- coupe 92,000
- 1,083 below average
- 19,999 fair
- Newnan, GA
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,083 below average coupe 92,000 gasoline grey manual
2009 audi s5 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Great coupes that drive as good as they look. introductionthe audi a5 and the high-performance s5 are mid-size coupes, larger than the tt. A handsome, distinctive shape identifies the a5 and s5 models from virtually any angle, with flowing curves bringing musculature to sleek, aerodynamic forms and arresting light patterns. They seat two-plus-two; the rear seats are for the occasional adult passengers or for bringing small kids along. The a5 involves the driver physically, audibly, and mentally though never to the point of making it a chore or less than inviting. While the $40,700 a5 and $51,400 s5 may be judged on paper against the infiniti g37, clk350, or bmw 335i coupe, the amenities, cabin finish and room are such that the audis may also be shopped against the jaguar xk, bmw 650i, or porsche 911. And while each is a fine car and may offer more speed or perhaps technological gadgetry, only the 911 matches the audi with the availability of all-wheel drive, and for a $6,000 premium. the a5 and s5 were launched as 2008 models and have been on the market for only a short time, so there are no significant changes for 2009. lineupthe audi a5 41,700) features a 265-hp v6 engine, six-speed manual gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive. The 2008 audi s5 51,400) uses a 354-hp v8 engine. Both versions are available with a six-speed automatic transmission 1,300). the a5 comes with leather upholstery, including the steering wheel and shifter, and wood trim. Another option is the s line package 2,900), with firmer suspension, 19-inch wheels, different trim in and out, sport seats, aluminum trim, and a multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel. The s5 manual transmission model carries the mandated u. Gas guzzler tax 1,300). safety gear that comes standard on all a5 and s5 models consists of two-stage driver and adaptive passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, backguard headrests, electronic stability control, abs, ebd, all-wheel drive, and tire pressure monitors. walkaroundaudi a5 and s5 are arguably among the better looking cars on the road, appearing at once formal and sporting. On each side a strong character line arches over the front wheel and carries all the way to the tail, but apart from the bottom of the door and sides of the panoramic glass roof there's hardly a straight line to be found. proportions are classic coupe with minimal bodywork ahead of the front wheels, a substantial rear roof pillar, moderate trunk lid and a longer tail than snout. The door windows are frameless and visual strength is added by a central pillar that hides as a dark panel behind the rear side glass. out in the open the a5 appears larger than it really is; almost the same length as a bmw 3 series coupe or a mercedes clk, which is narrower; the audi is half a foot shorter than jaguar's xk, bmw's 650 or bentley's gtc and just half a foot longer than a 911, yet it comes across at least as spacious inside as any of those. in terms of styling, the a5 is the cleanest, the s5 the most aggressive, and the a5 with s-line package splits the difference. The leading edges of the car are the inner points of the lower grilles that separate the central grille section from the lights and side grilles, much like the leading points of a manta ray. Maybe, or maybe not. Every surface has a pleasant feel, regardless of the material from which it's constructed. the s5 cabin is done in mostly dark materials, including the woven headliner and sunshade. Lighter trim highlights the roof panel pull (it slides forward from the rear), gauge nacelles, vents, speaker grilles, and control knobs with piano black centers. The black lacquer also surrounds the primary control area aft of the shifter. a three-spoke leather-wrapped wheel has hand grips at all the right places and just two controls on each side spoke. However, each side has a thumbwheel that serves multiple functions by scrolling up or down or pressing to click, allowing a majority of system operations to be done without removing a hand from the wheel. Oft-used controls like cruise, signals, flash-to-pass/main beams, and wipe/wash are all on handy stalks. the wheel adjusts for reach and rake with a single manual release, giving all the advantages, proper driving position, spacing from airbag, instrument view; the only downside is that the wheel position does not adjust automatically with the seat/mirror memory system on cars so equipped. On the s5 the headrests are integral with the backrest and not adjustable, yet the head rest and neck protection are all in the right place and satisfactory for those well past six feet. Thigh extensions in the seat cushions let those tall drivers use more chair than just the area under their pants pockets, and there's plenty of leg room and a good dead pedal. a fast-slide switch on the front seat backrests eases access to the rear buckets which are nicely sculpted and comfortable for most up to 5-feet, 10-inches tall. A substantial armrest folds down over central storage trays and passengers are catered to with reading lights, two speakers per side, coat hooks, outboard storage pockets, cupholders, and a pair of vents with adjustable temperature control. to enlarge the cargo area the rear seat folds 60/. Power Windows✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control
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