Well stated. I hope JAD comes back. I mean no harm with any of my sarcasm and apologize to JAD publicly if I was offending in any way. However the RANT/BASH was anything but constructive. Would like JAD to post again and join in. As they stated....To Be Continued. 1 post and done serves no purpose.
2015 Q3 is a Disappointment
Helllo Q3 Forum Members,
After 7 years and 86K of the best car I ever owned, 2007 A3 Sportback, I purchased while still on the boat, one of first 2015 Q3 sold in USA. I quickly went from the best car ever owned to the worst car ever owned! My belief was that Audi's are built in Germany. False, This Q3 was assembled in Spain! Are all Q3s assembled in Spain? To be continued...........JAD
After 7 years and 86K of the best car I ever owned, 2007 A3 Sportback, I purchased while still on the boat, one of first 2015 Q3 sold in USA. I quickly went from the best car ever owned to the worst car ever owned! My belief was that Audi's are built in Germany. False, This Q3 was assembled in Spain! Are all Q3s assembled in Spain? To be continued...........JAD
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Hello, Thanks for asking. Many issues. During acceleration the engine or transmission makes noise like a growling sound or a coffee grinder. The front doors are excessively hard to close from outside or inside. In the brochure ad copy states they are designed for best closing strength needed. Mine are not. Sometimes need 2 hands to pull it closed from inside. Outside can take several slams. Top of both front windows rattles when completely in up position. Wind noise from top of passenger side front window when fully up. Sometimes when shut off button pushed, the not in use windshield wipers contract downward. Sometimes when started the steering wheel moves sideways in a twitch movement. After being turned off, in about 3 seconds, there is a buzzing sound. ( Is this car haunted?) plastic trim between the doors front on both sides has etched lines about 1/4 in. from bottom, -----------, like these were line up positions when it was assembeled, but should not show now. Window trim on driver side rear window bottom is loose when touched. The Q3 was introduced in advertising as a "Crossover". In reaity , a SUV.
It rides stiffer than a truck. Has stiff - choppy steering. I have thought that this car was a practice car for the assembly line, and should not have been sold. -JAD
It rides stiffer than a truck. Has stiff - choppy steering. I have thought that this car was a practice car for the assembly line, and should not have been sold. -JAD
Hello, Thanks for asking. Many issues. During acceleration the engine or transmission makes noise like a growling sound or a coffee grinder. The front doors are excessively hard to close from outside or inside. In the brochure ad copy states they are designed for best closing strength needed. Mine are not. Sometimes need 2 hands to pull it closed from inside. Outside can take several slams. Top of both front windows rattles when completely in up position. Wind noise from top of passenger side front window when fully up. Sometimes when shut off button pushed, the not in use windshield wipers contract downward. Sometimes when started the steering wheel moves sideways in a twitch movement. After being turned off, in about 3 seconds, there is a buzzing sound. ( Is this car haunted?) plastic trim between the doors front on both sides has etched lines about 1/4 in. from bottom, -----------, like these were line up positions when it was assembeled, but should not show now. Window trim on driver side rear window bottom is loose when touched. The Q3 was introduced in advertising as a "Crossover". In reaity , a SUV.
It rides stiffer than a truck. Has stiff - choppy steering. I have thought that this car was a practice car for the assembly line, and should not have been sold. -JAD
It sounds like you got a lemon there. I can tell you that mine has none of those issues. In fact the ease at which the door closes and how tight and solid everything is with no rattles etc is one of it's finer virtues.
The steering on mine is extremely soft. This has been a common complaint on some car review sites. I've never heard of anyone saying it was stiff though.
Your dealer should have taken care of these issues for you as they are definitely not normal.
-Andy
Sounds like it was reconstructed. I guess it is the worst ride you ever had. Have it professionally inspected. Was it wrecked and resold? Sorry to hear this. Try taking it back or contacting corporate. Your Q is not right. And trust us...these Q's are a pleasure to own and drive.It sounds like you got a lemon there. I can tell you that mine has none of those issues. In fact the ease at which the door closes and how tight and solid everything is with no rattles etc is one of it's finer virtues.
