RS7 vs RS5
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Honestly, both. They are completely different cars. I would have the RS5 for daily driving, track and canyon run duties and then an RS7 for when I need to haul passengers. The RS7 is a big floaty car unless you get the DRC, but then you are quickly in R8 territory and I would get an R8 V10 Plus instead, but with the air suspension, the RS7 is a straight line Autobahn cruiser and we don't have an Autobahn in the US.
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RS5. I currently have an S4, I test drove an S6, S7, and RS5 before ordering the RS5. To me, the 6 and 7 are just too "big" to be a true sportscar. I understand they're in the "luxury sports sedan" segment, but part of having a fun, fast car (to me) is having it be small and nimble.
Just my opinion, and that's not to say I wouldn't get used to the bigger RS7 if I went that route. I will admit that the RS7 on paper kicks the RS5's ***!
Just my opinion, and that's not to say I wouldn't get used to the bigger RS7 if I went that route. I will admit that the RS7 on paper kicks the RS5's ***!
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Well, I didn't even get into looks. I don't like the 7 as far as looks are concerned and seeing the RS7 in person didn't change that. The more I see them, the less I like them. Honestly, if I needed a fast family hauler sedan, I would probably go for the S8. It's a shame that we don't get this in the US.
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The RS5 is also too big to be considered a sports car. It's a GT. A sports car has only 2 seats (Porsche 911 excepted), is a bit impractical with respect to trunk size, and should weigh no more than about 3000 pounds. Think Mazda MX5, Porsche Cayman/Boxster, BMW Z4, Lotus Esprit, Chevy Corvette, etc.
But I do agree - the swooping back of the 7 is not my favorite design feature. I think the 5's body still looks sexy even after 6-1/2 years of production.
But I do agree - the swooping back of the 7 is not my favorite design feature. I think the 5's body still looks sexy even after 6-1/2 years of production.
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The RS5 is also too big to be considered a sports car. It's a GT. A sports car has only 2 seats (Porsche 911 excepted), is a bit impractical with respect to trunk size, and should weigh no more than about 3000 pounds. Think Mazda MX5, Porsche Cayman/Boxster, BMW Z4, Lotus Esprit, Chevy Corvette, etc.
But I do agree - the swooping back of the 7 is not my favorite design feature. I think the 5's body still looks sexy even after 6-1/2 years of production.
But I do agree - the swooping back of the 7 is not my favorite design feature. I think the 5's body still looks sexy even after 6-1/2 years of production.
The 6 and 7 are executive sport limos designed to drive long distances at high speeds and provide comfort for 4-5 people. They are more floaty and not really at home on the twisties or the track. The RS7 at least can be had with DRC to make it handle more like a sports car, but it's still a big car.
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