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Re: Audi A5 [dhamilton] by khal80
Jun 04, 2007 (8:10 pm)
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Replying to: dhamilton (Feb 20, 2007 8:17 am)

I drive a Merc 03 CLK and was thinking about trading it in and getting the A5 and absolutely love the way the car looks
 
But I have one thing holding me back, the reputation Audi has and the "maintenance" problems..maybe ill wait for the first year of this model to come out.....but that means a year longer to get one!!! arghhhh
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Reputation in Question? by wolfsport
Jun 05, 2007 (4:53 am)
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The basic 3.2l 24V engine, which has been continually improved upon (IMHO), has been around for at least a couple years now.
Remember, if you want don't want a manual tranny, you will have to wait an additional 6 months anyway.
I'd prefer the manual, myself.
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Re: Audi A5 [khal80] by reality2
Jun 06, 2007 (9:25 pm)
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Replying to: khal80 (Jun 04, 2007 8:10 pm)

I am not sure what you mean by "reputation", but Audi's reputation as a premium luxury brand is one of the strongest and most prestigous globally. I would refer you to CR for the many models of Audi that are highly recommended if that concerns you. The reputation is solid, dynamic, cool, and a kind of prestige that is modern and forward. No pretense, just substance.
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Re: Looks interesting [dhamilton] by reality2
Jun 06, 2007 (9:27 pm)
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Replying to: dhamilton (Feb 20, 2007 10:12 am)

Clarkson sure didn't diss the R8. As a matter of fact he wanted to crown it as king - Six Stars, unheard of from him.
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Re: Audi A5 [reality2] by markcincinnati
Jun 12, 2007 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: reality2 (Jun 06, 2007 9:25 pm)

Generally speaking if CR says something I think the opposite is true. Audi's recent rise in CR's evaluation is certain to spell doom for the product.
 
My C6 A6 has been, IMO, flawless, and I WOULD highly recommend it. I would CHECK RATE IT, in fact.
 
The very fact that CR does too, means the product is nearly totally crap.
 
I have had 28 Audis, each one better than the previous.
 
Yet, now CR finally claims they are recommended.
 
Every product, well, almost, recommended by CR turns our to be something I would not ever commend.
 
Damn.
 
The Audi line is not perfect.
 
Find one that is -- and if you dare say Lexus, I say, drive one. They are, for many of us, so boring it hardly matters that they are durable.
 
Audis are, in my experience, reliable and durable.
 
The very fact that this is CR's current observation means, to me, approximately the opposite.
 
Yet, here I sit with an Audi A6, MY 2005 that seems -- to me at least -- more loaded than many 2007/2008 offerings, more reliable, and more fun to drive even at 35,000 miles than some brand new cars.
 
Don't let the current reliability ratings sway you -- these cars are fragile, unreliable, can't pass the dealer without pulling in for some damn thing or another to be adjusted, repaired or replaced.
 
I wouldn't buy one with your money.
 
Who in the wide wide world of sports posts like this?
 
Geesh.
 
Drive it like you live.
 
These are truly exceptional cars.
 
Waaaaahhhh!
 
I picked a bad week to stop drinking coffee.
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Re: Audi A5 [reality2] by khal80
Jun 14, 2007 (6:19 pm)
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Replying to: reality2 (Jun 06, 2007 9:25 pm)

Thanks for the advice
 
I am in total love with the A5 and want to trade my clk to get it.
 
What i mean by reputation, is what i hear about repairs. Many people, im not sure how much to weigh their opinions, say audis are always in the shop and cost alot to repair. Although they may have a great driving experience the downside is maintaining the car to keep that performance.
 
On specs, looks, and drive I wouldnt hesitate, but if its going to be in the shop or cost to much to keep, then i have to think hard about it
 
maybe its hit or miss, some cars have no problems, some may have too many
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Re: Audi A5 [khal80] by wolfsport
Aug 19, 2007 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: khal80 (Jun 14, 2007 6:19 pm)

The Audi dealer in Austin had a red S5 on display back in June, though they aren't for sale until November.
I tried to get a broshure through a friend there, but he said they won't even have broshures until November (though I hear you can now order an A5 or S5).
There are also no decent broshures on-line.
So if anyone finds a broshure for an A5 or S5 before then, please let us know about it here.
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Re: Audi A5 [wolfsport] by micosilver
Aug 27, 2007 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: wolfsport (Aug 19, 2007 5:08 pm)

We have a "teaser' brochures available - a few photos and general information, not the full brochure.
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Re: Audi A5 by patthis
Sep 05, 2007 (1:38 pm)
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I live in Ireland and just seen a black S5 drive down the street. Looked cool, wide and low and sounded sweet, nice v8 rumble.

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