So, for my next DD I've been thinking Cayman S, the new Z4M, or god knows what will be out by the end of 2009 (when my lease expires on the s).

HOWEVER. There is a part of me that says spend less on the car bring my retirement age down a few years, get something more practical & comfortable for the brutal, long winters (see my sig, lol). Of course, I'd need something sporty, if not a true sports car.

I know the 335xi is a good bet. However, the Audi's looks are downright sexy and that interior...my god it's nice. There's also an Audi dealer a few minutes from my house and on the way to work, in the event I pay the price for going German.

Which one would you go with, & why? I haven't driven either of these things yet, but I assume the 335 is the athlete and the S5 more of the pimp.

 

Drive them both and make your decision. The S5 definitely wins on looks...very sexy car. Pretty expensive though.

 

S5 for me. It just looks so much better and has pretty similar performance.

Costs a lot more, though.

 

Drive both and see how they are. Both offer the same in terms of performance but I would be a little cautious with the 335xi. I've heard there are a few issues with cooling. I would honestly go with the S5. I've owned a BMW and I would like to try an Audi for a change.

 

I really liked the S5, smooth v8, B&O sound system, etc., but it's close to $60K, and they're having production issues, so latest I've heard is 4-6 month delays.

The $60K price point is going to be filled with cars from the S5, to the upcoming Lexus IS-F, and moderately equipped M3 sedans. So there's a lot to choose from.

 

S5 for me, better looks, interior and more cachet, plus its a great performer.

 

rare and looks = THE audi

price = THE BMW

winner = what ever your pocket says...

 

If $$$ isn't your biggest concern, then S5, without question. From what I've read, it's a great drive. And, it looks fantastic. 335xi, OTOH, looks mediocre, at best, and even awkward from some angles.

 

S5 hands down.

Dan

 

yeah. I'm one of those guys that can't buy the 335xi for anything near the base price. Option it up the way I want it, and it isn't that far off from an equipped S5...