Comments on: 2009 Audi A5 2.0TFSI launched

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:48:48 +0000

And to answer your other questions, I would think that servicing costs would be very similar (however, you can find that out before you buy), resale on both will be excellent and they are both very reliable. The 3 Series was recently voted most reliable car on sale in the UK and that tested thousands of different 3 Series’ against hundreds of other cars. Audis are also well known for reliability.

I have not had personal experience with those individual cars (other than driving them) but I have had very positive experiences owning other cars from both those brands.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:42:51 +0000

They are kind of in different leagues Yuyu. You’re comparing a Turbo 2.0 4 with AWD to a twin turbo 3.0 6 with RWD. You would be much better off comparing this to a 325i. The main difference would be between Quattro (AWD) on the Audi and RWD in the BMW. Both great cars but if it’s handling you care about, I would get the BMW.
But still, as I wrote, you’re not comparing similar cars; there’s miles of difference between the two.
If you can stretch to a 335i you WILL NOT be disappointed. Take them for a test drive and find out but if you can’t afford a 335i then don’t test it or the more affordable ones will depress you.

Good Luck.

By: yuyu

yuyu — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:02:16 +0000

i have been looking at coupe with some power and performance under 100k. A5 quattro come in mind, 335i is way over 100k unless it is a second or demo version. read alot of review, Audi get good interior and good 2L TFSI engine. BMW got great handling. Nothing from MB tickles me.

what you guys think? how is audi compare to BMW ie look, realibility, servicing cost and repairm resale?

any personal expereince to share?

tks

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:03:15 +0000

Tom What are you on.
Great Car kinda agree with alex on the 3.0TDi but save a few groats and buy the 2.7TDi is way more economical if you want that.

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:14:32 +0000

I think it does look a little more sedate, much like the new A4, than the previous model, even if it does look a bit more modern. A metallic black, silver or even grey would suit this car much better, this youthful red does not suit this car’s typical conservatively contemporary owners. But of course Audi’s typically great interior combined with all-wheel-drive and a highly efficient and powerful engine makes the package justify the slight nose-heavy understeer and slight lack of exterior panache.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:13:39 +0000

Or a bad buy second hand due to audi reliability =P

By: The Realist

The Realist — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:18:11 +0000

Lovely car, but I optioned one up last week and the options are more exhorbitant than BMW.

Great buy second hand thanks to Audi depreciation.

By: Alfi

Alfi — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:06:28 +0000

This a great looking car with a fantastic engine that combines power, loads of low down torque and class leading fuel economy.

Anyone who has driven one of these latest Audi quattro’s will tell that the one thing they do have, is more than enough grip for the road.

The only draw back is the price just like most Audi, BMW and Merc cars.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:01:00 +0000

The coupe is kind of ugly

By: Myke

Myke — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:06:34 +0000

Charles, you’re clearly an Audi man. Read any review and they will tell you that Audis are nose heavy, due to (as Steve mentioned) the positioning of the engine.

When it comes to luxury cars, my belief is if you are going to pay that amount of money for a proper traditional prestige car, to should be RWD. So yes Merc fits that description, as does BMW and Jaguar.