Anyone Else Notice....

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 01:55 AM

There are more NEW Audi's on the road lately? This surprises me because I live in a town that was hit by the credit crunch and there are more houses up for sale than usual. Is it just me?

Perhaps Audi's financing bar is a lot lower than MB, BMW, and Porsche.

lkn · 09-26-2008, 02:11 AM

Yes, the LEDs on the headlights catch my eye every time.

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lkn

Yes, the LEDs on the headlights catch my eye every time.

Still think BMWs look nicer but then again I'm biased. Brother had an A6 (2002) and took it in for service every other week.

shane335i · 09-26-2008, 02:44 AM

I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car. I prefer it in terms of looks over the 335i hands down. The interior is much nicer too and I think anyone who has seen both has to agree to that. The problem is that is doesnt have the same sporty feel that the 335i does at all and I wanted that. I am happy with my decision and if the S5 was up against it that decision would probably go to the Audi. I cant afford that though and the 335 is so easily modded that its hard to pass up.

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shane335i

I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car. I prefer it in terms of looks over the 335i hands down. The interior is much nicer too and I think anyone who has seen both has to agree to that. The problem is that is doesnt have the same sporty feel that the 335i does at all and I wanted that. I am happy with my decision and if the S5 was up against it that decision would probably go to the Audi. I cant afford that though and the 335 is so easily modded that its hard to pass up.

Have you been in a fully loaded 335? Just wondering because a fully loaded BMW with nav, comfort access, cold weather, paddle shifters, etc. is sick.

shane335i · 09-26-2008, 03:24 AM

Yeah - that is what I have, except I dont have comfort access. I have the Nav, paddles etc, etc. Dont get me wrong. I love my car and cant wait to drive it every day! But go and sit in an S5 and tell me its not beautiful inside. I personally prefer the interior on the A5/S5 over the loaded 335i with no doubt at all. The outside stying can kind of go both ways but I still think the Audi A5/S5 are one of the sexiest looking coupes out there right now.

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shane335i

Yeah - that is what I have, except I dont have comfort access. I have the Nav, paddles etc, etc. Dont get me wrong. I love my car and cant wait to drive it every day! But go and sit in an S5 and tell me its not beautiful inside. I personally prefer the interior on the A5/S5 over the loaded 335i with no doubt at all. The outside stying can kind of go both ways but I still think the Audi A5/S5 are one of the sexiest looking coupes out there right now.

Comfort Access would make you love your car more.

I'm not sure what Audi offers. Maybe I need to get into an A5 to see what the hype is about. What do you like about it?

shane335i · 09-26-2008, 03:41 AM

hahaha - I dont need the comfort access. Doesnt get cold enough here for heated seats etc although I wouldnt complain if my car had come with it to be honest. I bought mine second hand and it has everything but the comfort access package.

As for the A5/S5 I really like the way they look both inside and outside. When you get in it feels really comfortable - more so than the 335i I think. The dash layout is really nice with the Nav option and the main console for the radio is very nice. It just feels like they put a little more effort into the finishing touches I think.

Remember - I still chose a 2nd hand 335i over a new A5 so clearly I didnt like it THAT much!

The performance really turned me off. It didnt have the "sporty" feel I wanted and it felt heavy. It was smoother than our cars but in the twistier roads it felt heavy to me. All I am saying it check one out if you get the time sometime, it really is a very nice car.

nidget · 09-26-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shane335i

I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car. I prefer it in terms of looks over the 335i hands down.

Sorry to tell, but you're comparing oranges and apples: these cars are not in the same category. For the looks, the S5 must be compared to the bmw 6 serie, not to the 3. But if I had to buy a car of this category, I'd go for the Audi too, because the 6 is far too expensive.

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shane335i

hahaha - I dont need the comfort access. Doesnt get cold enough here for heated seats etc although I wouldnt complain if my car had come with it to be honest. I bought mine second hand and it has everything but the comfort access package.

As for the A5/S5 I really like the way they look both inside and outside. When you get in it feels really comfortable - more so than the 335i I think. The dash layout is really nice with the Nav option and the main console for the radio is very nice. It just feels like they put a little more effort into the finishing touches I think.

Remember - I still chose a 2nd hand 335i over a new A5 so clearly I didnt like it THAT much!

The performance really turned me off. It didnt have the "sporty" feel I wanted and it felt heavy. It was smoother than our cars but in the twistier roads it felt heavy to me. All I am saying it check one out if you get the time sometime, it really is a very nice car.

Will do. I'm at the Audi website now and trying to build one for fun. They look similar on the website but 2d can be misleading.

