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The title says it, I don't think this will interest anyone here but heck I putting it out there anyway. I have had this A5 loaner (yes in a boring color and boring wheels) with about 1600 miles on it for almost a week. I have to tell you it is a REALLY great car, it has the 4 cylinder Turbo with I believe 252 hp and I must be growing old because I really don't think you need a faster car then this and I even like the sound of it.
The power is always there, never once did I feel I need more power, I got into my A6 for the first time in a week and while I felt immediate power from take off with the supercharger (nothing beats the A6 off the line it is just immediate (excepts Matts new Tesla 3) it didn't feel faster though I think it technically is. The A6 for reference has the 3.0 Supercharged engine not sure of the hp but it is 300+.
I almost feel like a real carmudgeon because my wife & I went to Costco and really liked having a hatchback, at first when we came to the car with the wagon full of stuff my wife was like 'I think we should have taken my car(the MDX) and when I showed her the hatch the next thing you know she is like ... I think I found my next car.
The overall sporty feel with the super smooth ride and really nice handling made me think I found my next car too... my lease is up in a little less than 3 months, Audi keeps asking me to turn my car in early though I think I'll wait for the 2019's to come out ... also will probably go for the S5 version ... I have to test drive it first. If the A5 is this good the S5 has got to be great though it has a regular Automatic transmission instead of the DCT so we will see after a test drive how it is.
BTW this is pretty much the same car as my daughters A4 but with a hatchback instead of a trunk ... I knew I liked that car.
John V
08-12-2018, 07:36 AM
I would totally rock one of these as a DD with a manual trans.
We rented a 2018 RS5 in SF and I absolutely loved it. Audis are cool.
We rented a 2018 RS5 in SF and I absolutely loved it. Audis are cool.
You rented an RS5 ... that is amazingly and probably crazy expensive ... I would love to try one out, who has these cars available for rent ??
Nick M3
08-12-2018, 09:28 AM
I gave serious thought to a B9 A4 as a daily. It would have been the logical choice.
lip277
08-12-2018, 11:21 AM
You rented an RS5 ... that is amazingly and probably crazy expensive ... I would love to try one out, who has these cars available for rent ??
Yeah - who has those? That would be awesome to try once....
wdc330i
08-12-2018, 11:45 AM
I'm in favor of hatchbacks in general.
Jeff_DML
08-12-2018, 11:57 AM
We rented a 2018 RS5 in SF and I absolutely loved it. Audis are cool.
This seems pretty cool
https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-rs5-sportback-preview
I was impressed with the power in the A4 we rented in Arizona. For a daily, you really don’t need any more than that engine puts out.
The A4 was a great car; with a hatch back it would be even better. It’s too bad you can’t get a stick in the A5.
Had the previous-gen A5 Sportback been sold in the US, I very likely would never have bought the Tesla…
That it opens as a hatch is a total win. There is little wrong with A4's, they've been 'my main car', on and off since 2000, I had two for a total of 9 years.
I did not even know there was such a thing as the A5/S5 Sportback, but I like it.
Apparently there is an RS 5 version coming out soon....
kognito
08-12-2018, 08:44 PM
I did not even know there was such a thing as the A5/S5 Sportback, but I like it.
This. I thought the A5 was a 2 door coupe. 2 door hatch would be fine too in my book
Jeff_DML
08-12-2018, 09:14 PM
I did not even know there was such a thing as the A5/S5 Sportback, but I like it.
Apparently there is an RS 5 version coming out soon....
Guess the link is not obvious but it is the rs5 sportback...
This seems pretty cool
https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-rs5-sportback-preview
This seems pretty cool
https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-rs5-sportback-preview
That’s pretty bad ass and probably big time $$ !!
rumatt
08-12-2018, 10:24 PM
Part of me has always wanted an audi.
Maybe some day
wdc330i
08-12-2018, 10:26 PM
After the Tesla.
rumatt
08-12-2018, 10:53 PM
:thumbup
The first electric A4 maybe?
kognito
08-13-2018, 08:51 AM
I have enjoyed all my Audi purchases.
I can't say the same for BMW . . .my E21 was a huge POS, but I spent nothing on it. The AWD in my E46 was a huge disappointment when compared to Audi AWD
lip277
08-13-2018, 10:50 AM
Seeing the A5 Sportback now...
How does that compare to the A7? Seems very similar....
Jeff_DML
08-15-2018, 10:52 AM
That’s pretty bad ass and probably big time $$ !!
https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/916x515/quality/95/https://s.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/739/732/1/S7397321/slug/l/01-2019-audi-rs5-sportback-fd-1.jpg
2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback First Drive Review | Real-world speed, unworldly utility
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/15/2019-audi-rs-5-sportback-first-drive-review/
wdc330i
08-15-2018, 11:19 AM
Nice!
