Have sold the SLK and bought the new Audi S5

Vin · 11-01-2007

i have not posted in a long time.

i have since sold the SLK, like to know if anyone out there bought it, (Black/black slk350 amg kit etc).

i have also left the MB brand and moved to the dark side. i bought the new audi S5

hope you guys like it

Baron7700 · 11-01-2007

Vin, gratz! I was actually thinking about doing the same thing come october of 08, always was a fan of audi, but no real good two door (TT eh).

Looks great! love the interior! Unfortunalty its still a little bit beofre its available in the states.

**DansSlk** · 11-01-2007

Hey mate,

Nice car i have seen a few knocking around near me and they look really good.

Can't say I'm a fan of the interior (dash mainly) but the exterior is awesome.

RacerCub68 · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Vin

i have not posted in a long time.

i have since sold the SLK, like to know if anyone out there bought it, (Black/black slk350 amg kit etc).

i have also left the Mercedes Benz brand and moved to the dark side. i bought the new audi S5

hope you guys like it

Very nice indeed!

Actually, my partner came over from the dark side. With an "unintended accelleration" wrecked 5000 Turbo on a flat bed, the insurance check and traded it in on a then new 1981 300SD.

It's been killing him that Audi is making such nice cars, they were so mean to him over the fact he had the mechanical proof of their design flaw. He loves the new Audi's, but can't bring himself to go in there.

Audi has been better, only 8 deaths from them denying anything is wrong with the TT, and the subsequent we're still not wrong but here's the harder springs and spoilers to prevent it.

However, seeing how Mercedes-Benz has been treating people at the dealers, it's not hard to see people forgetting about Audi's engineering past. They have design down second only to the likes of Ferrari, and if they can shake the VW electronics blues, should be on their way to being at the top.

It's a beautiful car, and a good buy.

**alroumi** · 11-01-2007

Congradulation's its a terrific car, I've had my share of the Audi experience where our ex summer car a 88 Audi 80 4 door stalling numerous times when the A/C is on and in the mountains in South of France.

I hope you enjoy it in good health and post often.

Ynot · 11-01-2007

Nice, It's a beauty, what's your first impression? I was just reading up on the S5 today, quattro is good for Colorado weather, there are a lot of Audi's here.

Baron7700 · 11-01-2007

Ya i hear ya, im in the appalachian mountain range. Lotta snow.

Vin · 11-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Nice, It's a beauty, what's your first impression? I was just reading up on the S5 today, quattro is good for Colorado weather, there are a lot of Audi's here.

thanks for all the nice comments guys

the S5 is a really solid feeling car. handling is good until it begins to understeer. cant really feel the speed and unlike the SLK you rarely see the ESP warning lamp.

very comfortable interior although the rear is cramped but hey i dont sit there. the MMI system is very user friendly

only dislike is the low gearing. 3000rpm makes 70mph (which is low for a V8) making poor fuel consumption.

car is excellent overall and gets alot of attention

**-1-** · 11-01-2007

I agree with what others have said. Beautiful car, great color combination (love the red interior). Enjoy!

VitaminT · 11-02-2007

Saw one in south carolina a few weeks ago. Looked awsome.

**etyu** · 11-02-2007

Black and Red are a stunning combination.

Baron7700 · 11-02-2007

hopefully he still checks this, but Vin what made you decide to sell the SLK and get the S5?

Whats the gas mileage like .....errrrr l/km.

Ynot · 11-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Vin

thanks for all the nice comments guys

the S5 is a really solid feeling car. handling is good until it begins to understeer. cant really feel the speed and unlike the SLK you rarely see the ESP warning lamp.

very comfortable interior although the rear is cramped but hey i dont sit there. the MMI system is very user friendly

only dislike is the low gearing. 3000rpm makes 70mph (which is low for a V8) making poor fuel consumption.

car is excellent overall and gets alot of attention

Yeah, some of the comments from member's on other car forums said, you can't feel the speed and it's slow for the amount of hp it has.

