help on buying my first q7

[vw754]

ready now to buy 3.0 tdi q7.........what should i be looking out for,suspension,engine gearbox? any common issues/faults?

looking for one around 56/07 plate.

heard they do about 17mpg local and 23+ on motorway?

[mark]

Hi, ive had my Q7 since December 8th and its averaging 30mpg, managed to get it upto 32.7 on some country A roads this morning but i was driving at 50mph all the time.

Im not aware of any known issues but i would still check all the usual things like uneven tyre wear, oil leaks, signs of bad crash repairs etc.

[Glen]

I think the economy would be slightly better than that to be honest, as Mark has already said.

I hear Q7's are quite reliable too.

Glen!

[vw754]

Thanks to both glen and mark...........you give me some good info,ive heard turbos fail,intake flap motors,but have heard there good reliable engines,and the auto gearbox's are very reliable not like the new audi ones you get today(crap) heard they are the old style gearboxe's.........oh and i heard they eat tyres every 9-10k !