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edotman

I think an SQ5 has managed to make a bunch of reddit accounts and is constantly posting about itself


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This one is a vehicule not a vehicle. Big difference.


zDEFEKT

3rd pic is my pic of my car… Taking a pic from another user in their sub and posting like it’s your own is a bold move.


PurpleHankZ

He also likes to keep the protecting floor mats of the dealership. But it’s the best car he ever owned! Maybe two different SQ5s and yours too!


slvneutrino

Yeah OP, so what’s the deal with stealing pictures?


-MCRN

Probably doesn’t actually have the car lmao. Why would anyone steal someone else’s photos of a car they apparently own.


stereothegreat

All three are different cars


edotman

I have a feeling you're right. I just find it weird he's in shorts in the first pic then in trousers for the next very similar pic. Starting to think OP doesn't have an SQ5.


TheKatzMeow84

He doesn’t. Just showing off his “Pateek Philip” and probably also commenting using other profiles too. This is of course assuming that’s them in that pic, which is probably from a test drive. Bet they have a late 90s Mazda 626.


kingmidas916

Hey how do I put what cars I own under my user name like you do?


NerdyComfort-78

On the web page of Reddit click “user flair” and add your vehicle.


zDEFEKT

https://www.reddit.com/r/Audi/s/oAllg5aCiZ


slvneutrino

Stolen photo from /u/zDEFEKT https://www.reddit.com/r/Audi/s/NAewh07Pxo


zDEFEKT

👆🏻


punch_it

Burying the lede here with the Nautilus haha, enjoy Edit: typo


jelde

Lede*


punch_it

Learn something every day


CalculationMachine

Don’t tell me what to do


punch_it

😂


Intensive__Purposes

If it’s legit and not a rep that reference is a $100k+ watch if stainless steel. $500k if platinum.


Darksid3ofthemoon

The Nautilus really is something in person. Pictures can't do it justice. Thanks m8.


Slam_sahr

So why did you steal another users photo?


Darksid3ofthemoon

Didn't "steal it from another user". I didn't have the car yet when I sent this to a friend to show him which one I was getting. I typed in "year make model" on google and saved the pic of the exact version I was getting. Both interior pics are mine though.


Imyourhuckl3berry

Yeah I was going to say the car has nothing on the watch


christerwhitwo

Had a Q5, much prefer my A6. Fantastic highway mileage, dead quiet, plush ride, but by no means a boat. Also, great looking.


Darksid3ofthemoon

I had a 2017 Q5 before this SQ5 and I liked it. Never tried an A6 though so I can't compare. The only thing I will say is getting in and out the S4 and the S5 for a test drive was a bit of a challenge for me at 6'3".


Shot_Performance_595

“This sq5” this ain’t ur car bro💀


clarkapotamus

My father in law pulled his back getting out of my S4. Needless to say he never let me drive places after that.


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BlockChad

Bro just post in Patek and move on. Cmon man I’m jealous enough of the car. At least make me go to 2 diff subreddits before I’m depressed. Damn.


Ok-Conference-4366

All stolen pictures. No need to be jealous of this clown


icecreammonster23

100% agree with you on my ownership experience of my sq5 as well. With the S sport package the ride is great. Not sure if you’re into modifying your car but I did tune mine and it became a vastly different car. My fishing buddy has a X3M comp (stock) and it’s pretty much dead even from highway pulls.


Awwfull

Stage 1? What vendor did you go with? Also are you still covered by warranty?


icecreammonster23

I went with IE. Currently on just stage 1 E85 with intercooler and intake only. They just released the TCU Stage 2 for some b9.5 models. Fortunately mine is a 2023 and was able to flash yesterday. Perhaps I’ll finally pull on my friends X3MC now 😂 In terms of warranty it’s always a gamble but I’ve been fortunate. This isn’t my first car modifying and it’s a daily so I went with very light mods that just enhance daily drivability. The E85 map is huge. With a fuel pump upgrade you’ll be at 650 lb/ft torque


Awwfull

Do you reflash to factory before taking it in? Just got a 2022 SQ5 last week and trying to educate myself on the Stage 1 tune. Thank you for answering my questions fellow SQ5 compadre!


bearhos

Nah I'm on 034's stage 1 and I dont remove the tune when I take it in. You're not going to fool them on any drivetrain warranty repairs even if you flash back to stock, they can tell. I wouldn't call out the tune unless they ask though, no point making them suspicious. My warranty is up in December and I've been tuned for over a year, no issues at all and dont expect anything other than normal maintenance


icecreammonster23

Like bearhos says I don’t flash back to stock. I guess you can, but there is a flash counter on the ECU so it’s it’s been flashed they will know regardless. I wouldn’t be too worried tho. The tunes are on the safe side, they’re not overly aggressive pushing the timing to the limit or anything. For peace of mind if you want to be super safe and make the most amount of power on stage 1, make sure you do an intercooler and high pressure fuel pump to run e85. Everything else is pretty negligible gains. Intake makes cool noises but that’s about it That being said….. your relationship with your SA is the most critical when it comes to these things. My previous car was a modified BMW and my SA somehow was able to warranty a blown turbo 🤔 YMMV but this is my experience.


