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76 messages, Last post on Oct 09, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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Replying to: AudiS5 (Feb 17, 2009 9:25 pm) $270 a month for insurance is insane as well. You're going to end up paying $1300+ for car and insurance alone. Try bankrate.com. You can plug in whatever interest rate you can get and it will show you the payments over time along with the interest. If you can afford those sorts of monthly payments, then you should still buy a cheaper car for a few years. Put the rest of the high payments away for a couple of years (it's called saving), then you'll be in a significantly better position to buy an expensive car. Just look at how much interest you'll be paying. It's your money though. Good luck.
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Replying to: amdscot (Feb 20, 2009 5:18 pm) There are a lot of choice at that price point. I would consider a BMW 335i or maybe wait for the new MB E Class coupe. As amdscot said, $1300 / month car payment and insurance is a lot of money. I would rather invest it on something else. |
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| I agree that the S5 is pricey. You have to be thoroughly enamored with the Audi feel, appearance and engineering to spend this amount of cash. I was an owner of an allroad. Audi has not filled that gap in this country so I changed my tastes. The S5 is a great touring car as well as a barnstormer. It drives and rides different than a Beemer ( of which my wife owns) and MB, that is why you buy it! | |
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Over the past few months, I have been collecting a lot of information both on the A5 as well as possible financing both with Audi as well as other sources. After test driving one here in Rhode Island I decided that this is the car I want. However, lease offers were horrible even though Audi came out with better money factors and residuals. I came to the conclusion that I might have to purchase an early 08 model that comes in as an off lease to be able to afford this car. One night after searching local dealer sites I noticed a 09 A5 configured almost exactly the way I wanted. All I would have to sacrifice is the Technology Package. The list price was $49,900. I decided to go and see what I could get. After talking to a very informed representative I was able to get the price down to $47,500. With my trade, I was able to get 84 month financing at 6.9% through Citi Financial (but done with the dealer). My payment ended up at $579.00 per month. If you decide to purchase this car and select the little extras that I did, you should be aware of their true cost. Audicare - price $650, dealer price - $350 Tirecare - price $475, dealer price - $175 These extras were given to me at cost to close the deal. WHAT A CAR !!!!! Wow. |
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Replying to: AudiS5 (Feb 17, 2009 9:25 pm) I've read your messages, and I see your very eager to purchase an S5, I am in a similar situation as you are, but not for buying the S5, but a different car, and not by taking a 5 years loan. Since this will be your first purchase for such an expensive car, have you test driven other cars? For example, 135i,335i, there is a newer E class coupe coming, IS F, but I think IS F is even more expensive. Keep us updated and do remember to share your experience. |
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Replying to: amdscot (Feb 20, 2009 5:18 pm) I noted the advice you gave to (AudiS5) I was thinking about doing a similar thing as (AudiS5) is doing, but without taking such a big 5 years loan, and for a different car, not the S5. I might take up on your advice and think about what you said. You're right there are many cars to choose from, which aren't as expensive. I'll most probably go for a Japanese car.
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 12, 2009 3:56 am) |
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Replying to: AudiS5 (Mar 12, 2009 10:51 pm) I myself am trying to convince myself to not buy such an expensive car,but its hard to decide. Its easy to buy an expensive car, but paying for the next 5 years will be a big headache. Do remember that there will always be a better car coming. Thats a smart choice for looking at a used S5,A5. I asked you about test driving other cars, but you didn't reply anything, so I'll just assume that you're not interested in any other car. Remember that European cars gets very expensive to repair once its out of warranty. I really want to go for a bmw, just like you want the S5, but its to complicated for me. You have no idea how many negative things I've listen from my friends who works at bmw. I've made up my mind for going for a Japanese brand, most probably a Lexus. Just for your info, the newer S5 2010 will be replacing the 4.2 v8 with a 3.0 supercharged.
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Replying to: AudiS5 (Mar 12, 2009 10:51 pm) Where have you been (AudiS5) Its been 3 weeks, where have you and everybody else suddenly gone. |
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I'm looking to purchase an S5 and would like to know if anyone is willing to tell us how much they paid for it (an with what options). Should I expect to still pay MRSP? Thanks.
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