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      11-24-2009, 07:51 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by ptack View Post
Wow, I didn't realize they now offer the A5 with just the 2.0. That must be a snooze. I thought the 3.2 felt comparable to a N52 equipped BMW (but more expensive). I wouldn't consider the base A5 unless you are absolutely certain you could live a very sexy, but relatively slow sports coupe. I'm not that laid back.
That 2.0T is deceptively comparable to the 3.0L of the 328i, actually having more torque at much lower rpm than either the 328i and the A5 3.2L. And just $600 will make that 2.0T a 234hp/333lbft engine... that and Quattro means anything but a snooze.

To the OP: go with the A5...
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