Audi S5

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Hi folks,

Had a quick search in here and couldn't find too much comment on this car...... Anyone here got one as I'm keen on them and the 08/09 models can be had for what seems to me decent money. I've come across the below which I might have a test drive of this weekend :)

http://www.audi.co.uk/used-cars/use...ester/602586775-2086736.aspx?srcmdc=se_na_re_


For those that own are there any good specific questions to ask about this model beyond the obvious and usual questions?
Also I've never dealt with Audi dealers at all, but I like a haggle - will. Win or lose?!

Any advice greatly appreciated

Many thanks

Paul
 
panthro said:
They aren't as fast as Audi would like you to believe, but they are decent enough to drive, loads of grip and the interior is a great place to be in.That one seems well specced. I'm sure you could get one with the same spec, with less miles on the clock if you bought privately.
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Seems plenty quick to me but I guess a test drive will help. That said going from a focus anything will feel quick lol. I prefer going through a dealer so I'm not keen on a private transaction. I hoping to do a deal but I've never dealt with Audi before so don't know the attitude of their salespeople

panthro said:
I do like the shape/look of the S5 though.
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Me too hence the interest. Nothing worng with the A4/S4 but I dont want one.

Stringy said:
Token '335i M Sport Coupe' suggestion
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Not keen on BMW, that's a decent car slightly quicker - just doesn't float my boat and I see lots of them around my way. So I'm just looking for something slightly different.

I should also add, this will be a bit of a toy, I only cover Circa 8k a year at best so whilst MPG is always a consideration it's probably not the be all and end all with that mileage.

Can anyone give me more on the audi dealers? attitude and the like?

Cheers
Paul
 
Gibbo said:
S5 in short, looks nice, gorgeous inside, makes a glorious noise and has some excellent mid-range power.

Downsides, its heavy and it shows in the handling its weight! :(
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One downside vs all the good bits ;)

I guess the beamer 335 is nimbler (if that's a word), but they just don't turn me on.

Perhaps I'm swayed too much by styling??
 
paradigm said:
Completely depends on the dealership in question, and who (which private company) is running it.

I've only had the pleasure of Audi dealerships run by Inchcape retail, but on the whole they have been professional and courteous, and are more than willing to sit down to negotiate (even on prices of parts/labour when challenged).

On the whole though, I felt more welcomed (and certainly had more of a rapport going) with BMW (Bluebell).
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Well that's good. Thanks for that mate. I can't imagine they're shifting loads of these at the moment, which might play in my favour......

Colchester and my local dealer at Chelmsford are seemingly tied by Group 1 Automotive Inc. https://www.audi.co.uk/content/audi...k/group-1-automotive/approved-colchester.html

Group 1 Automotive http://finance.yahoo.com/news/group-1-automotive-expands-u-200040247.html
 
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Gibbo said:
One of my main priorities in a car is how it handles and how it feels on its feet, so for me its a major decision.

To answer your question I think the S5 is definetely a lot more BLING than the BMW offerings.
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I guess this is another part of the test drive.

Bling, well guess I'm sticking to my Essex standards :D

I'm guessing you've had the pleasure of a drive?
 
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