Audi S5 to buy or not to buy,,,, that is the question

[harmeetjohal]

hi all
my brother in-law is looking to upgrade from BMW 320d and is thinking of buying a Audi S5 its a 2008 4.2 with 40k on the clock

but what are they like to live with?

anyone have one? what right about them and whats wrong with them?

help plz

apart from the power upgrade would it be a big upgrade regards smile factor and build quailty?

or what else would 20k buy you....

thanks

[kambites]

I haven't driven an S5, but the V8 RS4 is generally reckoned to be a better car and can be bought for that money. As for other options, well what are his requirements?

[harmeetjohal]

only has a 5-6 mile trip into work
something modern, fun and powerful... plus he a tart

[kambites]

harmeetjohal said:

only has a 5-6 mile trip into work
something modern, fun and powerful... plus he a tart

You can get a good 996 Carrera, in either convertible or hard-top form, for 20k these days. Plus all manner of two seaters.

[harmeetjohal]

he dont want a 911

[Burnham]

kambites said:

harmeetjohal said:

only has a 5-6 mile trip into work
something modern, fun and powerful... plus he a tart

You can get a good 996 Carrera, in either convertible or hard-top form, for 20k these days. Plus all manner of two seaters.

I'd rather have the S5, but if he's a tart then maybe a 996 Cab would be an option.

The 4.2 V8 is a great engine though, and sounds especially good with a Milltek or similar.

[anonymous-user]

harmeetjohal said:

only has a 5-6 mile trip into work
something modern, fun and powerful... plus he a tart

bicycle? pair of trainers?

[Reardy Mister]

E90 335i Cab M-sport

You'll get a 08 or 09 minter for that money and with less miles.

They go like stink and will likely drive better than the Audi.

[AndyandChrisGTR]

pablo said:

bicycle? pair of trainers?

You are on the wrong forum!!!

[anonymous-user]

AndyandChrisGTR said:

pablo said:

bicycle? pair of trainers?

You are on the wrong forum!!!

you see that bit down there called "pedal powered"? dont ever click on it....

[starmonkey]

Loved my S5 - maybe ask for more opinions in the Audi forum, quite a few owners and ex-owners in there.

[AndyandChrisGTR]

pablo said:

you see that bit down there called "pedal powered"? dont ever click on it....

I don't, but if I do I'll be shore to stay away from it

[Scuffers]

We have one, all be it a 2011 car.

did not like the auto, so we have a manual, never thought I would like it so much, it really is great to drive, once you get used to it.

avoid poverty spec ones though...

[0a]

AndyandChrisGTR said:

I don't, but if I do I'll be shore to stay away from it

No, be 'shore' to pose something about how cyclists should pay road tax, they really like that.

[Dracoro]

Scuffers said:

We have one, all be it a 2011 car.

did not like the auto, so we have a manual, never thought I would like it so much, it really is great to drive, once you get used to it.

avoid poverty spec ones though...

Are there any poverty spec S5s? A5s maybe but most S5s I've seen appear well spec'd?

[Scuffers]

Dracoro said:

Scuffers said:

We have one, all be it a 2011 car.

did not like the auto, so we have a manual, never thought I would like it so much, it really is great to drive, once you get used to it.

avoid poverty spec ones though...

Are there any poverty spec S5s? A5s maybe but most S5s I've seen appear well spec'd?

unbelievably, yes there are!

obvious things are MMI sat nav, heated seats, parking sensors, etc.

[okie592]

orrrrr a M3 and dont be seen as a flashy cock in a bland understeering audi

[Scuffers]

okie592 said:

orrrrr a M3 and dont be seen as a flashy cock in a bland understeering audi

never got the understeer comments..

if you can get an S5 to under-steer on a public road, your being a f**king moron.

[okie592]

Scuffers said:

never got the understeer comments..

if you can get an S5 to under-steer on a public road, your being a f**king moron.

if you need the full power of a s5 on a public road your being a f**king moron

[Scuffers]

okie592 said:

Scuffers said:

never got the understeer comments..

if you can get an S5 to under-steer on a public road, your being a f**king moron.

if you need the full power of a s5 on a public road your being a f**king moron

not really, it's more a question of how long for.