them new Audis - MBClub UK

timskemp · 02-12-2007, 10:22 PM

Coming back from Solihull this afternoon was cruising at seventy something when one of them new A5s came barrelling up behind me - them LED Daylight running lamps certainly make it look distinctive.

What a brilliantly styled car - anyone driven one yet? Looks the biz, can't wait to see what Mercedes do to the CLK in response!

Gucci · 02-12-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by timskemp

Coming back from Solihull this afternoon was cruising at seventy something when one of them new A5s came barrelling up behind me - them LED Daylight running lamps certainly make it look distinctive.

What a brilliantly styled car - anyone driven one yet? Looks the biz, can't wait to see what Mercedes do to the CLK in response!

mmm. me too. Audi have gained a lot of ground and their reputation for interior build quality is excellent

e55 · 02-12-2007, 10:32 PM

Years ago I was not an audi fan.
But the cars they have produced recently have great style, performance and build quality. RS6, RS4 and R8

I would definately consider an Audi as well as Mercedes as my next car

Mudster · 02-12-2007, 10:36 PM

Have to agree, I'm very likely to be getting an A4 Avant next year as a replacement for the Vito, nice looking, well built and a very comfortable driving position. 2.0T FSi Multitronic is my choice as a daily driver. I either go with the existing model and negotiate a deal or wait for the new shape to arrive in summer.

steve.link · 02-12-2007, 10:43 PM

I'm taking delivery of an A8 next week to replace my E320.

The E320 was a great car but I had several minor issues that took the dealer months and months to rectify.

I will let you know what I think.

Regards

Diesel Benz · 03-12-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by steve.link

I'm taking delivery of an A8 next week to replace my E320.

The E320 was a great car but I had several minor issues that took the dealer months and months to rectify.

I will let you know what I think.

Regards

Please report but don't compare the two cars. Or should I start complaining how much worse the W211 is over the W221

Donza · 03-12-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gucci

mmm. me too. Audi have gained a lot of ground and their reputation for interior build quality is excellent

Interior build quality is terrible..

I have an 2003 A4 also, and the switches are chipping, fading, popping out..

Never again..

Although AUDI make brilliant drivetrains, and utterly brilliant engines..

marcos · 03-12-2007, 12:01 PM

My mate picked one of these last week. He paid an absolute fortune to jump the queue, more money than sense.

wallingd · 03-12-2007, 01:42 PM

All that money for a car with a funny-shaped steering wheel

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J-Scho · 03-12-2007, 01:51 PM

The A5 is a really nice looking car, much nicer then the 3-series coupe IMO. In fact, Audi seem to be one of the few remaining manufacterers of cars that are actually aesthetically pleasing. And the build quality does seem to be right up there.

KillerHERTZ · 03-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Just been behind a S8, nice cars but the rears look like Seat Cupra's

C240Sport97 · 03-12-2007, 02:16 PM

Audis all look the same .. with the massive grill that stretches from top to bottom

I find them a bit derivative really

KillerHERTZ · 03-12-2007, 02:17 PM

Amazing build quality, but just as with my brothers A8 the interiors look dated IMO.

hawk20 · 03-12-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by C240Sport97

Audis all look the same .. with the massive grill that stretches from top to bottom

I find them a bit derivative really

I agree. And that big gaping mouth looks so ugly. Boy racer styling at its worst to my eyes.

As for LED lighting, let's hope we get spared this development. Instead of just replacing a bulb you have to pay to change the whole flipping lot. Daft.

steve.link · 03-12-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Benz

Please report but don't compare the two cars. Or should I start complaining how much worse the W211 is over the W221

Yes - I accept a proper comparison should be with the S Class in terms of space/performance/ride etc.

I was referring to the build quality/reliability and "niggling" issues.

I also agree that all Audi's look the same. However there are astonishing bargins to be had on the A8 - hence the change. Unfortunately I couldn't afford a S class - maybe next time.

02-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#1
timskemp Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hull Car: W204 C320CDI Posts: 2,839	them new Audis Coming back from Solihull this afternoon was cruising at seventy something when one of them new A5s came barrelling up behind me - them LED Daylight running lamps certainly make it look distinctive. What a brilliantly styled car - anyone driven one yet? Looks the biz, can't wait to see what Mercedes do to the CLK in response!

03-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#11
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	Just been behind a S8, nice cars but the rears look like Seat Cupra's __________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

03-12-2007, 02:17 PM	#13
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	Amazing build quality, but just as with my brothers A8 the interiors look dated IMO. __________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

02-12-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
e55 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Car: W211 E55 Posts: 976	Years ago I was not an audi fan. But the cars they have produced recently have great style, performance and build quality. RS6, RS4 and R8 I would definately consider an Audi as well as Mercedes as my next car

02-12-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Mudster Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Car: 2008 A150 SE Classic, 2007 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon Posts: 2,509	Have to agree, I'm very likely to be getting an A4 Avant next year as a replacement for the Vito, nice looking, well built and a very comfortable driving position. 2.0T FSi Multitronic is my choice as a daily driver. I either go with the existing model and negotiate a deal or wait for the new shape to arrive in summer.

02-12-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
steve.link Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CARDIFF Car: AUDI A8, SHOGUN 3.2DID Posts: 176	I'm taking delivery of an A8 next week to replace my E320. The E320 was a great car but I had several minor issues that took the dealer months and months to rectify. I will let you know what I think. Regards

03-12-2007, 12:01 PM	#8
marcos Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Car: ML 320CDI W164 Posts: 1,299	My mate picked one of these last week. He paid an absolute fortune to jump the queue, more money than sense.

03-12-2007, 01:42 PM	#9
wallingd Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,041	All that money for a car with a funny-shaped steering wheel .

03-12-2007, 01:51 PM	#10
J-Scho Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cheshire Car: E280 (W124) Posts: 92	The A5 is a really nice looking car, much nicer then the 3-series coupe IMO. In fact, Audi seem to be one of the few remaining manufacterers of cars that are actually aesthetically pleasing. And the build quality does seem to be right up there.

03-12-2007, 02:16 PM	#12
C240Sport97 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London E1 Car: CLS55, 911 GT3 Posts: 6,464	Audis all look the same .. with the massive grill that stretches from top to bottom I find them a bit derivative really

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