My Test Drive Review: 2013 Audi A5 Premium Plus
11-22-13, 11:34 PM
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Thanks man. Its nice that you can get the s line competition package on the premium package for an additional 4200 dollars which gets you quite a bit of nice stuff where as the regular s line package requires you to get the prestige package that'll set you back an additional (5900 to add the prestige pkg on top of the premium package and 2800 for the s line pkg)
11-24-13, 01:04 PM
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what a CLEAN looking shape and design. very very nice. congrats. 
is that a cloth interior? can you give an options/features list on yours? how was the sales experience?
you said you were worred about reliability in the past, but not so much now... does it come with a maintenance package?
is that a cloth interior? can you give an options/features list on yours? how was the sales experience?
you said you were worred about reliability in the past, but not so much now... does it come with a maintenance package?
11-24-13, 02:15 PM
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11-24-13, 02:39 PM
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We bought a new 2013 Audi one year ago this month and passed on the prepaid maintenance too. I typically don't keep cars much beyond the warranty period so not worth it to me.
11-24-13, 02:49 PM
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cool review. thanks for sharing. Whats funny is I had a little on ramp race with one of these this morning with the 2.0L turbo, It was very quick off the line but my LS killed it once we hit second gear. Seems odd to drive a high end car with a little motor like that especially when its in so many cheaper lighter cars, but I guess this is the sign of the times. Still felt good to dust him since he was the one to initiate the drag race
I like this model but the Audi lines are little too simple for me in many cases. I like a little flare and design style in my cars
I like this model but the Audi lines are little too simple for me in many cases. I like a little flare and design style in my cars
11-24-13, 05:10 PM
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11-24-13, 07:12 PM
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11-24-13, 10:01 PM
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what a CLEAN looking shape and design. very very nice. congrats.
is that a cloth interior? can you give an options/features list on yours? how was the sales experience?
you said you were worred about reliability in the past, but not so much now... does it come with a maintenance package?
is that a cloth interior? can you give an options/features list on yours? how was the sales experience?
you said you were worred about reliability in the past, but not so much now... does it come with a maintenance package?
The interior is leather/alcantara/suede. It only comes in the s line package.
I have the Premium package with the S line competition package.
I have heated sport seats with HID's.
The completion package adds:
Front and rear alloy wheels: 19" x 9.0"; Front and rear 255/35-19 and summer tires; Sport suspension; Black diffuser surround; S line emblems on exterior and steering wheel; Chrome trim; S line front & rear bumper and side sills; 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel; Transmission: and paddle shifters includes gearchange paddles; Brilliant Black exterior modlings and mirror housing door sill blades; Alcantara® upholstery; Driver and front passenger seat sports front seat manual thigh support
My salesman was great. I automatically got a 6% discount as the company I work for is a preferred customer so no haggling was necessary. The salesman never pressured me and originally I was looking at the A4 but couldn't resist the sexiness of the coupe. I also wanted a certain color with a manual which was no where to be found and special ordering was a breeze.
When I bought my IS350, the experience was great as well with the exception that I wanted a starfire pearl with black interior and no nav. I asked the dealer if I could special order and they really balked on my request so I had to settle with cashmere.
The maintenance on the A5 is on par with the IS350 I had. Oil changes every 10k miles ( I will be doing every 5k for peace of mind) .
11-24-13, 10:06 PM
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Thank you. I had to pass on the new IS as it was too bold/extreme for my liking, Audi A5's have just the right amount of style and the shape and design is drop dead sexy to me.
The interior is leather/alcantara/suede. It only comes in the s line package.
I have the Premium package with the S line competition package.
I have heated sport seats with HID's.
The completion package adds:
Front and rear alloy wheels: 19" x 9.0"; Front and rear 255/35-19 and summer tires; Sport suspension; Black diffuser surround; S line emblems on exterior and steering wheel; Chrome trim; S line front & rear bumper and side sills; 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel; Transmission: and paddle shifters includes gearchange paddles; Brilliant Black exterior modlings and mirror housing door sill blades; Alcantara® upholstery; Driver and front passenger seat sports front seat manual thigh support
My salesman was great. I automatically got a 6% discount as the company I work for is a preferred customer so no haggling was necessary. The salesman never pressured me and originally I was looking at the A4 but couldn't resist the sexiness of the coupe. I also wanted a certain color with a manual which was no where to be found and special ordering was a breeze.
When I bought my IS350, the experience was great as well with the exception that I wanted a starfire pearl with black interior and no nav. I asked the dealer if I could special order and they really balked on my request so I had to settle with cashmere.
The maintenance on the A5 is on par with the IS350 I had. Oil changes every 10k miles ( I will be doing every 5k for peace of mind) .
The interior is leather/alcantara/suede. It only comes in the s line package.
I have the Premium package with the S line competition package.
I have heated sport seats with HID's.
The completion package adds:
Front and rear alloy wheels: 19" x 9.0"; Front and rear 255/35-19 and summer tires; Sport suspension; Black diffuser surround; S line emblems on exterior and steering wheel; Chrome trim; S line front & rear bumper and side sills; 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel; Transmission: and paddle shifters includes gearchange paddles; Brilliant Black exterior modlings and mirror housing door sill blades; Alcantara® upholstery; Driver and front passenger seat sports front seat manual thigh support
My salesman was great. I automatically got a 6% discount as the company I work for is a preferred customer so no haggling was necessary. The salesman never pressured me and originally I was looking at the A4 but couldn't resist the sexiness of the coupe. I also wanted a certain color with a manual which was no where to be found and special ordering was a breeze.
When I bought my IS350, the experience was great as well with the exception that I wanted a starfire pearl with black interior and no nav. I asked the dealer if I could special order and they really balked on my request so I had to settle with cashmere.
The maintenance on the A5 is on par with the IS350 I had. Oil changes every 10k miles ( I will be doing every 5k for peace of mind) .
11-24-13, 10:45 PM
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I own a Missano Red manual TT myself. I came from a Toyota MR2 (hence my screen name). BIGGEST financial mistake of my life bar none. I fell in love with the car, just make sure you dump it when the warranty runs out. My mechanic and friend warned me to buy any car but Audi, but I didn't listen. He was right. Now I'm passing this along.
IF you don't get the turbo engine you will have an ok go of it, if its the turbo... keep an eye on that mileage and don't ever be late with oil changes or any service. My service manual says 10k oil changes... don't listen to that and use VW503.1 oil only (I think they changed the standard recently).
IF you don't get the turbo engine you will have an ok go of it, if its the turbo... keep an eye on that mileage and don't ever be late with oil changes or any service. My service manual says 10k oil changes... don't listen to that and use VW503.1 oil only (I think they changed the standard recently).
11-25-13, 12:22 AM
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