Somebody slap some sense into me! I think the A5 is beautiful.

gthal · 03-31-2008, 07:48 PM

Let me start by saying I LOVE my 328i

However, I saw a new A5 today and I drooled... pure sex on wheels.

It was beautiful. Very aggressive yet classy. Rear end is great. Lines are clean and sporty. Talked to the owner and sat in it and the interior was amazing too... probably the best I have seen in this class.

In Canada, the A5 is around $52,000+/- and at that price is pretty loaded with leather, 18" wheels, etc. A 328xi coupe with sport and premium is pushing that easily. Although the Audi has more power, performance figures seem to be similar to the 328 as it is heavier. I also read that the steering and feel isn't as good (I keep hearing the term "long distance GT cruiser" associated with the A5).

Having said that, I love my BMW and am really happy with it. I do have to say that I will test drive the A5 when my lease is up. I hope I hate it when I drive it cause I want to stay in the family. Damn you Audi for coming out with such a beautiful (IMO) looking car!

Somebody slap some sense into me...

OK, did it myself.

akack79 · 03-31-2008, 07:50 PM

If I were in market for a car, would defn consider the A/S 5.

Remonster · 03-31-2008, 08:11 PM

The A5 IS beautiful.

MartyMcFry · 03-31-2008, 08:14 PM

i test drove the A5 last saturday and my only complaint was that the steering was too light... but that's it.. i like the exterior and definitely love the interior! i just wish the A5 has the same headlights as the new A4.

btw i still love my bimmer.

NoSole · 03-31-2008, 08:19 PM

You seem to be quite sane. The A5 is fekking gorgeous!

Tortfeasor 335xi · 03-31-2008, 08:19 PM

I was looking at the s5 before I put my money down on the 335xi. I opted against it because, at least the u.s. version is heavier, more expensive, worse handling, and less powerfull then the 335xi I am picking up next weekend. But that math changes a lot if the prices in Canada are in favor of the a5. But check availability in your area. The S5 was sold out for a full year in mine.

Year's_End · 03-31-2008, 08:35 PM

Look, the general consensus amongst about 99% of the people on this forum seems to be that the A/S5 has an amazing interior/exterior, an exhaust note to die for, but the steering is too light and unresponsive, and that the car is too heavy, and that it doesn't have as much low end grunt as it should.

You're not insane. The car is sexy. I believe easily moreso than the e92 as well.

Kev · 03-31-2008, 08:40 PM

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The A/S5 interior is definitely nicer than the simply functional interior of the E9X. Exterior is very subjective. I think it looks like an older W208 CLK from certain angles and wife is not a big fan of it. However, I saw a white S5 on Newbury St this past weekend and it looked ok, but the V8 was not much of a rumble and the quad exhaust is very Audily SMALL......

Excellence · 03-31-2008, 08:45 PM

A5 is SEXY.

88stlgrym3 · 03-31-2008, 08:46 PM

it sure is beautiful but that vr6 engine is very old and it only pumps out 250hp. no thanks, give me an e92 335i any day of the week.

cooldude · 03-31-2008, 08:48 PM

335 vs a5
i'd choose a 335 anyday.
if the deal's between 328 and a5 then a5

335Transformer · 03-31-2008, 08:54 PM

My 335 is not even near as good as my 2005 S4. There is no way in hell it is as good as the S5.

When the S5 comes in a cabrio my 335 is history.

GreenThree · 03-31-2008, 08:57 PM

Your completely sane! The A5 is sharp. The S5? Unbelievable!

Year's_End · 03-31-2008, 09:13 PM

Oh I forgot: CVT FTMFL!!!!!!!

Robert · 03-31-2008, 09:21 PM

Cuz it is beautiful.... lol

Kitz · 03-31-2008, 09:25 PM

i prefer A5 than 328i

ADHD · 03-31-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tortfeasor 335xi

I was looking at the s5 before I put my money down on the 335xi. I opted against it because, at least the u.s. version is heavier, more expensive, worse handling, and less powerfull then the 335xi I am picking up next weekend. But that math changes a lot if the prices in Canada are in favor of the a5. But check availability in your area. The S5 was sold out for a full year in mine.

WHAT ARE U SMOKING!!! LESS POWERFULL!!

S5=354hp@6800rpms @ 3593.5lbs
335i=300hp@5800rpms @ 3582. lbs

FastLane · 03-31-2008, 09:31 PM

looks like a cross between an accord coupe and a cockroach.

Year's_End · 03-31-2008, 09:34 PM

Not seein it...where's the photoshoppers on this one.^

Streetfish · 03-31-2008, 09:40 PM

meh, nice car but the headlights need to be changed

TahBOSS · 03-31-2008, 09:41 PM

The guy who made it says it is the most beautiful audi he has ever created in his life.

FastLane · 03-31-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahBOSS

The guy who made it says it is the most beautiful audi he has ever created in his life.

they dont tell you he is blind.

