NHman

With the 3.0T engine now standard in the S5, those that purchased an S4, would you have selected an S5?

There is no right or wrong answer. More of a curiosity. I suspect some picked the S4 because of the 3.0T. Whether tuning potential, performance and/or fuel economy. I suspect most went for the practically of having 4-doors.

forza1976

Yes, especially at my altitude. But it was 10 grand more, so that might have been tough.

Toecutter

I think the S5 looks better with the wider track, but at this point with two medium-sized kids who need to ride in back I want four doors. In a few years when they've moved out I might consider a coupe.

urojohn

No, still occasionally need a back seat and 4 doors. Have had cars with a "back seat" like the S5 and they are fairly useless.

Christo123

I probably would have very seriously considered it, but the extra cost would have deterred me.

no cell

Yes

DrVolkl

It would have made the choice a heck of a lot harder, that's for sure. The original 4.2 engine in the S5 really turned me off right away.... that's a major component and I just didn't want it.

Same engine, minus 2 doors... well now there's something to think about. Now it's more about logistics.

Basically the same reason I have a used 997 TT in my garage and not the new RS5.... just don't want the NA V8, end of story, no reason to compare... oh and I like old school manual transmissions as well.

NCAudiFan

I originally picked out a 2010 S5/manual due primarily to the V8 engine. Unfortunatley the lower gas mileage and the associated gas guzzler tax pushed the purchase price about $800 over the budget for my new company car lease. I had to "settle" for an S4 with DSG and have been happy with it for 61,000 miles now, every time I push in that Audi key and stomp on the gas. It does not have the same deep roar of the V8, but it is still a blast to drive. No regrets whatsoever for me.

dmbcrew36

When I tested the 2012s I thought the S4 had much better throttle response than the S5 with the V8.

I changed my order from 2013 S4 to S5 back in May when I realized the price came down so much on an S5 - plus having the snappier responding V6.

CaseyS4

The 2013 S5 is a beauty....and the V6T engine moves it up the practicality meter a few notches for sure...however I have a 13 year old son and am usually carting him and a buddy or 2 around town.

For family trips with lots of luggage my wife has a BMW X5.

The S4 and X5 is a good family combination!!

Now when my son goes off to college I am hoping to get an S5 convertible...living in North Carolina you get many months of enjoyment out of a convertible.