thinking of buying an rs5?

[brice9]

i am on my second rs4...and love it...but now want something different......is the rs5 ok?...will i be dissapointed....cant think what else to get

[HYFR]

Get a decent R8 for £50k
You won't look back

[eightfoot]

Get a decent R8 for £50k
You won't look back

i'd keep the rs4 as the r8 was not that impressive,rs5 didnt impress me either,i swapped my r8 for a a6 allroad with a 3ltr diesel,i'm really impressed with it as a real world everyday car,was thinking of getting the new rs4 but i'm not so sure now as 50mpg and £170 road tax is a nice change now as winter is on its way,drive a few different models and see what you think

[HYFR]

LOL
How is an R8 not impressive?!

You sound like my Director at work, he's got a brand new '62 plate R8 and hates it. But its because he is drawing his pension and normally drives A8's, he only ordered it for the 'image'

If you are an enthusiast and love driving, the R8 is the daddy

[eightfoot]

LOL
How is an R8 not impressive?!

You sound like my Director at work, he's got a brand new '62 plate R8 and hates it. But its because he is drawing his pension and normally drives A8's, he only ordered it for the 'image'

If you are an enthusiast and love driving, the R8 is the daddy

just the thought of trying to open the drivers door at 5am when its frosted the window to the door rubber is enough to make me not want one for the winter as my daily driver,also the v8 is just not fast, my 3ltr tdi produces more torque,and my 71 road runner with its 440-six pack will leave it for dead,i will try the v10 next spring and maybe buy one but i think you would agree that the v8 just looks good but is not that special anywhere else maybe thats why you got rid of your v8 after 3-4 months and got a v10

[HYFR]

6 months!

Yes the V8 is not massively fast in a straight line but is as fast as an RS4/5/TTRS etc but with mid engine layout and chassis its a totally different driving proposition

But yes whilst it can be used as a daily, i wud recommend having access to another car as there are just some journeys an R8 is not suitable for

[eightfoot]

6 months!

Yes the V8 is not massively fast in a straight line but is as fast as an RS4/5/TTRS etc but with mid engine layout and chassis its a totally different driving proposition

But yes whilst it can be used as a daily, i wud recommend having access to another car as there are just some journeys an R8 is not suitable for

i personally thought the rs4 i had felt faster on the road but on the track it prob would be a different outcome but as i dont drive on a track i could not give an honest comment,both great cars but rs4 is still hard to beat as a daily driver if you have a nice rs4 especially if you drive in poor weather,wish i'd kept my 13000mler and my money in my pocket but as they say a fool and his money are easily parted

[HYFR]

Iv dragged R8 vs RS 4 and thep R8 is marginally quicker due to less weight

[brice9]

Bought one anyway....and am loving it....

[TimDogg]

Post a pic Brice as I'm thinking of doing the same mate. (Love it when D_K gets all animated!!)

[adsgreen]

Dk - I agree totally.
I never personally got on with the r8 on track but it still is a great car to DRIVE.

As soon as you have somebody start on about a diesel barge having more torque then I'm afraid point/missed.

Just remember - engine torque needs to be translated into forward motion by a gearbox and diesels have huge ratios that make the torque largely moot. Look at the new electric supercars type things. Loads of banging on about 1000lb ft torque... Well they are direct drive so the torque is a lot less. For comparison, rs4 has something like 3000lbft at the wheels in 1st...

[carsarecool]

Bought one anyway....and am loving it....

Hi brice9,

Did you drive the new RS4? I have and I am having a dilemma as to whether to get the new face-lifted RS5 or an RS4. I wasn't blown away by the RS4 but I wasn't the first time drove the B7. It needs to grow on you I think.

Saving circa. £10k on what is a similar day to day "driving" proposition but in a coupe shell appeals.

[HYFR]

Yes buy the RS 5 instead of '4

[Nickyboy]

Yes buy the RS 5 instead of '4

Why? For me the RS4 is the better package overall. I would rather have an RS5 but only for looks. Surely the better package is the 4?

[HYFR]

The dude said £10k saving, for the same car?! £5k per rear door is pricey!