BMW to Audi

Ti335 · 08-03-2010, 10:13 PM

Has anyone here switched from BMW to Audi? Are you happy with the change or do you regret it?

The 335 is my fourth BMW and overall, I like these cars a lot. Fun to drive and reliable to boot. However, I now feel like trying something different. Plus, I'm in love with the way the A5 looks...one of the sexiest coupes this side of Italian and British exotics, IMO. But would I be happy with one after being used to driving bimmers?

blue2fire · 08-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Depends. I think you should wait for the V6 S5 if you don't want to be disappointed. It really does look a league above a 3 Series though.

Ti335 · 08-03-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

Depends. I think you should wait for the V6 S5 if you don't want to be disappointed. It really does look a league above a 3 Series though.

Actually, I'm thinking of getting a 2.0T. I love the power of the N54 engine in my 335, but I hardly ever get a chance to open it up. Here in Ontario, we have plenty of open roads and the most retarded speeding laws you could possibly imagine (not to mention cops on every corner waiting to enforce them). The maximum speed limit is 100km/h and if you get caught exceeding it by 50 km/h, you car is automatically impounded and you get a $2,000-10,000 ticket with a possibility of jail time. In other words, going 95 mph on an empty stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere could land you in jail. Great, huh?

So sheer power is not something that I'm looking for. I'm more interested in a balanced all around car that feels solid and is fun to drive.

sb335is · 08-03-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ti335

Actually, I'm thinking of getting a 2.0T. I love the power of the N54 engine in my 335, but I hardly ever get a chance to open it up. Here in Ontario, we have plenty of open roads and the most retarded speeding laws you could possibly imagine (not to mention cops on every corner waiting to enforce them). The maximum speed limit is 100km/h and if you get caught exceeding it by 50 km/h, you car is automatically impounded and you get a $2,000-10,000 ticket with a possibility of jail time. In other words, going 95 mph on an empty stretch of highway in the middle of nowhere could land you in jail. Great, huh?

So sheer power is not something that I'm looking for. I'm more interested in a balanced all around car that feels solid and is fun to drive.

christ i hate ontario!

nothing like a 3 hour drive up the ottawa valley only to drive 100kmh the whole way

commuted somewhere this morning on the toll road and cruised at 80 the whole way. felt great.

mtla4 · 08-04-2010, 12:13 AM

I'm an Audi fan but being honest going from a 335 to an A5 is not the best thing to do. Heavy sluggish etc......

cloakster · 08-04-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ti335

I'm more interested in a balanced all around car that feels solid and is fun to drive.

IMO, that's exactly what a bimmer is.

Your switch to an A5 is basically going to be trading in the performance and handling of a bimmer for the amazing exterior and interior of an Audi. So, its basically down to what you want more out of your car. I personally love the look of the new A5, but the loss in performance would not be worth it for me.

ghosthi32 · 08-04-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

Depends. I think you should wait for the V6 S5 if you don't want to be disappointed. It really does look a league above a 3 Series though.

1speedbike · 08-04-2010, 01:06 AM

I was gonna get an A5 until I test drove a 135... If you're gonna go Audi, get an S or RS.. the style plus the performance, otherwise I feel like you'll get bored. At least you'll look damn good being bored

footie · 08-04-2010, 03:32 AM

I thought we had it bad over here with fixed average speed cameras but at least we have back roads to have a bit of fun.

As for your original question, I myself have switched from Audi to BMW and now back again, admittedly an S5 to an M3 and now S4 but it's a similar type of difference in ability, another member is Ailto, both of us are very happy with our choices which in both cases have DSG transmissions. With regards to your engine choice of 2.0TFSI, great engine which is surprisingly pokey (though not compared to the N54) and very economical, based on you road laws and likelihood of reaching these cars' potential I think when you take outright performance out of the equation the A5 is a nicer car than an E92 3 series.

BMW269 · 08-04-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

I thought we had it bad over here with fixed average speed cameras but at least we have back roads to have a bit of fun.

