NYSea

Decided to take some time out of work to answer you all since I got such a great response!

We're in the same boat... I'm 5'9 and change. I'll have to wait and see when I test drive if the driving style being that low to the ground is something I can get used to after driving SUVs forever.

We use a roof mounted Thule rack right now, so that won't be an issue... The rack secures to the front fork of the bike, so we would just throw the front wheels in the trunk. I don't really see myself needing to tow anything in the future, so that's not a huge issue either.

Thanks for responding!

We're pretty good in Upstate NY too... One thing I will miss (if the A5 can't do it) is literally not having to shovel with my Jeep. Make enough space to get in the driver's side and then put the car in "snow" and drive off. I've done that even with a foot or 2 of snow around the car haha

That's really what I'm thinking... As long as the utility of the car is similar to the SUV, I don't see a need to have a car of that size.

We'll see... I'm going to start looking within the next couple months, but wanted to try and do as much research as possible before I went and started looking.

Maybebuyaudi

I test drove the q5 in may and saw a5 SB in lot and was impressed

I drive both again and I am seriously leaning towards SB

N8!

My daily driver is an FJ Cruiser 4x4. I am 6'4" w/a 36" inseam and i don't find the A5 difficult to get in or out. Sure, It's low compared to the FJ (and lower than my wife's MINI even) but nothing unduly noticeable.

The A5 is the first car I've owned since my '72 Gran Torino that I had in high school (I've since owned Toyota trucks and SUVs) and I am really enjoying just how different it is.

Our go-to touring vehicle for trips etc is the A5 (as long as the terrain allows for it).

norcalpatsfan

I came from a string of crossovers (Ford Edge and Chevy Equinox). I so missed driving something with reasonable handling. Wanted AWD for winter trips to Tahoe and I am totally happy. It is lower of course. I am 6"0 and 210# and have no issues with getting in and out. The back seat headroom is something you need to think about if you have tall riders back there. Not really a concern for me as I am always at the helm. Will be looking for a good hitch bike rack solution when more are available. Good luck making the choice. I drove the Q5 and my A5 and that was the deciding factor for me.

NYSea

I'm 5'9 and change, so I doubt it will be difficult for me to get in and out of the car... The only thing that still happens with me when we take the SO's car is that I almost plop into the seat when getting in. I'm sure it would happen less if we took SO's car more places, but we usually take mine since we're usually hauling stuff around.

I really do like the idea of having a sedan with coupe styling and SUV practicality... I think as of right now, it's the SB in front of the Q5, but I'll test drive both when I go and look.

Yeah, I have a couple taller friends, but worst case scenario, they can sit up front and SO can sit in the back with my friend's wife or gf.

The only thing I'm worried about driving the sedan is the winter, but then again millions of people do it around here and either their AWD system is inferior to quattro or the car doesn't have AWD at all, so I don't know what's really holding me back haha

bluaudi

Have to agree with this. It perfectly sums up what i am thinking. I went from 2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2012 Kia Sportage to the 2018 A5 SB and haven't regretted it one bit. Just stay away from being surrounded by SUVs and you will be fine

NYSea

Woah, you're like my new car doppelganger! How long did it take you to adjust to the ride height after being in a Cherokee? The Cherokee isn't really THAT high, so I would think the time to get used to it wouldn't be that bad.

How do you like the SB in terms of cargo space? From the looks, it has comparable space to the Cherokee... The opening may not be as big, but the space itself looks to be comparable.

bluaudi

Honestly, I only tell the difference when i am sitting in a traffic and there is an SUV next to me HAHAHAHA

The cargo space is reaaaaally nice and i would say its comparable to my Jeep if not slightly bigger. I'll be putting my snowboard and gear in it come this winter so will see how it compares to the Jeep.

I got in the Jeep last night (mainly for the dogs as they aren't allowed in the A5) for the first time since i got the A5 and i didn't miss the jeep as much as i thought i would of. Once you figure out your own way of getting down into the A5 down packed you will not miss the SUV HAHAHAHA.

NYSea

That's pretty encouraging... My gf and I ski/snowboard as well, but if I remember correctly, you can fold down just the middle seat in the back. That would be great just in case we brought a couple friends... The only way you could do that in the Jeep is fold down the left seat and have people sit next to one another on the right side of the back seat.

I'm talking myself into the SB more and more... I posted in the other thread, but the car I'm looking at has a MSRP of $50,610. I was hoping to get the MSRP down to $46k-ish and then with my trade and a down payment hopefully only have to take a loan out for $20k.

Did you ever ask for an offer for the Cherokee when you were negotiating? Just wondering what kind of offers are out there from dealers. You can PM me if you don't want to answer in thread.

bluaudi

Yeah you should get a good offer with the Jeep. We didn't because the Jeep is my wife's and I am the one that needed the new vehicle. You should be able to get a good price for it. Check a few Audi dealerships around to see which would give you the best deal. Don't settle for the first one unless you have an idea what they will offer.

TRUST ME - THEY HAVE WIGGLE ROOM in the pricing especially if they want you to sign that day! We got them to come down a bit from our first price.