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something_unique_and_descriptive
06/17/09

In reply to Audi A5 Sportback: Practical, Sporty And Sad
Wait, isn't the A5 essentially the coupe version of the A4? So shouldn't this be the A4 Sportback seeing as how it's got four doors and all?
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
06/17/09

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First they denied us the RS6 Avant, then they quit the ALMS (which might lead to Acura pulling out after this year), and now they deny us the A5 Sportback.

Why do you hate America, Audi?
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Syrax
06/17/09

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I thought they were axing the 3.2 V6.
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Graverobber
06/17/09

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Audi used to build another coupe- this one based on the 100 platform:

We didn't get that one in the U.S. either.
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Novaload
06/17/09

@Graverobber: Definitely not crack pipe!
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Miscellanea
06/17/09

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It seems like Audi's getting a little model bloat these days. I always like that they kept it simple. They're playing Keeping up with the Jones's with the A3,4,5,6,7,8, and Q5,7. Now, they're making a variant 4 door coupe model for the A5. I thought that's what the A6 was for? Anyway, I hope Audi doesn't go the way of BMW by making every possible niche market vehicle.
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Elhigh
06/17/09

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One asscheek all by itself does not a sexy picture make. Up close like this, it's more a clinical study of an individual feature, e.g. we'll suck a little fat out of here and reinject it under the fenders over there.

Show me the whole car.
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Tossed Accord taco salad over Malibu face
06/17/09

@Elhigh:

Its got a third nipple..

Plenty of blackheads, its jacked up a good 2' BUT...

Wait for it...

IT RUNS ON STREET TIRES.

Worst part..
They give us the Q7 (Cayenne), the Q5 (always the larger vehicle.. cause the smaller one makes too much sense.) Inaddition to the Tiguan (prob a Q3).

What a bunch of horse shit.
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pauljones
06/17/09

@suidroccA suidellik suibilaM: Third nipples are said to be symbols of great prowess. Go Audi.
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Novaload
06/17/09

@Elhigh: At last! After plowing through all the gloom and moping in the preceding posts, we now have bitter funny!

Maybe they'll name it the Audi Asscheek.
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Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!
06/17/09

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Audi just built a Saab 900. Cool!
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brandegee
06/17/09

@Gearhead_42: Close. A 9-3 (NG900)? Transverse motor changes everything.
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.357
06/17/09

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Eh, it's sadder that they don't sell us the RS6 Avant.
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Ray Wert
06/17/09

@Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Ain't that the truth?
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Miscellanea
06/17/09

@Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: I third that motion.
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Mobius
06/17/09

@Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: It's saddest that they won't sell the R15 TDI anywhere.

Actually, no, not really, that was just a random dream of mine.

But I thought maybe they should offer more diesels in the USA, and as the price of oil climbs and climbs, diesel might become more attractive (except in California, that is).

And wagons, just for Jalops.
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CorporateFelon
06/17/09

@Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Even sadder, I was reading that they might not even sell the new S4 Avant in North America when the S4 gets released in the fall.

That makes me a sad panda.
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ThreeLitre
06/17/09

@Miscellanea, 1-800-CASH-4-JALOPNIK-GOLD: I don't. Because I might actually be able to, you know, afford this version.
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Mobius
06/17/09

@CorporateFelon: Is that a Chrysler Panda?
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Miscellanea
06/17/09

@ThreeLitre: Hopes and dreams my friend. Just like what it'll take to get the A5 Sportback here in the US. Kinda ironic isn't?
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janus12
12/03/08

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Oh damn now I just saw the bullet that says the A5/S5 convertible replaces the A4/S4 convertible. I still think this is really confusing, why the hell would they call it the A5/S5 if the regular coupe A5/S5 are TOTALLY different? FOOLS.
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DoctorNine's D9 Cat
12/03/08

@janus12: All A4 and A5 models going forward are derived from the same platform. the old A4 platform is being phased out.
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Starlton Heston's Revenge
12/02/08

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hrmmmm....

