Autoblog-advice: distinguished S5 successor for €50.000
Posted on 27-04-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 96 Comments”
Again, We have a fun request!
Despite the fact that it is still very cold for Koningsdag, the zommerkriebels yet again to the surface. In addition to the fact that some of the editors on the shorts again give a chance (especially @MauritsH great), start some of them again to think of the annual AB-editors day out. We go go-karting? Or all a few tens bijlappen to a set of decent tires to buy for our Mondeo V6 Junkyard racer.
Just at the moment when the discussion went to, is going to fail there is an email on our digital kokosmat. Autoblog reader Koen has a very special request. He is looking for a replacement for an Audi S5. Not that the pride of Ingolstadt to an end, but eventually you will want something else. We also get a nice budget to go shopping: up to 50 mille. I have to do?
Before we verkoopsites go off, first a table with the requirements of Koen:
Current /previous cars:Audi S5 4.2 quattro
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / individual:Business
Budget:€ 50.000
Annual mileage:15,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Time for something new
Family status:Not important
Preferred brands /models:preferably a minimum of V8. Handling, power and build quality equivalent to S5.
No-go models / brands:Not a Maserati, BMW or Tesla
Small note: BMW is not required, also not secretly a BMW. Fair enough. Also the styling of the current Maserati’s Koen does not appeal, especially the back, reminds him of a Peugeot. Also a newcomer like Tesla is just one step too far. Further, the car needs to be representative, an S63 AMG or RS5 is a little too extrovert.
A V8 will be again appreciated. In fact, the costs of fuel are not very important, but the build quality, road handling and luxury are a great advantage.
Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Portfolio:
This car is ticking pretty much every box. A thick V8 that still don’t get muted by turbos and a representative but cool look. The interior is completely different than an Audi, but it is called atmosphere and character. The Portfolio types of bags almost through the suspension of the options, and the largest depreciation is already behind us, although we honestly have to say that this is still very difficult to by putting, for any car that we here treat. Thanks to its aluminium construction also even lighter than the S5. Business.
Audi S6 Limousine:
If you’re coming from an Audi S5, this sleeper from Neckarsulm is a logical choice. From a V8 to a V10. However, directly advise, I want him not. The car is heavy, the V10 has relatively little torque at the bottom, the car is much to punishment of suspension without the sporty and the machine is just slow. On the other hand, you have a nondescript car with a special engine. Typsich such a car is awesome if another buys him. Not for your self. Catostrofaal fuel consumption. Maybe I should just not.
Mercedes-Benz CLS500:
Perhaps the best choice if you have a fast German car with a V8, without directly with a RS, M or AMG label around touring. Mercedes had two D-segment coupe in the offer, the next step was the CL Coupe. A tussenmaatje we find in the CLS. The CLS500 is a very fine cruiser with the 4.7 V8 Biturbo you have almost all the pleasures of an AMG without the over bumpers and wheels. If you have the budget íetsjes to know to be haughty, that is a Shooting Brake as an option.
Bentley Continental GT:
It is a Bentley, so maybe you can not come to pick her up. If you have a dark color and choose the Mansory folder on the toilet, it is definitely a chic appearance. Owners love it, because it is very useful and comfortable cars. The performance are tremendous: both the acceleration and top speed leave nothing to be desired. The interior is fabulously beautiful while the look is relatively modest. In terms of cost runs you there absolutely on empty: maintenance, consumption and taxes are from a different planet. The V8 is not yet in the budget, so you should have it with a Twin Turbo W12. Bummer.
Porsche 911 Targa 4:
Ok, a sports car may not actually to for to drive, but we would like to be a lance break for the Targa of the 997 generation. In combination with a vending machine, this is a fine 911 to every day to drive. Thanks to the 4wd, you can also in the winter there it works fine. In addition, it is one of the nicest 997’s: no spoilers, which stretched dakbogen and the wide hips. In the dark blue as an elegant appearance. Of all these cars the most favorable depreciation.
Lexus IS-F:
Unknown makes unloved. And in this case a good thing, too, because not everyone knows what a Lexus IS-F is. Short-sighted: the ideal successor of the S5. The IS-F is faster, has better handling and is better built than its rival from Ingolstadt. For 50,000 euros you can do a late type with low miles. The 5.0 V8 has at the bottom sat a couple, but is certainly not lazy. The eight speed automatic transmission was used, nowadays a lot of cars. Just a little more original and less error than a German.
Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe:
Now, it seems strong on the above CLS. In contrast to a ‘real E’ is the E-coupe is basically a C-class. Just like the previous CLK, actually. He is close to the S5: a German D-segment coupe with a V8. The character of the E500 is completely different. The engine is much more powerful, but also less bright. See it as a comfortable speedboat. Very nice alternative as a C63 AMG Coupe too flashy. Possibly also as a cabrio in the budget.
Jaguar XF-R:
All the Audi S5 can do with the XF-R is better. A lot of torque at the bottom, more flexible, and more capable chassis, finer automatic transmission and serious power. All this in an elegant carriage. The performance are very impressive, the sound delicious and if you like you can great the hooligan from hang. However, you can also miles better. Where a German soon error is with bigger wheels and different bumpers, a Jaguar to be excellent. If anyway, something to further the XF even if XF SV8 comes with a 420pk strong V8. Also fun.
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