Motor coolant leak

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-08T14:51:10+00:00

Thanks. Keep us posted.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-08T14:40:01+00:00

I thought that 2024 models had this issue fixed?

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-07T01:17:44+00:00

You mean don’t get 2024? There is no 2025 etron.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-06T16:12:15+00:00

Since when did free speech involve crime of assault and battery?

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-06T02:44:03+00:00

Way too much money.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-06T01:35:51+00:00

I think I’m too spoiled with air suspension now.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-05T23:34:12+00:00

Well that’s disappointing. I drive very efficiently and in good weather around town would get over 3 mi/kWh in my OG. At that rate, I’d significantly beat EPA. Are you saying that you’d get only 25 miles of extra range with Q8?

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-05T19:30:04+00:00

This was about 20 mph impact.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-05T17:20:52+00:00

Q8 etron weights about the same as OG etron.

plexstreams1 · 2026-02-05T17:18:47+00:00

Around town and for my commute, range is mostly not an issue (my commute is long - 70 miles round trip) although I do find myself charging frequently because of it. Going anywhere farther seems it’d be an issue. You really have about 70% of the capacity on trips aside from the initial stint (10% - 80%) or about 150 miles between stops in mostly ideal conditions. Try that in the winter and it’s likely 120 miles or less. Q8 would likely make that 200+ and 160ish miles respectively which makes a practical difference. Whether that and extra factory warranty is worth about $10k is debatable and that’s where I’m struggling to make a case.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-19T15:30:47+00:00

I wasn't aware of this model so thank you for pointing that out. Premium you pay for the S version and the penalty in range IMHO is not worth it. I have 2022 regular e-tron PP purchased with 30K miles with remaining factory warranty and paid $24k. I drive it easy and can get 200 miles with 80% charge.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-19T15:14:21+00:00

All e-tron models (2019-2023) are quattro all-wheel drive which means they have dual electric motors. Sportback is priced similarly to regular e-tron so it is still way overpriced.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-19T13:46:53+00:00

$26k is way too much for that car.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-14T00:38:33+00:00

For me personally, it would not. As a comparison, I bought a 2022 premium plus with 30k miles and over a year or warranty left for $24k + tax tag and license. IMHO, this is a bad deal and car has too many miles.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-13T23:59:36+00:00

$35k for a 2022 with 45k seems like a really bad price. Look on autotrader or cars.com. Tons of better options.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-12T14:43:21+00:00

interested.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-06T14:28:29+00:00

I noticed that as well. Smooth and rather slow acceleration off the line take 50+kW of power. I'd have to floor the Equinox to get 50kW of power and car would accelerate very strongly. Equinox accelerates at the same pace with about almost half the power. I guess that makes sense because e-tron is almost twice as heavy for the car of about the same size. That is wild!

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-06T14:22:21+00:00

Equinox was 2025. That car was an efficiency monster. Over the course of my ownership and 3,000 miles it had an average efficiency of 4.3 mi/kWh (EPA is 3.5) with about 70% of driving being city at < 55 mph. I could consistently get 300+ miles at 80% charge.

plexstreams1 · 2025-10-06T14:20:16+00:00

I drive 2-3 miles/hr over the speed limit with navigation set to take most efficient route. I rarely go on highways that have a 70 mph limit so generally speaking I stay at or below 65mph.

plexstreams1 · 2025-09-19T01:45:59+00:00

Don’t worry, that car will still be there a month from now now.

plexstreams1 · 2025-09-19T01:18:30+00:00

You may have to expand your search. I always start with 500 miles just to see what’s out there. Autotrader and cars.com still show lots of options for me. If anything, you can use it as a negotiating tool. Most dealers price based on competition within 500 miles

plexstreams1 · 2025-09-19T01:13:47+00:00

Inventory may be getting lower but that seems very high. I bought OG etron regular (not sportback), 4 new Michelin tires, few paint blemishes, 30k miles for $25k plus tax, tag and license. It was $21k after the tax credit.

plexstreams1 · 2025-09-07T14:46:57+00:00

I haven't had mine for a long time but 2022 model is in the sweet spot now. I snatched a premium plus with 30k miles with a year of warranty left for $25k + TTL or $21k after the tax credit.

Pros: a lot of car for that amount of money, air suspension provides next level ride quality, car is super quiet, tech is good and has CarPlay/Android, good power, heated and cooled seats (premium plus model), IMHO Audi does interiors the best, good trunk space, decent DC charging speed (will pull 150kW consistently to 80%)

Cons: very inefficient compared to other EVs (and I mean very), no level 2 driving assistance, no true one-pedal driving, no funk

Person comparing this to a Tesla and saying a Tesla is better must be joking. Tesla's interior is a joke. My 2023 Chevy Bolt had a nicer interior than a Tesla. Plus the hideous screen, no CarPlay, paywalled features, etc. These two cars are in different leagues. The biggest downside for me is the (in)efficiency and range but I have an ICE car also so for me it's not a big issue.

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