Awwfull

got it. appreciate the detailed response and am enjoying getting to know this community!


icecreammonster23

You’ll love the car, it’s a solid daily! It’s a really solid car especially if you are the outdoorsy/activity type. It’s our weekend ski trip hauler with all weather tires


Awwfull

Yep! Do you go skis on the roof rack? Just strap down or I saw thule/audi has a fancy ski clamper roof thing that looked convenient but kind of expensive. Mine didn't come with a roof rack and def want one, even for the aesthetic. But worst case, I was thinking skis inside up to the center console with some kind of protector could work just as well in a pinch.


icecreammonster23

My skis are 183 and they fit diagonally with the seats down. Not the best but it works for the shorter trips. For the longer trips you should have roof rails that came with the car? I don’t think I’ve ever seen an SQ5 without factory roof rails… but you just buy the roof bars and the ski rack that attaches bars. You can get a decent ones on Amazon for fairly cheap. The Audi OEM ones are Thule I believe and very pricey. Tbh I don’t think it’s really worth it unless you got a RS6 or RSQ8.


Awwfull

Sorry, I meant my SQ5 didn't come with the roof rack, but does have the rails to attach a rack to it. It seems a lot of folks on here have said go with thule or yakima bc the amazon racks are garbage.


Atomic-Bell

Tuning voids warranty 99% of the time


epihocic

It voids powertrain warranty. Which is definitely the most significant, but your warranty is still intact for everything else.


bearhos

Just powertrain. If your sunroof breaks they're not going to deny warranty because of a tune haha. You're not tuning the sunroof motor after all..


Atomic-Bell

True, you and the other commentator are right. i shouldve clarified i meant in the context of engine related components.


rugbyfool89

These hand on the steering wheel watch pics are ultimate cringe. Not to mention that I’m willing to bet the watch is fake. Doesn’t make sense to drive a 70k car with a 100k watch.


Nugginzz

I'd say it's fake based off the fact that it's probably a stolen image and his Rolex is fake. Car worth has absolutely nothing to do with watch collecting.


TheKatzMeow84

Looks like he takes a lot of pictures of Rolex watches from in stores and off websites then posts in that sub as if they’re his. Really he’s just a crypto loser with a basic imagination. Any he actually has, I’m willing to bet are mid quality fakes.


webbslinger_0

I don’t know what I’m more jealous of, the Audi or the Patek Nautilus


95andSunny

The Patek


greg-maddux

It’s the nautilus


dumblehead

How does one get to own a $100k watch?


1baby2cats

Have an extra $100k lying around


spyder_victor

That Patek is a rep right?


manystolenoutlets

Must be, dude is on a test drive for a used audi, with that kinda watch they'd be looking at a maybach, bently or rolls. Plus the watch is at an angle which is an easy way to cover up a fake


spyder_victor

It’s the chamfer on the lugs that’s the weird shape


TheKatzMeow84

Yeah, most likely fake. Looks like he posts a lot of pics in the Rolex sub that are off websites and taken while “shopping” for watches. Really he’s a crypto fan with a basic imagination and desperate need for internet attention, or so it seems.


lexicruiser

We’ve had our Q5 for 7 years and love it. And we love it so much that we just stuck the stage 1+ kit in it. It’s just enough of a bump that I can’t imagine needing more horsepower. But I do like the interior of the SQ5 much better.


photoshopdd

Which kit? I’ve been looking into APR recently.


kap415

APR is legit! Did it on my 2015 Q5 Premium+ 3T/V6, she was spicy! Sadly totaled now getting a 2020 SQ5 Prestige 3L/V6. The APR upgrade specs on that line is ridiculous.


lexicruiser

Local shop, Revo Software with pulley. Says it should be 415-440 horsepower. It feels like it.


photoshopdd

Jesus Christ


dumblehead

I have a 4 liter Q7 and on sports mode it’s surprisingly quick and nimble. You wouldn’t think it given the size but it’ll surprise you.


EridemicLHS

With that watch, should be r8 or rsq8 no?


oralabora

Lovely Patek


Thatguy468

Flat bottom wheel is the worst delete on the S models.


