I went D2-D3-Q7. Q7 is narrower than D3 but a bit longer, I did not feel any difference in footprint. Obviously it's higher off the ground and higher roof, softer and longer travel suspension so the drive is quite a bit different. After driving couple I would say up to 2011 3.0TDI feels a bit underpowered, 2011+ gets couple of extra HP but what makes a big difference is 8 speed gearbox instead of 6 speed on pre 2011 and with extra 2 gears makes 3.0TDI feel adequate. Another plus is that road tax is £315 post 2011 instead of £585 for the pre 2011. I think 4.2TDI is £585 for both pre and post 2011. But quite a big difference in prices as well, you can get early ones for £5k but it's hard to get 2011+ for less than 10k.
Cannot really comment about extras as I am not bothered about them.
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2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D
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2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD,
1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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