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A 2009 Audi Q7 Prestige with about 27,000 miles, a 4.2-litre V8 and a clean history is offered through a Bring a Trailer partner dealer, with a loose headliner flagged for inspection.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
A low-mileage 2009 Audi Q7 Prestige is being offered for sale through a Bring a Trailer partner dealer, with the odometer showing about 27,000 miles. Roughly 24,000 of those miles were added under the current owner, which gives the listing a relatively recent usage pattern for a vehicle now more than fifteen years old. The sale is handled by a local partner dealer rather than a private seller, a route that places the vehicle in front of a wider pool of buyers interested in well-documented used premium SUVs.
The SUV is finished in Calla White, a solid exterior colour, and the cabin is trimmed in Espresso Brown leather. Its centrepiece is a 4.2-litre FSI V8 that the factory rates at 350 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Power travels through a six-speed automatic gearbox to a Quattro all-wheel-drive system, and an adaptive air suspension works alongside ventilated disc brakes at all four corners. Together these components describe a vehicle built for strong on-road performance and all-weather traction, a combination that has long been central to Audi's positioning in the premium SUV segment.
Equipment includes 20-inch split-spoke alloy wheels fitted with BFGoodrich all-season tyres, a panoramic sunroof, xenon headlights, roof rails and front and rear parking sensors. Inside, the front seats are heated and power-adjustable, the second row splits, and the third row folds to add seating capacity. The cabin also carries a Bang & Olufsen audio system, MMI infotainment with navigation, four-zone climate control, a rearview camera and cruise control. For a family-oriented seven-seat vehicle, these features cover the practical and comfort expectations buyers typically associate with the model.
The listing includes the owner's manual, which helps a new keeper understand the vehicle's systems from the outset. A Carfax report is described as clean, with no reported accidents or damage, and the vehicle carries a Wisconsin title. Such documentation matters in the used-car market, where a verified accident history often influences both the price a seller can achieve and the confidence a buyer brings to the negotiation.
The notes flag one known issue. The Alcantara headliner is reportedly loose in places and has been pinned, a common ageing problem in cars of this generation. Its condition will need to be inspected in person by any buyer, because a headliner that is only pinned rather than properly re-bonded may need further attention. The source material does not state the condition of the tyres or the brakes, so wear on those components remains unconfirmed. Prospective buyers would need to verify those items, along with the headliner, before committing to a purchase.
Source: bringatrailer.com
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