Update on the MY2013 coupe inside - Page 4

May 1, 2012 | 12:09 AM

#76

4MaticCoupe

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'13 S5 Coupe

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Originally Posted by DinB

Good call, there is about a 10,000$ or so premium for the S5 in Canada. 2013 model price is dropping by 5000 since it is switching to 3.0 supercharged V6 and dual clutch trans. A fully loaded C3504matic here is around 59,000 while similarly loaded S5 is 68500. S5 gets a better engine, trans, and a few more toys but I have never seen the new facelift in person so questionable. Also, C350 will definitely have a better finance rate and is open to more price negotiation.

C350 is definitely winning in terms of being a budget minded option (it has a few toys that S5 doesn't have like front parking aid and folding side mirrors), but I am keeping my options open for now since I don't want to be sad over 10,000 later on since I would keep the car for at least 4 years.

Ya know ... I vaguely remember hearing something about the engine change coming down the road, but it was buried in my memory somewhere. Just spent the past hour researching/reviewing the Internet info available on the S5 ... and now I'm forced to consider this as an option. Pricewise, it still looks like it's going to be pricier than the C350C4 ... and almost what I've priced an E350C4 for. Biggest problem for me is ... one of my very favorite cars I've ever owned was my 1986 Audi Coupe Quattro ... U.K spec which I put 68K miles on it during the 3 years I drove it while living on the USS U.K..

May 1, 2012 | 12:20 AM

#77

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Honda Civic

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Originally Posted by GSX-R_Squared

I havent really seen any mention of mbrace2 being standard on the MY '13, i think this is a huge benefit! The new mbrace2 is pretty sick! $14/mo for 3g web in my car, sign me up! Now, if i can only find out a way to disable these "only while in park" schennanigans.

While i was at training for the new SL, they mentioned it is standard in all the MY13 cars. Am i the only one excited about this?

I noted this when I first posted the brochure but I was not sure if it was a typo since Canada had the old teleaid. That was a 1200+ option so I never paid attention. Mbrace sounds better.

May 1, 2012 | 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DinB

I noted this when I first posted the brochure but I was not sure if it was a typo since Canada had the old teleaid. That was a 1200+ option so I never paid attention. Mbrace sounds better.

A5 is almost the same price and performance wise. The only real thing I don't like on the A5 is that it has exhaust on only one side of the car like a Honda Civic. Cabriole has one pipe on each side but coupe doesn't. It's a simple mod but still. Also north American A5 family cars don't have power folding mirrors like C350.

May 1, 2012 | 01:11 AM

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'13 S5 Coupe

^ true regarding the performance aspect ... but I have a serious problem ponying up $40-$50K for a 4-banger ... turbo or not. Drove an A5 when they offered the 3.2 w/stick a few years ago, and was really disappointed with the long clutch travel ... same thing BMW did starting with the E39 coupes. Although I hate the idea of an auto (paddle shift or not), since this is the only option on U.S. MB's, no reason not to consider it in the S5 ... even though they will be offering a six-speed for twin-turbo V6. Besides ... I'll still have my vette for fun!

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