever.

[@redauwg911]

Golf 1.8T from 2000 here . Just gone over 400,000 km. I am Audi tech and have changed everything that will keep the car running, I live in Canada and it is rusting to pieces lol

[@hadtopicausername]

@@redauwg911 Rust wise, mine is doing...surprisingly ok, though it's starting to show its age in that respect. I'm in Norway, and cars here generally get salted to bits. Regular washing during winter helps, though.

[@calvincooley1074]

Highway miles. Likely a salesperson on the road alot.

[@houseofno]

Someone put an average of 60k a year on that Audi. That's 5,000 miles a MONTH! Where in the world are they driving, the moon and back?

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

250 miles every working day...a commute to a city 125 miles away? If done on an interstate @ 80mph...only a 1.5 hour drive each end of the day..... Weekend use reduces that "average" daily Also, sales representatives with a large state as their territory and requiring "in person" appearances... well 1200 miles a week...a doddle.

[@lucasglowacki4683]

It’s possible because it’s almost brand new and has just been cruising the highway and probably not delivering pizzas in the city.

[@francoisboyer3359]

exactly!

[@Mr550403]

This is great to hear.There are a lot of German car bashers out there.I drive a 2016 Audi S5.Beautiful car,solid handling,interior that is second only to expensive super cars.Look after your ride and you won’t be disappointed!

[@barrygoldwasser5449]

Modern German cars are disposable piles of crap. Poor engineering. Horrendous reliability. Titanic depreciation. Stick with the Japanese and koreans.

[@robbyyant6213]

Truth be told, I've heard people complain about some of the most trivial things, such as the start stop feature these cars have. I would take some of the complaints with a grain of salt.

[@macstone9719]

How can you drive that much in only a couple of years?

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Sales person; anyone who lives a long way from where they work so has a long commute?

[@bendeleted9155]

Toyota: "I remember my first 200K miles".

[@john_dee1431]

It's a 2019. Lifetime heat cycles matter more.

[@gstevens6948]

We have a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 with almost 200k on it. We’ve done all regular maintenance on it, and it still runs strong. All you have to do is take care of them. Completely satisfied with ours. Has served us well.

[@ln5747]

Auto?

[@thetalkingboard]

This engine is prone to carbon buildup. There should have been records on a de-carbon service, right?

[@g00b3r7]

I am the second owner of a '16 A6 3.0 S-Line, 75k mile. The first owner was a middle-aged golfer that kept neurotic records. I have continued that owner's tradition. If you treat them right and keep up with recommended maintenance, you really can't go wrong with an Audi

[@pl1068]

My 2003 Audi A4 1.9TDi Manual has 226,000 miles on her and still on the original clutch. Driven all around Europe and I loved the car so much bought it with me to New Zealand.

[@JoshuaC923]

Must have cost an arm and a leg to ship it! You must really love it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pl1068]

@@JoshuaC923 yes, was around $12,000 15 years ago which included compliance to be put on NZ roads, still driven every day. A diesel manual Audi is a rare sight over here.

[@1.9tdilove71]

I have 2007 skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi alh mk1 diesel here in India. Same engine. Just clocked 100k . Which engine oil you use? Any additives? Thanks mate.

[@pl1068]

@@1.9tdilove71 Mobil one esp 507 spec

[@1.9tdilove71]

@@pl1068 5w30? Or 5 w40?

[@aaronbrown6266]

I have a 2018 Audi S5 Sportback, and I can attest to these cars being VERY maintenance intensive. It's a choice you make when you purchase a German/European car. I consider it part of the Audi ownership "experience". Got to pay if you want to play. I also have a 3 ring binder with about 1/2 of the pages that this one had. But, I also only have 40,000 miles on mine. It's worth it to me. Definitely not a boring car.

[@bryanwhite3021]

I've got a tuned 17 c43 amg, nothing but oil changes with 57k miles

[@RustyNutsGarage]

@@bryanwhite3021 me too, a 2016 C450AMG - regular service only and a trip to dealer on a recall. 91,000 kms. Nice rig and awesome to drive.

[@Dfgbuiiyyyybb]

What’s the estimated cost in maintenance that you put into your Audi so far? Also do you take it to the dealership or outside mechanic?

[@BBDSmint]

What the fuck are you doing to the car to consider it so maintenance intensive? I had an RS3 for 4 years and it needed nothing outside of the two services

[@aaronbrown6266]

@@BBDSmint Did you even watch the video?

