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Lostprophet said:
What are you running?
Not so much moving up in the world. Just like cars!
M135i. Decent car - comfortable, quite nippy and has managed not to annoy me so far which is quite an achievement! Not so much moving up in the world. Just like cars!
Would love something like a previous gen TTRS but suspect I would find the ride too firm for me...
Just seen your pictures. They are astonishing. I wish I had the skills to shoot such pics.
The M135i is rapid and quite practical. It's a nightmare in the wet. This is the precise reason why I'm thinking twice about M6. 560BHP through rear wheels is going to be a real pain. In the s5 I never had wheel spin. Granted it's only 350bhp and it probably lost a few horses due to carbon choking. It has 100pc power down when I wanted it.
The RS6 is a big big car. I'm not overly convinced by the shape however it does work for me. Besides the shape and price is the concern around reliability. A lot of folks think it's acceptable for the rs6 to buckle it's wheels. I think it's poorly designed and the law protects against manufacturers defects. I think if I had a RS6 and there were buckling issues id be in touch with a firm of lawyers. Make Audi sort it out.
The TT is a hugely capable car. The TTS would be plenty fast enough in all conditions. It would also have a better ride. Maybe give that a Go?
The M135i is rapid and quite practical. It's a nightmare in the wet. This is the precise reason why I'm thinking twice about M6. 560BHP through rear wheels is going to be a real pain. In the s5 I never had wheel spin. Granted it's only 350bhp and it probably lost a few horses due to carbon choking. It has 100pc power down when I wanted it.
The RS6 is a big big car. I'm not overly convinced by the shape however it does work for me. Besides the shape and price is the concern around reliability. A lot of folks think it's acceptable for the rs6 to buckle it's wheels. I think it's poorly designed and the law protects against manufacturers defects. I think if I had a RS6 and there were buckling issues id be in touch with a firm of lawyers. Make Audi sort it out.
The TT is a hugely capable car. The TTS would be plenty fast enough in all conditions. It would also have a better ride. Maybe give that a Go?
Edited by Lostprophet on Thursday 5th October 09:04
Lostprophet said:
Just seen your pictures. They are astonishing. I wish I had the skills to shoot such pics.
The M135i is rapid and quite practical. It's a nightmare in the wet. This is the precise reason why I'm thinking twice about M6. 560BHP through rear wheels is going to be a real pain. In the s5 I never had wheel spin. Granted it's only 350bhp and it probably lost a few horses due to carbon choking. It has 100pc power down when I wanted it.
The RS6 is a big big car. I'm not overly convinced by the shape however it does work for me. Besides the shape and price is the concern around reliability. A lot of folks think it's acceptable for the rs6 to buckle it's wheels. I think it's poorly designed and the law protects against manufacturers defects. I think if I had a RS6 and there were buckling issues id be in touch with a firm of lawyers. Make Audi sort it out.
The TT is a hugely capable car. The TTS would be plenty fast enough in all conditions. It would also have a better ride. Maybe give that a Go?
Ah you're too kind The M135i is rapid and quite practical. It's a nightmare in the wet. This is the precise reason why I'm thinking twice about M6. 560BHP through rear wheels is going to be a real pain. In the s5 I never had wheel spin. Granted it's only 350bhp and it probably lost a few horses due to carbon choking. It has 100pc power down when I wanted it.
The RS6 is a big big car. I'm not overly convinced by the shape however it does work for me. Besides the shape and price is the concern around reliability. A lot of folks think it's acceptable for the rs6 to buckle it's wheels. I think it's poorly designed and the law protects against manufacturers defects. I think if I had a RS6 and there were buckling issues id be in touch with a firm of lawyers. Make Audi sort it out.
The TT is a hugely capable car. The TTS would be plenty fast enough in all conditions. It would also have a better ride. Maybe give that a Go?
Edited by Lostprophet on Thursday 5th October 09:04
TTS is a good shout - I prefer a manual so a new shape TTS is probably not far off my price range! I've not had my M135i long though so will wait a while (the pic in my profile is of my previous one - I have a facelift model now and the traction is a bit better and with the adaptive suspension it is nice and comfy).Look forward to seeing what you go for
Hi all,
I wanted to chip in here. I recently bought a very similar car to the OP.
2010 S5 V8 black with cream and auto. LOVE it, and echo the comments about deceptively vast speed and a childish desire for a more noise.