As for your original question, I myself have switched from Audi to BMW and now back again, admittedly an S5 to an M3 and now S4 but it's a similar type of difference in ability, another member is Ailto, both of us are very happy with our choices which in both cases have DSG transmissions. With regards to your engine choice of 2.0TFSI, great engine which is surprisingly pokey (though not compared to the N54) and very economical, based on you road laws and likelihood of reaching these cars' potential I think when you take outright performance out of the equation the A5 is a nicer car than an E92 3 series.

I know who you are: Audi Salesman. You are a very good one, as contrary to most car salesmen, you know very much about your products, in this case Audi.

ptack · 08-04-2010, 08:39 AM

It sounded like you would be happier in an A5 until you said "fun to drive". The A5 is "nice to drive", but it's not in the least way sporty. It's a very refined GT coupe but the "fun to drive" part isn't lurking there.

fwmcb · 08-04-2010, 09:30 AM

The Audi is nice, but I don't particularly find it's interiors that great. I like the minimalism of the BMW interior, nice materials well put together and functionally laid out. I tested an A6, and the interior looked very techy and cheap. Honestly I like the interior of the late 1990s early 2000s A6. The exterior of the A5 is nice but not as sleek as the e92, and when it comes to fun to drive, rwd is where it's at and not a FWD based quattro.

OBI_agent · 08-04-2010, 10:11 AM

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Porsche Cayenne?

Silver-Bolt · 08-04-2010, 10:46 AM

Not an Audi but we currently have a VW R32. Coming back to BMW very soon. Also spent some time in an S4, still prefer BMW.

footie · 08-04-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Porsche Cayenne?

Very good.

footie · 08-04-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Levi

I know who you are: Audi Salesman. You are a very good one, as contrary to most car salesmen, you know very much about your products, in this case Audi.

Stop mincing your words and say who you think I really am.

RingriderM3 · 08-04-2010, 11:11 AM

The A5 is a cruizer....its heavy, not very agile and slow....but it looks pretty!

RingriderM3 · 08-04-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by footie

Stop mincing your words and say who you think I really am.

LI E90 · 08-04-2010, 11:24 AM

yes, went from a 328 in sig to a 2009 A4 2.0T loaded with Nav/back up camera PP+ model

the A4 did not have sport package, so I had h&R sport springs installed, it now handles and feels more BMWish... interior is worlds better than the BMW,
overall I am very happy.

The one thing I will tell you is this: if you are coming from a 335 to a 2.0T you will be disappointed........ the performance is just not the same.. as for me coming from a 328 to a 2.0T I felt the opposite the 2.0T may only have 211 Hp, but it is so torquey it certainly feels as quick or quicker

footie · 08-04-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LI E90

yes, went from a 328 in sig to a 2009 A4 2.0T loaded with Nav/back up camera PP+ model

the A4 did not have sport package, so I had h&R sport springs installed, it now handles and feels more BMWish... interior is worlds better than the BMW,
overall I am very happy.

The one thing I will tell you is this: if you are coming from a 335 to a 2.0T you will be disappointed........ the performance is just not the same.. as for me coming from a 328 to a 2.0T I felt the opposite the 2.0T may only have 211 Hp, but it is so torquey it certainly feels as quick or quicker

I moved from a 420hp M3 to a diesel XFdS with 275hp yet I never felt that disappointed. You simply adjust your driving style slightly to accommodate the engine's output.

BMW269 · 08-04-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Porsche Cayenne?

I already guessed it some time ago. His next car is probably going to be an A7 Sportback.
BTW the new Cayenne is really nice in ALL ways.

footie · 08-04-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Levi

I already guessed it some time ago. His next car is probably going to be an A7 Sportback.
BTW the new Cayenne is really nice in ALL ways.

I appreciate the interest in my future car choices but I don't want this thread to derail on the OP.

Any questions on that subject please send me a PM.

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