The configuration that is.

Mine came out to $52,100.00 the way i would want it. $5k more than my 335.

That would have been a tough choice.

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/n...udi_A5/S5.html

 

aftermarket support would be tougher than with your Bimmer, although I don't think you'd need much the way the S5 looks/performs (on paper) from the factory...

 

Also, I like the your BMW's interior better than the S5's... but that Tuscan Brown leather makes it tough to resist...

 

I havent really followed the specs on this car relatively to the 335. But if the numbers are significantly better then the 335, it definitely would be touch choice as 5k isn't much of a difference from 45k. Now to do some reading.. or waiting for Jesal's next post. haha

 

I like it, I'm thinking that definitely would've been a tough choice. I'm sure both cars have their pros and cons, but personally, I like the Audi's design a little better than the BMW. I'd have to see them both in person, but the new Audis are sexy.

 

I wonder what the lease is going to look like...

 

I can imagine the thread title now...

"Well, I did it... traded in the 335 for an S5"

 

Numbers as in performance? Its not any better than the 335i from what i read.

Heres a video http://youtube.com/watch?v=aHj0zbhjLZI

Its slightly more than a $5k difference since I have navi and the S5 i optioned out didnt have it. But the S5 should be compared to the 335xi anyways which closes the gap even more in pricing.

 

Chip your 335i, then you'll stop wondering about what could have been.

 

Gets installed this week

 

Awesome and you can get bang and olfausen sound systems in the S5. Suite.

 

You getting the Vishnu Pack?

 

Nope.

Im going with AA Xede instead. I have local support for Xede, its cheaper, more reliable and better customer service.

Plus my local tuner gave me a sick price for it.

http://www.activeautowerke.com/turbo/e92335/main.php

 

I must say I feel the S5 looks (especially the rear portion) have definitely taken a step in the right direction. I also quite enjoy the sound of the v8 in this car.

That being said after watching the video and doing some research of my own I have come to the conclusion the BMW comes out on top. In my eyes it looks better and I've always had a bit of a weakness for forced induction especially on bimmers

What kind of gains are you planning to see from this Jesal? Plans after this? I'm interested to see where you're going with this car as I'm very interested in owning one when the opportunity arises

 

Heres the dyno http://www.activeautowerke.com/turbo.../Dyno-STDL.jpg

No plans after this since i want to keep this engine somewhat reliable. Even doing this makes me nervous but many people have had them for awhile now without issues.

 

That dyno looks pretty good. I may have to switch the Vishnu over to the Xede now

 

Why? If you have no issues with Vishnu then i wouldnt switch.

 

It wouldn't be right now of course. I meant in the future.

On a side note, weren't you the one to say you never went over 3k rpm?

Give us a mini-review after the install and some vids if possible.


On another note, that S5 really looks good.

 

i configured one out to 53.7K. Nav + b & o stereo, with black leather/alacantra seats

 

Yea im stuck with only 380 ft-lbs of torque at 3k.

 

i need to graduate and start my career real soon so that i can afforad a nice car or win the lottery

 

Keep up the hard work and the great attitude and everything will come by itself

 

A lot depends on how big the stick shift is to you.
Personally if i was to drop that kind of change i'd go with the C63 Benz.
I like the body style of the Benz best of all German smaller sedans.(Audi,BMW and Benz)
yes i know it doesn't have the stick but it has the most hp and IMHO best looking small rocket sedan on the market.

 

345whp? noice!!!

 

Not as fast as your Z though. But 12.6 in the 1/4 as a daily driver is just fine with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95DEFkr4_ro

im totally gonna kill myself in this thing.

 

um, did i read that dyno right? 350+ ft lb of torque between 2700 to 4300 RPM....

 

to the wheels.

 

Holy balls! You might actually kill yourself in that thing


What is the % lost from the crank on your drive train?

 

I havent dynoed my car but others are showing only a 10% drive train loss.

Heres a stock dyno for the 335i
http://calendar.guardianstudios.com/rix335-unc.jpg

 

Does anyone know what the A5 is going to price out to?

 

Love that S5 and optioned out w/ what I would order it came to 54+k. That's a lot of cake but it's a nice car. I'd order the no cost option Alcantara leather, looks nice.

 

36k

 

If you get one of those you better give me a ride in it.

 

http://www.edmunds.com/audi/a5/2008/index.html

Starts at 40k.

 

..wow

 

Thanks, even though not that quick of a car, still would consider one if looking at cars in that price range.

 

i test drove one last friday. well, actually the lot porter was moving the car to cleanup because he had to take it to a car show. he took me for a quick spin and i was absolutely amazed. it had a gray exterior w/ red interior. ENTIRELY IMPRESSIVE

 

S5 vs 335, I would take the S5.