I guess the question of whether or not it is a massive problem would depend on how you feel about the smell of cigar smoke. As an ex car valeter, i have spent plenty of hours trying to get rid of various smells from cars, usually with limited success. Cigarette smoke is probably about the worst, because it does literally get everywhere. The smell may eventually go away, but it could take a long time, you may get used to the smell, but that does not mean it isn't still there.

Does it really need to be an SQ5?, all that is is a Q5 with more power and stiffer suspension, neither of which are necessary or even desirable for carrying a baby.

Personally, i wouldn't.

Audi website is showing over 120 used SQ5s available.

Obviously once you start filtering for age, price, colour, extras etc this number drops. Is the one you want therefore rare? If so it may well be they had another buyer.

I work on the philosophy that if a salesman said it I need evidence its true! If I was still interested I'd call their bluff and go and have a look.

They will then either tell you they managed to clean the car and get rid of the smell, or someone will have to sit in the car and smoke a few Hamlets!

I once bought a car at an auction I thought had brown tinted windows. Turns out it was cigar residue. 18mos old as well. Anywdy repeated cleaning over several months and it went. If you persevere it can be done but it's a lot of work. Have you considered smoking a pipe or cigars yourself? It would be much easier!

I'd disagree, any salesman worth their salt would mention this, especially from a quality dealer, why wouldn't they?

Taking the salesman at his word then he obviously believes that there may be an issue with the smell of the car which might lead you to reject it out of hand.

Not a problem for a walk-in customer but somebody would have to pay to transport the car to your local dealer and with margins being tight he sees no reason to throw money away.

I always think that cigar smoke smell adds a touch of class. My Dad had a Rover SD1 2600 in 1983 which smelt of cigars and I always liked it.

I remember looking at a very nice car ( FROM THE OUTSIDE) ROVER SD1 3500S.

Yes that one.

Went to view and went inside which stank of dog and covered in dog hair. I told the salesman if you cant even be bother to hover out the dog hair why should I bother test driving it? and walked away. Never regretted my decision.

Edited by sandy56 on 01/03/2018 at 12:45