Why no talk of Audi S5 here?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 0
C32 AMG
Bottom line is that the S5 is a quick car with some interesting qualities. It has a typical Audi interior (top quality and comfortable), and a bulletproof all wheel drive system. There are cars that will beat it in a drag race; and there are cars that will beat it around a racetrack.
But if I had to pick a car to have in my garage to get me to and from work, every day, rain, shine or snow, at highway speeds, and at a bumper-to-bumper crawl, and to do it in style, it is very hard to beat an S5.
In truth, the A5 is the real steal. Much less expensive than the S5, and other than outright speed, you get all the goodies.
But if I had to pick a car to have in my garage to get me to and from work, every day, rain, shine or snow, at highway speeds, and at a bumper-to-bumper crawl, and to do it in style, it is very hard to beat an S5.
In truth, the A5 is the real steal. Much less expensive than the S5, and other than outright speed, you get all the goodies.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,046
Likes: 1
From: Chicago, IL
2011 E550 4Matic, 2002 M3 Vert
Bottom line is that the S5 is a quick car with some interesting qualities. It has a typical Audi interior (top quality and comfortable), and a bulletproof all wheel drive system. There are cars that will beat it in a drag race; and there are cars that will beat it around a racetrack.
But if I had to pick a car to have in my garage to get me to and from work, every day, rain, shine or snow, at highway speeds, and at a bumper-to-bumper crawl, and to do it in style, it is very hard to beat an S5.
In truth, the A5 is the real steal. Much less expensive than the S5, and other than outright speed, you get all the goodies.
But if I had to pick a car to have in my garage to get me to and from work, every day, rain, shine or snow, at highway speeds, and at a bumper-to-bumper crawl, and to do it in style, it is very hard to beat an S5.
In truth, the A5 is the real steal. Much less expensive than the S5, and other than outright speed, you get all the goodies.
Banned
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Fargo, North Dakota
2012 Cayenne Turbo
Thats the whole problem with your posts, it's all a dick measuring contest for you. Not everyone enjoys tuning a car within a hair of having the engine explode and voiding a warranty on a new vehicle. And not everyone so insecure that they have to try and prove how big and tough they are by making empty threats about driving all the way to house of person they don't even know over a comment in a car forum.
Frankly, if you drove to my house over a post that simply stated an S5 isn't underpowered and that a stock 335i isn't faster than an RS4 I'd get a restraining order against you.
The simple reality is that an S5 is not underpowered. It's not an F430 either(which I'm sure you could whip too in your modded 3 series) but for a little over $50k its a pretty nice performer.
Last edited by chiphomme; Feb 20, 2008 at 01:27 AM.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
06 RS4
You're real hardcore, aren't you jon? A real badass, right? Like to talk big sh$t online to complete strangers, right? Trust me, your Internet Tough Guy bullsh$t doesn't impressive any of us here who live in the REAL WORLD.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Banned
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
. I said that statement since he believes the 335 is slower then some POS RS4 or his CLK I can prove him wrong we can do a run I don't have a problem with that since I'm supposedly the "idiot" because I know otherwise. If he's frightend my bad no reason to get all bent out of shape and fear for your life. But like I said NO BODY WAS TALKING TO YOU don't you belong on audizine or something. Whatever I'm not posting anymore but there are some funny characters here 
Banned
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Thats the whole problem with your posts, it's all a dick measuring contest for you. Not everyone enjoys tuning a car within a hair of having the engine explode and voiding a warranty on a new vehicle. And not everyone so insecure that they have to try and prove how big and tough they are by making empty threats about driving all the way to house of person they don't even know over a comment in a car forum.
Frankly, if you drove to my house over a post that simply stated an S5 isn't underpowered and that a stock 335i isn't faster than an RS4 I'd get a restraining order against you.
The simple reality is that an S5 is not underpowered. It's not an F430 either(which I'm sure you could whip too in your modded 3 series) but for a little over $50k its a pretty nice performer.
