andyhud007
03-03-2010, 01:13 PM
Hi All,
New to the forum here and wanted to say hi (I did in the new members area) and now in here as I wanted to get some opinions on the following.
Firstly, I've never bought a car brand new from a dealer, its just not something I would normally consider or ever had a need to do, but I think its something I'm going to do now. I've got a bit of money to spend and I've always wanted to own a Cabriolet and never had done.
I've always liked the A4 Cab's but was never in a position to buy one, now obviously there are the A5 Cab's and I've spent the last few months researching them, reading all there is about them and taking a few for a drive.
Basically I have the following specification outlined and wanted to get some honest thoughts on it. If you think its good, bad, stupid, silly, OTT.. you get the picture. I just want opinions from someone who doesnt work at an Audi Dealership! :)
Lastly, apologies for the all the questions that I'm going to list. This is all new to me and I just want to do what is right and best like all of us. So if you could help or have any pointers it would be much appreciated.
Ok, so this is what I have so far:
Audi A5 Cabriolet
2.0 TFSI S-Line Edition
Phantom Black - First question. Is it worth the £600 over Brilliant Black?
Red Hood - Possibly. I cant decide if I'm honest.
19 x 8.5J 5 Segment spoke wheels (though I quite like the Y spoke ones. Can you get them on the S-Line Cab?)
Leather/Alcantara seats with white stitching. I'm not a fan of all leather seats, but I'm assuming the Alcantara is nicer than Leather/Cloth combination?
Convienence Package - Auto Dim Rear View mirror, light and rain sensors, coming home/leaving home functions, auto windscreen wipers. Electric mirrors, heated, dimming and automatic folding I believe?
Deletion of Model and Engine Capactiy on rear
Wind Blocker - Comes as standard, but is it any good?
Head Level Heating - I'm not (and neither is the Audi dealer) sure you can get this on the S-Line seats? Can anyone confirm?
Tyre Pressure Monitor - Worth it?
Interior Light Package - £100 add on so figured why not.
Electric Front Seats - I think this comes with the Convienence Package?
Heated Front Seats - Not sure if its worth it if I'm honest?
Technology Package - HDD Sat Nav with MMI 3G - High, Audi Music Interface and Cruise Control. How good is the new MMI Sat Nav? Also, I hear you get 10Gb of disk space for MP3's. I have loads, so this is one of the reasons why I want this.
DIS with colour display - comes as standard
Audi Parking System Plus - not the camera version, but one that displays the graphics on the screen. More for my other half than me!
Mobile Phone Prep - High. I'm confused about the Mobile phone High/Low options. Can anyone help what is best?
Standard Audi Music System - Is it worth going for the B&O system instead?
Xenon Lights and Day light running lights. - Standard on S-Line.
3 Spoke S-Line Steering Wheel - as standard. Is the 4-Spoke one better?
Audi Hill Hold function - Its £45 and wondering if its worth it. I figured it would be as its only a small extra and the other half might like the safety of it.
Advanced Key Function - The walk up and open the door and the start/stop button. I'm not sure on this as I'm not sure how "secure" it is.. I mean surely someone nearby could jump in and drive off?
Its coming out at the dealer just shy of £40K and while I could 'afford' it. I dont want to spend extra if its not really worth the cash.
Many thanks in advance
Andy
New to the forum here and wanted to say hi (I did in the new members area) and now in here as I wanted to get some opinions on the following.
Firstly, I've never bought a car brand new from a dealer, its just not something I would normally consider or ever had a need to do, but I think its something I'm going to do now. I've got a bit of money to spend and I've always wanted to own a Cabriolet and never had done.
I've always liked the A4 Cab's but was never in a position to buy one, now obviously there are the A5 Cab's and I've spent the last few months researching them, reading all there is about them and taking a few for a drive.
Basically I have the following specification outlined and wanted to get some honest thoughts on it. If you think its good, bad, stupid, silly, OTT.. you get the picture. I just want opinions from someone who doesnt work at an Audi Dealership! :)
Lastly, apologies for the all the questions that I'm going to list. This is all new to me and I just want to do what is right and best like all of us. So if you could help or have any pointers it would be much appreciated.
Ok, so this is what I have so far:
Audi A5 Cabriolet
2.0 TFSI S-Line Edition
Phantom Black - First question. Is it worth the £600 over Brilliant Black?
Red Hood - Possibly. I cant decide if I'm honest.
19 x 8.5J 5 Segment spoke wheels (though I quite like the Y spoke ones. Can you get them on the S-Line Cab?)
Leather/Alcantara seats with white stitching. I'm not a fan of all leather seats, but I'm assuming the Alcantara is nicer than Leather/Cloth combination?
Convienence Package - Auto Dim Rear View mirror, light and rain sensors, coming home/leaving home functions, auto windscreen wipers. Electric mirrors, heated, dimming and automatic folding I believe?
Deletion of Model and Engine Capactiy on rear
Wind Blocker - Comes as standard, but is it any good?
Head Level Heating - I'm not (and neither is the Audi dealer) sure you can get this on the S-Line seats? Can anyone confirm?
Tyre Pressure Monitor - Worth it?
Interior Light Package - £100 add on so figured why not.
Electric Front Seats - I think this comes with the Convienence Package?
Heated Front Seats - Not sure if its worth it if I'm honest?
Technology Package - HDD Sat Nav with MMI 3G - High, Audi Music Interface and Cruise Control. How good is the new MMI Sat Nav? Also, I hear you get 10Gb of disk space for MP3's. I have loads, so this is one of the reasons why I want this.
DIS with colour display - comes as standard
Audi Parking System Plus - not the camera version, but one that displays the graphics on the screen. More for my other half than me!
Mobile Phone Prep - High. I'm confused about the Mobile phone High/Low options. Can anyone help what is best?
Standard Audi Music System - Is it worth going for the B&O system instead?
Xenon Lights and Day light running lights. - Standard on S-Line.
3 Spoke S-Line Steering Wheel - as standard. Is the 4-Spoke one better?
Audi Hill Hold function - Its £45 and wondering if its worth it. I figured it would be as its only a small extra and the other half might like the safety of it.
Advanced Key Function - The walk up and open the door and the start/stop button. I'm not sure on this as I'm not sure how "secure" it is.. I mean surely someone nearby could jump in and drive off?
Its coming out at the dealer just shy of £40K and while I could 'afford' it. I dont want to spend extra if its not really worth the cash.
Many thanks in advance
Andy