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Old 06-27-2016, 08:16 AM
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I prefer the third option. S5.
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Apples and oranges. 2.0L turbo 4 vs 300+hp NA six.
I'd prefer the Lexus RC350 over the A5. Only thing A5 has is quattro and perhaps better interior but Lexus is pretty nice inside.
S4, S5, different story.
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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com
Apples and oranges. 2.0L turbo 4 vs 300+hp NA six.
I'd prefer the Lexus RC350 over the A5. Only thing A5 has is quattro and perhaps better interior but Lexus is pretty nice inside.
S4, S5, different story.
My feelings exactly.
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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com
Apples and oranges. 2.0L turbo 4 vs 300+hp NA six.
I'd prefer the Lexus RC350 over the A5. Only thing A5 has is quattro and perhaps better interior but Lexus is pretty nice inside.
S4, S5, different story.
RC 350 or RC350 Sport, wants no part of the S5, as noted by Car & Drivers comparo:

2015 Audi S5 vs. Cadillac ATS Coupe 3.6, Lexus RC350 F Sport: Final Scoring, Performance Data, and Complete Specs

Still, would take an A5 over the RC as the 2.0T can be tuned and the V6 NA not so much, if at all. Have seen the RC350 and it looks flashy and in some nice colors but all it has over the A5 is percieved reliability. And that's something Lexus owners always fall back on.
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