I'll stick with the hardtop... BUT GIVE US THE DAMN DIESEL ALREADY, in something, i don't care at this point... just pop the fuckin diesel cherry on any of your beautiful current models! Give us hope!
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DoctorNine's D9 Cat
12/02/08

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The S5 coupe, upcoming S4 Avant, and the G8 GXP are close to parity on the DoctorNine list of what to purchase this year. I am having a hard time deciding. I want to give GM the chance to win my business. But they keep trying to avoid it.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@DoctorNine makes tires squeal in terror:

The Audis will have a much better resale value, and the S4 Avant wins the practicality argument, but the G8 GXP wins the value argument, and it has a lovely, burbling, small-black V8. My choice would be clear, but I look forward to hearing what you eventually choose.
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Pessimippopotamus
12/02/08

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I love me some rag tops. And these are pretty. I love seeing A5/S5s on the road. They make me happy. I thought Walter de'Silva was losing it when he said it was the most beautiful car he penned, but he's right. It's a slow burner.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@Parkington:

I prefer ragtops, as well. A convertible is an image car, and if you are going to do a convertible, then dammit, do it right and make it look good. The only decent looking hardtop convertible I have seen is the new Ferrari California.
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Pessimippopotamus
12/02/08

@pauljones: You make me laugh... derisively with that last sentence. You probably meant that the only decent hardtop convertible roof was on the Ferrari California. In my opinion, the car was even more revolting in real life.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@Parkington:

Eh, I liked it in person. Different tastes, I guess. The one thing that we do seem to agree upon, however, is that a good and proper softtop convertible beats a hardtop convertible any day.
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layabout
12/02/08

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Hey,these are hardly leaked,i posted some ratop A5 pics a few weeks ago.
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
12/02/08

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Nice. I'm betting we'll get just the gas V6 and (maybe) the high pressure turbo 4 for the standard car. Not sure about the S version, though.
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A strolling player
12/02/08

@Tomsk the red-nosed reindeer: We only get the 3.2 in the A5 coupe here, IIRC. I don't see why it'd be any different for the cabrio.
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oddboxalfa
12/02/08

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Is this to replace the A4 convertible, or is Audi just going to keep releasing models to have a perfect car in their lineup for every single spoiled rich brat out there. Don't get me wrong, I like their product, I am just questioning the need for such a huge line of cars. How about an A1 instead.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@oddboxalfa:

I know it is kind of a chick car, but I like their A3 convertible as well:

I think that it is one of the nicest-looking small convertibles I have ever seen. What can I say, we all have a guilty pleasure or two.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@pauljones:

Why are images not working properly today?

Trying this again:

Hmm. Perhaps we are having hamster issues of some sort.

Screw it, you look at the picture for yourselves. The link is below.

[www.netcarshow.com]
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oddboxalfa
12/02/08

@pauljones: I am assuming that the A3 conertible is a non US model. So does this mean that the the A5 replaces the A4 and all coupe/conv/coupe like cars will be odd numbers, vs proper 4 door sedans will be even numbers?
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Pessimippopotamus
12/02/08

@pauljones: It's because you keep trying to hotlink from a site that doesn't allow it.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@oddboxalfa:

It is definitely a non-US model, sadly for us. Otherwise, my girlfriend would look great in a white one, and she even has family who would buy it for her.

As far as the Audi nomenclature goes, I think that that is to be the case. Further evidence to support that would be the upcoming A7, which they classify as a coupe, despite it being a four-door. But, then, they said the same for BMW not too long ago, and that went nowhere.
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pauljones
12/02/08

@Parkington:

Ah. That would certainly explain it. Forgive me, as I am not particularly tech saavy, particularly for someone may age.
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layabout
12/02/08

@pauljones: The only ones i've seen on the road have been white & driven by leatherfaced middle aged divorced women. The S3 is more appealing,then hatchbacks that have been turned into convertibles always look like a hack job.

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layabout
12/02/08

@layabout: Doesn't look so good with the roof up...

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pauljones
12/02/08

@layabout:

leather-faced middle-aged divorced women. Ouch.

All the more reason to send them across the Pond, where they will promptly become a favorite for spoiled high school cheerleaders. But, hey, at least they'll look good in them.

It'll be interesting to see if the BMW 1-series convertible carves out a respectable niche over here in the States. If it does, then perhaps Audi will change its mind and import the cabriolet.

Are they available in AWD or FWD only?

Thanks for posting the pic, by the way.
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oddboxalfa
12/02/08

@layabout: The A3/S3 regtop is the cute girlfriend car. Not my cup of tea but I am neither a girl or that cute. I can live without it coming to the US.
The A5/S5 convertible is the middle age golfer or a pretty/rich college boy car. Once again, I have no desire to wear plaid pants/pink polos, and although I did graduate with a degree in higher education, this still does not fit me.
I do have to admit that it looks nice, but I will never own one. Still going to be making payments on my R32 for a while.
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layabout
12/02/08

@oddboxalfa: You'll love this review then,just shows your good taste [www.timesonline.co.uk]

@pauljones: Ragtop fwd only so far,also cheerleaders>middle aged leather faced divorcee's so America wins. ;)
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