[@colechapman6976]

I think when you buy a luxury vehicle, you should always sock away 10-15k extra in a rainy day fund to properly maintain it and to properly look after any mechanical or electrical issue that comes up. Too often people stretch and buy more cars than they can afford to repair, and then complain that it's so unreliable while they've done zero maintenance. It's really about maintaining cars and treating them with respect. Sure, there are some that are just unreliable pieces of garbage, but if well looked after, even luxury cars can be dependable. Just has to be owned by a responsible person

[@ImSiebren]

I drive a 2010 audi Q5 with 215 000 miles. I bought it new and had 0 issues with it. I just kept up maintenance and changed tires, brakes,... I can't say a bad word about the Q5.

[@lisandro12349]

Sweet! 3.2 or 2.0t? I have same 10' Q5 3.2 sitting at 110k, great car and love the high revving 3.2

[@ImSiebren]

@@lisandro12349 It is a 2.0 tdi, not really exciting but it does the job

[@FiveMissiles]

@@ImSiebrentdi

[@ImSiebren]

@@FiveMissiles ?

[@FiveMissiles]

@@ImSiebren diesel

[@kevinshort3943]

What a shock! A properly maintained vehicle is reliable...........................

[@stevemartegani]

Our 2019cMacan with the same engine has just 10k miles in comparison LOL! I've done two DIY oil changes and a brake fluid change on it myself too, easiest oil change I've ever done.

[@George-ur8ow]

We have the 19' as well w/ the 4cyl, about 16k on the odo. Is there an instruction guide you used for the oil change? Or, pretty self explanatory? i can't seem to find a vid on doing the oil change on the 4, thought there would be at least a few on here

[@stevemartegani]

@@George-ur8ow There is a DIY 4cyl oil change thread in the Macan forum. I think there was a video too, but its the same oil change as a Q5 or any other EA888 car.

[@George-ur8ow]

@@stevemartegani Thank you amigo. Ciao!

[@vivienm7]

One observation: that should be real wood inside. Audi charges something like $500USD for wood in these...

[@chadpurser]

I have a 2016 Audi TT with the same engine, currently with 75k miles. Religious maintenance. I just had to replace the water pump, wheel bearings and cam cover gasket. These engines eat water pumps... I'm shocked this Q5 hasn't had it replaced multiple times.

[@tycurtin7565]

It may have....that wasn't delved into

[@alekseyabramchuk6718]

Do not put plastic one

[@cb3plus845]

Truly, that’s how you should take care of any automobile, regardless of the make or model. Or at least that’s what I’ve always done, but then again my father owned his own car repair business and that’s what was drilled into my head.

[@jeffk464]

Oil is oil, not changing fluids in your Toyota is just as bad as it is in your Audi.

[@theoneandonly8567]

The Key to a long life Engine is: No Longlife Oil Changes! Change you Oil every Year and your Car will last over long Time.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Or every 5000 miles...whichever comes first?

[@farragutspikes1]

I change my oil every 5k with my 2018 3 liter A6.

[@Krakondack]

Why do you not associate the quality with the probability that it was mostly highway driven, to have accumulated so many miles? Most are not pure highway or city, but this is probably pretty close to highway only. And 1 mile city equals 10 miles highway, in terms of wear and tear.

[@TheCompyshop]

I’ll be honest, these cars are more reliable than people give them credit for. I have a B8.5 2.0T A4 that I drive the crap out of. Redlined a few times a day, runs like a champ. All I’ve had to do to it is brakes, fluids, and 1 set of ignition coils in the last few years I’ve owned it. The craziest part to me is I’m still using the factory battery that it had when it was brand new. It’s now 10 years old. Started up in double digit negative temps no problem

[@MattVidPro]

I have a 2011 GTI and have had no issues over 2 plus years, did nearly all of the maintenance myself

[@dieselpwr782]

I’ve probably had near 250 Audi, currently a couple s4s with near 200k each, never have let me down, both have been 1/8-1/4 mile ran with tunes, I’m extremely happy with them. Oil changes, brakes, tires, feed them various other “muscle” cars to keep them happy. That 2.0 is so easy to work on next to these. I buy those with timing out and bent valves and generally all in about 300$ to get them on the road again, worst part is those bottom nuts on the turbo flange. Super easy.

[@des1458]

they are soo many reliable cars with 200k miles in europe purely for the fact that they are diesel and built in europe not like the junk they build in the USA with overpowered unreliable engines.

