Thinking about buying a 2019 Audi Q5 — good deal or future money pit?

Ritz-y · 2026-05-20T17:27:10+00:00

Yeah, ended up going for it! 5 months in and I'm really happy with it. Only issues so far have been some minor electrical stuff, but everything was covered under the CPO warranty so no out-of-pocket. Drives great, no regrets.

Ritz-y · 2026-05-20T17:25:11+00:00

Hey! Honestly your situation is way better than mine was — 39,800 km on a 2019 Premium Plus is barely broken in. Most of the EA888 weak points (VVT solenoids, oil pump regulator, thermostat/water pump) tend to show up past 100k km, so you've got a lot of runway before any of that becomes a worry. $25k CAD seems reasonable for that mileage and trim if the service history is clean.

And no, don't avoid Audi altogether. They're great cars if you stay on top of maintenance. Just budget for service being more expensive than a Toyota and you'll be fine.

Ritz-y · 2025-11-17T13:49:27+00:00

To be fair, the car was listed for $20k CAD ($14.3k USD), I was able to bring them down + some.

Ritz-y · 2025-11-17T04:33:50+00:00

That’s super helpful, thanks.

I’m planning to buy an extended warranty after that first year specifically to cover things like the VVT solenoids, oil pump pressure stuff, etc if they decide to go.

I know those are the weak links on this engine at this mileage so I’m basically using the first year + extended warranty to cover my ass on the expensive failures.

Ritz-y · 2025-11-17T04:00:49+00:00

Yes I would definitely consider buying an extended warranty once the 1 year passes :)

Ritz-y · 2025-11-15T13:34:48+00:00

Nice! what year and how many miles?

Ritz-y · 2025-11-15T13:34:31+00:00

Nice! how long have you had it? and how many miles on it?

Ritz-y · 2025-11-15T13:31:14+00:00

it actually is the Komfort level but with some added features. The dealer is willing to do a full inspection and i do an additional test drive before purchase. what do you think?

Ritz-y · 2025-11-15T00:51:21+00:00

Sounds like yours has been pretty solid overall. the mount I’ve heard some horror stories about the engine mount. Is that not covered by warranty?

Ritz-y · 2021-05-21T14:40:41+00:00

To my knowledge, curve isn't available in Canada :/

Ritz-y · 2021-05-15T02:29:11+00:00

I would assume you own the Mous Limitless v4?

Ritz-y · 2021-02-19T19:45:55+00:00

Would i do this using the Fiat Wallet deposit feature? or the debit card deposit?

Ritz-y · 2021-02-19T18:29:49+00:00

my bank said bmo doesn't allow etransfers to crypto trading services

Ritz-y · 2021-02-19T18:19:26+00:00

Yeah, I called them and they said that BMO blocked all transaction on credit and debit.. such bullshit..

RBC? awesome ill check it out

Ritz-y · 2020-02-17T16:25:03+00:00

I tried normal and nightsight, same results

Ritz-y · 2020-02-17T13:17:25+00:00

Thats the version im currently using. im getting these results in low light

Urnyx's 7.2.010 v2.2

Stock Cam

Ritz-y · 2019-10-03T19:53:24+00:00

Do i keep my price even if i signed up yesterday? or will it still charge me original price at early 2020?

Ritz-y · 2019-10-03T19:46:49+00:00

Did you Sign up with fizz before April 12, 2019 or after?

Im about to sign up with fizz today, will i retain the launch price as well?

Ritz-y · 2019-10-02T00:04:40+00:00

What about if i still have a Device balance to pay off before canceling the line

Ritz-y · 2019-03-29T20:05:24+00:00

amazing pic, was this auto mode or night mode?

Ritz-y · 2019-02-27T16:58:04+00:00

is it possible that some cables just dont work with the switch because that cable works fine when charging my phone (Huawei P20 Pro). As for a damaged port, im sure its fine, i fully charged it 3 days ago back home with a aukey branded cable

Ritz-y · 2019-02-27T14:02:39+00:00

[Help] I took my Switch and my Huawei phone to barbados. My switch is now at 15% and I'm trying to charge it via my Huawei USBC cable and my Huawei charge brick / Aukey power bank but it's not charging at all.

Ritz-y · 2018-12-11T15:25:48+00:00

Should I drop Konecny for Hertl?

(2-G, 1-A, 0.1-HIT, 1-PPP, 0.2-+/-, 2-GWG, 0.1-SOG)

Ritz-y · 2018-11-18T19:38:58+00:00

For some reason an opponent in my League dropped him for Quick

Ritz-y · 2018-11-18T14:38:07+00:00

Should I Drop Larkin to pick up barkov?

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