:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

[CaleDeRoo]

I've been recommending this new Q3 to so many people, but usually the response is "I drove one in 2016 it was junk"

The 2016 model was surprisingly shitty for what it was... the current model is a notch above a golf in every way and it fits normal sized humans well. They fixed the two biggest issues.

Yes I say "New Q3" and they won't even consider it because the one they drive was shit. Which they weren't good but they were pre MQB, and the new ones are MQB.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Interesting that luxury brands seem to building inventory, while mainstream is still screwed. Could be an indicator of price sensitivity.

Just looked, and it looks like my local area is similar. The Audi dealer has more inventory on the website than I've seen since moving here 2 years ago. Including this whorange Q3 (looks cool, don't want) https://www.auditraversecity.com/new/Au ... 45295f.htm

BMW inventory seems to be increasing, as does MB.

Meanwhile, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, are all decimated with lots empty outside of a few used cars.

Traverse City has an Audi Dealer?

It's kind of the capital of the northern lower peninsula. We've got BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, just missing Land Rover, Porsche, Jag, and exotics.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

The 2016 model was surprisingly shitty for what it was... the current model is a notch above a golf in every way and it fits normal sized humans well. They fixed the two biggest issues.

Yes I say "New Q3" and they won't even consider it because the one they drive was shit. Which they weren't good but they were pre MQB, and the new ones are MQB.

I really like the way this whorange Q3 looks, I had no idea it could be had in such a color. If I was in the market for something like this, I'd go drive it. Seems

[CaleDeRoo]

Yes I say "New Q3" and they won't even consider it because the one they drive was shit. Which they weren't good but they were pre MQB, and the new ones are MQB.

I really like the way this whorange Q3 looks, I had no idea it could be had in such a color. If I was in the market for something like this, I'd go drive it. Seems

It's basically a Crosstrek but with the GTI engine, DSG, and haldex awd. It's the best compact SUV you can buy IMO.

[D Griff]

I really like the way this whorange Q3 looks, I had no idea it could be had in such a color. If I was in the market for something like this, I'd go drive it. Seems

It's basically a Crosstrek but with the GTI engine, DSG, and haldex awd. It's the best compact SUV you can buy IMO.

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

[Tar]

It's basically a Crosstrek but with the GTI engine, DSG, and haldex awd. It's the best compact SUV you can buy IMO.

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

[max225]

It's basically a Crosstrek but with the GTI engine, DSG, and haldex awd. It's the best compact SUV you can buy IMO.

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

cross treks are nice.. but man the powertrain in an Audi is and the interior is a little bit In another league

[CaleDeRoo]

It's basically a Crosstrek but with the GTI engine, DSG, and haldex awd. It's the best compact SUV you can buy IMO.

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

*In size

[ChrisoftheNorth]

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

cross treks are nice.. but man the powertrain in an Audi is and the interior is a little bit I’m another league

I was thinking about it the other day, I really liked our Crosstrek. I honestly would have kept it if Carvana wasn't so with the offers.

Interesting comparison that a Q3 is just a fancier Crosstrek with a better powertrain. Still no need for a 2nd vehicle, but perhaps the Q3 should be on the list if I ever need it.

[D Griff]

When you start the description of a $50k car with “it’s basically a Crosstrek” it really sells it

cross treks are nice.. but man the powertrain in an Audi is and the interior is a little bit I’m another league

As I've mentioned, when we went cross country in our I really realized that the Cucktrek was the vehicle we actually needed and kinda wanted one... BUT it is still a Cucktrek, comparing it to a nice Audi is funny.

[max225]

I’m pretty sure I was the OG cross tranny drooler. Just Never got one for multiple reasons… but yea they are the cars everyone “needs” but perhaps not wants

[D Griff]

I’m pretty sure I was the OG cross tranny drooler. Just Never got one for multiple reasons… but yea they are the cars everyone “needs” but perhaps not wants

I mean most people don't 'need' the medium off-road prowess either but I agree with your point. They are quite popular around here. I also find them a tad less depressing than CRVs and Rav4s for whatever reason. I guess that they look more like a lifted car than a mom pod.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I’m pretty sure I was the OG cross tranny drooler. Just Never got one for multiple reasons… but yea they are the cars everyone “needs” but perhaps not wants

Well, they're small. Like, just going grocery shopping fills it up small. It works great as an around town/commuter type thing, but as a primary vehicle, it's really tough. I don't think I'd want to take a cross-country trip in it (just for lack of space for packing stuff) and while it can take 4 people with surprising comfort, you better hope they don't have much with them. We picked up aunt and uncle from the airport, they had two checked bags, and I had to strap one to the roof because I just couldn't fit the two bags, backpacks, and 4 people in the thing.

I still really like the things and half-want another one, so I don't really get the hate.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I’m pretty sure I was the OG cross tranny drooler. Just Never got one for multiple reasons… but yea they are the cars everyone “needs” but perhaps not wants

I mean most people don't 'need' the medium off-road prowess either but I agree with your point. They are quite popular around here. I also find them a tad less depressing than CRVs and Rav4s for whatever reason. I guess that they look more like a lifted car than a mom pod.

