Thinking of a change

AnthonyR · 01-01-2014, 02:16 PM

Hi all,

I am contemplating on changing my e92 325 and seriously considering an Audi a5 3.0 tdi or even stretch to a s5. The Quattro is decent to have and you tend to get more gizmos for your money than the BMW. I also considered a 335d but the BMW turbos don't give me much confidence.
Still not decided, any thoughts?

Thanks

breathe3asy · 01-01-2014, 02:30 PM

S5 is a lovely car, whats making you want to change?

AnthonyR · 01-01-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ceaton88

S5 is a lovely car, whats making you want to change?

Well I tend to change on a frequent basis and iv always liked the a/s5

ukbeemerboy · 01-01-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR

Well I tend to change on a frequent basis and iv always liked the a/s5

I'd drive some first and to be honest if your thinking about a S5 then you ought to be looking at a M3...

Steering on Audi's is numb and over assisted but that's my opinion. The 3.0TDi engines are thirsty too compared to BMW counter parts and have higher emissions.

Alex.J · 01-01-2014, 02:46 PM

A good friend his selling is a5 3.0tdi Quattro sline

I have driven thus myself and it's a great car, lovely!

My personal opinion is that the s5 would be wasted money as it isn't hugely faster than the 3.0tdi but a lot more to run! A remapped 3.0tdi would be beautiful!

This is why he chose against an s5!

Only thing that disappointed me was the dash board! Compared to a bmw interior it feels cheap!

335d Rocco · 01-01-2014, 02:54 PM

I've been contemplating a change for the last few months, I've had my 330d for 19 months now which is the longest I've kept a car in quite a while. I've been casting admiring looks at an Audi s3, I don't need a diesel anymore, I'm not doing the miles and don't want DPF problems. I keep changing my mind about getting rid of my 330d but I'm going to look at an S3 and see how I feel about it then.

A friend has an Audi A5 3.0tdi and it's not as good an engine as the BMW 3.0tdi, but the s5 looks a great car,

dest · 01-01-2014, 03:12 PM

I had 5 Audi's in a row and was a big fan.
The main reason I swapped to BMW is simply because there was no newish Audi that seemed worth going for.
I've slipped and slid around a few times in my 330d and have missed the quattro (lowercase q if you plan on going on Audi forums!

)then, and no doubt will really miss it in the snow, but apart from that I certainly don't miss the less direct steering!

AnthonyR · 01-01-2014, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the input guys. The s5 seems more value for money over the m3 with a better mpg too (less Bhp mind u) but the a5 3tdi is tunable and with better reliability than the bmw

G82Dude · 01-01-2014, 05:05 PM

A5/S5 is due to be changed soon. Although some great new car discounts (around £8-10K off S5) currently. I do find the nav screen and system in the A5/S5 range VERY small and dated now though...

Kerr · 01-01-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR

Thanks for the input guys. The s5 seems more value for money over the m3 with a better mpg too (less Bhp mind u) but the a5 3tdi is tunable and with better reliability than the bmw

The S5 is not in the same league as the M3.

The 335i and the S5 are on betterl terms. The 335i will beat a V8 S5 around the track and is more fun.

Audi finished 2nd bottom of Warranry directs reliability survey on engines. Only Rover were worse.

DanTheManc · 01-02-2014, 02:29 AM

I'd take a 370z over an S5 if you can live without the rear seats.

AnthonyR · 01-02-2014, 04:35 AM

I understand your opinions guys, much appreaciated. the 370z would have been a good choice, but i do need seating at the back

i am still considering what to do, so lets see

dest · 01-02-2014, 05:08 AM

Id get the thought of them being more reliable straight out of your head

Some of the V8's have big problems with coking up and certain ones have very expensive timing chain failures

phil200tdi · 01-02-2014, 05:15 AM

The 3.0t (supercharged) S5 is a weapon with a tune - circa 410bhp. Chris Harris made a video of his S4 eating up an RS4.

But for the money for a 2 year old S5 I'd have a brand new M135i!

ukbeemerboy · 01-02-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phil200tdi

The 3.0t (supercharged) S5 is a weapon with a tune - circa 410bhp. Chris Harris made a video of his S4 eating up an RS4.

But for the money for a 2 year old S5 I'd have a brand new M135i!

Here

AnthonyR · 01-03-2014, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

The 3.0t (supercharged) S5 is a weapon with a tune - circa 410bhp. Chris Harris made a video of his S4 eating up an RS4.

But for the money for a 2 year old S5 I'd have a brand new M135i!

Here

Hmmm tempting

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Alex.J Major 56 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i MSport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (9)	A good friend his selling is a5 3.0tdi Quattro sline I have driven thus myself and it's a great car, lovely! My personal opinion is that the s5 would be wasted money as it isn't hugely faster than the 3.0tdi but a lot more to run! A remapped 3.0tdi would be beautiful! This is why he chose against an s5! Only thing that disappointed me was the dash board! Compared to a bmw interior it feels cheap! __________________
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	I had 5 Audi's in a row and was a big fan. The main reason I swapped to BMW is simply because there was no newish Audi that seemed worth going for. I've slipped and slid around a few times in my 330d and have missed the quattro (lowercase q if you plan on going on Audi forums! )then, and no doubt will really miss it in the snow, but apart from that I certainly don't miss the less direct steering!
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AnthonyR Major 233 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: BMW G82 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys. The s5 seems more value for money over the m3 with a better mpg too (less Bhp mind u) but the a5 3tdi is tunable and with better reliability than the bmw __________________
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AnthonyR Major 233 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: BMW G82 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford iTrader: (0)	I understand your opinions guys, much appreaciated. the 370z would have been a good choice, but i do need seating at the back i am still considering what to do, so lets see __________________
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	Id get the thought of them being more reliable straight out of your head Some of the V8's have big problems with coking up and certain ones have very expensive timing chain failures
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