2008 Audi S5: 0-60 in 4.5sec (MT, TopGear, & Edmunds Full Test)

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08-02-07, 12:23 PM

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I didn't know the IS-F came in a coupe, Mike. Since we are talking about a Coupe-only model here.

Geezus again, what is with the "if its a coupe, I can't compare it to a sedan even if the price is the same" comments in 2 threads

(not just you).

S5 looks nice, interior is nice, performance is nice. For 55k, I would take the IS-F. Its not about a "coupe". We all bish about the IS rear seat room anyway, might as well be a coupe

They make a great point that this is CLK 550 competition and not really M/AMG competiton, it fills a nice gap before you get to RS models. I agree here.

08-02-07, 12:30 PM

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Screams Volvo C70 to me.

Where is the IS-F? Can I drive it?

08-02-07, 12:51 PM

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Where is the IS-F? Can I drive it?

Depends on who you know

08-02-07, 12:58 PM

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I didn't know the IS-F came in a coupe, Mike. Since we are talking about a Coupe-only model here.

It might come in a couple of years

08-02-07, 12:59 PM

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Screams Volvo C70 to me.

Where is the IS-F? Can I drive it?

Volvo > Audi imho

Last edited by JessePS; 08-02-07 at 02:09 PM.

08-02-07, 01:02 PM

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Volva > Audi imho

Yeah I like Vulva better too...

08-02-07, 01:19 PM

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0-60's are a useless measure of a vehicles overall acceleration & performance. Bench racers love 0-60's due to the lack of technicalities that lie behind such a measure.

0-60's are only one tiny side of the story behind acceleration; there are just so many factors in 0-60's unlike many other measurements.

0-60's FTL

Just thought I'd inform a little

Regarding the S5... its a very great looking ride.

PS. I track my car frequently. Zero to 60's are never part of any drag racer's discussion.

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Plus AWD cars get an advantage in 0-60 since they don't have to deal with excessive wheelspin. This car does 0-60 in about the same amount of time as my 2006 Vette, but my car will be far ahead by the time the quarter mile rolls around

08-02-07, 01:30 PM

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yep good 0 - 60 with awd launch but overall not that fast.

08-02-07, 01:54 PM

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Exterior styling I'm not a fan of. In this segment, Benz IMHO has the best styling. I don't like BMW's styling either. But judging by the reviews, the performance seems great, and that interior just looks dazzling. However, the reliability problems would be a major turn off in terms of buying this car, even if I was in the market for a luxury coupe.

08-02-07, 02:10 PM

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Yeah I like Vulva better too...

Not sure why I wrote Volva for oh well

08-02-07, 02:23 PM

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Geezus again, what is with the "if its a coupe, I can't compare it to a sedan even if the price is the same" comments in 2 threads

(not just you).

Well, I wouldn't cross-shop the two personally, that's why. Maybe it's because I feel the ISx50 looks better than the IS-F. I'm not a big fan of the IS-F's styling at all. I'll leave it at that and leave other IS-F comments in its appropriate thread.

08-02-07, 03:47 PM

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Procede/AA Piggyback ECU/etc. 335i will beat a RS4.

08-02-07, 10:03 PM

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It might come in a couple of years

By that time, the M3 CSL will be out.

08-02-07, 11:11 PM

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I'm not feeling that color but slap on a nice coat of a dark grey or blue and I might be game. Not too crazy about the AWD but Chicago winters wold make it a bit useful.