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39 messages, Last post on Jun 26, 2008 at 2:10 PM
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| Anyone in the San Diego area have luck getting a hold of an S5? What was your price paid? | |
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Put my name on the list back in November, and mine came in today. Dealer indicated it is the first S5 Auto Transmission to hit the US. Patience pays off. Overall, while it was tough to wait those 6 months, it was worth it. I was concerned the S5 Auto might not have the same torque factor as the Manual, but given the traffic in my area, i really wanted both the power, torque, sound, feel of the S5 without having to deal with those times when we all sift in to work. Let me tell you, the power is THERE in spades. I could tell little discernable difference between the launch from 0 factor from the manual, and the transmission is very intuitive. Awesome car, and you guys can bet you are getting a great car for the price. This car runs better and feels better than the BMW 650i and the Jaguar XK, for about 2/3rd the price.
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Replying to: theengineer (May 07, 2008 5:57 pm) I am sure it was worth the 6 months waiting. What car did you drive before getting your new S5 and how do you compare the old car with this new 1. Hope you post some more experience about the handling quality smoothness while driving on highway speeds. etc etc. thanks.
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Replying to: bmlexus (May 08, 2008 10:29 am) We've had customers at out dealership order cars back in October, that will NOT get their cars. People who had 08 models on order will have to get bumped to 09. It's very unusual to have this problem. Most of the time it takes 3 months to build a car in Gemany and have it shipped to a US dealer. Lots of people are in the same situation and are having to wait up to 7-9 months to get an S5. We have 09's on order, and some customers got lucky with the allocation process and there order was sent right to the factory. You can order a 1000 S5's if you want to as a dealer, but if there is no build slot in the allocation process to start bulding it, it doesn' t mean much. Audi shares most of the blame for this as they put dealers in a bad spot. They kept taking orders and things just kept backing stacking up. 09 models should far better as Audi claims to have solved some of the supplier issues. But the A5 and S5 are low-volume specialty cars and they will never be a dime a dozen like a BMW 3 series coupe. So it's always going to be harder to get one. |
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| For those of you who are looking...... I got my S5 Friday May 16th in Wausau off of the lot at Kocurek Wausau Imports. I was going to wait for their second allocation to get B & O sound but could not wait. I believe their second allocation is still available for someone to order however they want it........probably before 2009. I would contact them. Tell them Matt sent you! | |
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Replying to: wausaus5 (May 18, 2008 12:57 am) |
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Replying to: wausaus5 (May 18, 2008 12:57 am) Any experience with your S5. its v8 twin turbo correct? How smooth is the car quite enough in highway speeds.? How comfortable is it.? Hows the handling the road feel. The good and bad things you like about your car. How comfortable are the seats. How is the transmission. Anything else you want to add etc etc. Are those twin turbo too loud I always have a feeling TT are really not that smooth. Hope to get all the experience thanks.
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Replying to: bmlexus (May 23, 2008 4:54 pm) I've driven the S5 several times. It's bottom line an amazing vehicle all the way around with very few flaws. Other than so-so gas mileage for the V8, there's no reason not to buy one. The interior is gorgeous, silk nappa leather seats are extremely comfortable. Stupid fast 0-60 under 5 seconds. V8 sounds glorious and one of the best on the market. |
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Replying to: bmlexus (May 23, 2008 4:54 pm) its v8 twin turbo correct? No, as stated in previous post, it is naturally aspirated V8 How smooth is the car quite enough in highway speeds.? Very Smooth and plenty of 6th gear passing power too. How comfortable is it.? I am 6'2" 255lbs. The narrow seats fit snuggly but comfortably. This was a real concern of mine, but I have taken a couple of several hundred mile trips and been very comfortable. Hows the handling the road feel. Stiff but compliant. Wisconsin potholes are a bit jarring, but no more than in my last car (A6 4.2). The good and bad things you like about your car. I wish the voice command was active. In my prior audi, I could do everything with with it. Change CD's, radio stations, dial phone numbers and names and control the nav system. It would be nice just to have the phone functions back. Love everything else though. How comfortable are the seats. See above How is the transmission. Love it. 1st to 2nd is the only transition that i am trying to get just right in non-spirited driving. Anything else you want to add etc etc. Are those twin turbo too loud I always have a feeling TT are really not that smooth. Engine sound is fantastic. The car I got, out of dealer inventory doea not have the Bang & Olafson(sp) sound which has turned out just fine as I love the sound of the engine. I also have a BMW 335xi sedan which is twin turbo charged. The power delivery in the S5 is extremely smooth and linear. There is no big power bumps. |
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