03-31-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
gthal Major General 1909 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Somebody slap some sense into me! I think the A5 is beautiful. Let me start by saying I LOVE my 328i However, I saw a new A5 today and I drooled... pure sex on wheels. It was beautiful. Very aggressive yet classy. Rear end is great. Lines are clean and sporty. Talked to the owner and sat in it and the interior was amazing too... probably the best I have seen in this class. In Canada, the A5 is around $52,000+/- and at that price is pretty loaded with leather, 18" wheels, etc. A 328xi coupe with sport and premium is pushing that easily. Although the Audi has more power, performance figures seem to be similar to the 328 as it is heavier. I also read that the steering and feel isn't as good (I keep hearing the term "long distance GT cruiser" associated with the A5). Having said that, I love my BMW and am really happy with it. I do have to say that I will test drive the A5 when my lease is up. I hope I hate it when I drive it cause I want to stay in the family. Damn you Audi for coming out with such a beautiful (IMO) looking car! Somebody slap some sense into me... OK, did it myself. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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akack79 Brigadier General 147 Rep 3,165 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	If I were in market for a car, would defn consider the A/S 5. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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Remonster Lieutenant Colonel 827 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	The A5 IS beautiful.
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MartyMcFry New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: '08 328i coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	i test drove the A5 last saturday and my only complaint was that the steering was too light... but that's it.. i like the exterior and definitely love the interior! i just wish the A5 has the same headlights as the new A4. btw i still love my bimmer.
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NoSole Bearquin by nature 17 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E90 N54 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (3)	You seem to be quite sane. The A5 is fekking gorgeous!
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Tortfeasor 335xi Corporate Hack 4 Rep 288 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ / Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	I was looking at the s5 before I put my money down on the 335xi. I opted against it because, at least the u.s. version is heavier, more expensive, worse handling, and less powerfull then the 335xi I am picking up next weekend. But that math changes a lot if the prices in Canada are in favor of the a5. But check availability in your area. The S5 was sold out for a full year in mine. __________________ New Car: 2008 335xi Coupe Earlier Car: 2004 STi (got stolen) Earlier Earlier Car: 1995 Mustang GT (416 whp and a blown engine) Really Much Earlier Car: 1988 Mazda 626 TURBO
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1226 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Look, the general consensus amongst about 99% of the people on this forum seems to be that the A/S5 has an amazing interior/exterior, an exhaust note to die for, but the steering is too light and unresponsive, and that the car is too heavy, and that it doesn't have as much low end grunt as it should. You're not insane. The car is sexy. I believe easily moreso than the e92 as well. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 488 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The A/S5 interior is definitely nicer than the simply functional interior of the E9X. Exterior is very subjective. I think it looks like an older W208 CLK from certain angles and wife is not a big fan of it. However, I saw a white S5 on Newbury St this past weekend and it looked ok, but the V8 was not much of a rumble and the quad exhaust is very Audily SMALL...... __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Excellence G-STAR 207 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: E90 to A5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (0)	A5 is SEXY.
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88stlgrym3 Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 09 Lexus IS350 Join Date: May 2005 Location: san gabriel, CA iTrader: (0)	it sure is beautiful but that vr6 engine is very old and it only pumps out 250hp. no thanks, give me an e92 335i any day of the week. __________________ 2002 steel gray M3 coupe, SMG, premium package, navigation 2008 jet black 535i sport, premium 2010 Wicked White Evolution MR Touring 2009 Smoky Granite Mica Lexus IS350, F-Sport products: 19'' staggered forged wheels, cold air intake, exhaust, rear sway bar, BC Racing coilovers
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cooldude Lieutenant 27 Rep 518 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	335 vs a5 i'd choose a 335 anyday. if the deal's between 328 and a5 then a5
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335Transformer Captain 48 Rep 800 Posts Drives: Forecast: Sunny Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	My 335 is not even near as good as my 2005 S4. There is no way in hell it is as good as the S5. When the S5 comes in a cabrio my 335 is history. __________________
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GreenThree Colonel 216 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Your completely sane! The A5 is sharp. The S5? Unbelievable! __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1226 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Oh I forgot: CVT FTMFL!!!!!!! __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Robert Major General 431 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Cuz it is beautiful.... lol
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Kitz Major 79 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: ex BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: socal 2006-2010, Jakarta 2010+ iTrader: (4)	i prefer A5 than 328i __________________ My Baby
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FastLane Live life in this lane.... 13 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chi-Town, USA iTrader: (0)	looks like a cross between an accord coupe and a cockroach. __________________ '08 E92 335xi: the girlfriend '04 Yamaha R6: the mistress '99 Mustang Cobra: the wife
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1226 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Not seein it...where's the photoshoppers on this one.^ __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Streetfish Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	meh, nice car but the headlights need to be changed
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TahBOSS ///M BEAST 14 Rep 258 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	The guy who made it says it is the most beautiful audi he has ever created in his life. __________________
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