Frankly, if you drove to my house over a post that simply stated an S5 isn't underpowered and that a stock 335i isn't faster than an RS4 I'd get a restraining order against you.
The simple reality is that an S5 is not underpowered. It's not an F430 either(which I'm sure you could whip too in your modded 3 series) but for a little over $50k its a pretty nice performer.
the **** out of you. I'm assuming thats what you thought I meant since you need a restraining order 
. Audi's are alot weaker then cars with alot less power because they are fat heavy bricks the article that EKaru posted proves that. The AUDI has 420hp and still got the snot kicked out of it by the Porsche with only 355hp that right there is all I'm saying You're the one assuming that the car is faster because it has a V8 and 50hp more then a 335i I was just simply saying thats not how the world works. I barely have 420hp and would take a complete dump on an RS4 due to weight alone so unless they at least have Bottle of NOS they better not try and find out.According to your theory an E63 has 507hp and I have alot less but I wont get smoked by one simply put (vids posted). Do my post seem like I'm a fanboy fine then whatever I just don't like uninformed statements like that so I don't see how I'm somehow an Idiot becuase I know better then you about a subject. Also my engine has 48k miles (Tuned for over 40k of those) and gets serviced by the dealer under my standard New Car Warranty so enough of that 
.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: Fargo, North Dakota
2012 Cayenne Turbo
First of all I'm not measuring my dick but since your the one that stated that Audi's 350hp is somehow faster then the BMW even though the car weighs alot more I thought that was funny then your proceded to think that I'm an Idiot because my car is supposedly slower then your beloved CLK63 thats fine I merely suggested a run NOT threatening to the **** out of you. I'm assuming thats what you thought I meant since you need a restraining order . Audi's are alot weaker then cars with alot less power because they are fat heavy bricks the article that EKaru posted proves that. The AUDI has 420hp and still got the snot kicked out of it by the Porsche with only 355hp that right there is all I'm saying You're the one assuming that the car is faster because it has a V8 and 50hp more then a 335i I was just simply saying thats not how the world works. I barely have 420hp and would take a complete dump on an RS4 due to weight alone so unless they at least have Bottle of NOS they better not try and find out.According to your theory an E63 has 507hp and I have alot less but I wont get smoked by one simply put (vids posted). Do my post seem like I'm a fanboy fine then whatever I just don't like uninformed statements like that so I don't see how I'm somehow an Idiot becuase I know better then you about a subject. Also my engine has 48k miles (Tuned for over 40k of those) and gets serviced by the dealer under my standard New Car Warranty so enough of that .
the **** out of you. I'm assuming thats what you thought I meant since you need a restraining order . Audi's are alot weaker then cars with alot less power because they are fat heavy bricks the article that EKaru posted proves that. The AUDI has 420hp and still got the snot kicked out of it by the Porsche with only 355hp that right there is all I'm saying You're the one assuming that the car is faster because it has a V8 and 50hp more then a 335i I was just simply saying thats not how the world works. I barely have 420hp and would take a complete dump on an RS4 due to weight alone so unless they at least have Bottle of NOS they better not try and find out.According to your theory an E63 has 507hp and I have alot less but I wont get smoked by one simply put (vids posted). Do my post seem like I'm a fanboy fine then whatever I just don't like uninformed statements like that so I don't see how I'm somehow an Idiot becuase I know better then you about a subject. Also my engine has 48k miles (Tuned for over 40k of those) and gets serviced by the dealer under my standard New Car Warranty so enough of that .Can you actually read? I said the S5 isn't weak. You're the one blathering on about a stock 335i beating an RS4. Then you keep dragging your tuned 335i into the fold, after I repeatedly said modded cars are irrelevant to this discussion (plus tuning a new car is stupid).
You're a boy that can't control your testosterone.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 0
C32 AMG
I believe we have a culture clash here. Not surprising given the binary demographic appeal of the C63.
