the 1.8 is a good engine. I just found the 2.0 a tad better due to better fuel consumption and cheaper long term running cost. If that doesn't bother you, then the 1.8 is still fine. Given the fact your coming from a car like that astra you owned then the 1.8 shouldn't be a worry. Either way, at 22 the A5 is a great car to own. Just a tad heads up, expect to be pulled by the police a lot. If Im driving around at 12-1am (coming home from work) and theres a police car behind me, they pull me over.
Their reason is "young driver in an A5. Checking to see if the car belongs to me as a lot of these cars go walkies of peoples drives" Lets face it, in the UK not many drivers under 25 own these things, not even an audi to be honest. So taxed, insured (which it will be gathering from the thread title and a healthy licence, you'll be on your way in no time. Think of it as a personal tracker :thumbsup:
In regards to performance, these cars are great at motorway speeds. However as mentioned, pulling out from a junction or needing to add a bit more throttle can be interesting. So you may miss that in the A5. Thats one thing I miss from my A3. Having said that, my engine is new and still feels a bit tight. So may be next year it will be like a sports car?
The insurance also goes down to where you live too. If you live out in the sticks where there are very few claims and doesn't cover a crime hot spot then your insurance will be nice and cheap. If you live in the rough end of a city, even worst where a lot of accidents happen then expect your insurance to rocket.
much more relaxed and it is soooo nice not having pretend hot hatches hanging off your bumper all the time.
I agree with that too. I dunno why, I don't drive aggressively at all, nor up peoples A***. I drive this a lot more sensibly and stick to the speed limits. Other drivers tend to get out your way. Oh wait, its the police car behind me again!
