Ordered A5 S line yesterday

**Jason Teller** · 03-25-2008, 10:03 AM

Since I got rid of my Brilliant Red S4 I've been dying to get back into another red Audi, and Misano is a great red... like it better than Brilliant or the other reds.

2 Door Coupe 6-speed auto quattro (8T35FL)
Premium Package (WPX)
Technology Package (PTA)
S line Package (WQB)
Audi Navigation Plus (PND)
Front grille filler panel (6W9)
Misano Red Pearl Effect (N9N9)
Black interior default (GD)

Boston Driver · 03-25-2008, 10:19 AM

AnimaTTor · 03-25-2008, 11:37 AM

.... I'll be picking up an A5 in September and am planning on picking up a 2009 3.2 manual (unless the new 2.0T pops up at that time). There's a dearth of info on the 3.2 out there, so any impressions are greatly appreciated!

crespo · 03-25-2008, 11:41 AM

s4wood · 03-25-2008, 12:31 PM

Love My A5 · 03-25-2008, 02:24 PM

I love the car! It is not the fastest car out there, but it certainly has enough power to make my commute entertaining. Sixth gear at 70 mph on the highway has enough guts to get you up to 85-90 in a few seconds, without the need to downshift. Should you choose to downshift to fourth, the power is great. Off the line, I find the power adequate, if not a bit slower than the '05 Infiniti G35 sedan I traded for the A5 (G35 had RWD and 298 HP).

The gadgets are the icing on the cake. I find the B&O stereo to be outstanding. The iPod connection is fantastic and the sound quality is clear and LOUD. The adaptive headlights amaze me everytime I fly around a curvy road at night.

I have 1200 miles on it now and haven't had any issues and I'm averaging about 24 mpg in my daily commute of stop and go traffic on the highway.

AnimaTTor · 03-25-2008, 03:41 PM

.. that's what my 2.0T A4 gets combined on a good day.

Your engine performance impressions are pretty consistent with other 3.2 owners: More-than-adequate but not earth shattering.

A 2.0T A5 may hit dealerships by the time I'm ready to purchase in late 08. That engine actually pumps out more stock torque than the 3.2.

Anyway, my heart is still set on the 3.2, so I appreciate the impressions.

Love My A5 · 03-25-2008, 03:53 PM

Andrewaw · 03-25-2008, 04:48 PM

you can come over and drive my S5 when you want!!That's if I ever get it!!

Andrew W-

rferni · 03-25-2008, 04:59 PM

B&O is totally worth the $850 IMO. How long is your wait?

03-25-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 27,059	nice :))) __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

03-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#3
AnimaTTor AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,911	Congrats Jason. If you have time, let us know how the 3.2 drives... .... I'll be picking up an A5 in September and am planning on picking up a 2009 3.2 manual (unless the new 2.0T pops up at that time). There's a dearth of info on the 3.2 out there, so any impressions are greatly appreciated! __________________

03-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
crespo AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,088	can't wait for the write-up! how long is your wait? __________________ 2008 3.2 A5 - Ibis White - STaSIS catback/ARB

03-25-2008, 12:31 PM	#5
s4wood AudiWorld Expert Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 26,557	Why not an S5...low availability? __________________ Steve S RIP O.W.Kenobi current cars: 95 UrS6 5 speed 90 Mazda Miata - commuter car previous Audis (in reverse order): 99 A4 1.8TQM - Aluminum Silver (APR stage 3) 05 A4 1.8TQM - Dolphin Gray (Audiworld Project Car) 01 S4 - Laser Red 99 A4 1.8TQM - Aluminum Silver 00 A4 1.8TQM - Volcano Black 01 S4 Avant - Laser Red 83 4000E - Beige Metallic 00 S4 - Nogaro Blue 97 A4 2.8QM - Laser Red

03-25-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
Love My A5 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 233	I've had my 3.2 A5 Manual for a month now.... I love the car! It is not the fastest car out there, but it certainly has enough power to make my commute entertaining. Sixth gear at 70 mph on the highway has enough guts to get you up to 85-90 in a few seconds, without the need to downshift. Should you choose to downshift to fourth, the power is great. Off the line, I find the power adequate, if not a bit slower than the '05 Infiniti G35 sedan I traded for the A5 (G35 had RWD and 298 HP). The gadgets are the icing on the cake. I find the B&O stereo to be outstanding. The iPod connection is fantastic and the sound quality is clear and LOUD. The adaptive headlights amaze me everytime I fly around a curvy road at night. I have 1200 miles on it now and haven't had any issues and I'm averaging about 24 mpg in my daily commute of stop and go traffic on the highway.

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03-25-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
AnimaTTor AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,911	24 mpg is very impressive for the 3.2... .. that's what my 2.0T A4 gets combined on a good day. Your engine performance impressions are pretty consistent with other 3.2 owners: More-than-adequate but not earth shattering. A 2.0T A5 may hit dealerships by the time I'm ready to purchase in late 08. That engine actually pumps out more stock torque than the 3.2. Anyway, my heart is still set on the 3.2, so I appreciate the impressions. __________________

03-25-2008, 03:53 PM	#8
Love My A5 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 233	I've seen the trip computer register 30.5 mpg during a stretch of 70 mph highway driving

03-25-2008, 04:48 PM	#9
Andrewaw AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 427	Re: Ordered A5 S line yesterday you can come over and drive my S5 when you want!!That's if I ever get it!! Andrew W- __________________ Andrew W

03-25-2008, 04:59 PM	#10
rferni AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 471	Nice car!... You got everything but the B&O? B&O is totally worth the $850 IMO. How long is your wait? __________________ --------------------------------------- 2008 A5 3.2 6MT, Ice Silver, Black, Premium, B&O, Nav Gone, but never forgotten: 2005.5 A4 2.0T FSI Quattro/Tip/Dolphin Gray/Light Gray

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