dmbordoni

Hi Everyone. After debating between the A7 and S5 for a couple of weeks, I pulled the trigger on a 2012 S5 Prestige with ADS. Brilliant Black with Black Silk Nappa Leather. This car replaces my 2011 BMW 550 IX which was very vast in a straight line with Stage II Dinan Software but boring and I had problem after problem with it. It also weighed 4520lbs., more than an A8L. It is now in Russia!

So far, I love driving the S5. Its does well in the turns and the exhaust note is great..The tech on the A7 was obviously better but I am not a big tech guy, i prefer driving the cars vs. better nav graphics etc..The biggest issue militating against the S5 was the coupe issue, having a small child and the heavy doors etc..but we have an SUV too...

I am waiting on KW adjustable springs to lower the car a touch as there is more of a fender gap than I expected. I am also thinking about getting an RS5 shift **** to replace the stock shifter, but I understand it requires some heating and manipulation to the right so that it aligns properly. I might also replace the silver plastic on the dash with piano black from Europrice and get the stainless steel MMI controls from them as well....

mop1.8t

Congrats! Love the piano trim...will look nice. NateS5 on AZ replaced with piano. Wheels spacers would compliment the coils.