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I once heard an Audi representative say that its odd numbered models are emotional.
Oddly enough, so are automotive journalists.
We get excited over the hum of a V8 engine, and just the mere mention of pounds-feet of torque is enough to get us all jittery.
Add style to that mix in the form of Brilliant Red paint and you've got yourself a car of the week.
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor
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konocar400h says:
08:43 PM, 07/ 5/09
I think thats one of the A5's best angles, it looks really good. But am I in the minority if I say that the back end just doesnt look right?
mikeolan says:
08:52 PM, 07/ 5/09
This car is so boring I keep forgetting it's in your long-term fleet.
adavis2493 says:
08:53 PM, 07/ 5/09
I want to see the Edge as car of the week in the future.....
drewsrx says:
10:03 PM, 07/ 5/09
Thanks to Audi's horrible resale value, the S5 can be bought in the high 30's now. Not a bad deal IMO.
esoterica says:
11:11 PM, 07/ 5/09
Really great photo.
DCuerpoJr says:
02:09 AM, 07/ 6/09
+1 That is a great photo of the car.
breif says:
03:48 AM, 07/ 6/09
Odd numbers = emotional?
The A3 does not strike me as such.
billt9 says:
04:28 AM, 07/ 6/09
Yo man your ride would look sweet if you add 2 hood scoops like a Pontiac, and give it some hood vents like a DBS! And then add some side ridges like a Pontiac so it's like all hot and stuff! And get some 24"!
jeffal says:
05:45 AM, 07/ 6/09
It looks like Godzilla accidentally stepped on an A4.
srlracing says:
06:17 AM, 07/ 6/09
I fear criticizing the looks of the Audi for fear of being torn to shreds by Audi fan boys but I am going to do it anyways. I am not a fan of Audi's decidedly clean but very boring styling. When I look at one I think yes that is an unoffensive looking car in much the same way that a Toyota is unoffensive. It just stirs no emotion in me and in the end emotion is what makes me buy a car.
roadburner says:
06:48 AM, 07/ 6/09
"Yo man your ride would look sweet if you add 2 hood scoops like a Pontiac, and give it some hood vents like a DBS! And then add some side ridges like a Pontiac so it's like all hot and stuff! And get some 24"!"
Sounds like you could get a job at Gubmint Motors any time you want!!!
;)
esoterica says:
07:37 AM, 07/ 6/09
srtracing, have you seen the A5/S5 in person? I'll preface by saying I'm not a big fan of this car in general, but I have yet to see a picture that even comes close to doing it justice -- it's a terrifically beautiful car in person.
dscain says:
07:42 AM, 07/ 6/09
I'm just glad that one company has resisted the Bangle-ization that has swept from BMW to Japan. I've always preferred cars with clean styling, without all the bumps, angles, and "surface excitement" (to use the old Japanese styling term). I had an Audi years ago, and it was such a bad experience that I can't see ever buying another one. But, they do make beautiful cars.
dderosa says:
12:16 PM, 07/ 6/09
Photo by Scott Jacobs
hondacura4 says:
03:35 PM, 07/ 6/09
Interesting and attractive...yes. However, emotional is a bit of a stretch.
A Maserati Granturismo is emotional, a Ferarri F430 is emotional. That said, the Italians pretty much are the kings of emotional design.
srlracing says:
08:30 PM, 07/ 6/09
@esoterica
Living in Southern Orange County where high school kids first cars are Audis now instead of BMWs yes indeed I have seen many A5s and S5s. I have even driven a S5, nice car. I just don't feel anything when driving it and that's what's important to me.