With the flood of easy credit, and second generation easy wealth, you have a lot of youths coming up from WRXs and 350Zs. They're not too worried about whether a baby seat fits in the back, or if the car is comfortable in a 45 minute, bumper-to-bumper commute. And the online persona tends to be extreme. A lot of their self-identity is defined by how fast their car can go.
On the other extreme, you have old guys like me who just want something interesting in the garage, but still need to carry kids to soccer practice, and trudge to work. I'm still a freak for driving, but my dedicated track car goes 0-60 in 8 seconds+ (slower than my wife's SUV) because I am into the totality of driving (turning, stopping and momentum) and not so much into dying.
Let the nonsense roll off your back. Everyone will be old and dull eventually!
With the flood of easy credit, and second generation easy wealth, you have a lot of youths coming up from WRXs and 350Zs. They're not too worried about whether a baby seat fits in the back, or if the car is comfortable in a 45 minute, bumper-to-bumper commute. And the online persona tends to be extreme. A lot of their self-identity is defined by how fast their car can go.
On the other extreme, you have old guys like me who just want something interesting in the garage, but still need to carry kids to soccer practice, and trudge to work. I'm still a freak for driving, but my dedicated track car goes 0-60 in 8 seconds+ (slower than my wife's SUV) because I am into the totality of driving (turning, stopping and momentum) and not so much into dying.
Let the nonsense roll off your back. Everyone will be old and dull eventually!
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
E500, 3000GT and 3000GT VR-4, 335i
The reason you would "take a dump" on an RS4 is because of your modifications. That is what you refuse to recognize. Nobody cares what you've done to your car; don't act like all 335i's will do what yours does. Are you trying to imply that it's physically impossible to modify an Audi too? Run your car against a modded Audi RS4, then maybe you testimony would actually mean something.
STOCK for STOCK, your car will not beat an RS4. An S5 would have comparable performance, although you would have it beat by a couple tenths of a second (at most). You wouldn't stand a chance with a CLK63 BS.
STOCK for STOCK, your car will not beat an RS4. An S5 would have comparable performance, although you would have it beat by a couple tenths of a second (at most). You wouldn't stand a chance with a CLK63 BS.
Last edited by thegamemodo9; Feb 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 0
C32 AMG
The reason you would "take a dump" on an RS4 is because of your modifications. That is what you refuse to recognize. Nobody cares what you've done to your car, don't act like all 335i's will do what yours does. Are you trying to imply that it's physically impossible to modify an Audi too? Run your car against a modded Audi RS4, then maybe you testimony would actually mean something.
STOCK for STOCK, your car will not beat an RS4. An S5 would have comparable performance, although you would have it beat by a couple tenths of a second. You wouldn't stand a chance with a CLK63 BS.
STOCK for STOCK, your car will not beat an RS4. An S5 would have comparable performance, although you would have it beat by a couple tenths of a second. You wouldn't stand a chance with a CLK63 BS.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,597
Likes: 19
From: Kuwait
CLS55 2006, CLS 63S 2015
Why is it the that bmw guys always have to down talk other cars n make the BMW the mightiest car on the plant...( i try not to group people but it happens alot!)
if i recall u cant win
55k had tunabilty and creamed them, but no thats not stock, 1/4 mile noo only rolling start, mods are for gays, the twisties is where it is at! and sooooooooo on
its strange n baffles me how allot of the bmw crowd are like this even in Kuwait! is it the car, does it come with an inbuilt virus?
Is there some thing in the letters BMW that while looking at it brain washes u to no end
Chill and learn to enjoy all cars for their respective achievements and pros/cons
Peace out
(sorry for spelling its late)
if i recall u cant win
55k had tunabilty and creamed them, but no thats not stock, 1/4 mile noo only rolling start, mods are for gays, the twisties is where it is at! and sooooooooo on
its strange n baffles me how allot of the bmw crowd are like this even in Kuwait! is it the car, does it come with an inbuilt virus?
