thinking of trading my 09 S5 for a 3.2
02-05-2010, 05:59 PM
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i also call bs on all the 30mpg+ people
consumer reports got 21-25, i think i'll believe them over a bunch of random people here, no offense.
at 34mpg u guys are getting the same mpg as i did when i was driving my civic
consumer reports got 21-25, i think i'll believe them over a bunch of random people here, no offense.
at 34mpg u guys are getting the same mpg as i did when i was driving my civic
02-05-2010, 08:45 PM
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I drove my friend's 3.2 S-line 6speed manual last nite i can't tell the difference between my S5 and this one, i hear there is some substantial power difference between the two, I just however can't tell. 3.2 does 35mpg highway and it's same vehicle overall except for 2 extra cylinders.. other than that is all same. gonna hunt for a 2009 S-line A5 3.2
02-06-2010, 12:25 AM
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A498w5NE4IQ&rl=yes&hl=en&gl=CA&client=mv-google&xl=AdsControl1
02-06-2010, 12:25 AM
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The bath you would take on trading in early would negate any money savings in fuel economy.
02-06-2010, 08:06 AM
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I just traded a Lexus GS430 for my S5 and the mileage is comparable. Maybe slightly less on my S5 but since selling my Corvette in the fall I really enjoy the power and handling of my S5. It gives me the V8 power that I like with a good ride and great handling. It's the best mix of all worlds for me. I drove an A5 and I liked it, but for me I wanted the V8 and the additional hp.
02-06-2010, 11:39 AM
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And I'll believe Consumer Reports (as well as True Delta and now JD Power & Associates) over a bunch of random people on a forum (many of who are judgmental and stubborn, anyway)-especially random North American people on a forum (many of who are the most judgmental and stubborn, anyway) when it comes to the truth about the Volkswagen/Audi Group (and all other vehicles) regarding dependability, durability, quality, reliability, satisfaction and service (no offense).
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02-06-2010, 09:45 PM
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I call BS on the 35+ as well. I just drove a 2009 A5 S-line manual with 5000 miles (broken in) from San Diego to Texas and at 70 mph cruising I averaged 29.5 miles per gallon when I calculated it and around 31.5 on the trip computer. It sniffed 33 a few times but over the length of a tank it was always just a hair under 30 mpg.
BTW, I will trade you my car for your S5, you just cant get the same growl of the V8 from the 6 cylinder and all the aftermarket exhausts for the 6 cylinder sound like a 6 cylinder trying to be a V8, basically the sound like sh**.
BTW, I will trade you my car for your S5, you just cant get the same growl of the V8 from the 6 cylinder and all the aftermarket exhausts for the 6 cylinder sound like a 6 cylinder trying to be a V8, basically the sound like sh**.