A5 2.0tdi

**haf** · 02-02-2009,12:48 PM

Just wondering if anyone has any views/comments on the upcoming 2.0TDi A5. Audi are doing a free upgrade to Sports model plus the emissions are really low so it has become a viable option for mas a company car (versus A4). I am currently trying to get a test drive to see what the performance is like but not sure if there are any available yet.

**onemanparty** · 02-02-2009,02:24 PM

Originally Posted by haf

Just wondering if anyone has any views/comments on the upcoming 2.0TDi A5. Audi are doing a free upgrade to Sports model plus the emissions are really low so it has become a viable option for mas a company car (versus A4). I am currently trying to get a test drive to see what the performance is like but not sure if there are any available yet.

Demos will hit the UK in the next 4 weeks. In the mean time why not test drive an A4 2.0TDI 170.

**motechmike** · 02-02-2009,08:14 PM

The new C/R lumps are real nice..

Mike

**haf** · 03-02-2009,12:32 PM

Originally Posted by motechmike

The new C/R lumps are real nice..

Mike

apologies if i'm being ignorant but what the hell is a 'C/R lump'?

**motechmike** · 03-02-2009,03:30 PM

Common Rail. sorry my bad

Mike

**haf** · 05-02-2009,02:59 PM

bizarrely i have been offered a 3.0TDi tiptronic for a test drive when i am neededing a 2.0TDi manual. I think its best to not be tempted by the 3L so I will give it miss and wait a bit..
I am also trying to get a test on the equivalent A4

**onemanparty** · 05-02-2009,03:04 PM

Good Luck

**haf** · 11-02-2009,03:32 PM

Well, I have done the deed and ordered an A5 this afternoon via our leasing company

A5 2.0TDI 170 Sport
Deep Sea Blue
Sat Nav
Advanced Parking System
Heated Seats
Auto Hill Start
Auto Dimming Mirror (inc auto wipers/headlights)
Bluetooth Low
Cruise Control

Cost : £31600

The only option i debated was the 'comfort access key' but decided to miss it in favour of the advanced parking.

Audi are offering a free upgrade from 2.0TDi to the Sport model and also including bluetooth and cruise control. This gave a reduced list price, reduced lease rate and lower tax bill so meant i could add a few extra options.
Also Audi have a price increase coming in on 23rd Feb so hopefully I have avoided that (though not sure yet)
Another bonus may be that Audi website is now saying the CO2 emissions are 139 versus the 140 it said in Jan so thats 1% off my tax bill

Only down side is that my current lexus Is220d lease doesn't expire until 1st week of May so thats the earliest I can have the A5.

**onemanparty** · 11-02-2009,07:47 PM

Originally Posted by haf

Only down side is that my current lexus Is220d lease doesn't expire until 1st week of May so thats the earliest I can have the A5.

Well worth the wait I am sure

**haf** · 22-04-2009,11:49 AM

My audi 2.0TDI was ordered in feb and i have a May delivery date. First shipments are supposed to be march but i haven't seen any yet. Anyway I was just looking at the april A5 brochure and there have been some changes since the one i used in jan. The main one is that start/stop technology is included and the emissions have gone down 140 to 139 i.e one band. I am trying to find out if this will be included on mine but having no luck as the lease company are clueless. I am hoping that as first shipments were march, the start/stop will be standard for all 2.0TDI's but can't be sure.
I am going to try and contact the dealer to see if they can get more infomation on the exact spec of my car but they often only talk to the lease company.
Only a few weeks to go!!!