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Audi S5

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  • #32
    Bonito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,399 ✭✭✭Bonito


    Surely one could retrofit it with a nice supercharger and the Sports Diff?. Maybe even ask Audi themselves to do it?


  • #33
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    Bonito wrote: »
    Surely one could retrofit it with a nice supercharger and the Sports Diff?. Maybe even ask Audi themselves to do it?

    Jesus I'd say doing that job would seriously knock you back


  • #34
    Bonito
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,399 ✭✭✭Bonito


    Shane732 wrote: »
    Jesus I'd say doing that job would seriously knock you back
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/IS-F/201036199427698/advert?channel=CARS


  • #35
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Bonito wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/IS-F/201036199427698/advert?channel=CARS
    What has that to do with retrofitting superchargers? :pac:
    Incidentally the IS-F is likely a cut above the S5/S4, but is a M3/M5/RS competitor, so it should be. Its also meant to pale in comparison with its Audi/BMW peers.


  • #36
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Bonito wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/IS-F/201036199427698/advert?channel=CARS

    Meh a supercharged Avensis imo.


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  • #37
    Shane732
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    Matt Simis wrote: »
    What has that to do with retrofitting superchargers? :pac:
    Incidentally the IS-F is likely a cut above the S5/S4, but is a M3/M5/RS competitor, so it should be. Its also meant to pale in comparison with its Audi/BMW peers.

    I'm not keen on the interior of the IS-F at all. I've never actually driven an IS-F.


  • #38
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    deadly looking black 335i coupe proper petrol model on carzone 2007 with all the toys(private sale) must have been 80k in 2007 he`s looking €27500.
    no contest for me when you take performance,mpg ,tax,resale into account


  • #39
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,898 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Matt Simis wrote: »


    Isnt your A5 a 1.8t FWD? Not really the same as swapping from S5 even with its stupid V8.


    I didnt mean to make that connection at all. I was just making the point that the 335d coupe is a fabulous car and I have looked around at them as genuinely considering swapping for one.

    My A5 in no way resembles an S5. My A5 is a big ball of sh1te.


  • #40
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    blingrhino wrote: »
    deadly looking black 335i coupe proper petrol model on carzone 2007 with all the toys(private sale) must have been 80k in 2007 he`s looking €27500.
    no contest for me when you take performance,mpg ,tax,resale into account

    You selling your car?

    All the toys?! It's got the same shoes on as my 320!!! 335 without 19' and I'm not really interest. Plus no telematics etc... no heated seats... Are they even Xenons?? I think they are but not sure...

    It's a standard 335 i


  • #41
    stealthyspeeder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,663 ✭✭✭stealthyspeeder


    pa_ wrote: »
    I would actually prefer to own a regular black diesel audi to a white s5.


    I havent posted in motors in ages, and now i remember why :(


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  • #42
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    stealthyspeeder wrote: »
    I havent posted in motors in ages, and now i remember why :(

    Post of the day


  • #43
    -Corkie-
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    Shane732 wrote: »
    You selling your car?

    All the toys?! It's got the same shoes on as my 320!!! 335 without 19' and I'm not really interest. Plus no telematics etc... no heated seats... Are they even Xenons?? I think they are but not sure...

    It's a standard 335 i

    The interior reminds me the hands of an old man that smokes 80 sweet afton a day...;)


  • #44
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    wat are telamatics ?
    don`t think ill be ever able to get through the week without known:D
    never mind buy another car....


  • #45
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,704 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Buy this
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/335D-SE-/201034199322692/advert?channel=CARS

    Job Done


  • #46
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    blingrhino wrote: »
    wat are telamatics ?
    don`t think ill be ever able to get through the week without known:D
    never mind buy another car....

    It is your car so?!


  • #47
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,704 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Nope I have a 335 petrol. I just think it's a beauty that's all.


  • #48
    TCP/IP
    Subscribers Posts: 3,704 ✭✭✭TCP/IP


    Sorry just released that question was not for me


  • #49
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    mickdw wrote: »
    My A5 in no way resembles an S5. My A5 is a big ball of sh1te.
    Hehe I do remember you mentioning that, but I wasnt going to just go ahead and phrase it that way... :D


  • #50
    ArphaRima
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    What exactly are the running costs of the S5 vs the GTR?

