2022 RS5 changes
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If they don't have the parts, there's no sense in advertising them.
A friend of mine just picked up a new M4 and someone backed into him in a parking lot. He needs a new front bumper and associated hardware. The problem is BMW doesn't have any front bumper brackets available and no one can tell him when they will be available. His car has been sitting at the shop for about a month waiting for the brackets.
A friend of mine just picked up a new M4 and someone backed into him in a parking lot. He needs a new front bumper and associated hardware. The problem is BMW doesn't have any front bumper brackets available and no one can tell him when they will be available. His car has been sitting at the shop for about a month waiting for the brackets.
As of now that company has almost completely pulled out of the US market. I wonder if that’s related . . .
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I had an Alcantra flat bottom steering wheeling in my 2018 RS5 coupe and didn’t care for it. I have a 2021 RS5 Sportback factory order with the leather wrapped steering wheel and prefer it although a flat bottom without Alcantra would have been my first choice.
At 881 kms I cut a tire and needed to find a replacement for the Continental Super Contact S6 275/30 ZR. What a nightmare. My car sat idle for 4 weeks and it took Audi Canada’s intervention to have Continental provide one to my dealer. I looked throughout the US and Canada and was able to only find one in Indiana albeit at an obscene price plus the hassle of trying to get it through Customs and across the border. Be prepared to be disappointed if you encounter a similar problem.
At 881 kms I cut a tire and needed to find a replacement for the Continental Super Contact S6 275/30 ZR. What a nightmare. My car sat idle for 4 weeks and it took Audi Canada’s intervention to have Continental provide one to my dealer. I looked throughout the US and Canada and was able to only find one in Indiana albeit at an obscene price plus the hassle of trying to get it through Customs and across the border. Be prepared to be disappointed if you encounter a similar problem.
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I had an Alcantra flat bottom steering wheeling in my 2018 RS5 coupe and didn’t care for it. I have a 2021 RS5 Sportback factory order with the leather wrapped steering wheel and prefer it although a flat bottom without Alcantra would have been my first choice.
At 881 kms I cut a tire and needed to find a replacement for the Continental Super Contact S6 275/30 ZR. What a nightmare. My car sat idle for 4 weeks and it took Audi Canada’s intervention to have Continental provide one to my dealer. I looked throughout the US and Canada and was able to only find one in Indiana albeit at an obscene price plus the hassle of trying to get it through Customs and across the border. Be prepared to be disappointed if you encounter a similar problem.
At 881 kms I cut a tire and needed to find a replacement for the Continental Super Contact S6 275/30 ZR. What a nightmare. My car sat idle for 4 weeks and it took Audi Canada’s intervention to have Continental provide one to my dealer. I looked throughout the US and Canada and was able to only find one in Indiana albeit at an obscene price plus the hassle of trying to get it through Customs and across the border. Be prepared to be disappointed if you encounter a similar problem.
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I needed a tire replaced 3 weeks ago because someone slashed it. I also have the Continetals on my RS5 but the dealer was able to get one the next day. The dealer said Continental has temporarily halted production of those tires to focus on higher volume models. I guess I got one of the last ones left in Canada.
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I’m glad you were able to get a replacement. I raised a stink with Audi and the dealer admonished Continental about their lack of support and insisted that they maintain replacement inventory. Perhaps someone heard and you were the beneficiary. I’ve had over 20 Audis since my first one in 1982 but have never had one out of service because of a supplier’s lack of support. It’s unbelievable that a $100k+ vehicle would be out of service with no support from Continental.
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I agree although I can’t blame Audi. Frankly I don’t care where the tire is made but if it’s marketed and OEM in NA, provide support. BTW, I never had any response from Continental customer service.
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So we just got our first 2022 with the bronze styling package and the interior bronze stitch has the Audi exclusive nice touch. The wheels on the car are very unique and if you are in the market for an RS5 it’s a very nice option. However, after comparison the package to putting together a carbon package with similar trim there seems to be about a $5k difference tough to know if bronze stitch and wheels is worth it. We have one more coming to the dealership if you want a unique option.
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I love the bronze package especially the wheels but car prices are out of control. $100k for an RS5 is way steep (for me). At this point I’d prefer to go down market or sideways from my S5 instead of go up to a 6 figure price tag for an RS5. There are still good sports car options in the $55K - $75K range (no ADM).
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