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Old 04-24-2014, 10:21 AM   #15
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I don't have an A5, however I do have the Q5 which is the SUV.

I loved my Camaro and am getting a Stingray (just got the TPW today...5/12), however I really do love my Audi as well. I got it mainly because of the AWD system, however I really love the MMS...and expect I will like that better than the My Link on the Vette when I get it.

I don't know if the 2010 comes with the same MMS which has Google Maps built in, however it's fabulous when compared to anything I've used in any other car I've driven.

Also, quality of build is way higher. Car feels very solid, and even after 36,000 miles there are no rattles or problems. I expect the same would be true for the A5.

Lastly...LOVE this thing in the snow...not so much with the Camaro. It's my daily driver, as I won't be using my Stingray as such. SS was my DD though, and was decent for that.
Is it MMS or MMI? And I'm sure I would love the AWD drive even though it's not really necessary here in CA haha.
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Old 04-24-2014, 10:29 AM   #16
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Boss owns an S8...what an intense car...Audi has come a long way over the years offering great machines...
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Old 04-24-2014, 12:30 PM   #17
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Could probubly get a 2010 SS close to that price too, if you look around long enough. I was told my trade in value is $17k, so $20K sounds like a fair purchase price.
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Old 04-24-2014, 02:11 PM   #18
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Boss owns an S8...what an intense car...Audi has come a long way over the years offering great machines...
Ooh nice. V10 right?
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Old 04-24-2014, 04:50 PM   #19
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Haha, can't expect much from a 2.0 turbo. Maybe if the turbo was bigger than my fist it'd be a little more fun
The guy I schooled was actually in an S5 which has a supercharged 3.0L V6. Still no match. And I spun a little on launch as it was cold out and early in the morning on a cold road!
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Old 04-24-2014, 04:55 PM   #20
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Ooh nice. V10 right?
I believe an 8 with twin turbos...it is the 2013 model...
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:04 PM   #21
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The guy I schooled was actually in an S5 which has a supercharged 3.0L V6. Still no match. And I spun a little on launch as it was cold out and early in the morning on a cold road!
Turbos love the cold!! And it still lost
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:05 PM   #22
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I believe an 8 with twin turbos...it is the 2013 model...
Really? Cause this guy comes into work every morning in what I think is a S8 and it says v10 on the sides
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:16 PM   #23
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I love my Camaro, but I'd probably love it more if it was a SS. Right now I can probably handle a payment on a SS, but I wouldn't be comfortable with the extra money going for gas and insurance so I've been looking at many different cars. I found a 2010 Audi A5 near me for about 20,000. I want to know what you guys think about it.

If you aren't comfortable with the extra you'd pay in gas and insurance with an SS, you won't like what you have to pay for AUDI upkeep and repairs, either. Not sure I'd call it a wash!

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Old 04-24-2014, 07:21 PM   #24
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The A5/S5 is the only car I would own in black. Picture a black S5 with it's polished mirrors, slammed and sitting on some of these:



Yea, that would look nice! Even the stocks looks sweet on the Audi's! I would get one and want one next to my camaro! I gotta have my Camaro! LOL...
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:31 PM   #25
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Really? Cause this guy comes into work every morning in what I think is a S8 and it says v10 on the sides
There's also an A8 W12...twelve banger!
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S5 is a 4.9 second car to 60. A Camaro SS should win against a 333 hp 3.0 supercharged car.

An RS5 on the other hand has a sweet V8 ( low torque though ) that will run a 3.9 0-60. An SS pilot should be careful with that one.

Two different cars. An S5 can be had for under $50,000 but the RS5 starts pushing $70,000 new.
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Old 04-24-2014, 11:01 PM   #27
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If you aren't comfortable with the extra you'd pay in gas and insurance with an SS, you won't like what you have to pay for AUDI upkeep and repairs, either. Not sure I'd call it a wash!

Good point.
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Yea, that would look nice! Even the stocks looks sweet on the Audi's! I would get one and want one next to my camaro! I gotta have my Camaro! LOL...
It'd be nice to have both!!
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