[@__charles__]

I have a 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus close to 75K miles. Audi's recommended service is every 10k miles or one year (which ever comes first). I've stayed on top of my service and my 2016 is still running great. The only major thing I had done are all breaks at 65K miles. As for cost of maintenance, I am really not spending that much more vs. other cars I've owned (Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Infinity, Subaru) because prior to my Audi, other cars required maintenance every 3K miles. I might be spending a few hundred more per year at most, but I think it is worth it NOT to drive a boring car. I do want want to upgrade to a newer Q5 or even SQ5 since the cabin technology is better and I thought of doing so at 85K miles (next year or so), but prices have to come down quite a bit. I noticed in this video the plate cover says Audi Mission Viejo and the the license plate is New York. Looks like the owner is originally from Southern California and may have done some cross country driving a few times thus the high miles for short period of time. Mission Viejo is in Orange County, Southern California close to where I am located.

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

Car looks crisp underneath for 200k. Which would mean that time deteriorates cars, not miles. Interesting.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Very impressive mileage! I am even more impressed considering there were years of lockdowns and no one was going out or travelling.

[@tmanepic]

That's true! Didn't even consider that. It's at like what, 50k a year even during a pandemic? Where is this guy driving?

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@tmanepic I hardly drove 1k miles in 2020 and about 4k miles in 2021 so I am confused where the owner was driving!

[@jackkrauser2361]

@@tmanepicthat is an interesting question!

[@hellkitty1014]

I noticed the New York state plate. He probably drove to the other 47 continental US states to avoid being there during the lockdown! If he was driving during the early periods of the pandemic, he likely had the highway all to himself.

[@slowboiracer1611]

@@tmanepic Likely delivering vital organs to other hospitals.

[@joeybagofdragons]

I have a 2016 Audi with the 2.0T. Keep them serviced and they drive like new! Love mine!

[@Rafael-kq7tr]

That 2.0T is really reliable, had a GTI stage 3 with 80k miles and it still going strong.

[@donsirsimon]

its probably too new to have leaks or issues... time is what often makes rubber seals turn hard and plastic brittle.. and when that happens plastic parts start to fail and crack.. rubber seals start to leak and so on... i would say when a car gets 8-10 years old these things start to happen... mileage put on that Q5 is impressive though...

[@jeffk464]

I've noticed these problems more after 12 years old, garaging your car seems to help.

[@killaco23]

My Q5 only has 105,000 miles on it and is literally nickel and dime me to death. It's been in the shop once a month for the past 6 months.

[@tylerhite9287]

I have the 3rd Audi in our family pushing 200k miles. Just oil changes and basic maintenance. People push the performance of their Audi like they should but then maintain it like a Corolla. No wonder people put up walls and think German cars are destined to fall apart.

[@johnhufnagel]

that many miles, NY plates, in KS right now. something tells me traveling salesman, who SMARTLY gets stuff done WHEN it needs done, WHERE it needs done. probably 30-60 oil changes so far (i'd suspect it closer to the higher number), I'm betting 7 sets of tires. with that kind of documentation even I'd buy that car, if I wanted a Q5. that owner definitely deserves a cookie!

[@goldie260]

The car is from here in new York City the dead giveaway is the plates and stickers on the window.. they used it as uber probably

[@Flies2FLL]

I have a very similar book for my '14 Cayman S. I've had it four years, and only one minor repair [I do oil changes myself] and a set of tires. That's it, pretty skinny book. That being said, when many German cars get old they do indeed "nickel and dime" you. My particular car model has a very good repair record, so I'm not surprised. Porsche quality.

[@mystic316]

Again, with a Toyota, you don’t even need half that to keep them running well.

[@seanm3ify]

Not everyone wants to drive a boring Toyota. Life is too short.

[@ravennexusmh]

180K plus isn't that uncommon from any audi/bmw/mercedes here in the uk, hell it's almost the norm. i did see an A3 1.9tdi needing a bit of work for £699, but that had 304,000 miles on it. so under standible.

[@PseudoSpaceMarine]

In the UK, aren’t diesel engines more common and with correct maintenance, they can last longer than a regular gasoline (petrol) engine.

[@diablocls55]

Nearly every Mercedes I see here has 150k+ miles, it’s not very uncommon in the US either, but no one wants to talk about that 😄

[@PseudoSpaceMarine]

@@diablocls55 It all depends on how well the owner maintains the vehicle and whether it was driven mainly on the highway or in town.

[@katherynscleaning5807]

Number 1 and number 2. Toyota and Lexus. Anyone want to guess why? Bring it on please.

