them new Audis

[timskemp]

Coming back from Solihull this afternoon was cruising at seventy something when one of them new A5s came barrelling up behind me - them LED Daylight running lamps certainly make it look distinctive.

What a brilliantly styled car - anyone driven one yet? Looks the biz, can't wait to see what Mercedes do to the CLK in response!

 

[Gucci]

Coming back from Solihull this afternoon was cruising at seventy something when one of them new A5s came barrelling up behind me - them LED Daylight running lamps certainly make it look distinctive.

What a brilliantly styled car - anyone driven one yet? Looks the biz, can't wait to see what Mercedes do to the CLK in response!

mmm. me too. Audi have gained a lot of ground and their reputation for interior build quality is excellent

 

[e55]

Years ago I was not an audi fan.
But the cars they have produced recently have great style, performance and build quality. RS6, RS4 and R8

I would definately consider an Audi as well as Mercedes as my next car

 

[Mudster]

Have to agree, I'm very likely to be getting an A4 Avant next year as a replacement for the Vito, nice looking, well built and a very comfortable driving position. 2.0T FSi Multitronic is my choice as a daily driver. I either go with the existing model and negotiate a deal or wait for the new shape to arrive in summer.

 

[steve.link]

I'm taking delivery of an A8 next week to replace my E320.

The E320 was a great car but I had several minor issues that took the dealer months and months to rectify.

I will let you know what I think.

Regards

 

[Diesel Benz]

I'm taking delivery of an A8 next week to replace my E320.

The E320 was a great car but I had several minor issues that took the dealer months and months to rectify.

I will let you know what I think.

Regards

Please report but don't compare the two cars. Or should I start complaining how much worse the W211 is over the W221

 

[Donza]

mmm. me too. Audi have gained a lot of ground and their reputation for interior build quality is excellent

Interior build quality is terrible..

I have an 2003 A4 also, and the switches are chipping, fading, popping out..

Never again..

Although AUDI make brilliant drivetrains, and utterly brilliant engines..

 

[marcos]

My mate picked one of these last week. He paid an absolute fortune to jump the queue, more money than sense.

 

[wallingd]

All that money for a car with a funny-shaped steering wheel .

 

[J-Scho]

The A5 is a really nice looking car, much nicer then the 3-series coupe IMO. In fact, Audi seem to be one of the few remaining manufacterers of cars that are actually aesthetically pleasing. And the build quality does seem to be right up there.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Just been behind a S8, nice cars but the rears look like Seat Cupra's

 

[C240Sport97]

Audis all look the same .. with the massive grill that stretches from top to bottom

I find them a bit derivative really

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Amazing build quality, but just as with my brothers A8 the interiors look dated IMO.

 

[hawk20]

Audis all look the same .. with the massive grill that stretches from top to bottom

I find them a bit derivative really

I agree. And that big gaping mouth looks so ugly. Boy racer styling at its worst to my eyes.

As for LED lighting, let's hope we get spared this development. Instead of just replacing a bulb you have to pay to change the whole flipping lot. Daft.

 

[steve.link]

Please report but don't compare the two cars. Or should I start complaining how much worse the W211 is over the W221

Yes - I accept a proper comparison should be with the S Class in terms of space/performance/ride etc.

I was referring to the build quality/reliability and "niggling" issues.

I also agree that all Audi's look the same. However there are astonishing bargins to be had on the A8 - hence the change. Unfortunately I couldn't afford a S class - maybe next time.

 

[timskemp]

The A8 is a bargain for a reason - they're not actually good enough to competew with the S and the 7. Ride is't as good, and the interior feels cramped. I will admit to being mildly impresse by a friend's A8 diesel quatro, despite being the 3.0 it's respectably quick.

The interior, with the hidden nav screen and light coloured leather is very good but you do feel short of space in it, not sure why - I think the high centre console and dash does that.

 

[Fady]

These would look nice on say a Corsa 1.2. Might need to roll the arches somewhat though

 

[Madeira Jon]

I feel that Audis look bland, bland, bland.

 

[Ratz]

A friend of my dad's got one of the first R8's in the country, went to Audi GB to collect and found it had had two full panels resprayed - so needless to say he has refused the car.

Has turned out ok though because he bought with a view to playing in for a few months and then selling with very low miles, as it turns out he is now in their demonstrator and driving all the time.

Incidentally he is a big 911 fan and has owned many, also used to be a moderately successful rally driver - but rates the R8 above his 911.

 

[Rose Chap]

I don't dislike Audis, but whenever I drive one or sit in one I look around me and am reminded of numerous late night taxi journeys home in Skodas and Passats with starship mileages.

I've got nothing against paying more for a brand/badge per se, but VAG take the p*ss.