Audi Driving Experience (event review)

vladinecko · 12-05-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Put an order in, rumors are that after january production is going to increase quite a bit!

according to edmunds, the sales aren't expected to be very strong, audi supposedly meant s5 to be more of a status car.

having said that, i think you're right, things should slow down a bit once the production picks up.

i would feel kind of weird paying over the sticker for an audi though. i think when i get to an audi dealership i'll have a bit of an attitude just because i have the bmw "chip" embedded in my head.

we'll see...

vladinecko · 12-05-2007, 03:17 PM

also, one interesting fact i didn't think about was that S5 is actually competing with the 6 series, not 335i. that would almost make more sense given the luxury, build-quality and the number of standard options audi offers with the S5.

so, getting a fully loaded S5 for ~$55k is actually a bargain, don't you think?

gonzo · 12-05-2007, 03:26 PM

Yup. The 335 felt a little low budget (no offense, just comparing. I am humbled to have such a nice car) when I got back in it. The dash area on the S5 was huge and very well designed. I thought the seats were some of the best fitting I have sat on. Footie(sp) on here said there is a "chip" coming. That is what I want to pursue. It needs a touch more low end torque for my tastes. I was at the Porsche store by my office and they had painted the inner metal on a set of the sport wheels. It was a gloss black on a white Cayman. It looked sweet and these wheels have that same inner piece (spokes) that could be done the same way for probably 500-800 bucks.

Greeney · 12-05-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladinecko

according to edmunds, the sales aren't expected to be very strong, audi supposedly meant s5 to be more of a status car.

having said that, i think you're right, things should slow down a bit once the production picks up.

i would feel kind of weird paying over the sticker for an audi though. i think when i get to an audi dealership i'll have a bit of an attitude just because i have the bmw "chip" embedded in my head.

we'll see...

Most stores around me are charging MSRP for there cars, because all in all the whole luxury car market is in the shitter right now.

Robert · 12-06-2007, 03:49 AM

+1 Back on topic.

The Audi event is the BEST free driving events I have gone to. Well planned, well staffed and well equiped. No waiting in line, personal tips from professional drivers, and no scolding looks when you push the cars hard. The only thing they asked is do not ride the clutch. If I don't have a BMW itch to scratch I'd probably buy an Audi or Lexus. They know how to treat their customers.

vladinecko · 12-06-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbo

The only thing they asked is do not ride the clutch.

it's funny you should mention that because they said they had to replace 2 clutches that day already. i guess people with no experience driving a stick still wanted to be "cool" and took the S5 around the track.

the car i drove had its clutch almost completely burnt out. the 3rd gear was slipping like a mo-fo.

vladinecko · 12-06-2007, 01:47 PM

i just remembered, i'm not sure if it was someone from this forum but a guy who had just finished with the event in a space gray E92 335i floored it leaving the parking lot. it was the lamest and inappropriate show of power i've seen.

there were people coming to the event in 911s (2 carreras), hondas, VWs and mercedes and no one got the itch to be a dick but the prick in the 335i. everyone just looked at him and said, typical.

people like that give the rest of us a bad reputation. i was just locking up my car so obviously all the eyes turned right to me waiting for some kind of response. i couldn't but shake my head...

footie · 12-06-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

it's funny you should mention that because they said they had to replace 2 clutches that day already. i guess people with no experience driving a stick still wanted to be "cool" and took the S5 around the track.

the car i drove had its clutch almost completely burnt out. the 3rd gear was slipping like a mo-fo.

I have done one of these Audi days at Silverstone and I remember the instructor saying that on the track the RS4 is torquey enough to leave in third gear and will produce times only slightly less than a lap when you are really going for it.

Crimson92 · 12-06-2007, 02:05 PM

S5 in red is teh sex!!!!

gonzo · 12-06-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

i just remembered, i'm not sure if it was someone from this forum but a guy who had just finished with the event in a space gray E92 335i floored it leaving the parking lot. it was the lamest and inappropriate show of power i've seen.

there were people coming to the event in 911s (2 carreras), hondas, VWs and mercedes and no one got the itch to be a dick but the prick in the 335i. everyone just looked at him and said, typical.

people like that give the rest of us a bad reputation. i was just locking up my car so obviously all the eyes turned right to me waiting for some kind of response. i couldn't but shake my head...