It still has more room in the rear than the SLK55

, Audi has one of the best interiors.

Definitely a looker. This is a S5 at SEMA, nicely modified.

Vin · 11-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

hopefully he still checks this, but Vin what made you decide to sell the SLK and get the S5?

Whats the gas mileage like .....errrrr l/km.

well the poor ride quality and motorway noise on the SLK made me sell it. also the extra 2 seats would be v handy. plus im a shallow person and i like shiny new models

.

also my car had about 4 warranty repairs during my 15month ownership which dimmed my view of the car although the dealership experience was excellent.

i get aroung 18.5mpg (UK) in the S5 which to put it into perspective i got about 23.5mpg in the SLK350 in the same driving conditions. and to be honest im not really going any faster and i think the power diff is only noticeable above 75mph

ppower · 11-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Yeah, some of the comments from member's on other car forums said, you can't feel the speed and it's slow for the amount of hp it has.

It still has more room in the rear than the SLK55

, Audi has one of the best interiors.

Definitely a looker. This is a S5 at SEMA, nicely modified.

Part of the slow problem is a result of weighing almost 2 tons. Audi does have some the most refined and best interiors though.

Pp

**dsb** · 11-04-2007

Beautiful car. Pics don't do it justice. It looks even better in person. Congrats

**alroumi** · 11-04-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

Beautiful car. Pics don't do it justice. It looks even better in person. Congrats

i agree, that seems the opposite for the r8.

**dsb** · 11-04-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

i agree, that seems the opposite for the r8.

Really? I haven't seen one on streets yet. It does look damn good in pics.

Is it just me or does every car manufacturer seem to be really improving it's game in the sports car section? There's so much to choose from now. I've even found myself considering the GT-R and I haven't cared for a Nissan since the 300zx.

**alroumi** · 11-05-2007

DSB, I didnt like the R8 when I first saw it as I find the proportions to be in correct it has a long front and sweeping rear; Honestly I find it to look like a Mushroom fused with an elongated Audi TT.

It costs 150,000 usd here and for that much, I can get a very nice Porsche Exclusive 911 turbo (997) with nearly all of the options in the book, distinctive exterior colour and yet its still faster!

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Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have sold the SLK and bought the new Audi S5 i have not posted in a long time. i have since sold the SLK, like to know if anyone out there bought it, (Black/black slk350 amg kit etc). i have also left the MB brand and moved to the dark side. i bought the new audi S5 hope you guys like it

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Hey mate, Nice car i have seen a few knocking around near me and they look really good. Can't say I'm a fan of the interior (dash mainly) but the exterior is awesome. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Congradulation's its a terrific car, I've had my share of the Audi experience where our ex summer car a 88 Audi 80 4 door stalling numerous times when the A/C is on and in the mountains in South of France. I hope you enjoy it in good health and post often. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	I agree with what others have said. Beautiful car, great color combination (love the red interior). Enjoy! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Vin, gratz! I was actually thinking about doing the same thing come october of 08, always was a fan of audi, but no real good two door (TT eh). Looks great! love the interior! Unfortunalty its still a little bit beofre its available in the states.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Nice, It's a beauty, what's your first impression? I was just reading up on the S5 today, quattro is good for Colorado weather, there are a lot of Audi's here.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ya i hear ya, im in the appalachian mountain range. Lotta snow.

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Saw one in south carolina a few weeks ago. Looked awsome.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	hopefully he still checks this, but Vin what made you decide to sell the SLK and get the S5? Whats the gas mileage like .....errrrr l/km.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 121 Times in 42 Posts	Beautiful car. Pics don't do it justice. It looks even better in person. Congrats __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	DSB, I didnt like the R8 when I first saw it as I find the proportions to be in correct it has a long front and sweeping rear; Honestly I find it to look like a Mushroom fused with an elongated Audi TT. It costs 150,000 usd here and for that much, I can get a very nice Porsche Exclusive 911 turbo (997) with nearly all of the options in the book, distinctive exterior colour and yet its still faster! __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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