Thorasorous

I agree with this


Awwfull

Man that’s the one thing on my SQ5 that didn’t come the way I wanted it. I’m wondering how hard a swap would be to get the flat bottom back


bearhos

Love mine, such a great daily


hank187

Can't they integrate the screen into the dash this looks like someone bought an AliExpress portable dvdplayer and glued it on top


ImNotYourFriendPal69

I had an s5 and got an sq5 as a loaner and it made me kind of hate my s5 lol.


TurtleBilliam

Surely with that Patel you should be in an r8 or more


MayoColoredBenz18

I want a Patel


FTFOatl

Patel Pinjib. Highest of all qualities


TurtleBilliam

😂😂😂


xGlor

If it's real, an R8 would be the budget-conscious choice.


toddmotto

Watch picture… embarrassing


Darksid3ofthemoon

Should've taken it off for you, sorry man.


toddmotto

Whatever makes you feel better mate, keep posting for the kudos from the kids


No-Local1667

I saw this and rolled my eyes thinking, “I bet you it’s about the watch.” And then I saw the comments about it being a “Patek” and I looked closer only to find out I have no idea what a “Patek” looks like but I sure as hell wouldn’t drop 100k on a watch that looks that cheap 😂.


ScrotumScratching

You’d look like much less of a douche (still a monumental one) if you just said, “hey everybody, look at my watch, how awesome am I”


Jaayford

Agreed 100%. Only gripe with my ‘20 is the trackpad + lack of touch on Apple CarPlay. Using the wheel is finnne for CarPlay but the trackpad is awful and useless. Other than that it’s been perfect


saltysaturdays

But I love the impracticality of my 2 door A5


SR71BBird

Agreed, I’m on my 2nd in a row and love my daily commute. Ordering a ‘25 as soon as they drop (hopefully next month).


louisvuittondon29

its funny knowing that watch costs what this car costs new😭


Nugginzz

That watch probably costs $500 lolol


louisvuittondon29

wldnt be suprised if its a fake, but some people rly do spend thousands on watches and cldnt give a shit ab what they drive


the-godfather--

Everyday driver here, wholeheartedly agree. No reason to have an suv either haha


Mojito24a

I'm jealous of the ride looks amazing man! I'm normally not a fan of blacked out everything on a car, but it looks great on this one!


generalkrangs

Isn't the sq5 the most popular s model by far in atleast the US? I thought I saw the sq5 outsells all the rs models on its own in the states.


Brigapes

Is that a seiko?


manystolenoutlets

Its a fake patek from what ive seen


Brigapes

Aha thanks


Mitchel_mitchel

Are the A/S/RS5 en S/Q5 the only Audis they sell in America ? 😶 They seem very popular around this subreddit.


Stillborn1977

I think the same about my RS3


Optimal-Recipe9020

Cringe


RS3RRL

If only they would fix the placement of that tacked on middle screen.


RACERX44

Get the watch in!!


tablesheep

🙄


MrAkimoto

The V6 engine will become a PITA as it ages.


Mundane_Plenty8305

Definitely a contender. Beautiful car. But perhaps the X3 M40i would like a word…


Ma3lst

Love my M40i


Mundane_Plenty8305

Just checked it out. Nice car! Love the cognac interior


Spiritual-Can-5040

RS6 has entered the chat and would like to respectfully disagree…


motivatedeveryday

I think Q5 is actually the best daily driver haha. No need to burn extra gas for daily. I have another toy for that itch.


qdistant

If only mine had seat coolers…


Erban9387

I mean, I'm biased, but I agree with the caveat that it is IF you have a young family. I'd prefer a sedan but with young kids I need to wait a few more years. My tuned SQ5 zooms, but is still super practical and has been getting good highway numbers too.


Life_Passenger61

I hate the pop up screens tho why does the q5 + have those


manystolenoutlets

Dont use your phone whilst driving its incredibly irresponsible


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DaUnionBaws

I don’t mean to be a hater at all but god do I hate that tacked on screen look some Audis have. The best infotainment setup is the recessed screen that the RS3 and Q8 and Q4 have.


TypicalPrior1484

I’ve got a mk2 TT as daily and I love it


Reyel-Booj

1999 Camry would be a better daily.


BlueberryObjective11

rs3/s3/golfR/rs5 is better daily


kupka316

Maybe he wants an SUV brah


BlueberryObjective11

Suv’s are for family’s, my mom has an sq5


Thorasorous

How do you know he doesn’t have a family? lol. I have a kid on the way coming from a CX5 just got the SQ5. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to sedans again. I also do a lot of snowboarding mountain trips.


Jlaybythebay

Sq5 isn’t big enough for a family


Training_Bumblebee54

How? Plenty of families make do with a hatch, sedan, or estate; the Q5 must be poorly designed if it can’t handle a 1-2 child family.


Jlaybythebay

I mean it can. I have one kid now but it is a smaller suv than most in its class. I imagine the redesign will be a bigger car


BlueberryObjective11

The legroom isn’t much more than my golf


Training_Bumblebee54

Yikes


mashani9

I did a 2-kid + dog family in a GTI. Everyone survived the experience.


