Just got back from my ED last night

Gibber · 10-04-2008, 10:25 AM

I just dropped off my S5 in Frankfurt Thursday. We did our very best at contributing to the european economy. Had an absolute blast. I don't know how I'll ever be able to adjust to US speed limits. The GPS was an absolute life saver. Without it I'd be divorced by now. I'll post some pictures after I get things sorted out.

quickdrawTT · 10-08-2008, 06:48 AM

I placed my order for ED of an S5 a couple of weeks ago. Greatly looking forward to driving it on the Autobahn! How long after you ordered yours did you receive your confirmation? How long after that was your car ready? Did you spend more than 1 night in Ingolstadt? Where did you drop off at and how was that experience? Where did you visit? And any other recommendations or advice that you are willing to share would be welcome. Again, congratulations and I look forward to seeing your photos.

Gibber · 10-08-2008, 09:00 AM

It took about one year from the time I put down my deposit to the time I got a build date. The car was actually ready to pickup 4 weeks after the build date. We only spent one night in Ingolstadt. From there we headed to Austria via the Alpine high road (a must). The first 1000 km was painful (3000 rpm limit), but after that I set the cruise control to 125 and headed to Paris. I only saw one cop hiding in the bushes, but it remains to be seen how many speeding tickets I get from the speed cameras. I put a total of 2100 miles on the car in 15 days. It was well worth the price of admission. The Audi factory is unbelievable. We'll be going back next summer to pickup a TTS.

cit1991 · 10-08-2008, 09:12 AM

quickdrawTT · 10-08-2008, 12:36 PM

rbt · 10-08-2008, 08:42 PM

but it goes back to Audi at the end of our trip
:-)

ebusch · 10-09-2008, 06:12 AM

Do you leave it with the car when you drop it off, or do you have to return it back to the Audi Forum?

Gibber · 10-13-2008, 08:36 AM

Tell Kathy Bis you need a GPS and pick it up at the Audi Forum. They take it back when you drop off the car, and that's that.

Gibber · 10-13-2008, 08:38 AM

a road and a bicycle path. I'm just hoping no one saw me.

InTTruder · 11-18-2008, 05:22 AM

I was in Ingolstadt while in the Army. Bought a used A80S there and have been in love since. 4 Audis later, I am looking forward to ED and a 10th Anniversary trip!

10-08-2008, 06:48 AM	#2
quickdrawTT Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 73	Congrats! Questions for you . . . I placed my order for ED of an S5 a couple of weeks ago. Greatly looking forward to driving it on the Autobahn! How long after you ordered yours did you receive your confirmation? How long after that was your car ready? Did you spend more than 1 night in Ingolstadt? Where did you drop off at and how was that experience? Where did you visit? And any other recommendations or advice that you are willing to share would be welcome. Again, congratulations and I look forward to seeing your photos. __________________ 2010 S5 2009 Q5 Former: 2006 TT, 2007 A4 Cabrio 3.2Q, 2004 A6 2.7T, 2001 allroad, 2000 TT, 1998 A4, 1991 100, 1984 4000S 2009 ACNA Barber, 2009 Roebling, 2009 QDM, 2008 ACNA Barber, 2008 NASA VIR, 2008 QDM, 2008 Roebling, 2007 Audi Driving Experience - Infineon Raceway, 2007 ACNA Barber, 2007 NASA Road Atlanta, 2007 ACNA Road Atlanta, 2006 Frank Beddor Nationals - Barber, 2006 ACNA Road Atlanta

