New Audi A5 and Merc C-class -Hello From Switzerland

Wickd89 · 08-12-2007, 04:02 AM

Hi All:
Since I am married to a Swiss girl, I get to visit this lovely country quite often.
Here are some pics of the cars that I have seen this weekend. I will continue to add some pics of any other interesting cars I see.

First the new Audi A5. Very very nice looking car. Looks like a cross between a 3 series coupe and a Mercedes CL. Kind of big but balanced with the front grill treatment. Backseat was tight put comparible with a 3 series.

A5 at the dealer:

Wickd89 · 08-12-2007, 04:06 AM

And here are some pics of the new C class. Very nice looking car but a little small for some of us. Nice lines, nice dash, etc. Manual transmission and a cloth interior like most entry level Mercs out here.

911 in SC · 08-12-2007, 04:09 AM

NICE!!! I'll take one! Any pics of the S5? When are they scheduled to arrive?

Wickd89 · 08-12-2007, 04:09 AM

Now just for the heck of it, some pics of my wife's village. It is around 30 miles outside of Zurich..

Also a little Porsche bike at the dealer. Do not know the cost, but likely not in the budget....

Wickd89 · 08-12-2007, 04:10 AM

No S5 in the showroom, but maybe when I go into Zurich. They usually have fancier cars there. Fingers crossed...

k9handler · 08-12-2007, 05:21 AM

seen the A5 on the road a few days back, very nice!

slow&rusty · 08-12-2007, 05:55 AM

The A5 does not have the "draw" in my eyes but I am sure the S5 will be nice...it reminds me of the current Accord Coupe from the side.

The new C Class is beautiful....I can't wait until I see the C63 in the flesh.

Yasin

k9handler · 08-12-2007, 07:07 AM

oh you compared it to a Honda! =0|

89911 · 08-12-2007, 08:16 AM

The A5 is too long in my opinion to have 2 doors. It looks like a 4 door car with 2 4 foot doors instead. If this is what they have in mind to go against the new M3 I'd worry.

k9handler · 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 89911

The A5 is too long in my opinion to have 2 doors. It looks like a 4 door car with 2 4 foot doors instead. If this is what they have in mind to go against the new M3 I'd worry.

I thought the RS4 took care of that already.

89911 · 08-12-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by k9handler

I thought the RS4 took care of that already.

I thought the RS4 was meant for the M5

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S4 v. M3

RS6 v. M5

RS4 just flat out sick...

89911 · 08-12-2007, 01:24 PM

RS4 vs 911 Carrera?

The RS4 is a great car no doubt. I really like it compared to to the rather pedestrian S4.

k9handler · 08-13-2007, 11:06 AM

The RS4 is sick...went on some pax laps at the Autox here, more grip then I could ever imagine needing!!! Power on demand, and loads of comfort...that is a great car.

the · 08-13-2007, 11:12 AM

That A5 looks like a Pontiac GTO.

And that new Mercedes C class looks like a copy of the 3 series, esp. in the side shots. Very Chris Bangle inspired.

Wickd89 · 08-13-2007, 11:28 AM

The C class, although attractive had three main issues for me:
-- Front grille emblem was huge. Therefore ghetto-fabulous.
-- Side view does look like an entry level Bimmer.
-- Just way to small. Have you ever seated 4 adults in a C class or a 3 series!