I'm just floored because the economy is dying and people bitch about no loans yet people are buying NEW Audis in my hood. Doesn't make sense to me.

Deda · 09-26-2008, 04:50 AM

Few days ago my father bought AUDI A6 allroad,fully loaded,car is amazing...air suspension is one of the things that are easy to become addicted..and yes led lights are fantastic

Cyber · 09-26-2008, 04:59 AM

Lights are lights.

Androo000 · 09-26-2008, 06:09 AM

...or maybe Audi is coming out with a lot of well designed cars. I would say so.

SoCali E36 · 09-26-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber

Have you been in a fully loaded 335? Just wondering because a fully loaded BMW with nav, comfort access, cold weather, paddle shifters, etc. is sick.

ya im sure it is but then you are getting up there price wise with those options

CHEFNYC-335XI · 09-26-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shane335i

I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car. I prefer it in terms of looks over the 335i hands down. The interior is much nicer too and I think anyone who has seen both has to agree to that. The problem is that is doesnt have the same sporty feel that the 335i does at all and I wanted that. I am happy with my decision and if the S5 was up against it that decision would probably go to the Audi. I cant afford that though and the 335 is so easily modded that its hard to pass up.

There is no comparison...as far as a well made car BMW runs away with That hands down Ive been in the A5 sexy yes.....doesnt handle like my car....at all.... its like a girl with alot of makeup on looks good but hiding something...also made by the same company as THE JETTA.....WHAT A P.O.S. that car is....so thers definitly VW parts in the AUDI... you made the right choice...dont buy a car for its sexy LED's.....LOL......buy it because it grips the road and handles like an 80,000 dollar sports car....and is still much sexier than any AUDI!...IN MY OPPINION!...I ate an A5 for lunch the other day...on the highway.....mmmmmmm like pizza.....lol

Chitown-Irish · 09-26-2008, 07:44 AM

Having owned an Audi S4 and now a 335i I can say I liked both. I think Audi builds a stylish car and their interiors are the best but BMW's are meant to be driven which is why things like cup holders and creature comforts are secondary to them.

Audi versus BMW, different philosophies and different purposes.

onalaska98 · 09-26-2008, 09:02 AM

I looked at a 2009 A4 and test drove it. Sat down to buy it (order in, 4-6 weeks) and financing was at 6%. Said thank you very much, walked next door to the BMW dealer and bought my 3 series. The A4 was a great car, hugged the corners (took it on a few cloverleaf on ramps and it was amazing, loved the feel, loved the accommodations, loved the look - hated the price and the financing.

Feel of the road through the car/steering wheel, price and financing made it easy for me to buy the BMW that night.

Hoothout · 09-26-2008, 09:19 AM

ya the a5 is soo beautiful, i saw one at the golf course yesterday, looks kinda like a e92 imo

canucklion · 09-26-2008, 09:21 AM

+1

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Originally Posted by shane335i

I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car.

Deda · 09-26-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chitown-Irish

Having owned an Audi S4 and now a 335i I can say I liked both. I think Audi builds a stylish car and their interiors are the best but BMW's are meant to be driven which is why things like cup holders and creature comforts are secondary to them.

Audi versus BMW, different philosophies and different purposes.

+1, i agree with you!

nidget · 09-26-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEFNYC-335XI

so thers definitly VW parts in the AUDI

Of course, but there is definitely a lot of VW parts in BMW too: Bosch makes a lot of parts for VW, Audi, Porsche, BMW, ...etc
I don't understand why people always blame VW. They have very good cars too. Not as good looking (outside) and powerful as Audi's are, but in some aspects they are better than Audi (design interior of VW often look better, they usually have more space and, based on my experience, I can say the reliability is a bit better too).

gdnyc · 09-26-2008, 10:55 AM

I'm more of an Audi fan, but I chose an 06 330 over an 06 A4 two years ago. That being said I try to remain neutral in any comparisons. The A5 is one great looking car. It reminds of an Aston Martin, not an E92.

As for the VW bashing, go take a look at them. They have a better fit, finish and quality than most of the higher end Jap luxury cars. Don't knock them because of the name. Until you've driven all the cars, hold your opinion to yourself.

I've owned Audi, VW and BMW. BMW does have a sportier feel and is quick but at the same time feels sterile (the interior and the RFT's kill me). I had the most fun in my old A4. It wasn't as fast as the BMW's at the time, but I enjoyed every single second of driving that car.

The VW, for the money is a great value. It has a lot of standard equipment and you still get that German feel.

At the end of the day, its whatever makes you happy. Everybody has different tastes and passions.