I wanted to ask 'experienced' owners about the A/C. Mine seems crap at keeping the windows demisted. It blows cold, perhaps not 'ice cold' as per every advert ever, but it is working; except leaving it in auto A/C mode the windscreen fogs.
They all do that sir, or get it checked/fixed? Re-gas would be the first place to start I assume.
Thx.
I wanted to chip in here. I recently bought a very similar car to the OP.
2010 S5 V8 black with cream and auto. LOVE it, and echo the comments about deceptively vast speed and a childish desire for a more noise.
I wanted to ask 'experienced' owners about the A/C. Mine seems crap at keeping the windows demisted. It blows cold, perhaps not 'ice cold' as per every advert ever, but it is working; except leaving it in auto A/C mode the windscreen fogs.
They all do that sir, or get it checked/fixed? Re-gas would be the first place to start I assume.
Thx.
drchris said:
Hi all,
I wanted to chip in here. I recently bought a very similar car to the OP.
2010 S5 V8 black with cream and auto. LOVE it, and echo the comments about deceptively vast speed and a childish desire for a more noise.
I wanted to ask 'experienced' owners about the A/C. Mine seems crap at keeping the windows demisted. It blows cold, perhaps not 'ice cold' as per every advert ever, but it is working; except leaving it in auto A/C mode the windscreen fogs.
They all do that sir, or get it checked/fixed? Re-gas would be the first place to start I assume.
Thx.
Google G395 sensor - seems common fault on these, and happened to me. Can’t remember my symptoms before though !!I wanted to chip in here. I recently bought a very similar car to the OP.
2010 S5 V8 black with cream and auto. LOVE it, and echo the comments about deceptively vast speed and a childish desire for a more noise.
I wanted to ask 'experienced' owners about the A/C. Mine seems crap at keeping the windows demisted. It blows cold, perhaps not 'ice cold' as per every advert ever, but it is working; except leaving it in auto A/C mode the windscreen fogs.
They all do that sir, or get it checked/fixed? Re-gas would be the first place to start I assume.
Thx.
I'm not sure how to react to that
So my decision process was as follows:
GTR - No leg room for the kids
RS6 - Injector/Brakes/Alloys issues which Audi take no ownership of so not my idea of a solid car
M6 - Lovely car but none available in the spec and price I'm after
S63AMG - Lovely car and one I might go back to at a later date when kids are older and dont need me
The KN Turbo fits the family needs really well. It is big enough without being too big. It is also very luxurious and fully kitted with all the sports stuff I will ever need. The performance is jaw dropping. Also the best bit is it doesn't shout about it. The exterior is discrete... well as much as it can be for a SUV.
So my decision process was as follows:
GTR - No leg room for the kids
RS6 - Injector/Brakes/Alloys issues which Audi take no ownership of so not my idea of a solid car
M6 - Lovely car but none available in the spec and price I'm after
S63AMG - Lovely car and one I might go back to at a later date when kids are older and dont need me
The KN Turbo fits the family needs really well. It is big enough without being too big. It is also very luxurious and fully kitted with all the sports stuff I will ever need. The performance is jaw dropping. Also the best bit is it doesn't shout about it. The exterior is discrete... well as much as it can be for a SUV.
1.5 years into the ownership experience. The car has been great. There were a few issues however all covered under warranty.
So far it has cost me £1200 in service costs, £120 for a 111 inspection for the 2 year warranty which was £1800. Insurance is approximately £950. I'm hoping it will be trouble free for the next 2 years!
I've had new tyres replaced on all 4 corners which totalled to £850. Brakes and pads from Porsche at £2100. A new windscreen at £700. Wheel alignment from Porsche at £400. These cost didn't come out of my pocket so it's all good.
Under warranty I've had the sunroof cleaned and adjusted, a new rear window switch and also an oil leak fixed. The oil leak was a big job. It took Porsche approximately 30 hours to fix.
So far it has cost me £1200 in service costs, £120 for a 111 inspection for the 2 year warranty which was £1800. Insurance is approximately £950. I'm hoping it will be trouble free for the next 2 years!
I've had new tyres replaced on all 4 corners which totalled to £850. Brakes and pads from Porsche at £2100. A new windscreen at £700. Wheel alignment from Porsche at £400. These cost didn't come out of my pocket so it's all good.
Under warranty I've had the sunroof cleaned and adjusted, a new rear window switch and also an oil leak fixed. The oil leak was a big job. It took Porsche approximately 30 hours to fix.
Edited by Cimaguy on Thursday 24th December 15:21
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