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Noone tried a turbo diesel KJ Jeep? In theory it ticks all the boxes except the five speed auto does not have a sports mode sequential shift. My problem is that what happens if it cracks up on the Newell? Stranded big time?

I'd like to know how/why, considering that under the skin they're effectively the same vehicle.

Exactly, Although I have heard lots more about tailshaft, driveline etc, turbo and electrical problems with the ToeRag's, but that probably just because they are more common?

q7 minor service 350 ( every 15000)

major service ( every 30k) 600 ( every 30000)

i change the oil evey 7500km costs $150

in the next week ill let you know how much gearbox and diff oils are

still waiting for teh engine to explode and it does some hard yards towing my POS

fingers crossed

their so shit ill be upgrading to the v8 tt to hall arse faster in 12 months

I never said they're shit you cranky sheet carnt. :P

I've towed using Q7 (R34 GTR) and Toureg (R32 and R34 GTR's), both V6 TDi, and I reckon they're a bloody fantastic tow machine!

However, the fact remains they scare the beejesus out of me post-warranty.

I never said they're shit you cranky sheet carnt. :P

I've towed using Q7 (R34 GTR) and Toureg (R32 and R34 GTR's), both V6 TDi, and I reckon they're a bloody fantastic tow machine!

However, the fact remains they scare the beejesus out of me post-warranty.

Me too...and I bought one out of warranty. :O Service in a few weeks, sphincter is tightening already.

I dare say that's something to do with it Timmay.

I also recall Capt Fathom's Q7 engine (3.0l TDi) exploding spectacularly while towing his car to Lonnie from Devonport..... still under warranty thankfully.

Was Bourkey driving it though??? Lol :ph34r:

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