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GLE580, Cardinal Red
Have you seen the SQ7 and SQ8 @tomb73 ?
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GLE580, Cardinal Red
Thanks, BACnMercedes. Had not specced out the SQ's as I kinda blame the sport seats for my current incentive to change. Will have to go take a look. But looking at the configurator, I don't see ventilated seats as an option in the base model, and Prestige starts at $92K. About $10K more than my configured GLE580. However, will have to check them out and do the 'seat test'. If the sport seats in the 2021's are the same as my 2018, which we think are too firm and get uncomfortable on road trips, then that would eliminate the Audi.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
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From: Boise
2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
Thanks, BACnMercedes. Had not specced out the SQ's as I kinda blame the sport seats for my current incentive to change. Will have to go take a look. But looking at the configurator, I don't see ventilated seats as an option in the base model, and Prestige starts at $92K. About $10K more than my configured GLE580. However, will have to check them out and do the 'seat test'. If the sport seats in the 2021's are the same as my 2018, which we think are too firm and get uncomfortable on road trips, then that would eliminate the Audi.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
Edit-try a small lumbar pillow in your SQ5...worked wonders for me.
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Have you seen the SQ7 and SQ8 @tomb73 ?
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19 E63s, ‘24SQ8, wanting another gas guzzling V8
I maybe getting old but I still don’t know what “YMMV” is.
I do agree that the MB is a more refined car and that’s what I want. If I wanted sporty, insert SQ7, I should have went for the GLE53. I am trying my best to hold out but MB is making it hard. Another thing that I keep thinking about now is what is the quality coming out of Alabama right now. Anyone having seat problems? Rotors? And I’m too scared to read the thread devoted to all the problems because I remember them all and look for everyone once my car, I mean if my car gets here. Apparently we, the U.S. is having trouble getting people to show up for work regularly. So, wouldn’t that possibly affect quality.....
I do agree that the MB is a more refined car and that’s what I want. If I wanted sporty, insert SQ7, I should have went for the GLE53. I am trying my best to hold out but MB is making it hard. Another thing that I keep thinking about now is what is the quality coming out of Alabama right now. Anyone having seat problems? Rotors? And I’m too scared to read the thread devoted to all the problems because I remember them all and look for everyone once my car, I mean if my car gets here. Apparently we, the U.S. is having trouble getting people to show up for work regularly. So, wouldn’t that possibly affect quality.....
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2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
I maybe getting old but I still don’t know what “YMMV” is.
I do agree that the MB is a more refined car and that’s what I want. If I wanted sporty, insert SQ7, I should have went for the GLE53. I am trying my best to hold out but MB is making it hard. Another thing that I keep thinking about now is what is the quality coming out of Alabama right now. Anyone having seat problems? Rotors? And I’m too scared to read the thread devoted to all the problems because I remember them all and look for everyone once my car, I mean if my car gets here. Apparently we, the U.S. is having trouble getting people to show up for work regularly. So, wouldn’t that possibly affect quality.....
I do agree that the MB is a more refined car and that’s what I want. If I wanted sporty, insert SQ7, I should have went for the GLE53. I am trying my best to hold out but MB is making it hard. Another thing that I keep thinking about now is what is the quality coming out of Alabama right now. Anyone having seat problems? Rotors? And I’m too scared to read the thread devoted to all the problems because I remember them all and look for everyone once my car, I mean if my car gets here. Apparently we, the U.S. is having trouble getting people to show up for work regularly. So, wouldn’t that possibly affect quality.....
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
Ya, it seems like Moore's Law should have included "twice as many learning curves," along with doubling chip density and computer speeds.
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19 E63s, ‘24SQ8, wanting another gas guzzling V8
Thanks, BACnMercedes. Had not specced out the SQ's as I kinda blame the sport seats for my current incentive to change. Will have to go take a look. But looking at the configurator, I don't see ventilated seats as an option in the base model, and Prestige starts at $92K. About $10K more than my configured GLE580. However, will have to check them out and do the 'seat test'. If the sport seats in the 2021's are the same as my 2018, which we think are too firm and get uncomfortable on road trips, then that would eliminate the Audi.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
Appreciate the pointer, was looking at the regular Q7's.
Plus anything something I do Iike about Audi that someone else pointed out somewhere on here is that there is not a dizzying array of options (but not as bad as Porsche). For example, it is easier for me to find an Audi very close to a build I want than a GLE because there are just so many different options to add.
And what is it about seats in these cars? Both MB and Audi. It seems both have problems here. Either uncomfortable or pathetic workmanship.
On a side note, mine has now changed back to, “ready to ship to dealer.”
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From: Boise
2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
I went back and read this again. How are you equipping your 580? By the time I get some of the same options on my 580, I’m close in price. The SQ7s I like are about the same price and really all I was missing was the laser lights (those seem hard to find) but gained a bigger engine and 4 wheel steer.
Plus anything something I do Iike about Audi that someone else pointed out somewhere on here is that there is not a dizzying array of options (but not as bad as Porsche). For example, it is easier for me to find an Audi very close to a build I want than a GLE because there are just so many different options to add.
And what is it about seats in these cars? Both MB and Audi. It seems both have problems here. Either uncomfortable or pathetic workmanship.
On a side note, mine has now changed back to, “ready to ship to dealer.”
Plus anything something I do Iike about Audi that someone else pointed out somewhere on here is that there is not a dizzying array of options (but not as bad as Porsche). For example, it is easier for me to find an Audi very close to a build I want than a GLE because there are just so many different options to add.
And what is it about seats in these cars? Both MB and Audi. It seems both have problems here. Either uncomfortable or pathetic workmanship.
On a side note, mine has now changed back to, “ready to ship to dealer.”