The steering on mine is extremely soft. This has been a common complaint on some car review sites. I've never heard of anyone saying it was stiff though.
Your dealer should have taken care of these issues for you as they are definitely not normal.
-Andy
I think you wanted to quote JAD but I agree completely!Sounds like it was reconstructed. I guess it is the worst ride you ever had. Have it professionally inspected. Was it wrecked and resold? Sorry to hear this. Try taking it back or contacting corporate. Your Q is not right. And trust us...these Q's are a pleasure to own and drive.
-Andy
Hi. I was quoting your first line. Never thought about reading the rest. 1 beer andI think you wanted to quote JAD but I agree completely!
-Andy
I'm visiting DisneyLand.
Hehe, I think I'm ready for DisneyLand too. Having a baby daughter has made me simple.Hi. I was quoting your first line. Never thought about reading the rest. 1 beer and
I'm visiting DisneyLand.
If everything JAD is claiming about his Q3 is true, I'd hate my purchase too...
Yep...If that Q was 100% new when delivered something smells from fish.If everything JAD is claiming about his Q3 is true, I'd hate my purchase too...
Sounds like he got the first unit made on the production line when they were still working out the process bugs. Time for JAD to head back to the dealer.
Thanks for comments
Q3 also sometimes has a thud sound when downshifting from 40-to 30,
Driver side door glass now has 2 scratches at bottom from being lowered all the way down. Service Advisor ( who has negative reviews) told me Everyone Loves their Q3, after I loudly told him I Hate Mine. There are likely more issues, this is all I can additionally remember for now. Dealer thinks I just hate the car, that it is me, not This Car. Yes, dealer will become involved, soon. Thanks Everyone. Is there Anyone Else that has had 2015 Q3 complaints? -JAD
Q3 also sometimes has a thud sound when downshifting from 40-to 30,
Driver side door glass now has 2 scratches at bottom from being lowered all the way down. Service Advisor ( who has negative reviews) told me Everyone Loves their Q3, after I loudly told him I Hate Mine. There are likely more issues, this is all I can additionally remember for now. Dealer thinks I just hate the car, that it is me, not This Car. Yes, dealer will become involved, soon. Thanks Everyone. Is there Anyone Else that has had 2015 Q3 complaints? -JAD
I'm just going to jump in here, JAD, with a few comments/questions. I'm not defending your particular car, but I do have some things I'd like to get some more information on as this does seem highly unusual.
Is it possible that you just got really used to your broken in A3 Sportback? I owned one, as well, and really liked it during the entire time I had it. It wasn't flawless (what car is - they are so incredibly complex with lots of moving parts) but never had issues that were major from new in 2009 until lease-end in 2012. Things like the door closing force, transmission coarseness, etc might just be the vehicle being brand new and unused. I will say that the doors on the Q3 are heavier than the A3 Sportback (and many cheaper/older cars that I've rented/been in lately) and could see that accounting for their difficulty in opening and closing if you aren't used to it. The transmission is also going to take some time to learn your driving patterns and style so maybe give it a few weeks of normal commuting?
Do you have some pictures you could share of the cut lines on the doors or the scratches on the glass? The scratches may, possibly, be streaks from the rubber trim. Both my A3 and Volvo S60 would occasionally have this happen when raising and lower the windows and a quick buff from a lint free cloth would remove the lines even though they looked very pronounced.
The noise you are hearing at start up/shut down and the jittering of the wiper blades are both normal, though I can see how they would seem to be off-putting. These are just the systems righting themselves before/after use, as has been explained to me. They are quirks you learn to live with and aren't unique to the Q3 (or any car, for that matter).
I'm not saying your car is fine and there are no issues to be addressed but it does seem as though you are getting very upset with the car and expecting it to behave like your trusty previous A3 Sportback when its really its own - and much newer - animal. Is there another Q3 that your dealer would let you borrow to compare?