10-08-2008, 09:00 AM	#3
Gibber AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 435	Re: Congrats! Questions for you . . . It took about one year from the time I put down my deposit to the time I got a build date. The car was actually ready to pickup 4 weeks after the build date. We only spent one night in Ingolstadt. From there we headed to Austria via the Alpine high road (a must). The first 1000 km was painful (3000 rpm limit), but after that I set the cruise control to 125 and headed to Paris. I only saw one cop hiding in the bushes, but it remains to be seen how many speeding tickets I get from the speed cameras. I put a total of 2100 miles on the car in 15 days. It was well worth the price of admission. The Audi factory is unbelievable. We'll be going back next summer to pickup a TTS. __________________ Present: RS5 - 2013 - Estoril Blue R8 - 2009 - Daytona Grey/Carbon, Carbon engine bay, Miltek exhaust. Q7 - 2011 TDI - S-Line Prestige Package, Ibis White, B & O. Past: APR R8 - Gone but not forgotten. Q7 - 2009 - Calla White, Cardamon Beige Interior, 3.6, Prestige Package S5 - 2009 - Cherry Black, Tuscan Interior, Technology, B&O, Stainless, Nav, 6MT.

10-08-2008, 09:12 AM	#4
cit1991 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 364	Sounds like a great trip. Now post some pics. __________________ - cit1991 League City, TX '08 RS4 via European Delivery '87 5000S Quattro (missed) '81 4000 faithful companion

10-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#5
quickdrawTT Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 73	Thanks! __________________ 2010 S5 2009 Q5 Former: 2006 TT, 2007 A4 Cabrio 3.2Q, 2004 A6 2.7T, 2001 allroad, 2000 TT, 1998 A4, 1991 100, 1984 4000S 2009 ACNA Barber, 2009 Roebling, 2009 QDM, 2008 ACNA Barber, 2008 NASA VIR, 2008 QDM, 2008 Roebling, 2007 Audi Driving Experience - Infineon Raceway, 2007 ACNA Barber, 2007 NASA Road Atlanta, 2007 ACNA Road Atlanta, 2006 Frank Beddor Nationals - Barber, 2006 ACNA Road Atlanta

10-08-2008, 08:42 PM	#6
rbt AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 18,792	gps has been invaluable for me this week also. wish i was going to be taking home our S5 like you but it goes back to Audi at the end of our trip :-) __________________

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10-09-2008, 06:12 AM	#7
ebusch AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 295	How does Audi's GPS loaner work? Do you leave it with the car when you drop it off, or do you have to return it back to the Audi Forum?

10-13-2008, 08:36 AM	#8
Gibber AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 435	Re: How does Audi's GPS loaner work? Tell Kathy Bis you need a GPS and pick it up at the Audi Forum. They take it back when you drop off the car, and that's that. __________________ Present: RS5 - 2013 - Estoril Blue R8 - 2009 - Daytona Grey/Carbon, Carbon engine bay, Miltek exhaust. Q7 - 2011 TDI - S-Line Prestige Package, Ibis White, B & O. Past: APR R8 - Gone but not forgotten. Q7 - 2009 - Calla White, Cardamon Beige Interior, 3.6, Prestige Package S5 - 2009 - Cherry Black, Tuscan Interior, Technology, B&O, Stainless, Nav, 6MT.

10-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#9
Gibber AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 435	The Garmin they gave me didn't know the difference between... a road and a bicycle path. I'm just hoping no one saw me. __________________ Present: RS5 - 2013 - Estoril Blue R8 - 2009 - Daytona Grey/Carbon, Carbon engine bay, Miltek exhaust. Q7 - 2011 TDI - S-Line Prestige Package, Ibis White, B & O. Past: APR R8 - Gone but not forgotten. Q7 - 2009 - Calla White, Cardamon Beige Interior, 3.6, Prestige Package S5 - 2009 - Cherry Black, Tuscan Interior, Technology, B&O, Stainless, Nav, 6MT.

11-18-2008, 05:22 AM	#10
InTTruder AudiWorld Awesome User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 12,188	Awesome! I plan to do this for my next car- Neurburgring, here we come! I was in Ingolstadt while in the Army. Bought a used A80S there and have been in love since. 4 Audis later, I am looking forward to ED and a 10th Anniversary trip! __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The Spartans only enquire where they are." 1* 2000 Lake Silver TTQC 2001 Silver A4 Avant TQMS 1996 MkIII: "On becoming a track dog"

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