A5 s-line

[galenthe2nd]

In the next month i plan on picking up an A5 s-line, 2.0tdi being my choice of motor. Question is, what advantage does the Special Edition have over the standard s-line, other than the y-spoke 19" rims and mp3 prep. Are there any suspension differences? I have read somewhere that some s-lines have a lower setup, but cant see anything in the brochure to back this up.
Also, does anyone have the meteor gray colour and how does it live up to real world conditions, show swirl marks? Comparing with phantom black, not silver...

Cheers,
-G

[Cupramax]

Sline Special Edition has 19" Y spoke wheels, B&O speakers, Bluetooth phone prep and DAB tuner over and above the Sline. All Slines have the option of Sport chassis or Sline, dont buy the Sline version if you have any fillings , compliant it isn't. You only have to look at most of the Audi demos, they have Sport chassis.

[galenthe2nd]

Last thing i want is a bone shaker.. Checked out the latest brochure again, and it indicates that sports suspension is standard on 2.0tdi, s-line and special edition models. On this it states - "stiffer springs and shocks" for the sports suspension.. You say the s-line is worse, and are audi no longer giving the option of the different suspensions?

Cupramax said:

All Slines have the option of Sport chassis or Sline, dont buy the Sline version if you have any fillings , compliant it isn't. You only have to look at most of the Audi demos, they have Sport chassis.

[Cupramax]

If you look at page 16 of the pdf brochure it states Sport or Sline suspension is available on Slines. Sport is 10mm lower and stiffer than the standard setup and Sline is the same again but more so, so 20mm lower than standard and very hard.

[Dr G]

The 'sport' spec ride with 19s on an A5 is excellent. It feels purposeful but with superbly judged damping that resists banging or crashing even on pretty harsh roads.

This would be my choice.

[galenthe2nd]

Right, this does agree with postings over on A5OC, sport being the better choice by far.. Thanks guys. Any opinion's on the meteor grey? Would love phantom black, but i know its one of the hardest colours to keep looking like new.

[Dr G]

Both are fairly soft (easily scratched and chipped). Meteor grey definitely the easier car to keep looking its best and my preferred colour.