Kimosabe

So what you guys think? I've been pondering this for months. I love my Z, but I've had it for almost 6 years now. I paid it off a while ago, and it runs great.

But I've been going crazy over getting an 1-2 year old A5 with s-line package. It's not as fast as a Z obviously, but I love the look in black.

Should I do it? anyone have experiences with a5s? And no I don't want an s5.. waste of money imo.

Thanks for your input.

BrickyardZ2003

The A5's do look nice but in my opinion, the Z cars looks are real tough to beat in my book. I've never owned one and don't know anyone directly who has, but from what I know they're good cars.

kacz07

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Get it and get a big turbo kit from apr. you'd make more power and be lighter than an S5 at a cost 8k less.

mr. sparco

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I had wanted an A5 as well but the performance lacked and I didn't want to sell the Z to get an S5. Ended up with an Evo X after test driving one. IMO the the A5 looks great and exudes pimp factor while looking mature.

BrickyardZ2003

How do you like the 'feel' of the Evo as opposed to the Z? I contemplated an Evo before landing on a 350, and I still wonder what it would've been like to have a nice, AWD, boosted monster.

mr. sparco

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It feels like a Honda k20 turbo motor on massive steroids (had an 07 turbo Si). After 10 psi is what I call the sweet spot, it puts you back into the seat yet no traction loss. Traction in the corners feels much more balanced than the Z. I love the Evo but I still enjoy driving my NA Z, you don't get the sports car feeling and it just feels like what it is, a sedan.

BrickyardZ2003

Great description! I definitely get what you mean, I'm glad I didn't jump on one.

cgkp0925

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The A5 does catch the lookers eye, at least it does with mine all the time.

Buy it for looks, not performance. The S5 is a different story though. But for the price, you can get a better deal with something else as you stated OP.

KEEP THE Z!

tylerxfire

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A5 for sure..sexy as hell...obviously s5 but thats real pricey

Deteria

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2.0T, just upgrade turbo + air flow mods + retune

Josh|Swag

I feel like there is a bit of bias here, considering you're asking this in a Z forum, but I like the look of the Z way more.

IDrm350

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IMO, this is such a ridiculous question that it sounds like a troll post. Absolutely do not get an A5. It looks good and that's it. It's a maintenance nightmare (go read the A5 sections of the Audi forums) and it's big, heavy, and slow (complete opposite of the 350Z). Even the S5 with 350 HP isn't as fast as it sounds because it's big and even heavier. My vote is HELL NO.

cgkp0925

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THIS

Kimosabe

Definitely not a troll post. I've been on my350z for years. I know many people on this forum have a second cars as we all don't drive our Zs all year round, thought perhaps there was some a5 owners.

That being said, I am aware it lacks in performance compared to the Z. I wasn't denying that. The car is purely looks and prob a pretty solid winter car. I tried reading up on the reliabilty issues, but it's mixed. And just like us Z owners who complain about our Zs on here about it's issues, I have to take their complaints with a grain of salt. But thank you for your input. I am test driving a 2011 A5 this weekend. I'll follow up on the experience soon.

But further input is appreciated.

Josh|Swag

Z has both looks and performance.
A5 only has looks (in your case, personally I don't like how they look at all)

Do the math.

man03999

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My last car was a 2009 S5. I can tell you it's very comfortable compare to the Z. Interior is superior, I have the bang and olufsen sound system and it's 1000x better than our stock bose. Performance wise A5 can keep up with the 4.2 S5 with apr mods.

Edit: check out audizine forum!

BoomerZ33

iTrader: (23)

i like audi interiors and sound system quality but that's it. A5/S5 just doesn't compare to the distinct way the Z drives and feels.

bluelineshooter

Exactly... It's like asking a bunch of straight men whether or not you should ask a certain guy out.

And no, stay with the Z... unless you're a 40 year old architect from Hamburg.

davidv

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Poop or get off the pot.

rich2342

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I was looking into the A5 as well(turbo quattro) as a more affordable alternative to the S5.

I had done reading about the APR tune which ups the boost on the stock turbo, for more power. I have heard though about a persistant issue with oil sludge in these engines.