The documentary regarding the S550s creation dates back long before the 4 series existed, so I can't see how it could have been anything more than a footnote towards the end of testing.
That's interesting. We've had an S5 for several years, and yes, it's a complicated car that does go wrong (like all cars) so it costs a fair bit to keep, but it's also hugely comfortable and quick - I can genuinely see why they're glued to people's car's rear ends given how they mask speed.
Yes, horses for courses. I've always seen Audi as a bit of a compromise in that it can't meet the comfort of the Mercs nor the sportiness of the BMWs. And yes for me a sports car needs to have a manual gearbox, which Audi and especially Mercs seems to lack in that respect. BMW seems to be going that way but the M2 manual is proving popular and so hopefully BMW will reverse this trend, like Porsche has done. Audis can be fast in a straight line but have a reputation of being a bit boring/clinical (mate has older S5, one with the V8, you wouldn't know to hear it or look at it, sooo boring!) poor handling of the TT and also the styling - really not a fan of the design of the TT/A1/A5 etc. The only exception is maybe the R8 but then for the money I'd take a Porsche GT3. To be honest, I have no issue with the panel gaps or paint quality on my car, yes there is a fair bit of plastic but nothing wrong with that - functional! Having said that, my wife finds the Mustang a bit too daunting to drive (wouldn't go as far as wouldn't touch it with a barge poll!) and so prefers her 4x4 automatic
Yeah exactly. Our S5 is the v8 - whilst I mostly agree with your sentiment, if my wife leaves early for work, you can feel the S5 start, throughout the house. It just doesn't have any volume (perfect for her though!). It's a bit numb, but it's still a great car.Yes, horses for courses. I've always seen Audi as a bit of a compromise in that it can't meet the comfort of the Mercs nor the sportiness of the BMWs. And yes for me a sports car needs to have a manual gearbox, which Audi and especially Mercs seems to lack in that respect. BMW seems to be going that way but the M2 manual is proving popular and so hopefully BMW will reverse this trend, like Porsche has done. Audis can be fast in a straight line but have a reputation of being a bit boring/clinical (mate has older S5, one with the V8, you wouldn't know to hear it or look at it, sooo boring!) poor handling of the TT and also the styling - really not a fan of the design of the TT/A1/A5 etc. The only exception is maybe the R8 but then for the money I'd take a Porsche GT3. To be honest, I have no issue with the panel gaps or paint quality on my car, yes there is a fair bit of plastic but nothing wrong with that - functional! Having said that, my wife finds the Mustang a bit too daunting to drive (wouldn't go as far as wouldn't touch it with a barge poll!) and so prefers her 4x4 automatic
Yes I had issues with turbos on my E90 335i, luckily BMW agreed to the repairs out of a good will gesture as just out of warranty. At least my Mustang won't have turbo issues!
Yep, I rib my mate on the V8 S5 but he says he prefers to be understated not shouty like a Mustang driver!
Everyone to their own!
Though I don't know him... he's lying. The Audi 4.x series of v8s are creamy, lovely engines (coupled with really odd gearbox ratios) and they sound wonderful, especially on aftermarket pipes. We didn't change ours due to the nature of its use, but had it been mine, I'd have done it within weeks (as I did with the Mustang!).Yep, I rib my mate on the V8 S5 but he says he prefers to be understated not shouty like a Mustang driver!
Yes be a shame if M gets rid of the stick.
Yes, I'm agreeing, but as I say, you can feel it more than hear it. It's clever how Audi have done it. Has a lovely warble inside.
