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A5 or IS350?

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Old 02-20-07 | 09:05 AM
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Because someone was bound to post it:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/meet-the-audi-a5/
Old 02-20-07 | 09:10 AM
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freakin BMer 3-series clone.

if it has the V8 it'll be pricey too.
Old 02-20-07 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
freakin BMer 3-series clone.

if it has the V8 it'll be pricey too.
I don't like to judge a car's looks from pics but that looks better than the 3.
Old 02-20-07 | 11:01 AM
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A5 is hot!!!!!
Old 02-20-07 | 11:04 AM
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It'll probably be a lot more expensive than the IS350... And I personally think it looks very weird, with that huge, square and flat front grille.
Old 02-20-07 | 11:32 AM
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I think that A5 is gorgeous, but i also think it's a lot more then the IS350
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Originally Posted by r1lee
I think that A5 is gorgeous, but i also think it's a lot more then the IS350
exactly, not even in the same class
Old 02-20-07 | 12:19 PM
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Looks like the long lost twin of the 3-series coupe! Could they have copied it any more?
Old 02-20-07 | 06:00 PM
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Since it fits more into Audi's corporate image of late, I'd say BMW copied Audi first.
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haha...I didn't notice the 3.0 TDI badge on the back...of course the TDI won't make it to the US anyway (I hate diesel btw).
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The real comparison should be: Toyota Camry vs Audi A5

I don't know the Audi but the Camry was MotorTrend's car of the year.


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Old 02-20-07 | 06:48 PM
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The A5 would be near the price range of the CLK and 6-series. not an even comparison, unless money is of no object to you

The A5 looks gorgeous, and probably available with the V8, 6MT, and Quattro. Looks like the RS4 front grille, wonder if it'll get its engine too? If so it's going to be $80k easy.
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wow
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throw some steak into the sharks den.

i'd take my 250 over that big grill beard.

i don't recall audi's being as reliable as a toyota,,, i mean lexus...

sign up for the retractable hardtop with phil.
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Audi is coming out with a lot of sexy cars.


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