A5 vs 335xi
02-12-2008, 05:37 PM
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A5 vs 335xi
I currently own a4 b5 and I still love my baby. However, at the end of March, I am going to change my car. I have come down to a narrow choice between a BMW 335xi coupe and a5. My budget is under 48,000(without the tax). What would you guys pick b/w two?
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02-12-2008, 06:22 PM
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It's an Audi board. Chances are you'll get 95% Audi as the answer. However, there's only
one opinion that matters when spending $50,000 on a car, and that's yours. My bet, once you've driven them both, the choice will be clear. The best news though is that you really can't go wrong with either.
02-12-2008, 06:39 PM
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I agree.
Test drove a 335 this weekend. It definitely performs well. But I thought it lacked something. It just didn't seem to have personality. (Not to mention, that something still bother me in the BMWs styling and you can't even start comparing interior quality and comfort).
Also, not sure I can get over the fact that it is still a 3-series -- they're about as common as rats in DC. However, I am going from an S4 to an S5 (hopefully) and would maybe have a different point of view if I were looking at an A5 versus a 335.
All that being said, it is a personal choice. It all depends on how you prioritize performance, design, comfort, and other factors. If you can track down a dealer with an A5 demo, I would try to test drive them back to back to decide. Then, trust your gut feeling. I got nothing out of test driving a 335, but I still smile thinking about the rumble of the S5 when you hit that start button.
Also, not sure I can get over the fact that it is still a 3-series -- they're about as common as rats in DC. However, I am going from an S4 to an S5 (hopefully) and would maybe have a different point of view if I were looking at an A5 versus a 335.
All that being said, it is a personal choice. It all depends on how you prioritize performance, design, comfort, and other factors. If you can track down a dealer with an A5 demo, I would try to test drive them back to back to decide. Then, trust your gut feeling. I got nothing out of test driving a 335, but I still smile thinking about the rumble of the S5 when you hit that start button.
02-12-2008, 06:42 PM
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If performance is not your highest concern...
i would definitely go with an A5. Either way would be quicker compared to your A4.
If you like your dealer, and have a soft spot for Audis, it shouldn't be a hard choice. The A5 is a great looking car. I was at my dealer today (inskip in RI) and they had two, one black and one silver, the best two colors available on this car. the A5's black grill is better than the S5. The BMW coupe is a great car, but popular and common on the roads.
To me, the biggest advantage to the A5 would be it's exclusivity and ability to get attention. Be sure to get the package including the LED daytime running lights.
People ask me about my car every time i am getting into or out of it when they are nearby. They are simply amazed to hear it starts at 50K.
As others have said-go test drive the two. It's your call.
If you like your dealer, and have a soft spot for Audis, it shouldn't be a hard choice. The A5 is a great looking car. I was at my dealer today (inskip in RI) and they had two, one black and one silver, the best two colors available on this car. the A5's black grill is better than the S5. The BMW coupe is a great car, but popular and common on the roads.
To me, the biggest advantage to the A5 would be it's exclusivity and ability to get attention. Be sure to get the package including the LED daytime running lights.
People ask me about my car every time i am getting into or out of it when they are nearby. They are simply amazed to hear it starts at 50K.
As others have said-go test drive the two. It's your call.
02-12-2008, 07:38 PM
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Re: A5 vs 335xi
see my post below (in the thread wherein i mentioin i just picked up my new A5 )
I was back-and-forth-and-back-and-forth between the 335 and the A5. the A5 is absolutely a beautiful, unique, transcendent, rare, grand-tourer, and fully-loaded, costs less than the 335. It's also much, much, much nicer on the inside. also, there is about a 6-1 BMW to Audi ratio, for what that's worse.
the 335 is quicker. period. i will concede that. do you really need to go 0-60 really quickly, swerve back-and-forth very quickly, and slam on the breaks from 100-0 very quickly? if so, get the BMW. but i chose the A5. it's just the most beautiful car on the road, and spectacularly luxurious for <$50K. people dont notice a 3-series onthe road, they're everywhere. the A5 is spectacular.
if you go BMW - do European Delivery - save $100 a month or so, or about $3500 up-front. email me if you need details, or i can tell you which dealers in the US will absolutely give you the best deal (1000 or 1500 over invoice). i researched excruciatingly, so i can point you in the right direction.
)I was back-and-forth-and-back-and-forth between the 335 and the A5. the A5 is absolutely a beautiful, unique, transcendent, rare, grand-tourer, and fully-loaded, costs less than the 335. It's also much, much, much nicer on the inside. also, there is about a 6-1 BMW to Audi ratio, for what that's worse.
the 335 is quicker. period. i will concede that. do you really need to go 0-60 really quickly, swerve back-and-forth very quickly, and slam on the breaks from 100-0 very quickly? if so, get the BMW. but i chose the A5. it's just the most beautiful car on the road, and spectacularly luxurious for <$50K. people dont notice a 3-series onthe road, they're everywhere. the A5 is spectacular.
if you go BMW - do European Delivery - save $100 a month or so, or about $3500 up-front. email me if you need details, or i can tell you which dealers in the US will absolutely give you the best deal (1000 or 1500 over invoice). i researched excruciatingly, so i can point you in the right direction.
02-12-2008, 09:48 PM
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Both the 335 and A5 are great cars! However if AWD is important stay away from the BMW.
It's an ugly system the pushes worse than an "Audi". It's not nearly the same driving dynamic as their RWD siblings.
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02-13-2008, 08:38 AM
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If AWD is a factor in your decision, go with the
Audi. I had a B5 A4 before my 06 330xi. In the snow and slippery roads, nothing compares to Quattro. X Drive doesn't kick in until it senses slipping. By that time your rear end is starting to come out. The X drive isn't all that bad though. It's better than having FWD or RWD in the snow.