Yeah - who has those? That would be awesome to try once....
Just seeing these questions...sorry! Audi on demand (https://www.us.audiondemand.com) rents them, just in SF. Expensive but we would do it again in a heartbeat.
3LOU5
08-15-2018, 12:09 PM
One of our P.A.s drives an S3.
She looks AWESOME in it......probably because she's SMOKIN' hot, smart as hell and loves to drink high-end beers, LOL.
The title is perfect for this post as I know no one here is into this car though I am pretty psyched ... I just ordered a car that will pretty much look like this one, it is a 540 idrive Msport black/black and really is pretty cool. It does 0-60 in the high 4 second range, has some cool features like super comfortable massaging seats and should be here in 6 to 8 weeks.
The other cars considered were the S5 sportback, the new redesigned A6 and the MB E450.
The S5 sportback was awesome though I felt it was a little too sporty and a drop too small, if this were my only car I would go for it but I was kind of looking for something on the comfortable/sporty side where the S5 is sporty/comfortable ... if anyone is considering this car the sound and feel of the engine is awesome, the transmission is programmed perfectly and overall this is one hell of a car !!
The E450 was beautiful, great engine, great power, really nice feel and beautiful interior ... almost went for it but I think my wife wants an E class next year when her car is up though most likely the E350 and i didn't want 2 of the same cars plus I just kind of fell in love with the Bimmer.
The redesigned A6 won't be out for another month and while I am sure it will be a great car the lease will be ridiculous ... probably around $1100+ a month being it is new, my salesperson told me a 3 yr lease is in the mid to high 900's and I do 2 yr leases ... I'm not spending that kind of $$ on a low $60k car. It will be a great car to consider in 2 years when this Bimmer lease is up.
Anyway I test drove the 540 and it feels like the perfect blend of comfort and sport ... the seats like I mentioned are super comfortable, the engine feels really good, the steering while heavier then my A6 has a really nice feel and after my 3rd test drive I knew this car would be perfect for me. It feels like they took the 5er up another notch.
One side note ... lease prices are terrible ... this 540 is costing me the same as my 2015 550 and the sticker on this car is $11k less ...
wdc330i
10-20-2018, 03:33 PM
Hey, congrats!
rumatt
10-20-2018, 04:56 PM
Hey, congrats!Yes!
Congrats! The 5 is a great car. Mine is coming up to 55k miles, no plans of selling...
Somehow missed this thread previously. Congrats! The 540 is on my list for our next car as is the S4/5 you mentioned back in August. Similar to your original post, I was also impressed by the throttle response in the a4. Am assuming the DCT might play a part in that which the S4/5 no longer has (they went back to tradtional ZF 8 speed).
Hard to beat those BMW multicontour seats (with Nappa leather) that are only available in the 5/x5 and up. Surprised the leases are so bad on 540s- with the market being so SUV focused I assumed that good deals can be had on sedans. Speaking of which, i'm also intrigued by the x3 40i. Seems to offer nearly the same performance as an S4 while being an SUV. Also addresses most of the issues that the previous gen had.
Somehow missed this thread previously. Congrats! The 540 is on my list for our next car as is the S4/5 you mentioned back in August. Similar to your original post, I was also impressed by the throttle response in the a4. Am assuming the DCT might play a part in that which the S4/5 no longer has (they went back to tradtional ZF 8 speed).
Hard to beat those BMW multicontour seats (with Nappa leather) that are only available in the 5/x5 and up. Surprised the leases are so bad on 540s- with the market being so SUV focused I assumed that good deals can be had on sedans. Speaking of which, i'm also intrigued by the x3 40i. Seems to offer nearly the same performance as an S4 while being an SUV. Also addresses most of the issues that the previous gen had.
There were no good deals, I usually end up paying more then most for he same car because I do 2 year leases but even for a 2 year it was ridiculous but I bit the bullet ... there is just no way I’m going with a 3 yr.
Btw I like the new X3 as well though I only drove the 4 cylinder model ... the 40i must be great.
There were no good deals, I usually end up paying more then most for he same car because I do 2 year leases but even for a 2 year it was ridiculous but I bit the bullet ... there is just no way I’m going with a 3 yr.
Btw I like the new X3 as well though I only drove the 4 cylinder model ... the 40i must be great.
That makes sense - didn't realize you were doing a 2 year lease. Sometimes it works out that a 2 year is actually cheaper but that only happens when the 2 year residual is high combined with a big discount off MSRP.
Sat in a friends brand new e400 wagon the other day. I know everyone seems to love current gen Mercedes interiors, but to me they look a bit overdone. Navigating the cluster and infotainment displays is also more cumbersome than idrive (and the voice recognition was inferior). I think the 540 would be my pick as well for midsize sedans.
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