[mikej]

I had a A5 3.0 tdi back in 07-08, loved it but made it look like an s5 with mirrors, grille, exhaust etcetera . But something was missing. The sound and feel of the V8.
Today, 5-6 cars later I am back. With a 2009 S5 coupe. And man it's exactly what I should have bought in the first place. Pricewise it's only a couple % more expensive than a 3.0tdi and if you are not driving extensively you should go for a S5!

-mike

 

[mikej]

Sorry Mike the 3.0 Tdi costs a lot more than a couple of % more to run than an S5. Fuel costs about double, depreciation, insurance. I reckon on 12000 miles a year a 3.0Tdi Quattro will save you over £1500 (maybe £1800) on fuel alone.

The 3.0 TDI is a great car, I loved mine.
But if you already now is thinking about an A5 3.0 TDI or a S5 you will constantly look at the S5 and been thinking.. why didnt I ...

I was in the same situation and picked the A5 back in 07, mainly because I had a good deal on diesel and was driving 40.000km/year. But if you are not driving that much the S5 would be a clear choice if you can take the higher milage.

The running costs are higher - the depreciation is the same (almost), the tax on a diesel is the double comparing to a petrol over here.

So, yes - you might save a bit if you go with a diesel, but if you love cars sometime you will step up and get a S-model, or RS.

 

[mikej]

As i have had both and tuned the 3.0tdi to
295bhp/600nm I still prefer the
S5, both the sound, feeling and knowledge of
Driving a S-model. But that's me