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I am told Sat Nav and B&O on V6/V8 versions, not so important on 4 cylinder ... that advice was a year ago and I think is probably applicable to top notch 2.0 motors too.

My choice would be the 3.0Tdi. I regularly achieve manufacturers figures 40+mpg and I don't hang around, however the 2.0 motors will drink more than quoted if driven enthusiatically. Whatever you do get a QUATTRO IMHO. That will narrow price gap, way better handling! Re wheels the 18in look a bit skinny again IMHO...

Good luck!

RG

 

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Shrek,
1st thing: get a 2-door! lol. Only joking...

:laughinatabove:I forgot that one!!! Re the Sat Nav I know AB will have an answer but on a 2.0 180 it's probably not so much of a 'must have' as on an S5.

Cheers and I should have said Welcome!!

RG:cheers:

 

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I think you need to factor in Residual value and fun too!!:thumbsup:

 

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Cheers Guys,

I know from having a 1.9TDi in a SEAT a few years back getting the quoted MPG was reasonably achievable and as mentioned people generally seem happy with the 3.0TDi.

As for Sat Nav... a choice between £1550 or £1950... I just can't see it... I have a TomTom already which is fantastic and hasn't let me down and it cost less than £300. The built-in Sat Nav's just seem overpriced for what they deliver. If it was say 500-600 quid for something that was essentially integrated then I might well be tempted but £1500-£2000, I just can't quite stomach it. As mentioned I saw the blast posted by another user earlier.

Based on the 49/51% retained value I calculated an approx £400 advantage to the TDi. I'm most concerned about the 2.0 TFSi being nowhere near the quoted figures. I know they are based on EU tests so don't always reflect real world conditions but if it's a long way out it makes comparison difficult.

Thanks,

Gareth.

The point about sat nav is that you will get a large percentage back at resale on a V6/V8 and some will say they are difficult /impossible to sell without that option.

Your shout though... I went for the NAv but do rate Tom Tom apart from all the bloody wires, suction cups etc etc..

Cheers
RG

 

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:laughinatabove: - fair point, but the sportback seems to provide a good compromise for us, don't have kids yet but plan to at some point so it it offers that flexibility if we need it. And it still looks good IMHO, although yes of course the coupe edges it.

If you are only planning kids I would go for the Coupe for now! :cheers:

 

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I'm a relatively newbie and not exaggerating by saying I learn something, or at least read something to ponder upon, most days of visiting!!!!

Agree with all your comments.. talking about learning something did we ever establish what Audi did to the 2009 model 3.0Tdi Quattro to make it have lower CO2/Lower Car Tax and better MPG figures than the 2007/8 models??

Cheers
RG:thumbsup:

 

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I agree with HAshluck on the SatNav point . The DVD version is fine 95% of the time though, especially with live (ish) traffic updates.

Cheers

RG

 

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Interesting debate on the sat nav. £1.5 to £2k is lot of money. I opted to go without the sat nav... which was supported by someone at Audi who shall remain nameless who said that a 3rd party sat nav was much better...

Just another opinion.
Paul

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Was that John at Audi who has shares in Tom Tom?:thumbsup:

I think the issues are.

1. MAintaining Residuals
2. Dislike of rubber suckers, wires and other bits.

Sure Tom Tom et al are great but what a b* fiddle!

 

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LOL:laughinatabove:! I don't have a Tom Tom, I think they're over-priced too!!:thumbsup:

:laughinatabove::laughinatabove:

WH Smith are selling old 'Road Atlas of Britain' for 99p but careful you don't do a Paddington Bear and follow the Marmalade Road!!

Cheers

RG (Compass in Hand)

 

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More than compass in hand, I suspect! (only kidding). What I should have added is that I have a Garmin - more functionality, clearer display, wide screen (I am getting old, you know) and about £50 less than the equivalent Tom Tom. Even the man in Halfords admitted that the Garmin is better and you pay for the name with Tom Tom (and, yes they do sell both). Also, where does the nonsense about trailing wires come from? The battery lasts for four hours!:thumbsup:

Have just had a week of fun driving around in a Big LWB Citroen 3.0 Dieseal Van whilst moving furniture to France. It had Traffic MAster which worked great in UK. BUT in France needed the old TomTom930GPS which DOES need trailing wires to get updated Traffic. Sure the charging wires aren't needed but GPS Traffic thing is.

Thank goodness I am now safely home to my A5 with Integrated Nav, no faffing. (Glass in hand now at home... well had to fill empty van with something for return journey!)

It is horses for courses I know and whilst trailing wires may be OK in a VAn I am glad I have the Audi kit in my A5.

Cheers

RG:thumbsup::cheers:

 

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The front of the A5 3.0Tdi QUATTRO has to be removed to change the rad. I had to have a 2 fan conversion to allow Audi tow bar to be fitted.

Anyone need an A5 3.0Tdi QUATTRO hi spec+ 2k worth of tow bar mods?? Used once!!

