Should I get a b7 S4 DTM or a 2009 A5?
May 10, 2010 | 03:47 PM
#21
I agree with Jox here 100%. I think the A5 is a much better and more modern car.
May 10, 2010 | 03:55 PM
#22
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From: Oregon
The A5 will certainly turn more heads but I would avoid any Audi with the 3.2 V6 engine. It's old-tech, thirsty, lazy and has been discontinued in a few markets already.
I loved the sound of the V8 in my S5, it is intoxicating.
I still think that the thinking man's A5 is the 2.0T quattro. Not sure why you can't get the S-Tronic (DSG) transmission in the US market, but IMO that's the best combo. If you're a manual-only kinda guy then this isn't an issue. How about this one?
The B7 shape is looking a bit tired now too.
I loved the sound of the V8 in my S5, it is intoxicating.
I still think that the thinking man's A5 is the 2.0T quattro. Not sure why you can't get the S-Tronic (DSG) transmission in the US market, but IMO that's the best combo. If you're a manual-only kinda guy then this isn't an issue. How about this one?
The B7 shape is looking a bit tired now too.
What's old tech about it?
May 10, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Because of that, I don't think we'll ever sell it. I think we got our hands on a VAG classic that actually will hold value well, like the crazy price on Euro Van's even today!
May 11, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Our A5 has the 3.2 FSI, its painfully slow, can't even keep up with COB's Lexus! but otherwise the car is amazing, I would buy it again with the same motor.
if performance is your concern look at the 335/135, for the price even the S5 is disappointing to be honest.
if performance is your concern look at the 335/135, for the price even the S5 is disappointing to be honest.
May 11, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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08 manual S4 Avants with 25K miles are trading at close to what I paid for mine two years ago at over 40K.
Because of that, I don't think we'll ever sell it. I think we got our hands on a VAG classic that actually will hold value well, like the crazy price on Euro Van's even today!
Because of that, I don't think we'll ever sell it. I think we got our hands on a VAG classic that actually will hold value well, like the crazy price on Euro Van's even today!