Audi RS5

Hi there


Audi RS5
- Amazing sound (V8)
- Very smooth DSG gearbox
- Looks gorgeous
- Fantastic interior
- Overall great build quality
- Upmarket image
- Better performing cars and more capable cars available


Nissan GTR
- Faster
- Better traction
- Better handling
- Good fun to drive
- Very very capable
- Did I say FASTER! :D


I've been in the GTR with an Audi R8 attempting to keep up. The GTR had an average driver, the R8 had a very good driver, the GTR absolutely slaughtered the R8, it was not even close. On the road the GTR is simply amazing, on a racetrack things would be closer no doubt. :)
 
The GTR is impressive, but its attraction is only performance. I have a performance car.

This is something more practical. Just been reading about the Panamera gearshift and there is talk of it being changed. Trouble is when you spec a Panamera 4S it's easy to tip over £100K. The RS5 fully loaded is more like £75K.
 
Spie said:
This is something more practical. Just been reading about the Panamera gearshift and there is talk of it being changed. Trouble is when you spec a Panamera 4S it's easy to tip over £100K. The RS5 fully loaded is more like £75K.
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Isn't that a bit like me fretting over a £1k difference in E92 pricing? :D
 
Spie said:
The GTR is impressive, but its attraction is only performance. I have a performance car.

This is something more practical.
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If it's practicality that you want then why are you looking at 2+2 coupés? I realise that you said "more" practical but I'd say that you may as well go all the way and get something actually practical like a BMW 535x estate.
 
Personally I love the RS5s, and don't care how they compare to the M3s etc, as they aren't 4x4.

Seriously is a great car.
 
merlin said:
4WD = yucky steering feel, never really bothered me too much - ok so you don't get the feedback, but in all honesty with 4wd grip do you really need feedback?

I'm warming to Audi's, probably the old age. 4wd is a winner in the winter and I just love the last 5 years (or so) of Audi's styling, much the same as Mercedes styling is suddenly ticking boxes for me.

Put down the magazine & online reviews and let your backside decide courtesy of the nearest dealer!
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Welcome to middle age, downhill from here our kid.
 
Nothing really to challenge the RS5 IMO. A good friend has an S5 and it's a wonderful car,looks good,goes well,interior is beautifully built. I wouldn't hesitate if you require 4WD. I find a lot of reviews these days talk nonsense,who cares what's quicker around a track,most of the time these cars are going to be driven in everyday scenarios,the RS5 would be perfect!
 
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