I looked at the 370z, c63 amg, bmw M3 and 650i, b8.5 S5 and gen 1 R8, when coming off the 3.2 mk2 TT.
At the end of the day the Audi RS5 (or S5) ticked all the boxes, modern timeless design, AWD, performance, and overall build quality and pedigree.
I'm sure the b9 S5 is just as great, it's quick for sure, but compared to an Rs5 I felt it lacked a little soul.
The 370z to me is just a cheaper feeling version of a 3.2 TT without AWD.
At the end of the day the Audi RS5 (or S5) ticked all the boxes, modern timeless design, AWD, performance, and overall build quality and pedigree.
I'm sure the b9 S5 is just as great, it's quick for sure, but compared to an Rs5 I felt it lacked a little soul.
The 370z to me is just a cheaper feeling version of a 3.2 TT without AWD.