Monday, 12 September 2011

Audi S5 2 door coupe- 9/10

I have now driven many "good" cars and have been lucky enough to have nice customers who ask me to push a little (within speed limit!) to test their cars' response.

Today I'll comment on the AUDI S5 2 door coupe:

The immediate word that comes to mind before you even start the engine is luxury. The interior is just spectacular and well designed to bring both comfort and functionality. (The red leather seats are a bit too flashy to my liking but it certainly has the wow factor!)
This car is clearly intended for speed and sporty driving style but it is surprisingly a very smooth car to drive at low engine rpm.
The 6 gear box works beautifully (note the 2nd gear is very short live and you need to move quickly to 3rd gear to keep the acceleration)
The automatic version of it does not offer the same grip although it has the sport function and can flip to 6 gear manual)
I tested it on the racing track at albert Park and oh boy... it grips the tarmac amazingly in the curves.(thanks to low and very wide tyres)
The sound system is excellent (front and rear) although you would want to still hear that bubbly engine noise too when in neutral.
Finally, quite some room at the back for a two door model.
Only one downside: Initial cost vs retained value over the years!!!
My tip: buy a 2-3 years old one and you'll get the best value for money.
VERDICT: 9/10
Thanks Danny!

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