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Jun 16th, 2021, 21:03 | #1 |
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Audi A5
Anyone owned an A5 coupe. Looking at a replacement for my mini and thinking of something a bit more grown up. Never owned a 'modern' Audi, but their build quality appeals. Would be nothing more special than a 2.0tdi, I know the VAG engine and box have a good rep, but how are they to live with on a daily basis?
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In comparison I have driven 13 1/2 hours in the volvo in a day and still been able to walk. 30 min test drive in the BMW rendered the wife imobile for 3 days and the test drive in the S line left my bum numb. You may be better suited than I to these cars however, so as ever test drive or hire one for a bit before parting with your cash. Paul.
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I have friends with A5, ludicrously expensive and complex.
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Get a Jag XF, much nicer and then you wont turn into the dreaded Audi driver brain with not indicating etc...
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Personally, from experience and friends who have these modern German "Uber" machines I consider the offerings from Audi and BMW overpriced and without doubt overrated .
I'm not saying that they are bad cars just that in reality they do not live up to the Hype and are living on yesterdays image of overall build quality. My daughter has a 2002 Audi A3 100bhp Tdi ( PD) and the build quality on that is absolutely superb. It feels like it is made from Granite. Nowadays, for the price charged for the equivalent? No thanks.
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Jun 17th, 2021, 10:31 | #7 |
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Would be at least six years old. Kinda limited with options for (relatively) affordable quality coupes with four seats. I would be looking at base tdi with fwd and a manual box so no dsg or quattro issues and the old 2.0tdi lump is a good 'un. Mind not made up, really like the wee 2 series BMW coupe also but fancy a full size car for a change. I'm not sold on VAG or BMW quality over all else, as another poster suggested, like Volvo for a while there, they are living on past glories, I just like the A5 looks and am just a big tart when it comes to aesthetics!!
Thanks for all the advice. I'll likely end up keeping my beloved mini but it's fun looking!! |
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