Me Me Me

BMW rules the automotive universe!:sad0147: Stupid Audi's :sad0147:
Something along that is what was probably going through his pea brain.....

gonzo · 12-06-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

S5 in red is teh sex!!!!

I know tihs is....

just4kickz · 12-06-2007, 05:46 PM

really jealous. i want to testdrive as well

gonzo · 12-07-2007, 07:28 AM

I don't know that the white shows the lines that well....

Greeney · 12-07-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I don't know that the white shows the lines that well....

Every color on the S5 looks better in person.

gonzo · 12-07-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Every color on the S5 looks better in person.

I will probably

but I can't get Phantom out of my head as being the pick for me. I thought I dusted this silver car too much......

vladinecko · 12-11-2007, 08:22 PM

i can't get this car out of my head. we just got it at CNET for a review so i snapped a few pics from our garage. i'm not very fond of white but it's still looks amazing...

pokerface · 12-11-2007, 10:09 PM

what camera did the OP use?

vladinecko · 12-11-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

what camera did the OP use?

OP?

Greeney · 12-11-2007, 10:31 PM

Brian Cooley review?

vladinecko · 12-11-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Brian Cooley review?

yup. i believe wayne cunningham actually reviewed the car and did a podcast but brian always does the video segment. it was raining when they were shooting it so they weren't at the traditional spot.

i'll post a link to the video once it becomes available.

Greeney · 12-11-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladinecko

yup. i believe wayne cunningham actually reviewed the car and did a podcast but brian always does the video segment. it was raining when they were shooting it so they weren't at the traditional spot.

i'll post a link to the video once it becomes available.

Awesome, I always love watching his reviews they are quite entertaining!

gonzo · 12-12-2007, 07:39 AM

Just like a little kid waiting for his b-day presents, I can't quit thinking about ordering. I am waiting for a black one to hit one of the dealers here so I can look it over before they deliver it.

The silver leather will be nice with the black paint but stains have me wondering.
I like white a lot but on this car I see other choices as a better fit for the body lines.

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12-05-2007, 03:26 PM	#25
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Yup. The 335 felt a little low budget (no offense, just comparing. I am humbled to have such a nice car) when I got back in it. The dash area on the S5 was huge and very well designed. I thought the seats were some of the best fitting I have sat on. Footie(sp) on here said there is a "chip" coming. That is what I want to pursue. It needs a touch more low end torque for my tastes. I was at the Porsche store by my office and they had painted the inner metal on a set of the sport wheels. It was a gloss black on a white Cayman. It looked sweet and these wheels have that same inner piece (spokes) that could be done the same way for probably 500-800 bucks. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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12-06-2007, 03:49 AM	#27
Robert Major General 431 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	+1 Back on topic. The Audi event is the BEST free driving events I have gone to. Well planned, well staffed and well equiped. No waiting in line, personal tips from professional drivers, and no scolding looks when you push the cars hard. The only thing they asked is do not ride the clutch. If I don't have a BMW itch to scratch I'd probably buy an Audi or Lexus. They know how to treat their customers.
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vladinecko Brigadier General 299 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	i just remembered, i'm not sure if it was someone from this forum but a guy who had just finished with the event in a space gray E92 335i floored it leaving the parking lot. it was the lamest and inappropriate show of power i've seen. there were people coming to the event in 911s (2 carreras), hondas, VWs and mercedes and no one got the itch to be a dick but the prick in the 335i. everyone just looked at him and said, typical. people like that give the rest of us a bad reputation. i was just locking up my car so obviously all the eyes turned right to me waiting for some kind of response. i couldn't but shake my head... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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12-07-2007, 07:28 AM	#35
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I don't know that the white shows the lines that well.... Attached Images __________________ Crazy Diamond
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12-11-2007, 10:09 PM	#39
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Just like a little kid waiting for his b-day presents, I can't quit thinking about ordering. I am waiting for a black one to hit one of the dealers here so I can look it over before they deliver it. The silver leather will be nice with the black paint but stains have me wondering. I like white a lot but on this car I see other choices as a better fit for the body lines. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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