Test Drove an S5 today...
#16
10-28-2007, 08:30 PM
Yes it is too bad that the lease numbers are not better. I am not surprised. Audi is taking advantage of the excitement of a new car. Hopefully they will make the leases more attractive as the hype wears off.
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10-28-2007, 09:34 PM
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Ill tell you what...I was SO AMAZINGLY impressed with the car...I already knew the car wasnt exactly the pinnacle of straight line peformance so that didnt phase me. The car is amazingly easy to drive fast and FAR, FAR more communicative than the older weight bias configuration...yes it "understeers" but damn it, my e46 m3 understeered when stock and arguably more due to the lack of drive going to the front wheels...I was REALLY able to get into the car and the smoothness of the car is just unreal...there is plenty of torque coming from that engine and I CANT BELIEVE how that thing sounds...its unreal from a stock car. The sound system and interior are seriously WORLD CLASS and I think this car is a definite winner...a shame about the price though...this car at 55 with the options would have been damn near spot on perfect for a DD or classy coupe...
#18
10-28-2007, 10:43 PM
I drove a S5 earlier this week and I must say I'm highly impressed, You guys that think it is underpowered what do you compare with. I have an 05 GTO (about 425 horse 6,0L V8) now and I have had a couple of Vettes before that.
Those are better bang for the buck then the S5 but what else is there for $50-60K that is anywhere close to this car
overall. I must say it is the best car I have ever driven. I will order one pretty soon.
Tonny
Those are better bang for the buck then the S5 but what else is there for $50-60K that is anywhere close to this car
overall. I must say it is the best car I have ever driven. I will order one pretty soon.
Tonny
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10-28-2007, 10:47 PM
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Rep Power: 204 I drove a S5 earlier this week and I must say I'm highly impressed, You guys that think it is underpowered what do you compare with. I have an 05 GTO (about 425 horse 6,0L V8) now and I have had a couple of Vettes before that.
Those are better bang for the buck then the S5 but what else is there for $50-60K that is anywhere close to this car
overall. I must say it is the best car I have ever driven. I will order one pretty soon.
Tonny
Those are better bang for the buck then the S5 but what else is there for $50-60K that is anywhere close to this car
overall. I must say it is the best car I have ever driven. I will order one pretty soon.
Tonny
#21
10-29-2007, 08:15 AM
So a guy at my gym pulls up today with a new S5. He previously had an 05 E55.
Based on what I read here, I asked him if it was disapointing power wise compared to the MB.
He said the car was actually faster.
My guess is the car feels more connected as I dont believe, spec wise, it actually is faster.
Based on what I read here, I asked him if it was disapointing power wise compared to the MB.
He said the car was actually faster.
My guess is the car feels more connected as I dont believe, spec wise, it actually is faster.
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10-29-2007, 08:24 AM
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Rep Power: 204 wow cool it down there superaudifan 
if you had read my initial driving review it would say that maybe because im used to the 55 engine that it may have been part of the reason i felt the car was underpowered...
but i did love the car, it was a very impressive car - BUT it did not provide the oomph of a fast car and give any sort of an adrenaline rush when stepping on it, it just felt weak, and numbers say about 5 seconds and to be honest it didnt feel like it, but it was very smooth and this could be why it did not feel that fast, im used to a burst of speed, this was a smooth linear motion of speed... different, the RS5 is what i would wait for if i were to purchase this car, but with audi depreciation i would wait a year and buy a used one...
if you had read my initial driving review it would say that maybe because im used to the 55 engine that it may have been part of the reason i felt the car was underpowered...
but i did love the car, it was a very impressive car - BUT it did not provide the oomph of a fast car and give any sort of an adrenaline rush when stepping on it, it just felt weak, and numbers say about 5 seconds and to be honest it didnt feel like it, but it was very smooth and this could be why it did not feel that fast, im used to a burst of speed, this was a smooth linear motion of speed... different, the RS5 is what i would wait for if i were to purchase this car, but with audi depreciation i would wait a year and buy a used one...
true, there is no "rush", but when things like TTs, GT2s and AMGs exist, why should audi have to match them for 55-60k?
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10-29-2007, 03:59 PM
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Rep Power: 204 wow... umm dont even know what to say to it, even if he had the previous E55 without the blower his new S5 would be slower... no way could his new S5 be faster
but it undoubtedly is an awesome car
well the new C63 is 60k, the new M3 is around 55-60k too and those are monster performers in comparison to the S5
the new C63 AMG (@ 60k) does 60 in 3.9, and the quarter in 12.3 @ 116... that is pretty supercar'ish performance... bone stock... gotta be a rush
but it undoubtedly is an awesome car
well the new C63 is 60k, the new M3 is around 55-60k too and those are monster performers in comparison to the S5
the new C63 AMG (@ 60k) does 60 in 3.9, and the quarter in 12.3 @ 116... that is pretty supercar'ish performance... bone stock... gotta be a rush
Im not saying the S5 isnt a performance drag compared to the bmw and merc...but I think Audi picked thier fight in other ways...plus, if you want raw performance...well, get a 996tt as they are routinely sub 60 now...
#26
10-29-2007, 05:12 PM
I just got back from another Audi Dealership and they had there Demo outside. It was dusk and they must have just cleaned the car WOW the last one I test drove and saw was FILTHY and it was Meateor Grey just like this one... the dirty one I was like ehhh dont like that color Gray, but what a difference a clean car makes haha this thing was GORGEOUS man what a car. Now the bad news. The other dealer quoted me 988 a month 36 months 10k a year w 2900 out of pocket. This one the guy says 3k out of pocket he could get me into one for 1100 a month wo taxes HAHA AUDI IS ON CRACK if this car was at 800 a month where it should i would have one by now. I thought it was April Fools when that guy came out w that quote 
#27
11-08-2007, 04:47 PM
A buddy of mine just test drove the demo S5 over at Santa Monica and he was pretty disappointed. He said even though he knew it was a fast car, he just couldn't feel it.
Other than that, it is still a stunning car imo. Just a little too pricey
-Ryan
Other than that, it is still a stunning car imo. Just a little too pricey
-Ryan
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11-08-2007, 05:54 PM
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Please forgive me if im wrong but why am i getting the feeling that this car is going to be like Audis version of the E46 M3... "Not really a drag car but has got impressive power" " Great muscular looks".... "Handles like its on rails"... Sound familair to anyone?
#29
11-08-2007, 08:51 PM
For everyone here that has not owned Audi/VW cars before. They build the engines VERY tight. The motors will loosen up considerably after 4K miles.
That being said, I drove one this week and thought it was beautiful. Definitely could have used another 30 HP though. It did not feel as strong as my previous B6 S4.
That being said, I drove one this week and thought it was beautiful. Definitely could have used another 30 HP though. It did not feel as strong as my previous B6 S4.
#30
11-09-2007, 01:18 AM
I think the S5 is a gorgeous looking car, with a stunning interior. But... I drove one a couple weeks ago and I was very disappointed. I know it's not suppose to be a super fast car, but it doesn't feel like there is any power at all. I was driving it aggressively and it felt like I was driving a bulky sedan. People say it handles good, and yea it's a heavy AWD car, so it obviously sticks to the road, but there is no excitement or feeling in driving this car. I was in love with the S5 prior to driving it, but after my test drive I came to the conclusion that it just doesn't do it for me. I think driving a sports car should be an exciting experience that gets your blood pressure up and your heart beating faster... This car got me wondering where the 354hp was going and how much power it would take to make it feel fast. It's a very smooth car, but it's boring to drive. I still think it's a great car, but driving it just doesn't appeal to my senses or give me the satisfaction I want out of a sports car.
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