A5 Cabriolets

[Fume troll]

Anyone got one? Are they OK or all is it all a bit wobbly and blancmange like?

What options are must-have? Can you expect much off list price?

Cheers,

FT.

Edited by Fume troll on Thursday 25th November 14:23

[chard]

Good cars. just like the A5 coupe to drive. Which model/engine do you want and when?

[Fume troll]

Definitely quattro, and S-tronic. I was looking at the 3.0 TDI, or 2.0 TFSI and leaning towards the diesel, but not totally decided on spec. When: pretty much now. Are delivery times long?

Cheers,

FT.

Edited by Fume troll on Thursday 25th November 14:21

[Fun Bus]

I've driven an A5 3.0TDi coupe and was seriously impressed (was an SE). It's cross-country ability was very good in my opinion. If it were me I'd be speccing a decent sized wheel - not 'blingy' but just enough to fill the arches more than some of the standard wheels look as though they do.

[Fume troll]

Good to know, thanks. Yeah, 17s look a bit small. 18s then?

Cheers,

FT.

Edited by Fume troll on Thursday 25th November 14:22

[ZOLLAR]

I'm pretty sure Shmee had one until recently (replaced with an Aston )

Edit Add I'm sure he could give you any info if needed

Edited by ZOLLAR on Thursday 25th November 14:23

[Fun Bus]

Shmee had an S5.

[Fume troll]

S5 would be a bit thirsty for us, I think.

Cheers,

FT.

[Deerfoot]

Speak to DrG in the VW Audi Skoda forum, he should be able to point you in the right direction regarding spec.

[Lefty]

I assume they're haldex?

[Fume troll]

Hence the question earlier! Full time 4wd though, I think. I'm ready to be corrected !

Cheers,

FT.

[Lefty]

I read somewhere that transverse engined audis are haldex, longitudinal are permie.

Might be BS though.

[ZOLLAR]

Fun Bus said:

Shmee had an S5.

Ooops should check 1st before i Post .

[Fun Bus]

I wasn't trying to be smart, just adding clarification to your post.

[ZOLLAR]

Fun Bus said:

I wasn't trying to be smart, just adding clarification to your post.

Yeah I know

[Fume troll]

The brochure says permanent AWD.

Cheers,

FT

[Shmee]

I'm slow to the thread!

I did indeed have an S5 cab; popped almost 10,000 miles on it over the summer and absolutely loved the car. It's very big is one comment worth noting but beautifully comfortable to drive; great ride (not bad even on the 20" alloys I had), all of the creature comforts you need, and even the back is big enough for 2 big guys for a 15hr each way trip across Europe.

I'd expect at least 8-9% off list price, especially ordering at this time of year (that's what I got this time last year), and I certainly wouldn't buy a car without the nav system which really just brings everything together inside.

If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to fire away!

Edited by Shmee on Friday 26th November 10:37

[Dr G]

Get 19s, get the 3.0 TDI, Get S-Tronic, Get quattro sport diff if you're a keen driver, B&O, HDD Nav and anything else you fancy.

Really lovely cars and very stiff as convertibles go. Shmee's in Sepang on the 20s was a seriously good looking car.

[Fume troll]

Thanks guys!

Shmee, did you mean with or without nav?

Cheers,

FT

[Shmee]

Fume troll said:

Thanks guys!

Shmee, did you mean with or without nav?

Cheers,

FT

Oops! Meant you need nav, silly me typing too quickly.