Is there some thing in the letters BMW that while looking at it brain washes u to no end
Chill and learn to enjoy all cars for their respective achievements and pros/cons
Peace out
(sorry for spelling its late)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
My bottom line is that the Audi S5 and RS4 are beautiful cars. However ,with those two cars modded,in a straight line, I mangle them as will and does an E39 M5!!
I'm saying modded vs modded,and in straight line performance.
Now does this take away from those two Audi's? NOOOO!!!
They are just not as fast in a straight line as I thought absed on other cars in it's league with the same HP or even a little less.
350 hp is nice but would just feel faster in another car I feel. We have v6's making that kinda power just about now.
I'm just a lil peeved with Audi I guess because I feel they are dropping the ball by not putting the TT 4.2 L V8 in the RS4 They offered the same TTV6 in both the S4 and the V6 RS4(more hp due to specialty stck parts) so what the hell?
If I was offered one of these Audi's I would treasure it for road raing where it would Sh@t all over my AMG and many others.
However with the new C63 and M3 I think all bets will be off if the RS4 tries to compete with them all around.
Chip this is my experience in racing against worked RS4 V8's. I know a big time Audi crew over here in the NY/NJ area and this is what we do.
I do like the Audi's though,every model.
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that the V6TT RS4 to me Euro verson is the tru BEAST!!!!
I'm saying modded vs modded,and in straight line performance.
Now does this take away from those two Audi's? NOOOO!!!
They are just not as fast in a straight line as I thought absed on other cars in it's league with the same HP or even a little less.
350 hp is nice but would just feel faster in another car I feel. We have v6's making that kinda power just about now.
I'm just a lil peeved with Audi I guess because I feel they are dropping the ball by not putting the TT 4.2 L V8 in the RS4
They offered the same TTV6 in both the S4 and the V6 RS4(more hp due to specialty stck parts) so what the hell?If I was offered one of these Audi's I would treasure it for road raing where it would Sh@t all over my AMG and many others.
However with the new C63 and M3 I think all bets will be off if the RS4 tries to compete with them all around.
Chip this is my experience in racing against worked RS4 V8's. I know a big time Audi crew over here in the NY/NJ area and this is what we do.
I do like the Audi's though,every model.
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that the V6TT RS4 to me Euro verson is the tru BEAST!!!!
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 216
Likes: 0
From: Molde, Norway
C200TCDI Sports Edition
The Euro version of the latest RS4 isn't a V6TT it's a V8.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,141
Likes: 30
From: Texas
M6 Gran Coupe
Not sure what the big deal is about BMW's either. I am contemplating getting a 650 or M6 (which would be a step down regardless).....but really besides those, the 7 series and the M5, who cares? The rest of them are watered down cars.
Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Brisbane, Australia
First of all, I must say I've followed this thread with some amusement for some time now.
Jon, you have a point to put across (which is what this forum is for), that's fine.
One thing though, try slowing down a bit, take some time to form correct sentences, use punctuation and perhaps even, if time permits, a spell checker.
Be aware that the spell checker will not highlight incorrect grammar (e.g. 'than” instead of “then”, “you are” or “you're” instead of “your”, etc.), so having a dictionary on hand may also help.
You may find that if your posts are a little more coherent we will understand what point you are making.
and
Jon, you have a point to put across (which is what this forum is for), that's fine.
One thing though, try slowing down a bit, take some time to form correct sentences, use punctuation and perhaps even, if time permits, a spell checker.
Be aware that the spell checker will not highlight incorrect grammar (e.g. 'than” instead of “then”, “you are” or “you're” instead of “your”, etc.), so having a dictionary on hand may also help.
You may find that if your posts are a little more coherent we will understand what point you are making.
