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Any Audi drivers out here?

DirkM

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I was set on replacing my 2021 Q5 PHEV with a 2026 Q6/SQ6 but I thought a 2026 Q5 PHEV would do too. Both of them have the same software issues and are but ugly. Test drove the R2 last weekend and was impressed, would order one today if I could. Any other Audi drivers having similar thoughts?
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Planning on replacing my 2016 a3 with an R2 if my email comes. Hoping it's before I have to dump money into the A3 which is worth almost nothing
 

EV Skier

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I plan to replace my Q4 etron with an R2.
 

2kwik4u

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I traded my '17 Q7 for a '24 R1T.

One of the worst trades I've ever made. Q7 was a flood damage vehicle and wasn't in the shop as often as my Rivian. Overall component and build quality was miles ahead on the Audi. Squeaks/rattles/noises were non-existent in the Audi, I have crap stuffed in just about ever interior panel of my Rivian to keep it from rattling. Suspension in the Rivian has sounded like a broken hay wagon since I bought it. Rivian has replaced everything this side of the frame under there, and is now telling me "Rivians are just clunky, this is how they sound".

I'm actively shopping a new vehicle now, I'm not even waiting out the end of my lease, effing hate this thing.
 

HaveBlue

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I have an APR A7 and it's a really solid car. I'd rate VAG vehicles right behind Toyota for reliability. Out of warranty Id say Audi will be cheaper to fix but not by much. Also have an older BMW and something is constantly breaking on that POS.

I have a Gen 1 R1S and it's been pretty good. Rivian has taken care of the minor issues I've had. It's a new car company so I wasn't expecting 100 years of car building experience off the bat.
 

graytag

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The Rivian won't burn nearly as much oil- former multi Audi model owner
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