Anyone on here got their S5 yet??
Discussion
535dman, stimmers on here has just got his S5: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly 
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!It's not based on the A3, but on the brand new modular platform that will also spawn the new A4!
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!The A5 is Audi's first chance to try the new platform that will be the basis for the next A4, Q5, A7 and many more.
535dman said:
Saw one in the flesh today - Slough Area - Black with all those Chrome bits and 19" alloys - lovely car....
I am thouroughly tempted to get one of these - anyone on here provide some more info - what's it like to drive, mpg, acceleration, sound system???
1) Its a superb drive. Coming out of 9 years worth of BMW's and more recently my SMG M3 Convertable i found the S5 a delight to drive. Especially when the weather isn't great. The M3 in the dry and on a track would be more fun, but for everything else the S5 is far superior. The grip is really something i haven't experienced before, just sticks to the road.I am thouroughly tempted to get one of these - anyone on here provide some more info - what's it like to drive, mpg, acceleration, sound system???
2) MPG - Bad - having said that i have only had it a few days and only been driving around London and sticking my foot down as much as possible - as you do in a new car.
3) The acceleartion is smooth. The M3 'felt' quicker pulling away quickly, but i'd be willing to bet this would match it all the way and the go past. The power honestly just keeps coming and coming and its very deceptive. When i pulled out of the dealer i was doing 120 before i knew it and thought i was doing about 80. Suprised me - its a very quick car.
4) I specc'd the Bang & Olufsen stereo, which is superb. A car steroe friend of mine thinks it may be lacking in a little bass but other than that he says its superb !
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!
dude you've got gutts to say that on here 
I still think that car looks wicked!stimmers said:
535dman said:
Saw one in the flesh today - Slough Area - Black with all those Chrome bits and 19" alloys - lovely car....
I am thouroughly tempted to get one of these - anyone on here provide some more info - what's it like to drive, mpg, acceleration, sound system???
1) Its a superb drive. Coming out of 9 years worth of BMW's and more recently my SMG M3 Convertable i found the S5 a delight to drive. Especially when the weather isn't great. The M3 in the dry and on a track would be more fun, but for everything else the S5 is far superior. The grip is really something i haven't experienced before, just sticks to the road.I am thouroughly tempted to get one of these - anyone on here provide some more info - what's it like to drive, mpg, acceleration, sound system???
2) MPG - Bad - having said that i have only had it a few days and only been driving around London and sticking my foot down as much as possible - as you do in a new car.
3) The acceleartion is smooth. The M3 'felt' quicker pulling away quickly, but i'd be willing to bet this would match it all the way and the go past. The power honestly just keeps coming and coming and its very deceptive. When i pulled out of the dealer i was doing 120 before i knew it and thought i was doing about 80. Suprised me - its a very quick car.
4) I specc'd the Bang & Olufsen stereo, which is superb. A car steroe friend of mine thinks it may be lacking in a little bass but other than that he says its superb !
stimmers said:
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!The A5 is Audi's first chance to try the new platform that will be the basis for the next A4, Q5, A7 and many more.
Why would I want to spend 50-60k on a car with the same interior bits and bobs as a 15k A3? brands like Merc and Audi are spreading themselves too thin! Another example is the CL55. Why on earth would I buy a car (taking engine/driving exp out of the equation) that costs 60-70k that shares the same satnav and interior parts as my other half's C Class Sport Coupe that costs 1/3 of the price? These special models in these makers cars should be more special and more different from the parts they share with cheaper models!
just my 10p worth, i'm no Clarkson, i'm not even the mightly Quentin Wilson, but just my 10p worth.
Saying that, i did see one this morning and it did look v nice, esp with the LED driving lights on! But not my cup of earl grey.
Edited by spydersingh on Wednesday 1st August 12:41
spydersingh said:
stimmers said:
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!The A5 is Audi's first chance to try the new platform that will be the basis for the next A4, Q5, A7 and many more.
Why would I want to spend 50-60k on a car with the same interior bits and bobs as a 15k A3? brands like Merc and Audi are spreading themselves too thin! Another example is the CL55. Why on earth would I buy a car (taking engine/driving exp out of the equation) that costs 60-70k that shares the same satnav and interior parts as my other half's C Class Sport Coupe that costs 1/3 of the price? These special models in these makers cars should be more special and more different from the parts they share with cheaper models!
just my 10p worth, i'm no Clarkson, i'm not even the mightly Quentin Wilson, but just my 10p worth.
Saying that, i did see one this morning and it did look v nice, esp with the LED driving lights on! But not my cup of earl grey.
Edited by spydersingh on Wednesday 1st August 12:41
The buttons, switches, Sat Nav, and EVERYTHING really in the A5 is different from the rest of the range.