    I would expect them to be similar to be honest unless the GTR has some kind of savage service interval.

    Both will spray petrol all over the road behind you as you drive, so where is the difference? Is it insurance and depreciation?


  • #51
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,898 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    fluffer wrote: »
    What exactly are the running costs of the S5 vs the GTR?

    I would expect them to be similar to be honest unless the GTR has some kind of savage service interval.

    Both will spray petrol all over the road behind you as you drive, so where is the difference? Is it insurance and depreciation?

    I think insurance on the GTR must be crazy. Ive heard stories of12 to 15k sterling to reset bonnet pedestrian safety system after minor accidents.


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  • #52
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    unkel wrote: »
    Nobody wants a proper car in white

    ...in Ireland. White looks great on a car in a country with more than an hour's sunshine per decade.


  • #53
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,660 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Confab wrote: »
    ...in Ireland. White looks great on a car in a country with more than an hour's sunshine per decade.

    Plenty of sunshine here the last few months :)

    I'll meet you half way. White looks great on a Honda Civic?

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    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #54
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    unkel wrote: »
    Plenty of sunshine here the last few months :)

    I'll meet you half way. White looks great on a Honda Civic?

    Only Championship White mind you, not this Frost White malarky :p


  • #55
    Shane732
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭Shane732


    mickdw wrote: »
    I think insurance on the GTR must be crazy. Ive heard stories of12 to 15k sterling to reset bonnet pedestrian safety system after minor accidents.


    That whole pedestrian system thing was a bit of a once off. It isn't such an issue, from what I'm told. But yes if you need the pedestrian system reset, which includes a new bonnet then you're looking at €10k or so. Nissan covered the one you're probably thinking about.


  • #56
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    fluffer wrote: »
    What exactly are the running costs of the S5 vs the GTR?

    I would expect them to be similar to be honest unless the GTR has some kind of savage service interval.

    Both will spray petrol all over the road behind you as you drive, so where is the difference? Is it insurance and depreciation?

    Actually no, the S5 is a jumped up regular car with no particular exotic features (especially in the Coupe model) while the GTR is a purpose built sports car. Even engine wise, lazy NA 4.2 V8 vs highly boosted (Twin Turbo) 3.8 V6 they are miles apart.

    I like Audi, I like S cars, I like the look of the S5, but it is in no shape or form on the same footing as the GTR from a performance or maintenance point of view.


    Consider the S5 a +20% cost from a maintenance perspective over a A5 3.0TDI. Consider the GTR a Ferrari type machine.


  • #57
    Theboinkmaster
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    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    Only Championship White mind you, not this Frost White malarky :p

    Some high end cars look stunning in white in certain countries with the appropriate climate eg South Africa, California.

    In Ireland they look pretentious and pathetic IMO, whatever the car.


  • #58
    [Deleted User]
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    Shane732 wrote: »
    Surely a 07 S5 should keeps it's value better due to the fact of the €600 per year lower tax (which Irish people go mad for!)

    Well, it's been for sale for over a year you reckon, it's hardly keeping it's value so far as they can't get rid of it ;)


  • #59
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Theboinkmaster wrote: »
    In Ireland they look pretentious and pathetic IMO, whatever the car.
    Thats really a problem with the people here and their rampant begrudgery more than the colour or appropriateness to our climate isnt it?


  • #60
    nogoodnamesleft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nogoodnamesleft


    Theboinkmaster wrote: »
    Some high end cars look stunning in white in certain countries with the appropriate climate eg South Africa, California.

    In Ireland they look pretentious and pathetic IMO, whatever the car.

    In those countries they specifically order cars white for a more practical reason...the reflect sunlight and radiant heat off the sun as opposed to attracting it (in the case of black cars).


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  • #61
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    nogoodnamesleft wrote: »
    In those countries they specifically order cars white for a more practical reason...the reflect sunlight and radiant heat off the sun as opposed to attracting it (in the case of black cars).

    On that note did you ever see that CARB in the US wanted to ban black cars in California? Black cars = hotter interior = more AC usage = lower economy = more pollution.

    Didnt go through with it in the end. http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1032693_carb-backs-off-bid-to-get-rid-of-black-cars-in-california

    Solar Sunroofs are a better solution IMO.


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