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Cyber Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 08 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri State Area EAST iTrader: (0)	Anyone Else Notice.... There are more NEW Audi's on the road lately? This surprises me because I live in a town that was hit by the credit crunch and there are more houses up for sale than usual. Is it just me? Perhaps Audi's financing bar is a lot lower than MB, BMW, and Porsche.
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	Yes, the LEDs on the headlights catch my eye every time.
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shane335i Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodside, CA iTrader: (0)	I have to admit, and I will get flamed for this I am sure, but the A5 is one sexy looking car. I prefer it in terms of looks over the 335i hands down. The interior is much nicer too and I think anyone who has seen both has to agree to that. The problem is that is doesnt have the same sporty feel that the 335i does at all and I wanted that. I am happy with my decision and if the S5 was up against it that decision would probably go to the Audi. I cant afford that though and the 335 is so easily modded that its hard to pass up.
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shane335i Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodside, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah - that is what I have, except I dont have comfort access. I have the Nav, paddles etc, etc. Dont get me wrong. I love my car and cant wait to drive it every day! But go and sit in an S5 and tell me its not beautiful inside. I personally prefer the interior on the A5/S5 over the loaded 335i with no doubt at all. The outside stying can kind of go both ways but I still think the Audi A5/S5 are one of the sexiest looking coupes out there right now.
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shane335i Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodside, CA iTrader: (0)	hahaha - I dont need the comfort access. Doesnt get cold enough here for heated seats etc although I wouldnt complain if my car had come with it to be honest. I bought mine second hand and it has everything but the comfort access package. As for the A5/S5 I really like the way they look both inside and outside. When you get in it feels really comfortable - more so than the 335i I think. The dash layout is really nice with the Nav option and the main console for the radio is very nice. It just feels like they put a little more effort into the finishing touches I think. Remember - I still chose a 2nd hand 335i over a new A5 so clearly I didnt like it THAT much! The performance really turned me off. It didnt have the "sporty" feel I wanted and it felt heavy. It was smoother than our cars but in the twistier roads it felt heavy to me. All I am saying it check one out if you get the time sometime, it really is a very nice car.
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Cyber Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 08 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri State Area EAST iTrader: (0)	Lights are lights.
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Androo000 Private First Class 14 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	...or maybe Audi is coming out with a lot of well designed cars. I would say so.
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Chitown-Irish Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 11 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orland Park, IL iTrader: (0)	Having owned an Audi S4 and now a 335i I can say I liked both. I think Audi builds a stylish car and their interiors are the best but BMW's are meant to be driven which is why things like cup holders and creature comforts are secondary to them. Audi versus BMW, different philosophies and different purposes. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive35i F25 (CPO) Space Grey/Black Leather, Packages: Premium, Cold Weather, BMW Apps, Sirius and Technology. BMW CCA Member (WindyCity Chapter). Former cars: 06 750i E65 (CPO) 07 E90 335i (bought used but had problematic iDrive so sold it to get 7-series)
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onalaska98 New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	I looked at a 2009 A4 and test drove it. Sat down to buy it (order in, 4-6 weeks) and financing was at 6%. Said thank you very much, walked next door to the BMW dealer and bought my 3 series. The A4 was a great car, hugged the corners (took it on a few cloverleaf on ramps and it was amazing, loved the feel, loved the accommodations, loved the look - hated the price and the financing. Feel of the road through the car/steering wheel, price and financing made it easy for me to buy the BMW that night.
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Hoothout Colonel 62 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 328i [0.00]	ya the a5 is soo beautiful, i saw one at the golf course yesterday, looks kinda like a e92 imo __________________ 2008 SG E92 328i iDrive,Premium Pkg,Sport Pkg,Cold Weather pkg,Black Dakota Leather,GP Thunder 8500k cornering,drl,and foglights, ,Blacked Out Grills,Painted Reflectors,Shadowline Emblems,Hardwired Beltronics V-995, AFE Intake, Muffler Delete, Berger tune
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gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I'm more of an Audi fan, but I chose an 06 330 over an 06 A4 two years ago. That being said I try to remain neutral in any comparisons. The A5 is one great looking car. It reminds of an Aston Martin, not an E92. As for the VW bashing, go take a look at them. They have a better fit, finish and quality than most of the higher end Jap luxury cars. Don't knock them because of the name. Until you've driven all the cars, hold your opinion to yourself. I've owned Audi, VW and BMW. BMW does have a sportier feel and is quick but at the same time feels sterile (the interior and the RFT's kill me). I had the most fun in my old A4. It wasn't as fast as the BMW's at the time, but I enjoyed every single second of driving that car. The VW, for the money is a great value. It has a lot of standard equipment and you still get that German feel. At the end of the day, its whatever makes you happy. Everybody has different tastes and passions. __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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