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Jenner · 04-23-2014, 08:15 PM

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.

Number 3 · 04-23-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

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.

See if you can swing an S5. Power train is awesome.

But neither are a Camaro.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 04-23-2014, 08:51 PM

Owned one from stop light to stop light with my SS! Never owned one though.

Jenner · 04-23-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

See if you can swing an S5. Power train is awesome.

But neither are a Camaro.

I'll have to check out insurance for that one. I forgot I have a daily driver so has isn't that big of an issue

Jenner · 04-23-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

Owned one from stop light to stop light with my SS! Never owned one though.

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

derklug · 04-23-2014, 09:52 PM

European cars pay for my Boss. Actually the Audi isn't horrible, the worst you will see is a head gasket or turbo. Possibly an antenna module, maybe a comfort module. A couple door modules might go out, but other than that they are pretty solid cars. Make sure you change the oil often, they tend to sludge up, and then the cam and high pressure fuel pump wear out.

Q'smuscle · 04-23-2014, 10:13 PM

A5, S5 and the RS5 are my favorite Audi's ! As far as looks to me! But I think All Audi's are sick!

Jenner · 04-23-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by derklug

European cars pay for my Boss. Actually the Audi isn't horrible, the worst you will see is a head gasket or turbo. Possibly an antenna module, maybe a comfort module. A couple door modules might go out, but other than that they are pretty solid cars. Make sure you change the oil often, they tend to sludge up, and then the cam and high pressure fuel pump wear out.

I think any car with many electronics will have this problems

ilirg · 04-23-2014, 11:04 PM

Funny I smoked a S5 one night, then the very next night got smoked by an RS5 lol. Nice cars though.

Jenner · 04-23-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

A5, S5 and the RS5 are my favorite Audi's ! As far as looks to me! But I think All Audi's are sick!

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:

joeybsyc · 04-24-2014, 12:10 AM

Just bought an A5 actually.... A Brilliant Red 6 speed manual. So far I love it. No it's not fast, but makes an awesome daily driver.

Jenner · 04-24-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Just bought an A5 actually.... A Brilliant Red 6 speed manual. So far I love it. No it's not fast, but makes an awesome daily driver.

Nice!! Did you get the V6 or the I4??

Thrillz · 04-24-2014, 03:42 AM

For a boutique car there ok. Rather have a camaro

Steve Dallas · 04-24-2014, 07:41 AM

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.

04-23-2014, 08:15 PM	#1
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Anybody owned an A5?? 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.

04-23-2014, 08:51 PM	#3
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	Owned one from stop light to stop light with my SS! Never owned one though. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

04-23-2014, 09:52 PM	#6
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	European cars pay for my Boss. Actually the Audi isn't horrible, the worst you will see is a head gasket or turbo. Possibly an antenna module, maybe a comfort module. A couple door modules might go out, but other than that they are pretty solid cars. Make sure you change the oil often, they tend to sludge up, and then the cam and high pressure fuel pump wear out. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

04-24-2014, 12:10 AM	#11
joeybsyc Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,010 View My Garage	Just bought an A5 actually.... A Brilliant Red 6 speed manual. So far I love it. No it's not fast, but makes an awesome daily driver. __________________

04-24-2014, 03:42 AM	#13
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	For a boutique car there ok. Rather have a camaro __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

04-23-2014, 10:13 PM	#7
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	A5, S5 and the RS5 are my favorite Audi's ! As far as looks to me! But I think All Audi's are sick!

04-23-2014, 11:04 PM	#9
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Funny I smoked a S5 one night, then the very next night got smoked by an RS5 lol. Nice cars though.

04-24-2014, 07:41 AM	#14
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	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. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.