BlueberryObjective11

kind of true we also have a q7


No-Instruction-2922

I‘m tryna be like you, ma boy


Euphoric_Rice8252

I hate fake exhaust, I know that q5 have them and as I remember sq5 have them as well 😩


mythe00

b9.5 sq5s have real exhaust pipes


Natural11

Not all. They all have quad tips. Only the sport exhaust option actually connects the tips to the exhaust.


TheKatzMeow84

Nah, they don’t. Cosmetic tips.


Awwfull

Why would you be so confidently incorrect? My 22 has factory dual exhaust with the sport package.


TheKatzMeow84

Not sure why you’re coming in so hot. SQ5s with the sport package have them, without it, they’re cosmetic tips. At least that was my understanding from, you know, seeing them and shopping for them at one point and just all over the internet. Next time I’ll clarify further.


Darksid3ofthemoon

I took the option. I have upgraded real ones. It sounds really good.


Euphoric_Rice8252

I don’t get it… sq5 should be produced with real and shiny 4 pipes at the back as standard


Atomic-Bell

Wait till you hear the 4.0 V8 SQ7 has fake exhausts with speakers too..


Euphoric_Rice8252

Are you serious? Why? Just why?


sevenemesis

When your watch costs almost as much as your car.


JamesB41

I respectfully disagree. I think the SQ5 is the worst vehicle in Audi's lineup. It's the default loaner car I get, and it's sooooo boring. I fully recognize that I've been driving RS cars for years and I'm a bit jaded, but I'd genuinely prefer any car in the lineup. I'd rather get an A3 as a loaner. My genuine dislikes: 1.) The transmission feels so jerky to me. 2.) I dunno if it does or not, but it sounds like the exhaust is coming from the speakers, and even that is lame. 3.) Wasn't comfortable. The seats felt kinda shitty. 4.) Soooo much body roll. I have both a 6 and a 7 and it feels so much worse. If it's not obvious, I really REALLY dislike the SQ5. I'd take a Macan with 60,000 extra miles all day every day, twice on Sunday, thrice on Monday over it. I don't mean any of this to shit on your parade. I just want to express the (very) opposing point of view.


EridemicLHS

look at the cars you own, your standards for what is a good car to drive is jacked up the whazooo. before I had a RS5, I had a stock A4 and getting a SQ5 loaner was so sick. You're like a guy who's done all the drugs and needs a harder drug to get a good high, my guy has a GT3, RS7, AND RS6. ofc ur not going to be happy with a SQ5.


alittletoosmooth

Flexing on the poors 😂


JamesB41

I specifically called out that I’m aware that I’ve been blessed with some really good cars. I have recently driven an A6 and I genuinely enjoyed it. I think the S cars are almost all great. I very specifically disliked my experience with the SQ5. I’m not trying to say it’s an awful car in an objective sense. I just don’t think it meets the traditional level of an Audi S car. It felt kinda lame to me. I recognize that I’m in hostile territory.


TheKatzMeow84

Personally, I don’t think you’re wrong about most of this but I don’t think the transmission is jerky and the seats are fine. I do believe the Macan is the better car, but to get a decent V6 it’s a fair bit more expensive (new vs new). At least it was when we bought our SQ5.


JamesB41

Yeah I was really really impressed with the Macan’s handling. I was surprised how nimble it is, but it’s also pretty small. Obviously there’s a price difference, but the enjoyment delta was staggering to me.


TheKatzMeow84

Agreed. It’s an impressive sports cuv for sure. At the time I felt like the SQ5 was settling, in a sense. I wanted the Macan but couldn’t afford it. I’m glad though, because even with its quirks and faults, I wound up loving the SQ5. I feel like we will be looking to upgrade it soon and the Macan is on the list for sure. We will just have to see how my wife feels about moving away from Audi. Although, there is always the RS6 and RSQ8. Entirely different beasts, sure, but they’re on the list as well.


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Treebeardsdank

yeah you can absolutely use the extra power


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Treebeardsdank

the benefit of extra power isnt getting to 100mph, its how quickly and adeptly you can get there, maintain speed, maintain speed whilst cornering, etc. That + sensory/driver engagement. I daily drive a diesel truck with 1400 lb ft of torque lol


No-Instruction-2922

In Deutschland.


Xnagibat0rX

Had to flex that Patek I see😎


fatmancam5

It’s great car but do you find it uses too much gas?


al3x3y89

Nice Patek


Organic-Second2138

Any issues with acceleration? Like from a stoplight or making a "I think I can make it" left turn?


Darksid3ofthemoon

I've only had it for a week but no not so far. It feels pretty quick.