[@anvldiy28]

Because they don’t have any cool tech and they often time give people maintenance packages

[@TheNotimprezed]

I had a 2015 Touareg TDI, traded in with 120,000 miles. Very reliable but a also had a book with the service records, totaled $7,000 for the 120,000 miles. That included a spare set of wheels with winter tires too.

[@HermannTheGreat]

Actually not bad

[@johnhufnagel]

really not bad. that's $0.0583~/mile cost, excluding fuel. a recently retired car (accident) of mine was at $0.288/mile including fuel @ 187k miles. if we spit ball fuel for the TDI at 24mpg and $3/gal, you get $0.183~/mile total cost. that thing done you well. yes, I track the data that allow me to say things like this for my car. I'm OCD like that. 😅

[@whatchis1120]

Same for our ‘17 Touareg 3.6 nothing but basic services 80k in even original brakes.

[@TheNotimprezed]

@@johnhufnagel i think i did better than that, diesel was under $3 for almost all of my ownership and 26.5mpg would have been about average most the time with many tank hitting 28mpg. Ultimately with the extended emissions warranty expiring at 120,000 miles and needing a vehicle that more easily fit 3 cars seats plus gear I traded for an v8 crew cab f150. Since fuel (especially diesel) went through the roof, my fuel costs have actually remained even or gone down.

[@TheNotimprezed]

@@whatchis1120 I had the brakes done in the mid 70k range, about $1400 at the dealer at the time.

[@AeroGuy07]

I've got 176K on my Saab 9-3. Of course, it's almost 16 years old. But I'm the only owner and driver. It was my daily for 11 years. I'm still on the original clutch, water pump, alternator, and a few other things I'm probably forgetting. It's been garaged and properly maintained all its life. My new daily is a 2019 Audi S5, but I'm not confident it'll last as long or be as reliable as the Saab.

[@repairvehicle]

It will fail if you follow factory recommended guidelines

[@ggconsumer6612]

My 2017 Audi A4 has 211,000 miles on it with no major issues, if you maintain them properly using the correct motor Oil and filters they will give you many years of service. Get behind the wheel and they drive great, the Quattro all wheel drive system is incredible not to mention the extra level of safety it offers. This is a 2.0 liter engine but it's very different from the past engines. Consumers Reports ranks the Audi A4 as top in its class with Excellent reliability. I know you like to put Audi down looking for reasons to find fault but when you find one thats gone almost 200k you look for excuses. Any car thats traveled that many miles should have a pile of Oil change Invoices. I have to laugh as you look for a major issue and only find a blow fuse ? My Wife has a Subaru Forester with 120,000 miles and the service cost is no less, CVT service is $430 and required every 28K. I can't stand driving it, its sounds like a trashing machine, scares me trying to merge on a highway trying to catch up to traffic. My Audi, on the other hand is a pleasure to drive.

[@aaronbrown6266]

I also have a 2011 Toyota 4Runner with 170,000 miles on it. That 3 ring binder is almost as thick as the one Car Wizard showed. I hope to get over 300,000 miles on the 4Runner.

[@timesup6302]

You will definitely achieve that mileage in a 4runner

[@jackdawson3276]

Audi maintenence requires more transmission fluid, brake fluids, coolant, and spark plug changes than Japanese andnAmerican cars. Transmission, every 40k miles, brake fluid every 2 years, plugs every 4 years. Etc

[@sdalexander8505]

Had one of these for a rental a couple years ago. Really nice touch points. Comfortable ride, but not a total couch on wheels. It felt solid. Satisfying premium clicking buttons. I went in expecting to criticize it, but left it pretty impressed. It even went up a rocky mountain trail with ease.

[@iam_myster_e]

Such a pleasant drive. I have an Audi and it’s amazing. I pay my local Indy mechanic and do whatever he says because he never racks up a bill anyways!

[@vb8570]

My Audi Q5 2011, 191.000 miles. No problems! Replaced struts, control arms, fuel injectors. Nothing else. Running like new. 2.0t engine CAEB. Only premium gas and Castrol Edge Synthetic. No racing and no other stupid things that stupid people do.

[@petemarsh3446]

I had a '97 A4 1.8t Quattro. She had 188k miles and still going strong when she got t-boned and retired. The 1st 80k it was my mother's car and dealer / trusted independent mechanic serviced. I took over maint when it was gifted to me. Yeah I replaced some cheap German plastic crap, updated the ignition system etc. The most expensive thing was new struts, shocks and control arms, (about $2k). Loved that car for the 6 years I drove it. Went like a beast in the snow.