The ride height was nice for just getting in and out of the thing, nothing more. But it feels like a hatchback when driving (because it is) so it's actually quite a bit of fun for what it is because of that.

[max225]

I’m pretty sure I was the OG cross tranny drooler. Just Never got one for multiple reasons… but yea they are the cars everyone “needs” but perhaps not wants

Well, they're small. Like, just going grocery shopping fills it up small. It works great as an around town/commuter type thing, but as a primary vehicle, it's really tough. I don't think I'd want to take a cross-country trip in it (just for lack of space for packing stuff) and while it can take 4 people with surprising comfort, you better hope they don't have much with them. We picked up aunt and uncle from the airport, they had two checked bags, and I had to strap one to the roof because I just couldn't fit the two bags, backpacks, and 4 people in the thing.

I still really like the things and half-want another one, so I don't really get the hate.

4 people with luggage ain’t gonna fit into anything but a monster imo. Actually a Q5 is just about right for that

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Well, they're small. Like, just going grocery shopping fills it up small. It works great as an around town/commuter type thing, but as a primary vehicle, it's really tough. I don't think I'd want to take a cross-country trip in it (just for lack of space for packing stuff) and while it can take 4 people with surprising comfort, you better hope they don't have much with them. We picked up aunt and uncle from the airport, they had two checked bags, and I had to strap one to the roof because I just couldn't fit the two bags, backpacks, and 4 people in the thing.

I still really like the things and half-want another one, so I don't really get the hate.

4 people with luggage ain’t gonna fit into anything but a monster imo. Actually a Q5 is just about right for that

4R handles it NO PROBLEM

[CaleDeRoo]

Could get 4 people and luggage into something like a Stinger, 4GC, A5 Sport back etc too.

Man I liked that A5 rental alot. Good

[max225]

4 people with luggage ain’t gonna fit into anything but a monster imo. Actually a Q5 is just about right for that

4R handles it NO PROBLEM

Yea the 4R trunk is quite large

[wap]

Could get 4 people and luggage into something like a Stinger, 4GC, A5 Sport back etc too.

Man I liked that A5 rental alot. Good

I wouldn't mind a Stinger at all. And I've always liked the 5 door A/S5's since I saw one overseas some years ago.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Could get 4 people and luggage into something like a Stinger, 4GC, A5 Sport back etc too.

Man I liked that A5 rental alot. Good

Oh, totally. But those are much larger vehicles than the Cucktrek.

[Desertbreh]

cross treks are nice.. but man the powertrain in an Audi is and the interior is a little bit I’m another league

As I've mentioned, when we went cross country in our I really realized that the Cucktrek was the vehicle we actually needed and kinda wanted one... BUT it is still a Cucktrek, comparing it to a nice Audi is funny.

And yet, you preserved your dignity and did not get one.

[D Griff]

We are still Beep Beepin' but if my wife came home today and said she wanted to dump it for a Cucktrek I would do that in a heartbeat

I honestly don't like the Jeep that much.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

We are still Beep Beepin' but if my wife came home today and said she wanted to dump it for a Cucktrek I would do that in a heartbeat

I honestly don't like the Jeep that much.

Because once the novelty of putting the top down wears off, you realize it's actually a pretty shitty vehicle.

BUT as I said earlier, the Cucktrek is small. Smaller than the Jeep. I don't think you guys would be able to go down to one, personally.

[max225]

We are still Beep Beepin' but if my wife came home today and said she wanted to dump it for a Cucktrek I would do that in a heartbeat

I honestly don't like the Jeep that much.

Because once the novelty of putting the top down wears off, you realize it's actually a pretty shitty vehicle.

BUT as I said earlier, the Cucktrek is small. Smaller than the Jeep. I don't think you guys would be able to go down to one, personally.

Hmm looks like Cucktrek is about the same size out back (20cu ft) as the GTI. Interesting. The mini trunk was 8.9 Cu feet... kinda crazy how much "bigger" the GTI/Cucktrek are...
Q5 is 26 cu feet
4R is 46 cu feet !
Defender is 34 cu feet!
Wrangler is 32 cu feet
Bronco is 38 cu feet
Wow the 4R is cavernous.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Because once the novelty of putting the top down wears off, you realize it's actually a pretty shitty vehicle.

BUT as I said earlier, the Cucktrek is small. Smaller than the Jeep. I don't think you guys would be able to go down to one, personally.

Hmm looks like Cucktrek is about the same size out back (20cu ft) as the GTI. Interesting. The mini trunk was 8.9 Cu feet... kinda crazy how much "bigger" the GTI/Cucktrek are...
Q5 is 26 cu feet
4R is 46 cu feet !
Defender is 34 cu feet!
Wrangler is 32 cu feet
Bronco is 38 cu feet
Wow the 4R is cavernous.

Well, the Cucktrek is just a lifted Impreza, which is a competitor to the Golf/GTI. Makes sense that the space is similar.

The 4R really is cavernous, it was a big reason we both liked it when we first drove it, and still like it today. You can fit a TON of stuff in it for it's overall size, and that's made it a pretty decent "truck" for us. It does everything, except drive past gas pumps.