S5 and the white stuff

[kempus]

Hi folks,

Thinking about trading in my BE A3 Sportsback for a S5. At the moment my A3 is stuck in the carpark and wont be moving anytime soon! Low profile tyres, FWD and snow are a no go.

I've aslo got a qashqai which is keeping me going great in this weather but the need for 2 cars has now gone so time to consolidate 2 into one!

I know its bad but was looking at a Range Rover Sport as its a big car with loads of toys or the S5 as its a bullet of a machine with toys!

Any thoughts? Oh and Q7's are just tooooo pricey for a high spec one! Oh and i'm talking used with both!

kempus

 

[PetrolAholic]

Please avoid the chelsea tractor!!!!!

S5 imagine the prices have took a bit of a hit with release of RS5 too? Don't know without looking though.

What about RS4? I can vouch they go like a bullet too lol

 

[kempus]

RS4 I like but looks dated compared to the rest of the Audi line up tho I did go see one at my local dealer, pressed that start button and feck me!!!!!!!!! Awesome!

How the RS4 handle the snow? Basically low profile, quattro and snow work?

 

[PetrolAholic]

RS4 handles the weather really well. However wouldnt base a sale of a car on 2 weeks of bad weather for the year!

The quattro has really helped me getting about with the weather though, even with the Pzero Rosso's I have fitted. Seems to be a bit better with a mechanical 4wd system other than a haldex system.

I usually take my cars off the road come december was planning to put the RS4 in shelter but have now decided its more of a help to me outside! And I really don't like big 4x4's lol.

On a side note I am looking for a Landy Defender if you know anyone wanting rid. If this weather gets any worse I think that will be my weapon of choice lol

As for looking dated then that's your opinion

 

[The911SC]

S5 is a superb alrounder - a real 'GT' feel to it..
Just sold mine on (and I have a Q7 as well!)..
S5's pulling about 23K now for high'ish mileage but the v8 engine laps it up no problem. Its about the best all round car I have ever had (and i include the rs4 in that).. Can recommend highly enough...