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Actually there have been a fair few threads on here recently with lots of owners comments and test drives of the S5.
The search is annoying because you need to feed it more than two characters but have a flick back through and you'll find plenty of info.
Is there anything specific you need to know?
The search is annoying because you need to feed it more than two characters but have a flick back through and you'll find plenty of info.
Is there anything specific you need to know?
I have an S5. It's a nice car. But it is not a sports car. It's a GT. More of a cruiser. It's quick without being seriously rapid. Very Audi, very safe, lovely build quality. Understeer and slightly odd steering feel due to the speed variable assistance. What else would you like to know about it?
Cheers
Cheers
Mats said:
I have an S5. It's a nice car. But it is not a sports car. It's a GT. More of a cruiser. It's quick without being seriously rapid. Very Audi, very safe, lovely build quality. Understeer and slightly odd steering feel due to the speed variable assistance. What else would you like to know about it?
Cheers
Thanks for your post!Cheers
How is the car to own; any issues with the car? What is the real world mpg? I took one for a test drive and it gave 13mpg.
Is it a car worth buying? Hope you don't mind me asking why did you not go for a M3 or RS4 or even an XK for that matter?
Thanks again!
Lostprophet said:
Mats said:
I have an S5. It's a nice car. But it is not a sports car. It's a GT. More of a cruiser. It's quick without being seriously rapid. Very Audi, very safe, lovely build quality. Understeer and slightly odd steering feel due to the speed variable assistance. What else would you like to know about it?
Cheers
Thanks for your post!Cheers
How is the car to own; any issues with the car? What is the real world mpg? I took one for a test drive and it gave 13mpg.
Is it a car worth buying? Hope you don't mind me asking why did you not go for a M3 or RS4 or even an XK for that matter?
Thanks again!
Lostprophet said:
Mats said:
I have an S5. It's a nice car. But it is not a sports car. It's a GT. More of a cruiser. It's quick without being seriously rapid. Very Audi, very safe, lovely build quality. Understeer and slightly odd steering feel due to the speed variable assistance. What else would you like to know about it?
Cheers
Thanks for your post!Cheers
How is the car to own; any issues with the car? What is the real world mpg? I took one for a test drive and it gave 13mpg.
Is it a car worth buying? Hope you don't mind me asking why did you not go for a M3 or RS4 or even an XK for that matter?
Thanks again!
Car is fine to own. It certainly has a road presence due to its size, but it is not large in the back. 2+2 rather that a 4 seater. MPG varies. I put £60 of Vpower in the tank and get around 260 miles range usually. Longer runs are much better. Get lairy with the right foot and teens are quite normal. I have had some issues with my advanced key sensors but had them replaced by warranty and is quite common apparantley. Is the car worth buying? Subjective I would say.
It's a beautifully built car and still looks fantastic, but it is not without its flaws. If you are looking for a sports car with "chuckability" then go somewhere else. The S5 is not an M3 and does not have great steering feel. However that is not to say that you cannot hustle it a little. 4WD is very safe but has its limits; understeer etc. If you are looking for an executive cruiser with some beans and a little bit of class then the S5 is a nice bet.
Why did I not buy an ///M3. I've had quite a few ///M's and the current version (as dynamic as it may be) just doesnt do it for me. Also a very good friend of mine has one. While it is a superior drivers car, in the real world day to day I personally do not think it compares with the S5 from a comfort and general normal road usage. Audi has a much nicer interior and could be argued exterior.. Horses for courses... RS4 whilst a stunning car looks a little dated for me. Not that looks make a complete car I may add.
As for the Jag, as good as they are I think they still have a slight stigma and they are a little old man for me. Again my opinion. However I have driven one recently and they are superb cars, I could argue that the interior is better than the Audi.. However it was not what I was looking for at the time. I expect to keep the Audi for another year. It has delighted and disappointed. As I have mentioned before It's quick without being super quick, it is also quite heavy and when you push it you notice some of that mass. But there is no place I would rather be when cruising long distances and sometimes having a little bit of fun.
When it comes down to it, it is up to you what you want to purchase and really depends on where you are in your car life cycle. Have you had all your speed and sports car kicks? Do you want to settle into something a little more statesman? If you are looking for a reasonably priced GT then it is a good bet.
The S5 cannot be compared with the S4 or RS4. Different cars altogether.
The above is my opinion and whilst it may differ to others it is based on my own experiences.
Cheers.
Mats said:
As for the Jag, as good as they are I think they still have a slight stigma and they are a little old man for me. Again my opinion.
I appreciate it's your opinion, but I believe that with the current range, the old-man sigma is pretty much gone with Jag. I've just bought an A5. But an XF was also in the running. The only reason I bought the Audi was because I'm 6'2", and I find that in 4-door cars with the seat right back, the B-pillar obscures my vision. As soon as they do an XF coupe, I'm there. But the A5 3.0 Diesel is pretty damn good too 
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