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CLK63 BS AUDI S5 AUDI Q7 4.2 SLine C230 Sport 2010 ML 350
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Growing a little bored with cars - or maybe its just because I haven't had mine for past few months.
I have an S5 on order thats due here in late Oct.
i have a DD - an Audi Q7 SLine 4.2 - Lowered 22's etc. etc.
I have the BS - I love the new S5 and have plans to make it look crazy.
I was going to lease the S5 and perhaps get rid of Q.
Anyways the lease on S5 is around 1050 - for 59k car.
Audis lease horrible.
I was thinking today - what about C63? It will lease for ab the same or maybe 100 more give or take.
My question I can't answer myself is why? Is it stupid to get the C63 when u basically have the same motor in my BS? I also have the fast, crazy handling car in the BS too.
Does anyone have any opinions on the S5 or the C63 for a DD?
I can figure out for myself that the C is much faster - but besides that - any input?
I have an S5 on order thats due here in late Oct.
i have a DD - an Audi Q7 SLine 4.2 - Lowered 22's etc. etc.
I have the BS - I love the new S5 and have plans to make it look crazy.
I was going to lease the S5 and perhaps get rid of Q.
Anyways the lease on S5 is around 1050 - for 59k car.
Audis lease horrible.
I was thinking today - what about C63? It will lease for ab the same or maybe 100 more give or take.
My question I can't answer myself is why? Is it stupid to get the C63 when u basically have the same motor in my BS? I also have the fast, crazy handling car in the BS too.
Does anyone have any opinions on the S5 or the C63 for a DD?
I can figure out for myself that the C is much faster - but besides that - any input?
Last edited by JT55; Aug 19, 2008 at 09:13 AM.
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I would go for the S5 unless having a manual trans (or has Audi started to offer the tip yet?) in a DD is an issue. Having not seen the interior in person on either the C63 or the S5, Audi has in the past always done a really nice job with interior finishes/materials so I'd suspect the Audi wins here. I've read several posts about the interior finishes/materials of the C63 being rather low quality? To get the power of a stock C63 you'd have to do some engine mods to the Audi. You'll see more C63's than you will S5's on the road. I think Audi did a really nice job on the exterior styling as well.
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I would go for the S5 unless having a manual trans (or has Audi started to offer the tip yet?) in a DD is an issue. Having not seen the interior in person on either the C63 or the S5, Audi has in the past always done a really nice job with interior finishes/materials so I'd suspect the Audi wins here. I've read several posts about the interior finishes/materials of the C63 being rather low quality? To get the power of a stock C63 you'd have to do some engine mods to the Audi. You'll see more C63's than you will S5's on the road. I think Audi did a really nice job on the exterior styling as well.
He signed the papers right there! and he was dead set against 6 speed and he is now the proud owner of a grey 6 speed S5 LOL.
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IMO, you already have the BS so I would say no to the C63. I have Driven the S5 and it is a sweet ride. Audi Lease are horrible becuase their re sale value is horrible. I would go so far as to say that Audi has the best Interior in the business, and the new S5 is a good looking car. If I was in your shoes, then i would try the S5 just for the simple fact that it is a different car. Having Quattro AWD isnt a bad thing either. Good luck with your decision. Just my $.02. Thought Id share it with you.
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CLK63 BS AUDI S5 AUDI Q7 4.2 SLine C230 Sport 2010 ML 350
IMO, you already have the BS so I would say no to the C63. I have Driven the S5 and it is a sweet ride. Audi Lease are horrible becuase their re sale value is horrible. I would go so far as to say that Audi has the best Interior in the business, and the new S5 is a good looking car. If I was in your shoes, then i would try the S5 just for the simple fact that it is a different car. Having Quattro AWD isnt a bad thing either. Good luck with your decision. Just my $.02. Thought Id share it with you.
I just wasnt ready to pull the trigger today and he was. I still have mine on order for late Oct. I just will have 4 cars now and 3 parking spaces LOL and i dont really drive all that much. But I was sold once I sat inside. Plus it has such potential - check out the Rieger S5 its serious. (minus the scissor doors which are totally impractical and almost always a headache) I'm actually online now picking rims, and ready to order the body kit - and my BS project isnt even done yet - I have serious problems
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NO - thanks i appreciate. I'm almost sorry i let my friend take it.
I just wasnt ready to pull the trigger today and he was. I still have mine on order for late Oct. I just will have 4 cars now and 3 parking spaces LOL and i dont really drive all that much. But I was sold once I sat inside. Plus it has such potential - check out the Rieger S5 its serious. (minus the scissor doors which are totally impractical and almost always a headache) I'm actually online now picking rims, and ready to order the body kit - and my BS project isnt even done yet - I have serious problems
I just wasnt ready to pull the trigger today and he was. I still have mine on order for late Oct. I just will have 4 cars now and 3 parking spaces LOL and i dont really drive all that much. But I was sold once I sat inside. Plus it has such potential - check out the Rieger S5 its serious. (minus the scissor doors which are totally impractical and almost always a headache) I'm actually online now picking rims, and ready to order the body kit - and my BS project isnt even done yet - I have serious problems
Wish I had your problems.
Look into getting an exhuast system for the S5. It should very nice and even throatier than the stock exhaust. Dont know of any to reccomend but I have heard a few drive by with exhaust and they sound very menacing.
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Ahhh my friend..Didn't you tell me to stay away from the C63 earlier in the year?.. haha..
Anyways.I drove the S5 before..a little underpowered compared to the C63..but you have a BS...That's the work horse. Get the S5....White is always a winner...I was also checking out lease's on those..and your right..1050 for a 59k car..yikes..
Anyways.I drove the S5 before..a little underpowered compared to the C63..but you have a BS...That's the work horse. Get the S5....White is always a winner...I was also checking out lease's on those..and your right..1050 for a 59k car..yikes..
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I didn't enjoy the S5 as much as I thought I would. First, the rubber in the drive train rocks the car on every first gear launch, and on the 1-2 shift. Second, the engine is so linear, the manual trans is unnecessary. Torque is the same at the middle and upper rev ranges, so shifting at the top gains little. I thought the car would be better with an automatic.
The interior is great. But, overall, not an exciting package. AS
The interior is great. But, overall, not an exciting package. AS
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CLK63 BS AUDI S5 AUDI Q7 4.2 SLine C230 Sport 2010 ML 350
I didn't enjoy the S5 as much as I thought I would. First, the rubber in the drive train rocks the car on every first gear launch, and on the 1-2 shift. Second, the engine is so linear, the manual trans is unnecessary. Torque is the same at the middle and upper rev ranges, so shifting at the top gains little. I thought the car would be better with an automatic.
The interior is great. But, overall, not an exciting package. AS
The interior is great. But, overall, not an exciting package. AS
I kinda wanted it for the manual - so ur saying the manual sucks?
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There is rubber in the engine mounts to smooth engine vibration, but that results in rocking motions when the car is launched in first gear, and that is evident on the 1-2 shift as well. It results in a jerkiness that I didn't think was a positive. It's a nice looking car that I wouldn't buy. The experience is bland compared to the BS. AS
