S4 B7 VS A5 3.2. Will I really feel the lack of speed?

Habber · 06-23-2008, 07:44 PM

I am contemplating switching to the A5 3.2 from my current S4 B7. Once the looks of the A5 wear off, will I miss the 4.2?

Thoughts please?

Tanner · 06-24-2008, 02:59 AM

... and the S5 was pretty damn sweet and fast though but you're looking at an A5

Visti · 06-24-2008, 04:36 AM

Carmine_S4 · 06-24-2008, 04:38 AM

adequate and moves quite well, it's not a 4.2....and 2nd Tanner's sound comment.

Tanner · 06-24-2008, 05:59 AM

I'm still a bit amazed that the new B8 A4 with the sports suspension can do the same speed in the slalom as the B7 RS4. So if that's any indication of the handling, the A5 should handle very well which it will. When I test drove the S5 the first thing I noticed was that it didn't feel like a pig around the corners compared to a B6/B7 S4.

The one other thing you might not miss, is the poor gas mileage

Carmine_S4 · 06-24-2008, 06:19 AM

just get an S5 and be done with it.

Tanner · 06-24-2008, 06:26 AM

jason in toronto · 06-24-2008, 06:36 AM

Bruno_S4 · 06-24-2008, 07:03 AM

maaliish · 06-24-2008, 07:22 AM

06-24-2008, 02:59 AM	#2
Tanner AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,971	You might miss the sound of the V8 ... and the S5 was pretty damn sweet and fast though but you're looking at an A5

06-24-2008, 04:36 AM	#3
Visti Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,112	You wont miss the speed at all. However if you were coming from a B6S4 that would be different __________________ I AM NO LONGER A MEMBER HERE. VB BLOWS GOATS! IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED. I WIL MISS AW

06-24-2008, 04:38 AM	#4
Carmine_S4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,829	Yes. I've driven both the S5 and A5 (thank Alex) and, while the 3.2 is more than adequate and moves quite well, it's not a 4.2....and 2nd Tanner's sound comment. __________________ _________________________________________ Photo by Eshel "Cazzo Lungo" Zweig AW Canada PW 2007

06-24-2008, 05:59 AM	#5
Tanner AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,971	Handling will be better due to the new platform I'm still a bit amazed that the new B8 A4 with the sports suspension can do the same speed in the slalom as the B7 RS4. So if that's any indication of the handling, the A5 should handle very well which it will. When I test drove the S5 the first thing I noticed was that it didn't feel like a pig around the corners compared to a B6/B7 S4. The one other thing you might not miss, is the poor gas mileage

06-24-2008, 06:19 AM	#6
Carmine_S4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,829	True...much more neutral. So, does handling make up for loss of power hmmm? Habber, just get an S5 and be done with it. __________________ _________________________________________ Photo by Eshel "Cazzo Lungo" Zweig AW Canada PW 2007

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06-24-2008, 06:26 AM	#7
Tanner AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,971	In Toronto traffic ... no :)

06-24-2008, 06:36 AM	#8
jason in toronto AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,510	definitely will feel less acceleration, but the better mileage may offset it __________________ [img][/img]

06-24-2008, 07:03 AM	#9
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06-24-2008, 07:22 AM	#10
maaliish AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 8,778	not on a 3.2 it won't, these engines are pigs. __________________ 2001 225Coupe. 2006 A4 3.2Q-Auto. Sell me your OEM sport suspension!!! (must be for 3.2Q). Performance (TT): ICE: CarComp (removed). Pyle 2x200 bridged amp Alpine type R 10" Aesthetics: Axis Staggered 19s. Votex Chin. Caractere Grill. Osir full CF spoiler. Paint and clear headlights with Osir corners. 3.2 rear valance. Next? TCarbon FMIC INSTALLED! Full silicone hoses INSTALLED! 3" DP with high flow CAT. Votex sides.

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