Is it possible that you just got really used to your broken in A3 Sportback? I owned one, as well, and really liked it during the entire time I had it. It wasn't flawless (what car is - they are so incredibly complex with lots of moving parts) but never had issues that were major from new in 2009 until lease-end in 2012. Things like the door closing force, transmission coarseness, etc might just be the vehicle being brand new and unused. I will say that the doors on the Q3 are heavier than the A3 Sportback (and many cheaper/older cars that I've rented/been in lately) and could see that accounting for their difficulty in opening and closing if you aren't used to it. The transmission is also going to take some time to learn your driving patterns and style so maybe give it a few weeks of normal commuting?
Do you have some pictures you could share of the cut lines on the doors or the scratches on the glass? The scratches may, possibly, be streaks from the rubber trim. Both my A3 and Volvo S60 would occasionally have this happen when raising and lower the windows and a quick buff from a lint free cloth would remove the lines even though they looked very pronounced.
The noise you are hearing at start up/shut down and the jittering of the wiper blades are both normal, though I can see how they would seem to be off-putting. These are just the systems righting themselves before/after use, as has been explained to me. They are quirks you learn to live with and aren't unique to the Q3 (or any car, for that matter).
I'm not saying your car is fine and there are no issues to be addressed but it does seem as though you are getting very upset with the car and expecting it to behave like your trusty previous A3 Sportback when its really its own - and much newer - animal. Is there another Q3 that your dealer would let you borrow to compare?
Nice note Nick - @JAD : please contact AoA directly on this if your dealer is blowing you off - PM me with more details and I will help you. You need to be happy with either getting the car sorted out, bought back or replaced with what WILL make you happy ...
I simply think you hate the Q. Would a different one satisfy you. If so..pursue a buyback or lemon law claim. Mine would have been back.
I generally drive a manual. (Mustang and Mini) Rarely shift especially at high speeds.Q3 also sometimes has a thud sound when downshifting from 40-to 30,
If I'm driving an auto I'll select sport mode but never use paddles....therefor I'm not too familiar with them. So I'm asking is it safe/ok to downshift with an auto trans. Seems like a good way to damage the trans. I'm I off or on?
Correction .... I NEVER downshift at high speeds.Rarely shift especially at high speeds.
You are off....snip... So I'm asking is it safe/ok to downshift with an auto trans. Seems like a good way to damage the trans. I'm I off or on?
It is entirely safe to downshift in an appropriate manner, and as Roger pointed out, the transmission will not let you do it if the engine will over rev as a result. Paddle or stick downshifting is part of the sporting nature of the Q3. And the transmission control module will downshift itself as you slow so that the appropriate gear is ready when you accelerate again.
Downshifting as you enter a corner so you can use the correct gear to pull you through is entirely safe and fun.
A week after our first major snowstorm I can attest to the fact that downshifting with the paddle shifter is a great way to reduce speed on downhill/curvy sections of roads Vs more time spent hitting the brakes. After coming from a manual shift on my Mini Cooper S I was used to this method of slowing and it's great to still have that functionality.
OK thanks. I was concerned about downshifting from 40-50. My first experience with paddles. I thought they were for boats.You are off.
It is entirely safe to downshift in an appropriate manner, and as Roger pointed out, the transmission will not let you do it if the engine will over rev as a result. Paddle or stick downshifting is part of the sporting nature of the Q3. And the transmission control module will downshift itself as you slow so that the appropriate gear is ready when you accelerate again.
Downshifting as you enter a corner so you can use the correct gear to pull you through is entirely safe and fun.
Guess I'm not qualified to drive an auto:laugh::laugh: Been using a clutch too long.A week after our first major snowstorm I can attest to the fact that downshifting with the paddle shifter is a great way to reduce speed on downhill/curvy sections of roads Vs more time spent hitting the brakes. After coming from a manual shift on my Mini Cooper S I was used to this method of slowing and it's great to still have that functionality.
I'm taking it easy as the Q is under 500m and being Broken In. However I played with the paddles a little bit today. Not bad....not bad at all. I vision a ticket waiting to happen.
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