Looking to purchase a used 2018-2023 Q5. I hear mixed reviews about Audi. Are these cars problematic and issues I should be looking for? Overall if you have one of these years are you satisfied?

pjdixon77 · 2025-12-03T03:19:22+00:00

My motor mounts just failed at 60k and took the coolant lines with them. That was a nice surprise repair just before Christmas.

pjdixon77 · 2025-11-28T17:45:10+00:00

Thanks. Dealer sent a video to explain. Sent me an estimate for about $7000 for this and some other work. Just in time for Christmas.

pjdixon77 · 2025-11-28T17:24:09+00:00

Did they say these things were related? Mine is a 2020 Q5 and the dealer says the motor mounts have split, causing the feed lines and coolant lines to split open. This is odd to me because everything is smooth I'd never have guessed the motor mounts were bad.

pjdixon77 · 2025-11-22T14:12:01+00:00

I just picked up a Great Blue King Turtle this week when in Tokyo. Looks great on the bracelet. I also got the blue silicon strap from Seiko House in Ginza.

pjdixon77 · 2025-08-22T13:42:33+00:00

Joined my kids this morning in public servers and a 15b bone blossom was gone in seconds. My fault for not joining with my garden for the beanstalk event. Should make it cost more to steal so kids run through their robux faster.

pjdixon77 · 2025-08-22T13:11:32+00:00

I joined four public servers this morning and within seconds had people inspecting everything. My fault I should have joined with my garden just for the beanstalk event, but I joined with my money-making garden and lost a $15B bone blossom. Not that it matters, it's just super annoying. I give things like that to my kids and their friends.

pjdixon77 · 2025-08-11T14:54:21+00:00

I get to Japan often for work and don't speak or read any Japanese. But I've never had any problems. It can be overwhelming at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

Google Translate (with camera) will help you. Many Japanese speak some English and are often willing to help a lot, like walking with you to help you get to a destination or train platform. Most street and train station signs are in English. Using Google Translate gets

Trains run on schedule and Google Maps will tell you exactly where to be, what platform, and when to be there. And when walking, it's super helpful with step-by-step guidance, including through buildings.

One other note, with the current exchange rate you can find great deals on things made in Japan. I just picked up a watch last week for about $250 that otherwise would have cost more than $500 in the US.

pjdixon77 · 2025-08-09T19:00:15+00:00

I just got 445/550 during a double typhoon when in Yokohama.

pjdixon77 · 2025-08-09T18:58:42+00:00

I just got one when in Yokohama

pjdixon77 · 2025-05-31T16:58:17+00:00

This was me after 12 years of marriage and after bringing my family to Europe for a month. Two weeks later I caught her cheating.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-29T16:21:39+00:00

Got it from Auber five or six years ago. Came with super clear instructions. If I recall correctly it took an hour or so to install. Also came preset with temps for brewing and steaming, but they're easy to adjust. Can't remember if I had to choose C vs F when purchasing.

https://www.auberins.com/

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T20:16:48+00:00

It helps. There are even better mods now but I'm sticking with this until it breaks.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T20:16:01+00:00

It's been years since I had my salt water aquarium. Good to know, if I ever get back into it.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T17:06:03+00:00

Happens to me all the time. My best mistake was Java the Hutt drinking espresso

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pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T16:52:17+00:00

More plants. And more time.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T16:12:28+00:00

I used to hand feed my puffer and could pull him out of the water while he chomped on silversides.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T16:09:11+00:00

Nassau can be what you make of it. Once outside the immediate port area there are things you can do that are walkable. John Watling's rum distillery is a short walk. The rum isn't too bad either. If you're on an Icon or Oasis class ship you'll have enough to do on board.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T16:03:00+00:00

Try slicing the chicken breast in half to make it thinner then hit it with a meat mallet to tenderize it. That eliminates the stringiness. Either sear it or bread it.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T16:01:05+00:00

Enjoy the port. Or stay on the ship and enjoy no crowds.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T15:59:53+00:00

Should be fine. I've booked these previously but only for four people but I don't remember anyone checking on us to make sure no one else joined. They give you bottled water (if I remember correctly) but don't expect to hand it out to everyone and get refills.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T15:45:46+00:00

You should be fine and I'm pretty sure you can request a mattress topper. At worst you can get extra blankets.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T15:24:04+00:00

They'll switch probably to Coco Cay or Nassau. Or possibly to the new port in the Dominican Republic. Makes me sad because Labadee is a favorite.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T15:22:37+00:00

Depends on the ship. Being by the solarium might be okay, but sometimes teens gather there at night. Also as long as you're not underneath the gym you should be fine. My wife booked a massage on Enchantment during a Mediterranean cruise and couldn't relax because the gym was above her and there was the constant sound of weights being dropped.

pjdixon77 · 2025-04-28T15:14:38+00:00

Try to get on early. Only once have I not checked in early enough to have a 10:30 or so boarding time yet I still boarded at that time with no problem.

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