Audi A5 Coupe (2007 - 2016) 3.0 TDI Quattro 2d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
More money than sense.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Actually they liked it.Unless they had to get in the rear seats.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I sold the car after 6 months,7000 miles.I will never buy another Audi A5,or indeed another Audi.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mercedes E class Diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£41,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
No discount whatsoever.A5's were in short supply when I ordered mine,had to wait 6 months.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Loved the looks,LED lights,19" Y spoke alloys,performance and economy.
What was the dealer like?
In a word,awful.Terrible buying experience.They couldn't have cared less.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very bumpy ride,I specified mine without sport suspension,but the ride was terrible,seemed to bounce around corners.1st gear is a joke takes you to 15mph.Performance in real world is no better than any Golf/Astra diesel.Rear visibility very poor.
What's it like to park?
OK.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing went wrong,however in freezing conditions the door windows did not drop to allow entry into the car.
What's most practical about your car?
Practical?Hmm.The mirrors fold when you lock the car,that's about it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats.
