Why so few S5s around?

[AidenL]

Just wondering, not much activity in this section of the forum?

Is it a possibility that the S5 is being bought by non-enthusiasts in general, who really wouldn't be into forum hopping?

I am half thinking of one as an alternative to an RS4, but the scarcity would worry me?

[MarkB]

I think you've knocked the nail on it's head.

[Nipper]

Can't understand why scarcity would worry you. Surely that's a good thing. Anyway, you're right that there isn't much S5 activity on here but you should try the A5 owners club (A5OC.com) where there's plenty of activity.

[AidenL]

Can't understand why scarcity would worry you. Surely that's a good thing. Anyway, you're right that there isn't much S5 activity on here but you should try the A5 owners club (A5OC.com) where there's plenty of activity.

I guess unpopularity isn't a good thing though? If it doesn't cause a small degree of enthusiasm, I guess it could be percieved as being dull?

I'll take a look in there, thanks for the tip

[quattrokid1]

40k a go give or take a bit... its an expensive car to buy!!

[mip]

40k a go give or take a bit... its an expensive car to buy!!

I test drove one the day it launched....

It just didn't light my fire......

Certainly not for 44k as configured with sat nav etc...

Not when an RS4 was so close in price...

I obviously went the other route

[Gareth]

There is also a worldwide shortage with the S5 engines, hence why the long lead times everywhere.

[ARSEY4]

There is also a worldwide shortage with the S5 engines, hence why the long lead times everywhere.

Possibly if ordering from scratch, but i have a freind who has been offered 2 that are dealer specced cars unregistered and can have them at the end of March. I also agree with the above that its not that special a car vs RS4. I have had an A5 3.0 tdi and an s5 for a day which did everything just great but just bored the pants off me. They are more really comfortable cruisers imho. I got back in my rs4 and instantly had a smile on my face.

[quattrokid1]

just wait for the RS5....
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