And who are you ? Was any body talking to you? NO so kick rocks! I wasn't threatening him personaly if thats what he thought thats his problem he's the one talking about needing a restraining order lol wow are you kidding me ok. I said that statement since he believes the 335 is slower then some POS RS4 or his CLK I can prove him wrong we can do a run I don't have a problem with that since I'm supposedly the "idiot" because I know otherwise. If he's frightend my bad no reason to get all bent out of shape and fear for your life. But like I said NO BODY WAS TALKING TO YOU don't you belong on audizine or something. Whatever I'm not posting anymore but there are some funny characters here
. I said that statement since he believes the 335 is slower then some POS RS4 or his CLK I can prove him wrong we can do a run I don't have a problem with that since I'm supposedly the "idiot" because I know otherwise. If he's frightend my bad no reason to get all bent out of shape and fear for your life. But like I said NO BODY WAS TALKING TO YOU don't you belong on audizine or something. Whatever I'm not posting anymore but there are some funny characters here First of all I'm not measuring my dick but since your the one that stated that Audi's 350hp is somehow faster then the BMW even though the car weighs alot more I thought that was funny then your proceded to think that I'm an Idiot because my car is supposedly slower then your beloved CLK63 thats fine I merely suggested a run NOT threatening to the **** out of you. I'm assuming thats what you thought I meant since you need a restraining order . Audi's are alot weaker then cars with alot less power because they are fat heavy bricks the article that EKaru posted proves that. The AUDI has 420hp and still got the snot kicked out of it by the Porsche with only 355hp that right there is all I'm saying You're the one assuming that the car is faster because it has a V8 and 50hp more then a 335i I was just simply saying thats not how the world works. I barely have 420hp and would take a complete dump on an RS4 due to weight alone so unless they at least have Bottle of NOS they better not try and find out.According to your theory an E63 has 507hp and I have alot less but I wont get smoked by one simply put (vids posted). Do my post seem like I'm a fanboy fine then whatever I just don't like uninformed statements like that so I don't see how I'm somehow an Idiot becuase I know better then you about a subject. Also my engine has 48k miles (Tuned for over 40k of those) and gets serviced by the dealer under my standard New Car Warranty so enough of that .
the **** out of you. I'm assuming thats what you thought I meant since you need a restraining order . Audi's are alot weaker then cars with alot less power because they are fat heavy bricks the article that EKaru posted proves that. The AUDI has 420hp and still got the snot kicked out of it by the Porsche with only 355hp that right there is all I'm saying You're the one assuming that the car is faster because it has a V8 and 50hp more then a 335i I was just simply saying thats not how the world works. I barely have 420hp and would take a complete dump on an RS4 due to weight alone so unless they at least have Bottle of NOS they better not try and find out.According to your theory an E63 has 507hp and I have alot less but I wont get smoked by one simply put (vids posted). Do my post seem like I'm a fanboy fine then whatever I just don't like uninformed statements like that so I don't see how I'm somehow an Idiot becuase I know better then you about a subject. Also my engine has 48k miles (Tuned for over 40k of those) and gets serviced by the dealer under my standard New Car Warranty so enough of that .
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
I'm talking about the RS4 that came out b4 the latest RS4 Obviously!!
Here is a thread from a member who was interested in the S5:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/232739-drove-audi-s5-what-dissapointing-ride.html
Here is a thread from a member who was interested in the S5:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/232739-drove-audi-s5-what-dissapointing-ride.html
Last edited by ProjectC55; Mar 1, 2008 at 09:02 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,230
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, California
2006 E55 BEAST
I test drove an A5 quattro yesterday just for fun. It has 100 hp less than the S5, but i just wanted to feel the ride. It was really smooth, but even the A5 was jumpy, I cant imagine the S5 being any more gentle. And the lease prices are insane-i've never seen anything like this.
Ballpark figures from dealer-
A5 with quattro and S line body kit- 1100 a month
S5 manual- 1300 a month
S5 Auto- 1400 to 1500 a month (Not sure yet because its not out yet)
Have people completely lost their minds?
Ballpark figures from dealer-
A5 with quattro and S line body kit- 1100 a month
S5 manual- 1300 a month
S5 Auto- 1400 to 1500 a month (Not sure yet because its not out yet)
Have people completely lost their minds?
