Tomorrow i will be putting a deposit on a 2014 RS 5. Anyone on this forum have information that would cause me to not do this. The car looks awesome - however i havent had the opportunity to drive one. Comments?

 

Yes, the car is very slow, beautiful but slow

 

It's a beautiful car with an amazing sounding engine.

However, it's big, heavy, and lacks torque. I'd rather have a TT RS. But then again, I don't need a big, heavy coupe.

 

i have a 997 Turbo cab - this one is for my wife (and me when i want a roof and room for golf clubs).
the big deal now is the dealer is not sure they can get a factory allocation for the car.

 

2013 Rs5 here... LOVE IT!
Buy what you want because you want it .. Not because someone on this forum tells you otherwise.
Its the perfect daily driver= plenty fast- roomy -comfortable, exclusive.

 

The RS5 is one of the best looking GT cars on the road today. The NA 4.2L is an absolutely amazing engine and the amount of technology is outstanding!! And the interior is best in class!! Yes it won't be as fast or handle as well as a P-car or its BMW counter part but if you aren't spending time on the track you aren't missing much. Go drive it, if you love it buy it, if not then don't. It's your money, your car, your choice. Good luck and enjoy your next beast!

 

You were already interested in it in the first place so if you like it then give it a shot.

 

Thanks for the advise/opinions folks. I Ordered the car and am expecting delivery of a 2014 model late August/early September. Its Daytona Grey with the titanium package, and sport exhaust. I didnt order the nav package - I figure i know where im going lol

 

Congrats the rs5 is a great car. You will have lots of fun with it. If you dont mind me asking, Did you finance or lease? The car is rare so it should hold its value. Maybe even as much as the rs4. Co worker looked at leasing one and they wanted 4,500 down. 1150 a month for 36months/12000 miles a year. Msrp was 79

 

I did not lease or finance. Asked about financing but rate is like 5.5
Audi had a 1.9 rate for some cars, but not the rs5.
Decided today to add the Nav system-pricey but has some advantages