mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Getting closer to pick up time... last time I got a new car was 3 1/2 years ago.... I am very excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 That colour combi is going to be great. Enjoy....and love to see some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells0 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Having some fun in the wet?!! Get some pics up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Review Please Mgoliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crackdown Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Be joining you soon. Got a build week (week 42), so reckon another month. Then it's bye bye S8 and funding half the national debt on fuel taxes and hello to the first diesel I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 A review will be compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think he's currently off enjoying the roads of Italy in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I drove the 3.0TDI A5 today for a couple of hours, I was impressed, much more torque than the 3.0TDI A8 I bought, once over 2.5K it goes really well and with hard driving it returned 35MPG, which is very good. A remap should see it at 285/290 BHP and 600NM, that should equal the S5 in performance IMO. Foot note: The boot is slightly smaller than the RS4 and the rear headroom I found tight along with rear legroom, but the rear seats fold so that helps the boot space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry100 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Am intending to get the remap done meself, have been in touch with Revo about it, have you any experience with em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Am intending to get the remap done meself, have been in touch with Revo about it, have you any experience with em? [/ QUOTE ] Remaps yes REVO NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry100 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Does that mean Don't us Revo? Or just no experience/knowledge of them, trying to decide whether to use DMS instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Does that mean Don't us Revo? Or just no experience/knowledge of them, trying to decide whether to use DMS instead [/ QUOTE ] You can use just who you like, I just have not used REVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Does that mean Don't us Revo? Or just no experience/knowledge of them, trying to decide whether to use DMS instead [/ QUOTE ] If you use DMS, tell them their price is too high and that you can get a much better price elsewhere. They'll drop their price significantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicblue Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Am intending to get the remap done meself, have been in touch with Revo about it, have you any experience with em? [/ QUOTE ] I have had experience with Revo and found them to be very good - you can deal direct with their UK Head office which is in Daventry. I have enquired for my Cab recently - and I will get it done. If you do - get the SPS (Serial Port Switch) as well and then you can revert to the stock map whilst it is at the dealers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Well mgoliver, what's it going like then?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 This Ibis A5 3.0 TDi looked gorgeous at Audi Driver International! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Hi all. I know I have been owing you a report about my A5. Had been super busy in the last few weeks (inlcuding moving homes...), but promise to right something up very soon. Following are a few facts/findings: * drove 6000 miles since new, including a drive to Lake Garda through France, and returning through Germany and Belgium (2700 miles...) and avg 34.2 mpg since new * when going to work I drive 75 miles, 60 of them motorway, avg 39.2 mpg * have only seen 2 A5/S5 in the continent * impressive passing power * I notice a big difference (expected...) with my previous car A4 1.8T Cab, mainly in the dynamics (no understeer as I had in the A4) * I think the car looks stunning in White, very happy with the choice of colour * the things that strikes me most, is that it is a mega headturner.... I think is the combination of the day running lights, looks and being white Will do a proper report soon! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Hi all. I know I have been owing you a report about my A5. Had been super busy in the last few weeks (inlcuding moving homes...), but promise to right something up very soon. Following are a few facts/findings: * drove 6000 miles since new, including a drive to Lake Garda through France, and returning through Germany and Belgium (2700 miles...) and avg 34.2 mpg since new * when going to work I drive 75 miles, 60 of them motorway, avg 39.2 mpg * have only seen 2 A5/S5 in the continent * impressive passing power * I notice a big difference (expected...) with my previous car A4 1.8T Cab, mainly in the dynamics (no understeer as I had in the A4) * I think the car looks stunning in White, very happy with the choice of colour * the things that strikes me most, is that it is a mega headturner.... I think is the combination of the day running lights, looks and being white Will do a proper report soon! Mark [/ QUOTE ] mgoliver............ any photos as I like the combination of leather interoir colours?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crackdown Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Had mine nearly a week now and am really impressed. Coming from RS6 and D3 S8, I thought I'd miss the power. Far from it- there's really very little difference in real world driving. Thought I'd miss the comfort of the S8, but the A5 is actually more comfortable, although there's a lot less room inside and it doesn't ride the bumps as well. Handling is superb and it turns in much better than both previous cars and is a delight on the twisty A & B roads. Fuel consumption is half that of the S8, insurance £700/ year less and road tax half that of the S8 this coming April! Only downside is that some barsteward reversed a tow hitch into the front panel on day 2 and drove off without leaving a note. Not got any photos yet as it seems to be dark every time I get to sit in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encee Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 mgoliver: Not yet seen an A5 in Ibis mate, should look the business.........enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Good stuff. What colour is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Coming from RS6 and D3 S8, I thought I'd miss the power. [/ QUOTE ] Whoa, another D3 S8 gone! Didn't know you'd dropped yours too. Mine went mainly because I couldn't politically justify a high-CO2 car with some business stuff I was doing, but the cash saved in tax, lease (bought through my company), insurance, fuel and depreciation is sitting nicely in my pocket instead of Gordons - about a grand a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoliver(aka Beermeister) Posted November 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 audijohn and encee, will be posting pix hopefully this weekend. After 2 months and 7800 miles, I am very much in love with my A5. I feel it does everything it says on its label sligthly better than expected. There are a few things here and there I would improve (sat-nav: full postcode search, etc..) but overall, it is a fantastic car. My car is de-badged, but I am thinking on getting a "TDI power" sticker or something like it to increase the frustration of those drivers that can not keep up.... (J_C, remember that M3 back from Windsor?). I love to see people staring at it on the motorways, traffic lights, or even when it is parked. I live in an area where there are loads of tourists, and I grin when I see people taking pix of the A5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] audijohn and encee, will be posting pix hopefully this weekend. After 2 months and 7800 miles, I am very much in love with my A5. I feel it does everything it says on its label sligthly better than expected. There are a few things here and there I would improve (sat-nav: full postcode search, etc..) but overall, it is a fantastic car. My car is de-badged, but I am thinking on getting a "TDI power" sticker or something like it to increase the frustration of those drivers that can not keep up.... (J_C, remember that M3 back from Windsor?). I love to see people staring at it on the motorways, traffic lights, or even when it is parked. I live in an area where there are loads of tourists, and I grin when I see people taking pix of the A5. [/ QUOTE ] Nice one Mark, How would another 48BHP and 100NM sound in the engine that's what I will do if I get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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