I may need to move to a bigger motor soon unless I can persuade Mrs RG her next car is an A4 Avant!!

Cheers

RG

 

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RG - bad luck mate - dont think they 4.2V8 TDi fits in the A5 - pity

A4 Avant is fantastic car for the missus - cant rate it highly enough:thumbsup:

A4 Avant and A5 Coupe on the drive - perfect combination imho (hth!)


The Q was more about changing the belts though, not dismantling to add 2nd fan option.

Looks to me for the current 2.7/3.0TDis that the auxiliaries belt can be changed without removing anything, the timing "belt" is a chain that is designed for life of engine.

I understand the Q Mr G. My understanding from Audi Tec was that the Rad had to be removed ( or significantly moved forward) to change the Aux belts.

We currently have A3 S/Back Q and MY A5 in the fleet + a few 'old friends'... We really need a bigger load lugger next year, I hope it's an A4 Avant (with a decent motor and QUATTRO) for the missus but fear it may be me who ends up with the bigger motor, maybe an A5 cab for the missus!!. (Although I can certainly recommend a 2008 Citroen Relay 3.0 Diseasel White Van based on last weeks experiences!)

Cheers
RG:thumbsup:

 

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RG - so it's two A5s on the drive then!
Coupe and Sportback

Sorted by Hashluck :thumbsup:

Not sure I like the look of the Sportback A5.... I think the A4/A6 Avants actually look rather nicer!

Why call it an A5????$$$:wall:

 

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Agreed - think Audi should have modelled the Sportback on the A4 and called it an A4 Fastback/Sportback (and given it 5 seats).

imo the sportback really dilutes the purity of the A5 Coupe brand - which is selling so fast the factory cant keep up.

Think this will become even more obvious when the RS5 is released taking the A5 even further upmarket.

Lets hope so Gruffle and keep the Residual value up!!

The A5 Sportback is NOT a proper Coupe as the ads imply... it is like the BM*crap 5 GT and the VW 'Piss at' CC, i.e. not a proper Coupes!!

A market for such cars exists but why oh why have Audi called it an A5...

Maybe we need to start calling ours simply 'Audi Coupes' like the original Audi 80 based models... they are never referred to as Audi 80 (or even 90) Coupes after all...

Any thoughts folks...

Cheers

RG:cheers:

 

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Nice one ... how do we get the badges made up then?

Do we need them? Just let's start calling them 'Audi Coupes' and drop the A5!

I don't do badge removals,customising, PP's etc!!

Cheers

RG 'Coupe':moped:

 

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Simple fact is the A5 sportback is aimed directly at the company car market.
Most companies have a policy of not allowing 2 door company cars on their fleet
Obviously with the A5 being somewhat coveted, Audi know there will be a massive take up if they provide a "back door" way of obtaining one (pardon the pun)

Sounds a reasonable assumption. However I have run several CC Fleets and never come accross the no 2 door policy. I assume this is mainly Rep type companies rather than Professional services where we have had Porsches, Z4's TTs etc on the Fleet.

Help me please AB, cos I know your Company scheme has no such narrow minded restrictions!

Cheers

RG

 

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They call it an 'A5' because the A5 model line is that which heralded the new B8 platform - as is well known, the A4 was a later derivative of this. The A4 is and was always intended to be the workaday manifestation (inc the load-lugging Avant') of this floorplan - the A5 product line was to embrace the 'lifestyle versions - coupe, cabrio, Sportback, et al.

That's how it works.

By the way RG, loving the word-play - sophisticated stuff as usual! We miised you whilst you were in France.

The Original Audi Coupe existed as an Audi Coupe and was never TTBOMK refered to by any other name. Whilst recognising there are similarities the Sportback 'A5' should be called something else or as I suggested the new Coupe called the Audi Coupe as with the original. In my opinion the A5/S5 Coupe and Cab are rather more special than the A5 Sportback... but then again I'm not looking for your agreement.

I am back in France with the Audi Coupe now BTW so you will no longer be missing my posts...nicely hooked up via SFR and my HP Laptop thanks to my A5OC French mate from Lorient!! Also enjoying buying fuel at 90p a litre, and decent wine at £3.00 a bottle.

Cheers

RG:cheers:

 

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including Cabs?

London ones TX4????:cheers:

 

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:laughinatabove::laughinatabove: Hell have I missed something here, have you guys made up:2thumbsup: that's great always knew there was a bit of mutual respect. Glad to see it well done:banana_1::banana_1:

I think I must have missed it too!!!

Cheers ( pardon sante mec!):cheers:

Le RG

 

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Saw a silver Sportback today, looked nice but loses the styling clues of an Audi Coupe. The 20 in wheels really set it off. Was a Welsh registered car... anyone on here boyo?

Cheers

RG
PS

I have no desire to enter into futile banter with those who apparently seek to disregard others views and would be very happy to have my posting counter zeroed!