Audi A5/S5 Moonroof criticisms
02-04-2008, 05:21 AM
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Don't consider myself an idiot
Many factors go into the decision making process, some more important than others.
I use my sunroof all the time, unless it's raining or really cold.
Not having a sunroof that opens is a problem for me. Is it a deal breaker, not sure yet since I'm not real impressed with the S5's competition (MB CLK, BMW, etc.).
I'll probably get the S5 but I wish the sunroof slid open.
I use my sunroof all the time, unless it's raining or really cold.
Not having a sunroof that opens is a problem for me. Is it a deal breaker, not sure yet since I'm not real impressed with the S5's competition (MB CLK, BMW, etc.).
I'll probably get the S5 but I wish the sunroof slid open.
02-04-2008, 10:04 AM
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Well I for 1 think it's a STUPID idea on Audi's part to have a sports coupe with no open sunroof
And I personally love to drive with my sunroof fully open on beautiful days. As a matter of fact, everytime my wife and I look for a new car, it ALWAYS has to have a sunroof and leather. So this is a considerable deal breaker for some people (and not just idiots). You're spending your money, so you shouldn't have to conform to the car - The car should meet your needs. The A5 is my favorite Audi to date, but the sunroof thing is just a big screw-up and a let down to me. It would definitely push me to an A4 or an S4 (B8 that is). Not a BMW though.
02-04-2008, 10:52 AM
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showstopper for me...
i keep my roof open almost all the time on my m5 and probably won't buy a car without a real sunroof. even the new m3 has the option of a carbon fixed roof or a sunroof, hopefully audi ends up in the same place.
02-04-2008, 11:19 AM
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It's an engineering impossibility for the 5 to have an opening sunroof, unless you want a
stow-away glass roof ala the 911 Targa. From Porsche, this option adds $7k to the base car, which would make the S5 a $60k+ car that almost no one would buy.
Alternately, the S5 could have a teenie-tiny fully-opening moonroof, but that'd just look silly.
Alternately, the S5 could have a teenie-tiny fully-opening moonroof, but that'd just look silly.
02-04-2008, 11:23 AM
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There are many reasons NOT to buy an A5/S5. But lack of sliding moonroof?
Everbody should evaluate their purchases to meet their needs.
That said, I would laugh at someone who said "I love everything about the S5 and I really want one but the moonroof doesn't slide so I'm going to buy a (insert automanufaturer of your choice) instead."
So, yeah... If that's you then I'd laugh.
That said, I would laugh at someone who said "I love everything about the S5 and I really want one but the moonroof doesn't slide so I'm going to buy a (insert automanufaturer of your choice) instead."
So, yeah... If that's you then I'd laugh.
