Hey guys, actually planning on getting rid of my 2009 G37x Coupe soon. Was just looking on thoughts of getting an a5? I havent gone for a test drive yet, but wondering how different its going to be. The drive/feel plus the hp, torque and everything. Any thoughts would be great. Would love the s5, but kind of out of my range of what im lookin for.

 

Hey man I test drove the A5 a few months ago when I was car shopping and I really wasnt impressed power wise (also wouldve loved the S5 but wasnt in price range lol).

 

I test drove a S5. It was a beautiful car. Loved the looks of it. I was very disappointed in the power though. If you want a car based on looks than go for it!

 

i also test drove an a5 when looking for my g... i was not impressed with the 2.0 turbo... just felt like a jetta with a nicer/heavier body. the S5 is a different story... i was close to pulling the trigger on it, but felt that bang for the buck, the G was a better deal (and i wouldn't have such a big car payment).

the s4 (with the 3.0t) is pretty nice... but it's a sedan... essentially it's the same frame as the a5 though.

another thread about replacing the g with XXX car... prepare the fire trucks.

 

i love the power of the g, thats what i was afraid of. got spoiled. haha.

joeybags, you test drove and didnt like the power of the s5(or did you mean the a5)? i thought that would be better then the g and a5.

I really love the look of the a5 thats why im looking at it. The other option i was thinking was the c350 coupe coming out, but honestly not a fan of benz (i saw a thread on that)

 

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The A5 is a beautiful car with best in class interior and below average reliability. The only engine available in the A5 is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, producing 211 hp & 258 torque, so I can't imagine it moves the 3,700 pound coupe with any urgency. A fully optioned A5 will set you back over 50 large, so it's far from a value. As others have said, it's strong point is its styling. I have a 2009 G37x Coupe and I am waiting to see what the 2013 G Coupe looks like.

 

put in a little more and get a 335i or 135i. that would be my say. never been big into style over value. at the end of the day its whatever you feel comfortable in. anything under ~300hp or slower than 0-60mph in under 6 seconds at the 40k price point is not something I personally would be okay with. The only thing I like about the a5 is its sex appeal, and it pretty much ends there for me. My friend has one and its a perky car, you can feel the turbo pull the car, but it just doesnt make the power that the g does. i have a '10 g37x and since youre coming from the same car, you will feel the a5 to be sluggish. I bet you'll get more head-turns with the a5 though.

 

I do not like the a-5.

 

^ ^ ^ My thoughts exactly

I personally thing the A5 is underpowered. Kind of like the Lexus IS250. But it is a nice car nonetheless if power is not your primary concern.

 

The A5 is a nice looking car, but I can't get over having 211 HP and a 2.0L I4. Having a high end luxury coupe is about feel, substance, and an overall experience. Even with the so-so 3.2L V6, the A5 was a much better feeling car with that engine. Speaking from experience, a good friend of mine has an 09 A5 S-Line 3.2L 6MT and it's a great car.

Do you really wanna look back years from now and think "What the hell was I thinking paying $45k+ for a 4 cylinder car with that little power."

Hell even cars half the price come with at least 50% more power. Luxury isn't about economy, even during these tough times. It's about power, excess, substance, and feel. Always has been, always will be. I don't want a GT car that has a motor that sounds like a sewing machine under load.

In short, you'll likely be pretty upset going from 330 HP to 211 HP, so I'd advise against the A5. S5 or nothing.

 

A GTi is faster than an A5. Nuff said.

 

Not that racing is cool nore do we promote it, but in sheer numbers what is the difference on 0-60 between G37X Coupe and A5 (not S model).

 

Autoweek on the A5: 6.4 seconds to 60
Autoguide on the G37x: 5.1 seconds to 60

Pretty significant difference.

 

Would agree; and would definitely feel the difference. Sort of like going from my daily driver 05.5 Jetta 2.5 to my G37x. Only a 4.4 difference.