A5 advice

[Infamous7856]

hello chaps, new to this forum but need some good advice. I currently drive a Audi a4 2.0 TDI SLINE 05 plate. Looking to replace it with a Audi A5, but i have been given some conflicting ideas about it. My price range is maximum 20k. I have been looking at Audi A5 3.0 TDI Black edition 2012. But people keep telling me its not worth spending that much on it as its still the same as a 2007 model. So i am a bit confused. Any advice would be great as i dont have that much knowledge on cars.
Thanks

 

[desertstorm]

The A5 was facelifted in 2011 for the 2012 model year so I presume you are looking at a post facelift model then. So it will look pretty much the same as a new car as regards to it's looks.
You are spending the money and you will be driving the car so personally I wouldn't worry about what other people are saying.
You need to get in the car and drive it, the 3.0 TDI is night and day different to a 2.0 TDI and the A5 is a completely different car to your A4.
The Black edition comes with a high spec and you will be getting a lot of car for your money. You could buy a newer lower spec model with lower miles but the driving experience is not the same.
For 20K you could probably buy a virtually new A4 as they are clearing stockrooms for the B9 A4 .

 

[Infamous7856]

Thanks for the reply, Yes i would hope it was different to the A4, just i love the look of the A5 and the better BHP as i find the A4 a bit sluggish. Just you know how it is some people give you advice oh no its the same engine as the 2007 just a new body. I have been looking at this as its quite close to me, does it seem a good deal? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...=1&search-target=usedcars&make=audi&logcode=p

 

[Stevelolly]

Looks nice car mate , don't listen to what anyone else says , go drive it and if you like it that's all that matters .

 

[Scottk]

Expand your search to increase the distance and also look at S5 at round that price.

 

[Dippy]

IIRC it has to be a facelift since it is a BE?
A 3.0 TDI will indeed be a fantastic performer

 

[Scottk]

Compared to your current car, it will feel so much better. Just bear in mind the new A5 is due out next year, I think spring time. If you can put it off there could be some great deals.

 

[Infamous7856]

Thanks wouldnt the running cost and fuel kill me on the s5, Yes its not a urgent buy, the Audi A4 is fine just getting old and getting bored of it. I could wait till spring as prices should drop.

 

[Swanny356]

S5 vs 3.0 TDI is a debate that will run and run but at the end of the day only you and your wallet can decide!

3.0 TDI is a fantastic engine and the A5 is a beaut of a car.

Not sure the colour / wheel combo on that one works but it's a good spec, do your research on what model first and then decide on the spec.

If you regret purchasing an A5 I'll be amazed.

Good luck.

 

[Dippy]

Compared to your current car, it will feel so much better. Just bear in mind the new A5 is due out next year, I think spring time. If you can put it off there could be some great deals.

Are you sure about that? Orders are still being taken for the current A5 and I think there was a 6 month gap between the last B8 A4 and the B9 becoming available.

 

[Scottk]

It's been in a few articles that it will debut at the Geneva motor show. Depends how long from that until the UK launch.

 

[Dippy]

I think the B9 A4 first showed up in the UK about 3 months after the Frankfurt show, so maybe we'll see the first coupes in the summer?

 

[Infamous7856]

I have emailed the garage to arrange a viewing next week, any tips to negotiate the price? also do you think the mileage is ok?

 

[Infamous7856]

Just let you chaps know, loved the car have put a deposit down, should be delivered to me next week

 

[Swanny356]

Nice one

Welcome to the 3.0 TDI A5 club

May the mods commence.

 

[desertstorm]

Good news, Have a look at this site to see what you can do. Nearly all the cars on here are 3.0 TDI A5's
https://www.facebook.com/RS5-TDi-296843307053421/

 

[Infamous7856]

Thanks hopefully get it dropped to my house on Wednesday. Was a bit of a struggle to get them to knock money off but they did give in a little , but they did provide a 12 month warranty with warranty assist. Not sure how good the warranty is though.

 

[Infamous7856]

Loving my car, just have a question about the DPF, I have been on a few longer journeys but the DPF did not kick in, but today took it on a 5 mile journey and it kicked in but wasnt sure what was happening but i parked up at home and could hear the fans going full blast, does that mean it completed the regeneration?