RE: Driven: Audi RS5
Discussion
98C4S said:
J-Skid said:
I too drove one last week, as I'm in the market for a car of this ilk. For me, it is up against:
M3
1-2 year old 911 C2 'S'
C63
Why a 1-2 year old 997S? M3
1-2 year old 911 C2 'S'
C63
They are 74k new, and Porsche are doing discounts on that model - youd get one closer to £70k
I've got a B7 RS4 saloon, and I can't see myself moving 'up' to an RS5.
What's more, an RS4 now costs little more than half that of a new RS5. There's really not much point.
But then, if you don't have an RS4 and if you want a 'softer GT' with a big engine and want to be a little different from the M3 crowd, I can see this being a very nice motor.
What's more, an RS4 now costs little more than half that of a new RS5. There's really not much point.
But then, if you don't have an RS4 and if you want a 'softer GT' with a big engine and want to be a little different from the M3 crowd, I can see this being a very nice motor.
I had a drive in an RS5 two weeks ago (for about 20 mins). I am on my third RS4 since purchasing my first one in '05 (don't ask what happened to it). I have to say, the article is very well written... and is how I felt about the car.
I'm no expert but having driven the RS4 for 5 years the RS5 would have to be truly epic to get anywhere near the RS4. But perhaps Audi are going after a different type of animal... an RS owner who needs to leave the pace notes at home when he drives to work... so if that's the case, the RS5 probably ticks those buttons.
IMHO... grab yourself an RS4 before these types of car aren’t made anymore. Then kindly ask your Mrs. to vacate the marital home. Then make your bed with the RS4 instead.
I'm no expert but having driven the RS4 for 5 years the RS5 would have to be truly epic to get anywhere near the RS4. But perhaps Audi are going after a different type of animal... an RS owner who needs to leave the pace notes at home when he drives to work... so if that's the case, the RS5 probably ticks those buttons.
IMHO... grab yourself an RS4 before these types of car aren’t made anymore. Then kindly ask your Mrs. to vacate the marital home. Then make your bed with the RS4 instead.
...thank you Mr Toad for your support.
The Alpina has alas been moved to Defcon 2. If there is any money left out of the forthcoming split from the current Mrs Discount Dave; then that will be put into a Lambo'allardo fund (Defcon 1). Which given its current family lineage, IMHO is an RS4 on a wack load of bolivian marching powder.
How fares your 911 track car - the one with all the stickers on it... has Plato asked for them back?
The Alpina has alas been moved to Defcon 2. If there is any money left out of the forthcoming split from the current Mrs Discount Dave; then that will be put into a Lambo'allardo fund (Defcon 1). Which given its current family lineage, IMHO is an RS4 on a wack load of bolivian marching powder.
How fares your 911 track car - the one with all the stickers on it... has Plato asked for them back?
damn you and your Gayllardo Dave, the only place for a big lump is in the rear deck and you know it
P7ATO and I have shared many things (including a comely a/c mgr of your acquaintance) but he will never lay hands on my GT3
anyway, back on topic, the RS4 is truly the business, I am going to go and stroke mine now
P7ATO and I have shared many things (including a comely a/c mgr of your acquaintance) but he will never lay hands on my GT3
anyway, back on topic, the RS4 is truly the business, I am going to go and stroke mine now
DiscountDave said:
...thank you Mr Toad for your support.
The Alpina has alas been moved to Defcon 2. If there is any money left out of the forthcoming split from the current Mrs Discount Dave; then that will be put into a Lambo'allardo fund (Defcon 1). Which given its current family lineage, IMHO is an RS4 on a wack load of bolivian marching powder.
How fares your 911 track car - the one with all the stickers on it... has Plato asked for them back?
Not had mines for that long, only 3 months now. Love every minute of it, think I need to bag myself a test drive too in one of these RS5's, think i'll call it the "Diet RS4"The Alpina has alas been moved to Defcon 2. If there is any money left out of the forthcoming split from the current Mrs Discount Dave; then that will be put into a Lambo'allardo fund (Defcon 1). Which given its current family lineage, IMHO is an RS4 on a wack load of bolivian marching powder.
How fares your 911 track car - the one with all the stickers on it... has Plato asked for them back?
Edited by PetrolAholic on Friday 5th November 15:20
The RS5 should have been offered with a N/A V10 producing c500BHP, a slick 6 speed manual gearbox and a suspension system that does not have significant issues still surrounding it. Don't start me on the grill that is waaaaaay too much for a Friday afternoon 
The pricing structure is also alien to what you would expect if you have an RS4 (stunning machine btw) and were considering a move to the RS5 - the jump is way to far for no real extra enjoyment and 2 less doors.
Fail in my opinion and I'm glad I have had my deposit refunded.
The pricing structure is also alien to what you would expect if you have an RS4 (stunning machine btw) and were considering a move to the RS5 - the jump is way to far for no real extra enjoyment and 2 less doors.
Fail in my opinion and I'm glad I have had my deposit refunded.
Grey Ghost said:
The RS5 should have been offered with a N/A V10 producing c500BHP, a slick 6 speed manual gearbox and a suspension system that does not have significant issues still surrounding it. Don't start me on the grill that is waaaaaay too much for a Friday afternoon
I'd prefer it with a turbocharged inline 5, 300 or so bhp, some weight loss and a manual gearbox. Then I'd try to buy one. As it is, I'll stick with what I've got.Audi could of saved a packet of money and made this car more desirable.
Suspension set up and and transmission from the RS4 and this new engine..who would have complained? > There in lies the question is the core customer base of these cars , M3 included, the kind that needs new tech with every new car? The Marketing departments of BMW and Audi seem to think so because they get fatter and more gadget laden with every release...so are they still enthusiasts cars? or must have gadgets?
Personally I'd love this car but I then I do do like tech and gadgets...would I call it and enthusiasts car? not sure
Suspension set up and and transmission from the RS4 and this new engine..who would have complained? > There in lies the question is the core customer base of these cars , M3 included, the kind that needs new tech with every new car? The Marketing departments of BMW and Audi seem to think so because they get fatter and more gadget laden with every release...so are they still enthusiasts cars? or must have gadgets?
Personally I'd love this car but I then I do do like tech and gadgets...would I call it and enthusiasts car? not sure
Sounds wicked. My only concern would be the longevity of the S-tronic cogbox. With 444BHP on one end and monster 4WD grip on the other end... Its a tough gig for a gearbox, and I gather whilst they are certainly not all doomed to failure, they aren't bulletproof either?
8250RPM for a V8 though......... thats good going by anyones standards.
8250RPM for a V8 though......... thats good going by anyones standards.
I dont fancy the RS4; suspension issues and the lack of power due to carbon build up really makes a joke of the car.
Why don't high end cars work as well as low end cars? i.e a Ford Focus vs 911? The Focus will outlast the 911. Yes yes the 911 is high performance... blah blah.. it also costs 5 times more. Surely it should be as good in terms of quality as a Focus?
Why don't high end cars work as well as low end cars? i.e a Ford Focus vs 911? The Focus will outlast the 911. Yes yes the 911 is high performance... blah blah.. it also costs 5 times more. Surely it should be as good in terms of quality as a Focus?
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