Admittedly the TT, A3 or A4 share similar stereos and Nav units, but every other Audi car's parts are bespoke!
So your comment about the £50 - 60k car still makes no sense!
Edited by drybeer on Wednesday 1st August 13:42
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spydersingh said:
stimmers said:
spydersingh said:
535dman said:
Will do, thanks...pS got the brochure in the post today - loverly
what did i tell you man?!? smell the coffee! (hiding from a possible stoning) but why would you want to buy a car thats a re-packaged a3?!!! stick with your beemer!!!The A5 is Audi's first chance to try the new platform that will be the basis for the next A4, Q5, A7 and many more.
Why would I want to spend 50-60k on a car with the same interior bits and bobs as a 15k A3? brands like Merc and Audi are spreading themselves too thin! Another example is the CL55. Why on earth would I buy a car (taking engine/driving exp out of the equation) that costs 60-70k that shares the same satnav and interior parts as my other half's C Class Sport Coupe that costs 1/3 of the price? These special models in these makers cars should be more special and more different from the parts they share with cheaper models!
just my 10p worth, i'm no Clarkson, i'm not even the mightly Quentin Wilson, but just my 10p worth.
Saying that, i did see one this morning and it did look v nice, esp with the LED driving lights on! But not my cup of earl grey.
Edited by spydersingh on Wednesday 1st August 12:41
So you would never buy a Lamborghini because it has the some of the same bits and bobs? Don't make any sense to me, but each to their own !
Just out of interest which unique and individual car do you drive ?
Edited by stimmers on Wednesday 1st August 19:44
stimmers said:
Just out of interest which unique and individual car do you drive ?
(535dman, I should have kept this argument between us! LOL)(Prepares himself for a public stoning)
I drive a Maserati Spyder. Yes I know. Satnav from Alfa (I used to have an Alfa before and it was the same!). Engine (detuned) from Ferrari. Vents from Fiat. Again, this is just my 10p worth (and like I said, I'm no Quentin Wilson) but if you are spending that much on a car, it should feel special, almost have some sense of occasion. When I jumo in my car pressing my Fiat keyfob, I see a sea of leather on the dash, sexy dials. Not 100% original parts etc but in a word unique to the car. Yes, it may handle like a pig. yes, it doesn't score highly as far as the Top Gear team go but its always exciting to get in and start up. Again, like I said, it wasn't meant to rub people up the wrong way or start a forum fight but it was just my 10p worth.
(PS. I've sent you a PM 535dman!)
spydersingh said:
stimmers said:
Just out of interest which unique and individual car do you drive ?
(535dman, I should have kept this argument between us! LOL)(Prepares himself for a public stoning)
I drive a Maserati Spyder. Yes I know. Satnav from Alfa (I used to have an Alfa before and it was the same!). Engine (detuned) from Ferrari. Vents from Fiat. Again, this is just my 10p worth (and like I said, I'm no Quentin Wilson) but if you are spending that much on a car, it should feel special, almost have some sense of occasion. When I jumo in my car pressing my Fiat keyfob, I see a sea of leather on the dash, sexy dials. Not 100% original parts etc but in a word unique to the car. Yes, it may handle like a pig. yes, it doesn't score highly as far as the Top Gear team go but its always exciting to get in and start up. Again, like I said, it wasn't meant to rub people up the wrong way or start a forum fight but it was just my 10p worth.
(PS. I've sent you a PM 535dman!)
sjn2004 said:
spydersingh said:
stimmers said:
Just out of interest which unique and individual car do you drive ?
(535dman, I should have kept this argument between us! LOL)(Prepares himself for a public stoning)
I drive a Maserati Spyder. Yes I know. Satnav from Alfa (I used to have an Alfa before and it was the same!). Engine (detuned) from Ferrari. Vents from Fiat. Again, this is just my 10p worth (and like I said, I'm no Quentin Wilson) but if you are spending that much on a car, it should feel special, almost have some sense of occasion. When I jumo in my car pressing my Fiat keyfob, I see a sea of leather on the dash, sexy dials. Not 100% original parts etc but in a word unique to the car. Yes, it may handle like a pig. yes, it doesn't score highly as far as the Top Gear team go but its always exciting to get in and start up. Again, like I said, it wasn't meant to rub people up the wrong way or start a forum fight but it was just my 10p worth.
(PS. I've sent you a PM 535dman!)
Anyway, Spydersingh, have a look at the S5, it felt pretty special to me, particularly for less than £40k. I drive a 2004 A8 and once you go up from the A4, not to mention the basic specs, Audi's become more differentiated from each other.
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